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Government dispatches relief food to ASAL counties

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-01 10:41:00

The government has dispatched relief food to ASAL regions in an effort to cushion vulnerable communities from hunger.

Software developer Rose Njeri named TIME100 Next rising star

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-01 14:29:47

Kenyan software developer Rose Njeri, detained in May over an anti-finance bill tool, named to 2025 TIME100 Rising Stars list.

Government puts school heads on high alert as unrest rocks schools

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-01 16:24:53

With rising cases of indiscipline and arson, the government insists that expulsion, prosecution, and transfers will only follow due process.

Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-01 16:47:34

President William Ruto has highlighted his administration’s commitment to reducing food imports and improving production.

Ruto's bag of goodies for Tokyo champions

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-02 13:02:35

President William Ruto awards Kenya’s Tokyo medalists Sh27 million and unveils housing plan, praising their discipline and grit at State House, Nairobi.

School unrest: Why government is pushing school heads on high alert

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-02 14:12:59

With rising cases of indiscipline and arson, the government insists that expulsion, prosecution, and transfers will only follow due process.

Kenya Police in Haiti likely to return soon, hints Murkomen

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-02 21:12:45

Murkomen says that the mission had earned Kenya positive publicity on the global stage.

Arthur Obel: HIVAids scientist who loved women as fiercely as he did his ideas

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-04 12:20:00

Obel’s controversies extended beyond HIV drugs. He self-published books with titles such as “Curbing the HIV/AIDS Menace Effectively”, “Power and Intrigue”, and “Kenya’s Industrialization Strategy”.

Coder who turned civic frustration into global recognition

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-04 09:08:20

When a Nairobi-based coder built a simple tool to help citizens speak up, she never imagined it would land her in a police cell or on the TIME100 Next list

Day shines light on teachers' resilience, sacrifice and legacy

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-05 07:27:00

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.

Ministry warns against malpractice as national exams set to begin on October 21

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-05 17:26:16

The government has enhanced monitoring mechanisms and deployed a multi-agency team to safeguard the integrity of the exams.

Laikipia teacher's model classroom sets standard for ECDE

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-05 17:53:55

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.

Ruto calls for education stakeholders collaboration to overcome CBE challenges

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-05 20:00:00

Education stakeholders have called for collaboration, better working conditions, and renewed investment in the teaching profession to address emerging challenges in the CBE era.

Parents face Sh69.6m bill after Litein Boys unrest

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-06 12:44:44

The school has announced a staggered reopening: October 9, 13, and 16. 

Ex-IEBC boss Oswago urges investment in voter education to tackle apathy

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-06 13:08:47

Oswago decried lack of public understanding of the sovereignty of the vote.

Ruto unveils Sh5b youth empowerment drive

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-06 14:16:15

Ruto urged MPs, county governments, and administrators to rally behind youth-centered initiatives.

Govt moves to involve students in County security and peace efforts

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-06 22:16:11

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.

Varsities, unions set for talks over stalled CBAs

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-07 06:00:00

IPUCCF has invited top officials of the three university workers’ unions to a crucial meeting to discuss the implementation of the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Senator Tabitha Mutinda elected to Global Parliamentary Network Board

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-08 18:32:00

Her election places her among influential global legislators shaping governance and development policy.

Ruto urges unity, dialogue for national progress

By Mike Kihaki   2025-10-12 13:22:34

Ruto revealed that he has also held talks with opposition leaders in efforts to unite the country and consolidate national progress.