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State announces new half-term dates for schools countrywide
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2024

Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the adjustments were due to the disruptions in the reopening dates for Term Two.

New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 13, 2024

The administration refurbished washrooms that had been in deplorable condition, posing health hazards to students.

2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods. 

Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

"I was here five years ago when tragedy struck after the building collapsed and killed students. I was able to mediate and we got a piece of land from...

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening
Abdimalik Hajir  |  May 10, 2024

Abdikadir was wary about the psychological preparedness of the victims to be relocated to different camps, which may affect them, especially children.

President Ruto earmarks Sh1 billion for reconstruction of flood-damaged schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2024

President William Ruto assured that his government will renovate all damaged schools to facilitate the smooth resumption of studies.

Nearly 2,000 schools countrywide affected by ongoing floods
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2024

The situation has forced the Ministry of Education to grapple with significant challenges in ensuring continuity of learning for thousands of affected...

Kenya Railways, bus company adjust plans after school reopening date changed
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

Kenya Railways has offered to extend the validity of tickets, while the Modern Coast Express bus says journeys can be rescheduled.

Senegal likely to vote end of March after weeks of crisis
AFP  |  Mar 07, 2024

While President Macky Sall set March 24 as the date, Senegal's top constitutional body said it should take place on March 31.

Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand speedy elections
AFP  |  Mar 03, 2024

Several speakers representing some of the election candidates addressed the crowd, including former prime minister Aminata Toure, a member of the "Bas...

Senegal government adopts amnesty bill in 'appeasement' bid
AFP  |  Feb 29, 2024

The amnesty could result in the release of hundreds of people detained during anti-government protests that first erupted in 2021, including leading o...

Senegal President Macky Sall pursues talks for new election date
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

Senegal is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades after Sall's last-minute deferral of the February 25, 2024 election.

Senegal leader Macky Sall announces amnesty bill to end poll-linked turmoil
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

Sall presented the amnesty move as a way of reuniting the country, after bouts of unrest that have killed dozens in the past three years.

Senegal candidates decry delay in setting new poll date
Agency  |  Feb 22, 2024

The announcement came as the civil society collective Aar Sunu Election (Protect Our Election) said it had organised a new rally for Saturday.

Third man dies in Senegal unrest
Agency  |  Feb 11, 2024

The teenager "took a projectile to the head and died of his injuries in intensive care" on Saturday evening, a hospital source said.

Fractured West African bloc ECOWAS appeals for unity
Agency  |  Feb 09, 2024

With its reputation at stake, ECOWAS's handling of the latest political upheaval - in Senegal - is being closely watched.

Senegal civil society calls for mass action over delayed election
Agency  |  Feb 08, 2024

A newly formed collective –- comprising some 40 civil, religious, and professional groups –- outlined a series of upcoming actions including a protest...

President in troubled times: Senegal's Macky Sall
Agency  |  Feb 06, 2024

President Macky Sall's say he is a leader determined to stay in office and the architect of Africa's latest power grab.

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