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2025 KCSE kicks off nationwide with more than 996,000 candidates sitting exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The tests will commence with oral papers for foreign and sign languages including French, German, Arabic and Kenyan Sign Language, before practical ex...

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Kenya records 842 million cyber threats as AI-powered attacks escalate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

According to the CA, ransomware operations have become more complex, with attackers now combining data encryption, theft, and blackmail to target crit...

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

Audit report puts SRC under fire over Sh7.7 billion university salary arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

The report recommends urgent talks between the Ministry of Education, SRC, and university councils to reconcile figures and find resources to settle t...

ELOG flags slow voter registration, warns progress lagging far behind 2027 target
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 15, 2025

ELOG warns that the overall progress remains far below expectations even as the IEBC targets to register 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 Gene...

Over 400 candidates risk missing KCSE exam as court declines to reopen Litein Boys
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

Justice Joseph Sergon of the High Court, however, declined to grant temporary orders compelling the school to reopen.

Education CS Julius Ogamba summoned by MPs over delays in school capitation funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The legislators expressed concern that, despite assurances from the Ministry of Education, schools are still struggling to access essential funds need...

Public universities told to discipline striking staff as legal standoff intensifies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

Technical University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Benedict Mutua confirmed that his institution has already taken disciplinary action.

Counties' equitable share from national government between 2013 and 2024
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 14, 2025

Counties such as Mandera, Kilifi, and Kiambu also featured prominently, each receiving allocations exceeding Sh110 billion, reflecting significant inv...

New certificate of origin rule faces doubts over import undervaluation controls
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 14, 2025

Introduced through the Finance Act 2025, the directive redefines the term certificate of origin as an official document issued by a competent authorit...

Kwale unveils Sh30 million TVET fund to empower youth, curb crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The Governor spoke after meeting a group of reformed youths in Diani who had renounced crime to pursue peaceful and productive ventures. The region ha...

KCSE to start November 2 as Education Ministry unveils 2026 academic calendar
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The first term will begin on January 5, 2026, and run for 13 weeks, ending on April 2, 2026. Learners will enjoy a half-term break from February 25 to...

Lamu becomes first county to introduce digital mental health training
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2025

Lamu faces a growing mental health burden worsened by drug abuse, insecurity and poverty.

New funding formula aims to guarantee timely release of school capitation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

MPs expressed concern that with only two weeks left before the end of the third term, many schools had not received government disbursements, severely...

Government orders fresh audit of academic certificates for all civil servants
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

PSC said the verification exercise will no longer be limited to officers employed within the last decade but will cover all public servants regardless...

IEBC unveils nomination dispute framework ahead of November by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

According to the guidelines, campaigns will run between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm daily and are expected to conclude on Monday, November 24, 2025, two days...

Border counties press Senate for extra resource allocation, revenue control
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma said that relying solely on equitable revenue sharing and local collections is not enough for counties like his, which face...

Students to collect KCSE certificates from sub-county offices starting 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The Ministry of Education believes the sub-county system will resolve these disputes and ensure students receive their certificates without unnecessar...

Parliament petitioned to rescue declining STEM interest among Kenyan students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The petition has called for urgent interventions to ensure practical, hands-on learning in AI, robotics, data science and cybersecurity is incorporate...

Landmark moment as Eldas TTC set to transform Wajir’s education landscape
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2025

Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding t...

MPs push for faster completion of disability equipment factory to improve access to learning materials
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2025

MPs expressed concern that KISE’s essential services were still concentrated in Nairobi, leaving many learners with disabilities in rural counties und...

Explainer: All you need to know about the prestigious 'Senior Counsel' title
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 09, 2025

To qualify, an advocate must have practised law in Kenya for at least 15 years, demonstrated exemplary professional conduct, and contributed significa...

Voter registration in Mombasa marred by weak network, slow biometric systems
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2025

What began as a smooth morning exercise quickly turned chaotic as the internet repeatedly disconnected, forcing officials to restart machines and queu...

Parliament moves to hold college principals accountable over audit failures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

MPs have initiated steps through the Parliamentary Directorate of Legal Services to propose targeted legislation aimed at curbing mismanagement and en...

MPs urge Education Ministry to recall students sent home over delayed capitation payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

MPs said the continued absence of candidates from school threatens their readiness for upcoming national exams.

Education Ministry warns schools forcing pupils to report before 8 am face disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

Ogamba admitted that some schools were breaching ministry rules by requiring pupils to report too early, reiterating that official learning hours are...

ELOG urges IEBC to protect voter data, boost registration access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

During the first week of registration, IEBC data showed that 7,048 new voters were registered, 259 voters transferred their registration, and eight up...

Somalia to introduce Swahili in schools and universities to strengthen East African integration
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 08, 2025

The president’s call marks the first time Somalia has moved to formally incorporate Swahili as a working and instructional language alongside Somali,...

Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait updates parliament on electoral compliance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The session, led by Omondi Caroli, focused on how the commissioner ensures the protection of voter information and the accountability of institutions...

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