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Father recalls unimaginable pain after identifying missing daughter in Shakahola case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2025

At a Mombasa court, a Kiambu father described identifying his daughter’s body only by her teeth, as witnesses detailed family losses linked to Pastor...

MPs ditch SHA, the public health scheme they once praised, and opt for private cover
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 08, 2025

Kenyan MPs have invited bids for private medical insurance for themselves and their families, bypassing the SHIF scheme they publicly praised, raising...

Senators push KTDA to adopt scientific tea grading to end bonus payment disparities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

The legislators questioned why some of the 77 KTDA-managed factories paid up to Sh50 per kilogramme, while others offered as little as Sh12 per kilo,...

MPs warn teacher shortage to worsen as new schools open without staffing plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

While international standards recommend a learner-to-teacher ratio of 1:25, Kenya’s figures vary widely: 1:38 in pre-primary, 1:46 in primary, 1:38 in...

Government defends use of intern teachers in junior schools amid calls for permanent jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2025

TSC said the internship programme equips teachers with practical teaching experience, improves pedagogical skills and provides jobs for unemployed you...

Labour Ministry warns KUPPET over ‘illegal’ election plans using suspended amendments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

The warning follows multiple complaints from teachers, who argue that the proposed election framework favours incumbents and violates the court’s stay...

Some vegetables are healthier cooked than raw, say nutrition experts
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 05, 2025

A Nanyuki nutritionist explains why gentle cooking of vegetables like spinach, tomatoes and carrots can boost nutrient absorption, improve digestion a...

Court orders TSC to transfer teacher from North Eastern over trauma
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered TSC to immediately transfer teacher Geoffrey Lelon from North Eastern, citing security risks, in...

Kenya needs 58,590 more teachers for 2026 senior school transition - TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenya’s TSC projects a shortage of 58,590 teachers for Grade 10 in 2026, with STEM and specialised subjects hardest hit, as over one million learners...

CS Kagwe announces policy overhaul for sugar, tea and miraa to protect farmers’ earnings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe detailed 30-year leases for four state sugar mills and wide-ranging tea reforms targeting Sh100 per kilo by 2027, aiming t...

TSC extends junior school internship contracts by another year despite growing unrest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

TSC explained that the extension aligns with the Teacher Internship Policy and Guidelines (2019) and is intended to ensure a smooth transition while p...

MPs propose part-time roles for TSC chair, commissioners to save Sh70 million annually
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Parliament is reviewing a Bill to convert TSC chair and commissioners to part-time roles, aiming to save about Sh70 million annually while expanding r...

Draw for historic 48-team FIFA World Cup set for Friday
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw takes place Friday, December 5 in Washington, setting groups and opening fixtures for the first 48‑team tournament across...

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...

1.13 million Kenyan children out of school amid deepening inequalities – report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

An Oxfam report shows 1.13 million Kenyan children are out of school, linking dropouts to deepening inequality, underfunded public schools, teacher sh...

TSC confirms shift to SHA cover for teachers from December 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

Teachers will start using the new Social Health Authority cover from December 1, 2025, with TSC and SHA assuring uninterrupted treatment and wider acc...

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...

Tear gas, running battles rock Kariobangi North as rival groups clash during Gachagua church visit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The confrontation broke out just before noon, prompting police to fire tear gas and shoot into the air to disperse the crowd.

Rift Valley tea producers clash over pricing and representation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

A parliamentary inquiry reveals significant divisions among Rift Valley tea producers regarding pricing and bonuses, highlighting demands for fair rep...

SHA medical scheme for teachers launches midnight amid system errors, legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The new SHA medical scheme for teachers begins at midnight despite concerns over registration issues and legal challenges. Teachers express frustratio...

How community initiative is reviving Eastleigh’s cricket legacy
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 29, 2025

The social and economic struggles facing families in Eastleigh and neighbouring areas such as Majengo and Ziwani make the programme even more essentia...

Teachers to stay in same schools after promotions under new TSC policy
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 28, 2025

TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission will now place greater emphasis on the welfare and well-being of teachers.

SHA transition sparks tension as teachers cite lack of consultation, legal violations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Teachers’ unions, which earlier indicated openness to the change, now say they have stepped back after receiving widespread concerns from their member...

Kiambu’s green gold: Limuru tea estates becoming top destination for tourists and influencers
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

As the number of visitors grows, investors are gradually converting parts of the tea estates into wedding venues, while new hotels, such as the Cabin...

Kenya requires Sh72.8 billion annually to fill 100,000 teacher shortage - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The revelation comes even as President William Ruto’s administration has pledged to hire 24,000 teachers by January 2026 to address the ongoing shorta...

TSC sued over teachers’ migration from MINET insurance to SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Two petitioners argue that the shift could compromise the welfare of over 400,000 teachers, exposing them to risks such as lapses in cover, denial of...

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

TSC announces recruitment of 9,159 teachers nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The new appointments will be permanent and pensionable, covering primary, junior, and secondary school levels across the country.

South Africa’s Malcolm Marx joins elite list of rugby world players of the year
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

The global rugby body also confirmed that the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, November 25, celebrating the best male...

Mandera Governor Khalif commissions upgraded Kutulo Hospital, boosting local healthcare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living...

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