KUCCPS deadline Stories

KUCCPS opens recruitment for CEO, sets October 28 application deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The successful candidate will be appointed for a five-year term, renewable once based on performance, with remuneration determined by the Salaries and...

Ganze residents in Kilifi live in fear as elephant attacks escalate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2025

Many villagers now describe their once-thriving agricultural land as graveyards of maize and cassava.

Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human
The Conversation  |  Oct 03, 2025

In her pioneering studies in the lush rainforest of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream Game Reserve, now a national park, Goodall noted that the most successful...

Ramaphosa slams Israel, calls for release of Mandela’s grandson seized in Gaza flotilla
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 02, 2025

Before joining the flotilla, Mandla Mandela compared the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation to apartheid in South Africa.

KUCCPS opens portal, announces two-week window for KMTC applications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Students interested in applying are required to log in to the KUCCPS Students’ Portal, where they can view detailed programme requirements and submit...

From smoke and suffering to hope: Eco-friendly stoves transform women’s lives in Marsabit
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 01, 2025

With desertification worsening in Marsabit and other arid regions, reducing dependence on woodfuel is increasingly urgent — both for the environment a...

Tourists to pay up to Sh11,000 to enter Kenya’s top national parks from October 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

KWS has assured visitors that Kenya remains a competitive and accessible destination for both local and international tourists, with additional revenu...

Global marine experts convene in Mombasa to tackle overfishing, pollution, climate threats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.

KWS probes suspected poisoning of six lions in Maasai Mara
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

KWS said four of the animals have fully recovered, while the remaining two continue to receive close medical monitoring.

Gaza war casualties surge past 66,000 amid failed ceasefire efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

According to the Ministry, 79 people were killed in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of Palestinians killed since the war began in October...

Over 700,000 KCSE candidates yet to be placed in colleges or training centres, KUCCPS reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

Out of the 961,144 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE, only 246,165 can be traced in the university placement system.

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Government condemns death of Kilimani domestic worker, calls for swift justice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

Kavayo reportedly died following harassment and abuse by her employers while performing her duties in Kilimani, Nairobi.

KWS sets strict rules ahead of free national park entry on World Tourism Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...

Sandalwood consignment worth Sh7.8 million destroyed in Maralal
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Sandalwood produces essential oils and has parts with proven medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.

Maasai face pressure as Tanzania eyes relocations
DW News  |  Sep 25, 2025

Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift...

Snake farming could unlock economic and health benefits, experts say
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

It is illegal to keep wild animals in captivity without KWS approval. Only animals that are sick, orphaned, injured, quarantined, used for research or...

World Animal Protection urges Kenya to ban cruel commercial wildlife farming
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 24, 2025

World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...

Kenya faces rising human-wildlife conflicts with 255 dead amid habitat loss, poaching
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The government now says it requires over Sh1.2 billion to compensate victims, warning that poaching, closure of wildlife corridors, and human encroach...

Uganda holds rhino naming ceremony to boost conservation efforts
XINHUA  |  Sep 23, 2025

The naming ceremony, which coincided with World Rhino Day, allows individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to symbolically "adopt" and name a rh...

Shimba Hills residents plead for help as human-wildlife conflict escalates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

Affected families said current measures, including electric fences, are insufficient to curb wildlife incursions, leaving them vulnerable to further a...

Over 200 warthogs poisoned at Muqder in Wajir County in shocking wildlife tragedy
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...

KFS deploys drones to boost security, monitoring in Karura Forest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

KFS said the drones will fly regular patrols across the forest, working together with existing ground security measures to ensure a safe environment f...

UN Human Rights Council to debate Israel's recent military aggression against Qatar
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

The meeting, set to take place in Geneva, will be the 10th urgent debate convened by the Council since its establishment in 2006.

Evicted Nairobi Woodley residents demand compensation from Sakaja's Administration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The evicted residents accused the county of authorising unlawful evictions that have left them displaced, traumatised and their homes in ruins.

Ultimate guide to selecting the perfect scented candle for your home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 13, 2025

One of the most crucial factors in selecting a quality scented candle is understanding the different types of wax and their health implications.

KWS proposes free park entry for elderly, PWDs and tourism workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.

State Department for Wildlife spent Sh1.2 billion on legal fees, neglected key projects - CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The CoB report concedes with a petition filed in the National Assembly by a lobby group requesting an audit of the department’s public fund utilisatio...

Rwanda, DRC commit to fast-track full implementation of June peace agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The move forms part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring adherence to the peace accord, also referred to as the Washington Accord, which commits...

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