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KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Low turnout marks day one of learning as schools reopen for 2025 first term
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Jan 06, 2025

Grade 8 students transitioning to Grade 9 also faced challenges, with some schools lacking classrooms to accommodate them.

Book vendors in Eastleigh report booming business with reopening of schools
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 06, 2025

Parents voiced concerns over the rising prices of textbooks, with many accusing vendors of taking advantage of the high demand to increase prices.

Parliament demands action on state's inadequate funding to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

On Saturday, the Ministry of Education confirmed that capitation funds had not yet been disbursed.

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

KICD allays fears of shortage of textbooks as learners prepare for new term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to KICD, textbooks are readily available for all learning areas from Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) to Grade 9 in schools or on the open market.

Six best African sci-fi and fantasy books to read this holiday
The Conversation  |  Dec 22, 2024

IDHTBTW warns readers of the disasters that will ensue if we continue on the path of using natural resources irresponsibly.

Nairobi street bookseller's secret of 20 years in trade unfazed by digitisation
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 02, 2024

The question of whether Kenyans are reading and what kind of literature they are reading was central to Gagai's interesting conversation.

Auditor General's report unearths school textbooks printing scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

The audit uncovered wasteful practices, such as schools receiving textbooks they do not need while lacking essential materials for certain subjects.

NTSA urges vehicle owners to pick uncollected number plates and logbooks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

In August, NTSA had to clarify that the delays were not due to a shortage of number plates as had been widely speculated.

Caine Prize unveils shortlist of African stories for 2024 annual award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

This year’s shortlist for the £10,000 award features five stories selected from 320 entries from 28 African countries.

Boon for second-hand books traders in Eastleigh as cost of living fuels demand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2024

These vibrant stalls, often set up right by the roadside, promise adventure, knowledge, and discovery

Mombasa to host regional book fair celebrating literary diversity, culture
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 28, 2024

The event aims to promote a reading culture and offers a platform for publishers, authors and readers to interact.

Lamu launches Bajuni language books aimed at preserving heritage
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 19, 2024

The newly unveiled books, including "Chusomeni Kibajuni" for Grades 1, 2, and 3, hold promise for promoting literacy among Bajuni children.

Remembering Chakava: The man who gave a voice to a new generation of African writers
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 16, 2024

In 1992, Chakava took over the Kenyan establishment which went by the name East African Educational Publishers (EAEP). Later, he expanded his business...

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