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Former Nairobi water company employee to face trial for forging Zetech diploma to secure job
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three char...

Lamu parents urged to support boy child amid rising drug addiction linked to neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials an...

ASAL principals protest demotions, call for fair promotions and staffing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

National Secretary Abdi Noor Haji said 1,864 school heads who had been promoted to principal, senior principal, and chief principal roles had their pr...

65,000 trained teachers unemployed as CS Ogamba pushes for data-led deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The CS revealed that a major challenge facing the sector is teacher distribution, with an estimated 62,000 to 65,000 trained teachers holding Teachers...

MPs grill TSC over "flawed" hardship pay, unequal teacher deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

MPs questioned how the TSC and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) determine hardship allowances, with some legislators accusing the commis...

EACC arrests five civil servants over forged academic credentials in crackdown on fake certificates
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The suspects, comprising current and former employees of various public institutions, are accused of using falsified academic qualifications to secure...

NACADA shuts down illegal rehab centre over inhumane conditions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The facility, which lacked proper licenses, was found to be operating without qualified medical or counselling staff, putting the lives of its clients...

Kajiado West MP George Sunkuyia arrested over alleged KCSE certificate forgery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The MP, elected on a UDA ticket, was picked from his home in Nairobi and taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre. He is expected to be...

Recruitment of new TSC boss halted after court injunction
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 27, 2025

In the petition, Oyugi has argued that the entire process was rigged with constitutional violations as well as discriminatory criteria.

State forms special task force after 787 officers found with fake certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

This move is part of its effort to recover over Sh460 million lost through fraudulent employment.

Over 5,000 teacher promotions, zero merit? MPs turn up the heat on TSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

MPs accused the commission of favouring regions associated with its top officials, leaving out thousands of teachers who have served for years without...

Bhang was their father: A mother’s raw journey through addiction, survival and sobriety
Charity Kilei  |  May 11, 2025

Reports by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse indicate a growing trend in drug use among women and girls in Kenya.

Moi Forces Academy Lanet becomes first national girls’ school to offer aviation technology
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 11, 2025

Over 50 learners will benefit from practical training following a fully functional training aircraft acquisition, which will serve as a hands-on learn...

Over 343,000 trained teachers remain jobless despite TSC registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

CS Ogamba said the crisis stems from limited budgetary allocations and uneven teacher distribution across counties.

TSC declares over 2,000 teaching posts vacant in bid to fill staffing gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Out of the 2,014 vacancies,1,309 positions allocated for primary schools, 32 for junior schools and 673 for senior secondary schools.

UASU sues Moi University over planned job cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The union argues that the layoffs violate the agreed terms between the union and the university management, accusing the institution of bypassing prop...

MPs demand explanation from TSC over failure to employ teachers aged over 45
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

MPs condemned the commission’s continued disregard of the 2019 Employment and Labour Relations Court ruling, which found the age restriction discrimin...

TSC urged to stop relying solely on KCSE grades in hiring teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

KNUT insists many qualified individuals are being unfairly locked out of the teaching profession despite having attained higher academic qualification...

TSC says it needs Sh3 billion to promote over 178,000 stagnated teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia attributed the prolonged stagnation to years of underfunding, which she said had crippled the implementatio...

Governor Abdulswamad tables proposal to curb abuse of prescription drugs in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2025

Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.

Duale warns of fake drugs, calls for zero tolerance on corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

He attributed the surge in counterfeit medicines to corruption. He urged all Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and regulatory bodies under t...

TSC warns of worsening teacher shortage ahead of senior secondary school rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to TSC CEO Nancy Macharia, the situation is exacerbated by budget constraints that could impede the recruitment and promotion of teachers, f...

TVET institutions to certify trainees with short-term, skill-based courses from May
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

From next month, TVET institutions will move away from traditional theory-based learning, adopting a more practical, competency-based approach.

KNEC releases 2023 TVET examination certificates for collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

KNEC advised that any queries regarding the certificates must be submitted in writing through the heads of institutions.

Cannabis users face sixfold higher risk of heart disease, study warns
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 23, 2025

With cannabis use on the rise in Kenya, public health experts stress the need for awareness campaigns and targeted interventions to mitigate its impac...

Authority intervenes to end student unrest at Bandari Maritime Academy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

One of the contentious issues was an alleged Sh10,000 fee for industrial attachment, which students claimed was unfair.

Bandari Maritime Academy students protest over fees and training challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2025

The students vowed to continue boycotting classes until their grievances were addressed, insisting that without urgent reforms, the institution would...

Defined by environment: How youth in Nairobi's Majengo struggle to stay away from drugs
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 09, 2025

Joseph highlights the harsh realities of hunger and addiction, which are the major factors driving many young people into crime and drug abuse.

Government appoints team of experts to aid war against narcotics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Murkomen said the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to addressing the growing drug abuse crisis, particularly among the youth.

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