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The Education Ministry recommends dissolution of Alliance Girls’ Board of Management after revelations it approved an inflated Sh120,000 school fee instead of approved Sh53,554; probe ongoing.
The town of Wajir is undergoing major transformation as Kenya prepares to mark this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in the county for the first time.
Alliance Girls High School, is at the centre of a storm over what the government and parents describe as inflated fees, illegal levies and questionable financial practices.
As Kenya and Africa push forward into an era shaped by technology, urbanisation and globalisation, it risks leaving behind the people who hold its past.
Suzanna Owiyo’s career traces a path from her Luo musical roots in Kisumu to international acclaim, blending tradition with modern sounds while using her platform for cultural preservation.
Ruto argued politicians to support reforms to improve learning conditions.
Gachagua dismissed claims of disunity, saying the current phase allows aspirants to build their political bases.
Sakaja warned that rogue planning officers could face disciplinary action.
A government probe into elite schools has uncovered inflated fees and hidden charges, exposing widespread financial mismanagement that is burdening parents.
With mounting pressure to deliver an education system that is equitable and relevant to learners, stakeholders will converge in Nairobi for a high-level national symposium convened by Knec.
A new KNEC report shows that over 151,000 pioneer Competency-Based Education learners have dropped out before Grade 10, raising concerns about retention in the new system.
At least 151,691 pioneer CBE learners have dropped out of school before reaching Grade 10, KNEC says the situation raises alarm over retention gaps in education.
This comes after an uproar in a case that has reignited concerns over rising costs in public education.
Competency-Based Education system is beginning to bear fruit, with learners uncovering hidden talents and embracing skills-driven pathways beyond traditional exam performance.
Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is steadily redefining learning, with a growing emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation.
Traffic in Nairobi will be interrupted on Sunday May 10 to facilitate the planned 2026 Nairobi Marathon.
Kenya has reaffirmed its preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as internal wrangles within the football leadership cast a shadow over the country’s ambitious plans.
COTU-K has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, terming the proposal “reckless” and detrimental to workers’ unity.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued another call for qualified students to apply for university and college placement.
EACC is set to partner with the universities in the country, in an initiative aimed at mobilising young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership across the country.
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