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Pipeline staff threaten to down tools, cite breach of agreement
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has issued a fresh seven-day strike notice, warning of a nationwide industrial action by KPC employees, citing failure by employer to honour agreement.
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Pipeline staff threaten to down tools, cite breach of agreement
Union blames government for varsity crises, delays, and debt
Chronic under-funding, mounting debts, and government inaction have forced universities to continue facing crises.
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Union blames government for varsity crises, delays, and debt
Let's be constructive on education funding, CS Ogamba says
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged stakeholders to avoid politicising education funding and instead safeguard the education system by engaging constructively in funding discussions.
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Let's be constructive on education funding, CS Ogamba says
Education DG calls for integrity as national School games kicks off
Dr. Elyas Abdi, the Director General for Basic Education, has called for a mecable way of addressing a growing concern over the rising number of legal disputes in school competitions.
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Education DG calls for integrity as national School games kicks off
Kenya hosts EAC-SADC meeting to unite rival peace missions on DRC crisis
Kenya will on Thursday, August 1, host a joint meeting of the EAC-SADC Co-Chairs in a renewed push to end conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Kenya hosts EAC-SADC meeting to unite rival peace missions on DRC crisis
KUCCPS warns public against fake social media accounts
KUCCPS has raised the alarm over rising cases of online impersonation, cautioning the public against interacting with fraudulent social media pages falsely claiming to represent the agency.
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KUCCPS warns public against fake social media accounts
Morocco jets in ahead of CHAN 2024
With just days to the kickoff of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), two-time champions Morocco have landed in Nairobi.
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Morocco jets in ahead of  CHAN 2024
Students urged to align technical skills with industry demands
Education stakeholders raise concerns over the mismatch between acquired skills and market demands, slow absorption of graduates into industry, and inadequate post-training support.
By 2 days ago
Students urged to align technical skills with industry demands
Wetang'ula urges farmers to oust corrupt coffee cooperative leaders
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on farmers in Bungoma County to rise up and eject corrupt cooperative officials who continue to defraud them of their hard-earned income.
By 3 days ago
Wetang'ula urges farmers to oust corrupt coffee cooperative leaders
Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vowed opposition will not reveal its preferred presidential candidate any time soon, saying the decision is a calculated strategy to President William Ruto.
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Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute
Ruto promises learning for all as Treasury signals financial crisis
President William Ruto has ruled out any compromise on education access and quality, even as Treasury admits the government is struggling to fund learners under a ballooning public debt.
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Ruto promises learning for all as Treasury signals financial crisis
Education lies in limbo as State insists 'nothing has changed'
President William Ruto has declared free basic education untouchable even as his Treasury admits it is underfunded and unsustainable.
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Education lies in limbo as State insists 'nothing has changed'
Mudavadi: Sh2 billion school funds lost as digital crackdown begins
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused education officials of misusing up to Sh2 billion in capitation funds and vowed a digital crackdown to stop the theft.
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Mudavadi: Sh2 billion school funds lost as digital crackdown begins
Counties, pharmacists awarded as Kemsa resets health supply chain
Sixteen individual pharmacists were also awarded for their exemplary leadership in health supply chain management.
By 5 days ago
Counties, pharmacists awarded as Kemsa resets health supply chain
CHAN LOC wary of Gen Z protests
With Kenya set to co-host the 2025 CHAN alongside Uganda and Tanzania, LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye has called for safety preparations.
By 4 days ago
CHAN LOC wary of Gen Z protests
I'm ready to testify, activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia tells court
IT expert and activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has told the High Court he is ready to take the stand and explain his controversial disappearance
By 6 days ago
I'm ready to testify, activist Ndiang'ui Kinyagia tells court
Govt rolls out Sh1.5b milk coolers to boost dairy sector
The government has launched the installation of 230 bulk milk coolers worth Sh1.45 billion across 40 counties.
By 6 days ago
Govt rolls out Sh1.5b milk coolers to boost dairy sector
'They don't even know what it means,' activists on controversial charges
Majority of protesting youth are not informed about the Protection Terrorism Act.
By 6 days ago
'They don't even know what it means,' activists on controversial charges
How budget cuts are threatening free education
Kenya's free education program is under threat following the government's decision to slash secondary school capitation from Sh22,244 to Sh16,900 per student annually.
By 6 days ago
How budget cuts are threatening free education
Homebound at last: All is set for Stephen Munyakho's return
Saudi Arabia authorities agreed to fully cover deportation costs of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan national who had been on death row in the Middle East for manslaughter following release from jail.
