eGP system Stories

EACC granted full access to eGP system in effort to curb corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said most corruption cases under the commission’s watch arise from procurement fraud. He welcomed the digita...

AI won’t replace computer scientists any time soon – here are 10 reasons why
The Conversation  |  Jul 08, 2025

Current AI does not genuinely “think”. Instead, it relies on logical shortcuts, known as heuristics, that sacrifice precision for speed. This means th...

Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 as the world’s most used desktop OS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, with recent updates focusing on AI-powered productivity tools, a redesigned File Explorer, improv...

Pension plan uptake soars amid growing awareness among informal workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.

KNH invests Sh7.6 million in solar energy to lower electricity bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The project is being supported by EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank and Germany’s development agency GIZ.

KNEC unveils teacher training hub for competency-based education assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The initiative comes just days before learners under the competency-based curriculum sit for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.

Kenya Revenue Authority unveils independent customs dispute system to boost transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

KRA said the transfer of customs-related dispute resolution to the Tax Dispute Resolution Division under the Legal and Board Services Department will...

Israel to fund part of Kenya’s military modernisation with Sh3.4 billion loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The latest funding will support the acquisition of the Spyder Defence System, a high-tech surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting aircra...

‘The silence must end': Women senators lead bold campaign against GBV in Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an e...

Public universities directed to train teachers ahead of Grade 10 rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Approximately 1.2 million learners are expected to transition from junior to senior school at the start of 2026.

Revealed: Senior school learners to study two types of mathematics under CBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

KICD Chairperson Professor Simon Gicharu said the two strands were introduced after education stakeholders pushed for mathematics to be included among...

Uganda suspends new automated traffic fine system amid public outcry
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, made the announcement in a statement on X on Tuesday, noting that the suspension has...

Kenya to fully digitise pension payments by July 2025 to combat fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

CS Mbadi told the Senate on Wednesday that the current manual system has not only delayed pension disbursements but has also exposed retirees to sophi...

Africa has the highest rate of forest loss in the world – What the G20 can do about it
The Conversation  |  Jun 04, 2025

South Africa’s G20 presidency could link the ecological health of the continent’s forests with economic progress and social equity.

Kwale County launches digital revenue system to modernise payments, boost efficiency
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani said the digital transformation will greatly improve how the county collects revenue, making the process easier especially for...

CBC system: Uncertainty looms for Grade 9 learners amid school choice delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The delay has raised concern among parents and education stakeholders, who say the lack of communication and clarity risks compromising the learners’...

Court of Appeal dismisses Senator Ledama's bid to halt Narok revenue system tender
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

While acknowledging that Senator Ole Kina's appeal raises arguable issues related to constitutional interpretation and the legality of the procurement...

KICD unveils ‘Essential Mathematics’ curriculum for non-STEM senior school students
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Mathematics has long been a compulsory subject under the 8-4-4 system, and after public pressure, the Ministry of Education confirmed that it will rem...

MPs slam Ruto’s Sh3bn e-procurement plan amid economic strain, tech overspend fears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

MPs challenged the rationale behind spending billions of shillings on a new system when the current one is still in use and consumes Sh1.2 billion ann...

State unveils 15-member team to roll out new KEMIS system to eliminate ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The new platform is expected to replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), which has faced heavy criticism over ine...

Community elders and religious leaders in Garissa empowered on handling alternative justice system
Issa Hussein  |  May 10, 2025

The training was initiated by the National Steering Committee on AJS, during which community and religious leaders were provided with the necessary to...

Gaza’s lifeline under fire as over 1,400 health workers killed in targeted attacks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 10, 2025

Many hospital departments have been destroyed, and patients, including critically ill children, have been left without shelter and forced onto the str...

Sewage crisis deepens forcing Eastleigh traders to wear gumboots at work
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2025

They now work in stagnant wastewater, which has created an unsafe and unhygienic environment.

National schools to offer all three CBC career pathways starting 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

The CS also announced that the current categorisation of schools into national, extra-county, county, or sub-county will be abolished starting next ye...

MPs order special audit of Nemis over suspected misallocation of education funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

As doubts over Nemis grow, MPs say the audit is necessary to safeguard public funds and ensure that no student is left behind due to data gaps.

High court judge raises concern over increased cases of defilement in Northeastern region
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 05, 2025

Judge Onyiego said courts in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have recently been prosecuting a high number of defilement cases, especially girls out of scho...

US funding cuts won’t affect HIV data, patient health records - Ministry of Health
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

The assurance follows concerns raised after a recent meeting between the Ministry and key stakeholders where it was noted that the Kenya Health Inform...

Government rolls out new e-procurement system to curb corruption
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 28, 2025

The Exchequer therefore noted that suppliers, contractors, and consultants should self-register on the e-GP portal.

Kenya renews bid for sustainable financing for food systems
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 26, 2025

The summit will explore the multifaceted challenges hindering investment, including high perceived risks, transaction costs, and limited access to fin...

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