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Ruto unveils Sh5b youth empowerment drive
Ruto urged MPs, county governments, and administrators to rally behind youth-centered initiatives.
By 2 days ago
Ruto unveils Sh5b youth empowerment drive
Govt moves to involve students in County security and peace efforts
The proposal is part of the government’s wider strategy to enhance student participation in security structures and ensure that students’ concerns are addressed promptly.
By 2 days ago
Govt moves to involve students in County security and peace efforts
Ruto calls for education stakeholders collaboration to overcome CBE challenges
Education stakeholders have called for collaboration, better working conditions, and renewed investment in the teaching profession to address emerging challenges in the CBE era.
By 3 days ago
Ruto calls for education stakeholders collaboration to overcome CBE challenges
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Day shines light on teachers' resilience, sacrifice and legacy
The day finds Kenyan educators struggling for dignity, fairness, and long-overdue recognition of their service but they remain unsung heroes, the enduring pillars of national progress.
By 3 days ago
Day shines light on teachers' resilience, sacrifice and legacy
Ministry warns against malpractice as national exams set to begin on October 21
The government has enhanced monitoring mechanisms and deployed a multi-agency team to safeguard the integrity of the exams.
By 3 days ago
Ministry warns against malpractice as national exams set to begin on October 21
Laikipia teacher's model classroom sets standard for ECDE
As Kenya marks this year’s World Teachers’ Day, innovative ways of training tools from teachers are setting the pace for the future of Competency-Based Education.
By 3 days ago
Laikipia teacher's model classroom sets standard for ECDE
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School unrest: Why government is pushing school heads on high alert
With rising cases of indiscipline and arson, the government insists that expulsion, prosecution, and transfers will only follow due process.
By 6 days ago
School unrest: Why government is pushing school heads on high alert
Kenya Police in Haiti likely to return soon, hints Murkomen
Murkomen says that the mission had earned Kenya positive publicity on the global stage.
By 6 days ago
Kenya Police in Haiti likely to return soon, hints Murkomen
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Ruto's bag of goodies for Tokyo champions
President William Ruto awards Kenya’s Tokyo medalists Sh27 million and unveils housing plan, praising their discipline and grit at State House, Nairobi.
By 6 days ago
Ruto's bag of goodies for Tokyo champions
Government dispatches relief food to ASAL counties
The government has dispatched relief food to ASAL regions in an effort to cushion vulnerable communities from hunger.
By 7 days ago
Government dispatches relief food to ASAL counties
Software developer Rose Njeri named TIME100 Next rising star
Kenyan software developer Rose Njeri, detained in May over an anti-finance bill tool, named to 2025 TIME100 Rising Stars list.
By 7 days ago
Software developer Rose Njeri named TIME100 Next rising star
Government puts school heads on high alert as unrest rocks schools
With rising cases of indiscipline and arson, the government insists that expulsion, prosecution, and transfers will only follow due process.
By 7 days ago
Government puts school heads on high alert as unrest rocks schools
Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production
President William Ruto has highlighted his administration’s commitment to reducing food imports and improving production.
By 7 days ago
Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production
Why thousands of HELB defaulters are ending up on CRB list
A growing number of graduates who have failed to repay their student loans now find themselves listed with Credit Reference Bureaus.
By 8 days ago
Why thousands of HELB defaulters are ending up on CRB list
Kioni slams opposition and government over 'petty politics'
Jubilee SG Jeremiah Kioni has sharply criticized the opposition and the government, warning that petty politics, selective justice, and misplaced priorities continue affecting Kenyans.
By 9 days ago
Kioni slams opposition and government over 'petty politics'
Kenya charts new course in maritime training
Kenya is set to strengthen its foothold in the global maritime industry with new investments in education, innovation, and international collaboration.
By 9 days ago
Kenya charts new course in maritime training
Government expands TVET facilities to match rising student numbers
Education CS Ogamba say govt is committed to expanding TVET infrastructure to equip youth with job skills and create a better learning environment.
By 9 days ago
Government expands TVET facilities to match rising student numbers
Nang'ole, solution to the Nairobi City water and sewerage mess
Makadara MP George Aladwa has welcomed the appointment of Martin Nang’ole as the Acting Managing Director of the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
By 10 days ago
Nang'ole, solution to the Nairobi City water and sewerage mess
CS Ogamba makes key appointments in education sector
Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced new appointments and reappointment in various education institutions, in government’s commitment to strengthening governance and reforms.
By 10 days ago
CS Ogamba makes key appointments in education sector
CS Ruku accuses Uhuru of incitement, defends government record
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of inciting Kenyans against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
By 10 days ago
CS Ruku accuses Uhuru of incitement, defends government record
Gachagua accuses Ruto of alleged land grabbing, vows to revoke titles if elected
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of allegedly orchestrating widespread land allocations to political allies.
