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Consent agreement ends legal battle over Hillside Endarasha Academy's boarding facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The case, which was filed by two NGOs and a human rights activist, was dropped following the school’s commitment to operate solely as a day institutio...

Fazam Football Academy aims to shape the future of Kenyan football in Eastleigh
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 18, 2025

Fazam Football Academy, located in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is on a mission to fill the gap in player development in Kenyan football. With over 60 young pl...

Coast region celebrates as top students shine in 2024 KCSE results
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 09, 2025

At Shimo La Tewa School, Fauz Jamal Kanji emerged as the top student with an A of 81 points, followed by Mwangi Emmanuel Ndirangu. Nine students attai...

Hillside Endarasha Academy shuts boarding section, reopens as day school
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The school's reopening marks a new chapter following the tragic inferno, with a wall now erected to seal off the former dormitory area that housed ove...

Unsafe boarding schools: State urges parents to move children ahead of reopening on January 6
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 05, 2025

This follows the findings of an audit conducted after the tragic fire that killed 21 learners at Hillside Endarasha Academy in August 2024, which rais...

Kenya Academy of Sports drawn in Group A for CAF girls’ U17 tournament
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 04, 2025

Kenya Academy of Sports (K.A.S) Under-17 team has been placed in Group A of the inaugural Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), set to kick off...

Nyeri's Hillside Endarasha Academy to transition to full day school following tragic fire
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fire that claimed the lives of the boys in the dormitory sparked widespread outrage and concern over safety standards at the school.

Sleep apnea: The silent threat to brain health and cognitive brain function
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.

Oshwal Academy directed to allow Muslim students to perform afternoon prayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The court ordered the school to allow the students to perform their prayers within the campus.

MPs urge Education Ministry to reverse closure of 348 boarding schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro said the directive was a panic reaction following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Sept...

Murkomen launches national talent camp to nurture young athletes
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 04, 2024

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) National Sports Talent Camp, aimed at developing young ath...

Shock as 23 pupils in Eldoret sit fake KPSEA tests in unregistered school
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2024

The Silver Bells Academy case has been handed over to the Ministry of Education and KNEC for further action.

Court allows reopening of Hillside Endarasha boarding facilities for KPSEA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The court will reconvene on December 20, 2024, when it will determine whether to fully reopen the boarding section.

MPs launch inquiry into discrepancies in Kenya Academy of Sports contract
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

MPs expressed concerns over the project's cost, which soared from an initial Sh859,814,770 to Sh1.03 billion.

Court orders Education CS to give safety report on Hillside Endarasha Academy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

The court's comprehensive directives reflect a commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment for all students at the academy.

Court orders dormitories at Nyeri's Hillside Endarasha Academy shut down
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

Justice Issac Ondigi said that while the school can remain open, the dormitories pose a significant risk to the health and safety of the pupils.

Hillside Endarasha Academy students to resume classes on October 9 after fatal fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 03, 2024

To ensure the safety of students, Njogu said a team of officials will return on Monday, October 7, 2024, to confirm that all is in order.

Hillside Endarasha fire culprit will be brought to book - CS Ogamba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

"We are aware that this cannot wipe away your tears or take away the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one."

Nation mourns: Nyeri honours 21 Hillside Endarasha pupils lost in dormitory fire
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

The emotional event brought together parents, school staff, leaders, and members of the community

Hillside Academy fire victims to be honoured in joint memorial service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Murugu said that some parents have expressed intentions to bury their children on the same day.

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