Julius Malema, the opposition leader in South Africa, is in Kenya on invitation by PLO Lumumba and other Pan-Africanists. Known for his tough stands and talking without fear, Malema is …
Kenyans are set to scream and suffer more under the Kenya Kwanza Government after the Ministry of Lands increased fees on all land transactions. The proposals have been recommended by …
It is not easy to set up a hotel in Kenya. Forget about the vibanda you see on the side of the road. We are talking about a proper hotel. …
Over 100 homeowners have come out protesting for fear of ceding the freedom of using their luxury apartments got from Rosslyn Suites at their Enaki Town development over what they …
10 African Ministers of Education and a similar number of ministerial representatives collectively agreed to champion foundational learning as a priority for the 2024 African Union Year of Education (AUYoE) …
Rwanda has removed all the visa requirements from all Africans. This means that any Africans who may want to visit Kigali will not be required to pay anything in the …
Millions of Kenyans are excited. Why? The Royal Family is in town. King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla landed in Nairobi on Monday night for an official visit to …
The government, through the State Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development, says it is shocked at the rate at which small businesses in Kenya are collapsing which …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC plans to double its sustainable finance allocation to KES120 billion in two years as part of its refreshed sustainability commitment. While unveiling the Bank’s Sustainability Report …
Reports have emerged online of both teachers and Kenyans crying and shocked that the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is set to pay 400 shillings per day to teachers who …
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will not experience the deadly El Nino rains as earlier announced by the Kenya Meteorological Department. The President says, in place of El …
The US State Department has issued a worldwide caution to all US citizens warning them of potential terrorist attacks in the wake of a fierce war between Israel and Palestine. …
Equity Bank Kenya has received a major blow from the High Court after its application to have TransCentury PLC Receivership reinstated was dismissed with costs. “The Defendant’s (Equity Bank) application …
They say Nairobi ni shamba la mawe and literally, it is. Everyone in Nairobi is trying to survive. There are conmen and thieves in virtually every corner of the city. Currently, there …
CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward travels to the Central African Republic (CAR) – the heart of Wagner’s empire in Africa – weeks after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin to find Russia appearing to consolidate …
All Teachers Service Commission (TSC) field officers who are on leave have been directed to resume work in two weeks without fail. The directive expressly came from the TSC Chief …
The Shangazi Power Network held its first successful training session with a rallying call for women within and without activism to come out, tell their stories, and air their views …
Nairobi contributes about 27.5 percent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). It is one of the counties that is backbone the of Kenya’s economy, doubling up as the capital city …
At the height of the 2022 general elections and campaigns in Kenya, apart from the Presidential one, the Nairobi Gubernatorial race was out of this world, marred with heat and …
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has filed a petition before the High Court of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutionality of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) introduced by the …
The vibrant city of Nairobi is gearing up to welcome the Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week, scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 September 2023. This significant …
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is pushing for 70 percent salary increment for teachers, a move that is likely to put its members at loggerheads with …
Hundreds of families gathered in the West Darfur capital of El Geneina on June 15, plotting their escape from what had become a hellscape of blown-out buildings scrawled with racist …
If a country has the right systems in place, everything works. Algeria is an example of an African country where systems work and the people can enjoy the fruits of …
The International Criminals Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has recused himself from all Kenyan cases citing a possible conflict of interest shortly after his visit to Kenya on the invitation …
The Vice Chancellor of the United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) Professor Margee Ensign has resigned. Announcing the resignation, USIU Council Vice Chairperson Mr. Kris Senanu said Ensign has …
When teachers employees under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) received their salaries for the month of July, it was 6 percent less. The majority of them were shocked and cried …
In a significant step towards enhancing access to water and resolving water-related disputes the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, has formally handed over the Water Appeal Board to the …
Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa, known for its diverse sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism. The Asian business community has made significant contributions to the …
Principal Secretary of State Department of Irrigation Dr. Paul Ronoh made an extensive tour of Kericho County where he inspected and Commissioned Water projects in the county. Among the projects …
Directline Assurance, once a prominent name in the insurance industry finds itself caught in a whirlwind of outstanding liability claims pushing the company to the edge of collapse. Claims reports …
Since mid-April, Sudan’s military has been locked in a grisly battle with the powerful Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan’s army chief Abdul Fattah al-Burhan has largely …
I came across a story where the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), had slapped a Kenyan startup, PesaPal, with 233 million shillings in taxes. The story claimed that PesPal had “lost” …
Members of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) have elected new officials for the position of Vice President, Secretary General, Assistant Treasurer, and Council Members in their recently concluded …
Imagine being transferred as a teacher, told by your employer that you have been transferred but still stuck in your old station for months, with officials demanding bribes before letting …
The second United Nations Habitat Assembly, #UNHA2, opens with a call for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities to emerge stronger after …
Kenyan police officers are among the most-feared human being in Kenya. Sometimes they are more feared than the criminals on the streets. Given the fact that they carry guns, they …
