The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without “urgent action”.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has threatened to pull out of its agreement with the new Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover, citing persistent challenges in accessing treatment under the scheme. Speaking during celebrations of Aggrey Namisi’s re-election as KNUT’s national deputy chairperson for a…
In Kajiado County, Greenland Girls School is pioneering a unique approach by offering education to teenage mothers, many of whom attend classes with their infants. The boarding school has adapted classrooms and dormitories to accommodate both students and their babies, creating an environment where motherhood and learning coexist. For many…
A group of activists under the banner “Olympics No Thanks” staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, raising concerns over the use of public funds for Italy’s upcoming Olympic Games. Criticism of Spending Priorities Protesters argued that the billions of euros allocated for new venues could have been directed toward healthcare…
The Government of Rwanda has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anthropic, an American artificial intelligence company specializing in safety and research, marking the firm’s first multi-sector partnership on the African continent. Expanding AI in Public Services Announced on Tuesday, the agreement will formalize and expand cooperation in…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has released Ksh.877,608,000 to support vulnerable households across Kenya under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme. The funds, announced on Thursday, will benefit 438,804 households registered under the Inua Jamii initiative, with each household receiving Ksh.2,000 for the…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has confirmed the death of an examiner during the ongoing Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) marking exercise in Makueni County. In a statement dated Monday, November 24, 2025, KNEC announced that Mr. Nicodemus Mutua Mutuku, who was serving as a team leader for…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly challenged President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to elevate Kenya to first-world status within the next 30 years. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Kayole, Embakasi Central, Nairobi on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Gachagua accused the President of mismanaging critical sectors, including health…
The High Court has stepped in to mediate a dispute between Liten High School management and parents following a contentious Ksh 49,000 fine imposed on students after recent unrest at the institution. During a court session, parents’ lawyers urged the court to allow students to resume learning upon paying Ksh…
Outspoken political enthusiast and Raila Odinga supporter Nuru Okanga has confirmed that he is still in secondary school, currently enrolled in Form Two. Speaking in an interview with Oga Obinna on Monday, September 29, 2025, Okanga revealed that he expects to complete his studies and sit for the Kenya Certificate…