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Zambia, Eswatini first in Africa to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection as Kenya eyes approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Gilead is seeking regulatory approval to distribute lenacapavir in additional African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Botswana.

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

Outcry as Communications Authority proposes DNA rule for SIM registration
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The draft regulations, which have been published for public review, dramatically expand the type of personal data telcos must collect from subscribers...

How to use Google’s AI Mode to visualise your travel plans this holiday
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The feature is currently rolling out to users of Google Search on desktop as part of a broader AI overhaul intended to make planning, researching, and...

Tension mounts as school heads, teachers’ union reject new TSC leadership structure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authori...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

78 people arrested over exam malpractice as KCSE enters final stretch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution,...

TSC calls on teachers to embrace professional development for CBE curriculum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

The TSC chairperson said CBE is about upgrading competencies in curriculum design, assessment for learning, classroom management, digital literacy, in...

Kisumu County City manager under EACC investigation for forgery, fraudulent travel allowances
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investiga...

Somali Electoral Commission to begin voter card distribution in Banadir ahead of elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Commission has established 42 voter card distribution centres across these districts to ensure that residents can access their cards without diffi...

Catholic Bishops appeal for national unity, moral leadership ahead of 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Bishops, through their chairman Maurice Muhatia, reflected on national issues, commended progress in key sectors, and urged moral leadership and a...

Teachers warn CBE curriculum risks undermining religious education, spiritual growth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

They cautioned that this oversight could weaken the moral and ethical foundation traditionally fostered through subjects such as Islamic Religious Edu...

How AI is reshaping education across Africa
DW News  |  Nov 13, 2025

American social entrepreneur Patricia Wilkins is among those investing in artificial intelligence (AI) education for underprivileged youth in Ghana. H...

Sudan’s war-tested university: How Mashreq kept students learning amid conflict
The Conversation  |  Nov 12, 2025

Amid bombing, looting, and displacement, Mashreq University turned technology and innovation into a lifeline for thousands of students.

Africa lags in ID cards coverage as experts urge inclusive access
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundame...

Kenya eyes wider telecom connectivity in next decade
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 11, 2025

In the East Africa region, Kenya now leads the continent in digital finance, innovation, and connectivity.

Kenya School of Government cancels hundreds of fake certificates in major crackdown
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

Kenya School of Government warns public and employers to disregard hundreds of unissued certificates as part of ongoing efforts to curb fraud in the p...

HELB loan defaults hit Sh42 billion as number of defaulters surges by 40 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

Elite professionals, including lawyers, doctors, engineers and accountants, top the list of those who have not honoured their repayment obligations.

Police recover stolen camels in Turkana after coordinated operation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

The police commended the community for its cooperation and urged continued partnership in combating livestock theft and banditry in the North Rift.

Kenyan school wins global education award in Dubai
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

The latest award came weeks after the group announced that its international campus had received recognition during World Teachers’ Day activities thi...

Education Ministry closes 10 ‘ghost’ schools as audit finds 6,000 under-enrolled institutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The 10 secondary schools that have been closed include Kiria Secondary in Nyandarua, Dr Machage Moheto in Migori, Ragia Forest High in Kiambu, Mugwand...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

The hidden danger in crushed pills: Why altering children’s medicine can be risky
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2025

Health experts warn that crushing tablets or opening capsules to make medicine easier for children to swallow can alter dosage, reduce effectiveness,...

MPs outraged as Education CS reveals Sh1.1 billion paid to ghost students in public schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The CS explained that no ministry officers had been interdicted because the verification exercise, which began on September 5, 2025, was still ongoing...

Tunza Mtoto Coalition demands full disclosure of ghost student audit findings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Tunza Mtoto Coalition is demanding that within seven days, the Ministry publish the complete verification report on ghost students, disclose the names...

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Parliament strikes deal to release Sh70.6 billion additional funds to counties after prolonged standoff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The funds are expected to ease cash flow challenges in county governments and revive projects affected by the prolonged budget impasse.

KCSE enters third week as government steps up efforts to ensure smooth exams amid floods
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said all measures had been put in place to guarantee a smooth and credible examination process despite the o...

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