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Home Science hit hard as teachers exit for lucrative private ventures -  TSC director
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya faces a 137,500 teacher shortfall, with key subjects like Home Science, Social Studies and Creative Arts hit hardest, as thousands of trained te...

Three MCAs deny voting in Governor Nyaribo impeachment, file criminal complaint
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponso...

State sugar mill leases risk exposing consumers to higher prices - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

A World Bank and CAK report warns that 30-year leases of Kenya’s state sugar mills, after major debt write-offs and grants, may entrench dominance and...

Government commits Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya has allocated Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions and Sh2 billion for fast-tracked funding, targeting two million trainees by 2027 and exp...

Mutua sounds alarm as drug abuse blocks coast youth from lucrative jobs abroad
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua warns that rising drug abuse is causing many Coast youth to fail mandatory medical tests and lose out on well-paying overseas j...

Scientists warn persistent thyroid imbalance during pregnancy raises autism risk
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 01, 2025

Two large studies suggest that untreated or persistent maternal thyroid imbalance during pregnancy is linked to higher autism risk in children, unders...

Kenya ranked Africa’s most competitive economy in International Institute for Management Development 2025 Index
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s most competitive economy and 56th globally in the IMD 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting structural reforms...

Marsabit residents demand reopening of Hillo gold mines amid hunger and job loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Residents also raised concerns over exploitation by Rota System Limited, the investors at the site, arguing that proper public participation had not b...

Garissa County launches digital livestock vaccination drive to boost pastoralist resilience
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

The vaccination campaign continues across various wards in the coming days, with county teams targeting tens of thousands of cattle, goats and sheep.

2025 Classic Safari Rally brings motorsport and economic boost to Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Beyond the competitive aspect, the event draws attention to the hosting region’s infrastructure and potential for investment in tourism-related ventur...

NOCK warns Kenyans against buying counterfeit Team Kenya merchandise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Warning comes amid rising commercial interest in Olympic-themed merchandise ahead of upcoming international competitions, with concerns that counterfe...

How Shariah financing is reshaping SME expansion in Kenya’s high-impact sectors
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 29, 2025

Shariah-compliant financing is gaining traction, offering not just ethics-based alternatives but increasingly competitive and flexible financial solut...

Guinea's presidential election campaign kicks off
XINHUA  |  Nov 29, 2025

The campaign will run for four weeks, beginning at 00:00 local time (0000 GMT) on Friday and ending at 23:59 on December 25, 2025.

16 arrested over attack on Peter Kaluma during Kasipul by-election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

During the attack, MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were confronted by a group of youths while at the polling station, and his firearm was reportedly...

Gun stolen from Homa Bay MP’s bodyguard recovered after Kasipul by-election clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Police also noted that they have arrested 23 suspects, and 11 vehicles, along with two motorcycles, were seized as investigations continue.

Senate to hear Nyamira Governor Nyaribo impeachment case in plenary after committee bid fails
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Governor Nyaribo faces allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, mismanagement of public funds and irregular appointments.

Senate convenes special sitting to hear Governor Nyaribo’s impeachment charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

MP Kaluma injured as bodyguard loses gun in Kasipul poll chaos
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Kaluma said he was attacked by goons at Agoro Sare Primary School when he went to inspect how the voting process was taking place.

Ramaphosa hits back after Trump says South Africa won’t be invited to 2026 G20 summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 27, 2025

Pretoria responded with unusual sharpness. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a lengthy statement calling Trump's remarks "regrettable," stressing that...

Kenya signs Sh24 billion China loan to launch modern intelligent transport system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

Is it safe to keep your laptop plugged in all the time?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 26, 2025

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.

Sudan ceasefire bid in limbo as army chief Abdel Fattah rejects Trump proposal while RSF agrees
DW News  |  Nov 26, 2025

The latest truce proposal, presented on behalf of the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, has not been released publicly.

Maasai community leads change as elders endorse fight against FGM and early marriage
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the event, which also marked the rollout of the My Dear Daughter campaign, First Lady Rachel Ruto described the elders’ stand as a histori...

High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful: How men and women cope
The Conversation  |  Nov 25, 2025

Many of these tenants are unemployed, or employed in low-wage industrial work, precarious gig work, or domestic work.

Two new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya, including patient who recently returned from South Sudan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

World Bank sounds alarm as Kenya’s labour market weakens, wages fall and informal jobs surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 25, 2025

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagn...

KMTC leadership questioned over Sh2.1 billion pension gap, unresolved debts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

For the 2023/2024 financial year, KMTC reported under-collection of Sh102 million and underspending of Sh993 million, though it maintained that this d...

Minnesota leaders rally against Trump’s threat to end Somali Temporary Protected Status
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 25, 2025

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, with close to 80,000 Somali American residents.

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

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