By 7 days ago
Homebound at last: All is set for Stephen Munyakho's return
'Every coin will count,' Maraga tells supporters as donations pour in
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has assured that his campaign will be transparent and accountable in handling public donations and data.
By 7 days ago
'Every coin will count,' Maraga tells supporters as donations pour in
Murkomen accuses LSK of defending 'criminals'
Interior CS Murkomen criticises LSK for ‘siding with suspected criminals,’ claims they shouldn’t be represented as they’ve been properly identified and placed at scene of crime
By 7 days ago
Murkomen accuses LSK of defending 'criminals'
Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest
At Kaplong Girls, students protested over claims sexual harassment by a male teacher.
By 8 days ago
Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest
What new TSC-KUPPET deal means for Kenya's education future
Although the Sh33.8 billion new CBA between the KUPPET and Teachers Service Commission is bringing relief to thousands of teachers in lower job groups, it misses key demands of teachers.
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What new TSC-KUPPET deal means for Kenya's education future
'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claims
DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa urges IEBC to outline 2027 election roadmap, warns against delays; accuses government of using laws to silence dissent and digital activism
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'Terror laws used to muzzle youth protests,' Wamalwa claims
CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations raises its disappointment after Kenya’s Harambee Stars abruptly withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before kickoff.
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CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament
University student leaders back call for youth-led national dialogue
Among the key issues the students hope to address through the proposed dialogue are youth unemployment, inclusive governance, police brutality, and reforms to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
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University student leaders back call for youth-led national dialogue
Govt opens 4,000 internship slots under affordable housing plan
The government has announced 4,000 internship opportunities under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), targeting recent graduates across a wide range of professional disciplines.
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Govt opens 4,000 internship slots under affordable housing plan
Teachers equipped with AI skills ahead of national STEM exhibition
Over 170 secondary school teachers in the country have been trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) under a national programme aimed at boosting AI literacy in classrooms.
By 9 days ago
Teachers equipped with AI skills ahead of national STEM exhibition
Shadrack Maluki elected NOC-K President as Eliud Kipchoge Joins Leadership
Shadrack Maluki has been elected the new President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) following a hotly contested election held Monday, July 21, in Nairobi.
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Shadrack Maluki elected NOC-K President as Eliud Kipchoge Joins Leadership
One-vote wins put hockey, fencing, softball at helm of NOCK
Leaders from hockey, fencing and softball have won top seats at the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), each by one vote, in results that could change how Kenya prepares for the Olympics.
By 9 days ago
One-vote wins put hockey, fencing, softball at helm of NOCK
Farmers to get automatic climate cover with government fertiliser
The government has launched a plan to embed climate risk insurance into the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme to shield farmers from climate shocks while increasing food production.
By 9 days ago
Farmers to get automatic climate cover with government fertiliser
Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says
Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the judiciary is ready to handle disputes that might arise from the 2027 General Election.
By 9 days ago
Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says
CS Cheptumo calls for support for Special Needs institutions
Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children’s Services Hanna Cheptumo, has called for collective efforts to address challenges facing children with disability.
By 10 days ago
CS Cheptumo calls for support for Special Needs institutions
Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urge politicians to stop interfering with the IEBC, warning that political meddling could derail voter registration and upcoming by-elections
By 10 days ago
Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians
TSC launches retooling exercise for Senior School teachers ahead of CBC rollout
The TSC has announced a nationwide retooling programme for senior school teachers in preparation for the rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE) at senior secondary level.
By 10 days ago
TSC launches retooling exercise for Senior School teachers ahead of CBC rollout
Rare delay in Kenya Music Festival disrupts schools, performers
For the first time in years, the Kenya Music Festival will start later than planned, disrupting a tightly held tradition that has shaped the country’s artistic calendar for generations.
By 10 days ago
Rare delay in Kenya Music Festival disrupts schools, performers
Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok
Bitok says the challenges must be addressed before the implementation of the final phase of CBC.
By 13 days ago
Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok
Auditor General uncovers massive irregularities at Communications Authority
The auditor general has revealed significant inconsistencies and documentation failures at the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), which could jeopardise billions of shillings in public assets.
By 13 days ago
Auditor General uncovers massive irregularities at Communications Authority
Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacy
Kenya has stepped up efforts to ensure the enhancement of technology to address global challenges in the digital era.
By 13 days ago
Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacy
Where to watch African Nations Championship
Football
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