By 10 days ago
Gachagua accuses Ruto of alleged land grabbing, vows to revoke titles if elected
Gachagua accuses MPs of shortchanging Kenyans during State House meetings
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Kenyans called to State House to deal with the president directly, saying they are being shortchanged by their MPs.
By 10 days ago
Gachagua accuses MPs of shortchanging Kenyans during State House meetings
Breaking barriers, fighting graft: Kinisu's Memoir speaks to Kenya's unfinished business
Philip Kinisu’s memoir, ‘The Interrupted Accountant,’ has stirred conversations over Kenya’s unending battles with corruption,  weak institutions, and the high personal cost of integrity.
By 10 days ago
Breaking barriers, fighting graft: Kinisu's Memoir speaks to Kenya's unfinished business
Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds
Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.
By 12 days ago
Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds
Nangole named new Nairobi Water boss as court halts Muguna extension
Martin Nangole has been appointed acting managing director of Nairobi city water and sewerage company after a court barred the firm from extending Nahashon Muguna’s tenure.
By 12 days ago
Nangole named new Nairobi Water boss as court halts Muguna extension
TUK put to task over pension funds
The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is at the centre of a storm after revelations that billions of shillings in pension contributions  deducted from staff salaries were never remitted
By 12 days ago
TUK put to task over pension funds
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Why students are burning schools, weeks to closure
Across the country, students have staged riots, destroyed property, and in some cases, set dormitories ablaze.
By 13 days ago
Why students are burning schools, weeks to closure
Ndegwa Njiru: Matiang'i's return to politics is a project to divide opposition
Advocate of the High Court Ndegwa Njiru has dismissed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as “a political novice” in the united opposition.
By 13 days ago
Ndegwa Njiru: Matiang'i's return to politics is a project to divide opposition
Why Kenya is headed in the wrong direction- Survey
57pc of Kenyans say country is headed in the wrong direction, due to high cost of living, unemployment, SHA challenges, corruption, and costly education, new survey shows.
By 13 days ago
Why Kenya is headed in the wrong direction- Survey
Kenya students shine in Germany with EcoBlu innovation
Two Mount Kenya University (MKU) student innovators have lifted Kenya’s flag high after emerging top at a  business innovation competition in Leipzig, Germany.
By 13 days ago
Kenya students shine in Germany with EcoBlu innovation
Obado's Sh428M properties face auction after court orders
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced the auction of 10 properties belonging to former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and close associates
By 14 days ago
Obado's Sh428M properties face auction after court orders
Bill seeks to boost accountability of school resources
The National Assembly Education Committee has begun scrutinising of the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to strengthen accountability of resources in schools.
By 14 days ago
Bill seeks to boost accountability of school resources
Lecturers take fight for better pay to Parliament
The Universities Academic Staff Union has presented the lecturers grievances to Parliament, as the strike enters the second week.
By 14 days ago
Lecturers take fight for better pay to Parliament
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Lawyer seeks to shield Kenyans from shylocks, greedy lenders
Borrowers are often exposed to harassment from debt collectors and inconsistent judicial rulings.
By 14 days ago
Lawyer seeks to shield Kenyans from shylocks, greedy lenders
Wetang'ula urge inclusive dialogue in Nile water dispute
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Egypt to embrace inclusive dialogue in resolving its long-standing dispute with Ethiopia over the use of the Nile Basin waters.
By 14 days ago
Wetang'ula urge inclusive dialogue in Nile water dispute
'Legacy in ashes: Parents, community count millions in losses after Litein Boys
Litein Boys High School, once a beacon of academic excellence in Kericho County, now lies in ruins after a night of student unrest that left behind destruction running into millions of shillings.
By 15 days ago
'Legacy in ashes: Parents, community count millions in losses after Litein Boys
Parliament resumes with vetting of ambassadors on agenda
Parliament resumes today after a one-month recess, with lawmakers expected to address pending issues on privatisation, constitutional amendments and upcoming by-elections.
By 15 days ago
Parliament resumes with vetting of ambassadors on agenda
Alumni urged to uplift standards, empower students
University students have been urged to strengthen their networks through reunions and give back to their alma mater.
By 15 days ago
Alumni urged to uplift standards, empower students
Government appoints conciliator to resolve university staff strike dispute
The government has moved to end the standoff between public universities and staff unions by appointing a conciliator to lead talks, following a court order that suspended the ongoing strike.
By 15 days ago
Government appoints conciliator to resolve university staff strike dispute
Funding gaps threaten school feeding programmes in ASALs, slums
The government allocated Sh3 billion for the National School Feeding Programme, a sharp drop from the Sh3.6 billion allocated in 2024-25.
By 16 days ago
Funding gaps threaten school feeding programmes in ASALs, slums
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
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DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
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By Standard Reporter
4 hrs ago
Inside Kenya's push for clear green building guidelines
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By Graham Kajilwa
4 hrs ago