Teaching is still one of the most preferred professions in Kenya. Despite the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of teachers without meaningful employment, thousands of students are still …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told Kenyans to “tighten their belts” and expect “tough times ahead” for at least three years, further crushing hopes of Kenyans who had hoped …
Starting next month, teachers and civil servants will be paid in phases, an announcement that breaks millions of hearts and one that might bring many government operations to a standstill. …
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said that the government will only sponsor 45,000 students out of 173,127 who qualified to join universities through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) …
Kenyan teachers have given President William Ruto to drop his move to want to deduct 3 percent of their salaries for the Housing Fund or they will down their tools …
The number of bodies exhumed from Shakahola has hit 201. About 22 more bodies were exhumed on Saturday. The dead are said to be members of a cult led by …
South Sudan on Monday said it will waive visa fees for foreign nationals fleeing conflict across its border with neighboring Sudan. South Sudan’s Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and …
After months of endless waiting with no communication on their transfer requests, a section of teachers can now smile after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) directed them to visit their …
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has trademarked his nickname, Riggy G, and those who use it without his permission will pay a fine of 200,000 shillings or be jailed for up …
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that all 2021 KCPE and KCSE certificates have been delivered to schools nationwide. KNEC has called on learners to collect their certificates …
As the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) struggle with the shortage of teachers across the country and as the Junior Secondary teachers continue to wait for their salaries, an audit shows …
Kenyan mainstream media, led by Citizen TV, KTN, and NTV have given the Azimio demonstration that dominated the whole of Tuesday a total blackout, leaving millions of Kenyans in the …
Uganda’s Minister for Labour Charles Okello Engola has been shot dead at his home in Kampala. The Minister is said to have been shot dead while taking breakfast. Local media …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), after months of complaining, has come out to acknowledge that teachers employed to teach the Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) have not been paid for three …
Kenya has marked a historic milestone as a new grain handling and storage terminal was today launched in Embakasi, Nairobi. The state-of-the-art facility, commissioned by President William Ruto, plays a …
Teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission, especially those under the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have vowed to go on strike if their April salaries will delay. …
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) in partnership with the Africa Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) coalition members officially launched the Tatua Digital Resilience Centre. The Tatua Digital Resilience Centre aims …
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, has been made an honorary professor of business at a top Hong Kong university. Jack Ma has resurfaced after maintaining a …
Almost 100 people have died in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, as intense combat between the country’s military and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages for a third day. …
As the shortage of teachers in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) continues around the country, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced plans to train at least 90,000 teachers that will …
A teacher who forged his primary, secondary, and college certificates belonging to someone else, and presented them to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) 16 years ago and got the job …
Sophos has announced the promotion of Joe Levy to the president of the Sophos Technology Group (STG). Sophos also appointed Bill Robbins president, of Worldwide Field Operations. Levy is currently …
About 40 counties have not paid health workers including doctors and nurses their salaries for the month of March. About 30 counties have not paid their health workers since January …
Members of Parliament have revealed dirty tricks being used by some teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to get promotions for years. The shocking revelations came from the House …
During the month of March, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) deregistered about 36 teachers for various offenses. The deregistered teachers will no longer be under TSC and will not work …
When President William Ruto spoke and called on the opposition to end Maandamano (demonstrations) that had paralyzed the country and the economy, people knew that at least, the light at …
Ever since the return of Benjamin Netanyahu at the head of the most right-wing coalition ever seen in Israeli history, politics here has felt like a steaming, bubbling pot with …
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda has released a list of countries that the citizens of Uganda can visit without being asked to first get a visa. In the …
Examiners who marked the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) are yet to be paid by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The examiners marked the exams almost four months …
The city of New York in the United States of America (USA) is on high alert for possible violence, similar to the infamous Maandamano witnessed in Kenya ahead of former …
Interviews for school administrators are currently ongoing. The application process is on with candidates sending in requests to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). School Administrators, according to a circular shared …
Raila Odinga has announced that this Monday will be a make or break for his weekly maandamano against the government of President William Ruto. In a series of tweets, Raila …
There are likely to be mass deaths in Kenya, especially in Nairobi on Monday, April 2, 2023, if the sentiments from the leaders and social media are something to go …
Learners in Junior Secondary Schools in Kenya will have a reduced workload after the Ministry of Education decided to reduce the number of subjects from 12 to 10. The reduction …
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has stopped plans by the government of Kenya of slashing the salaries of ECD teachers across the country. More than 45,000 teachers were set …
Teachers employed under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will receive their final salary increments at the end of the month of July under the 2012017-2021 CBA. Teachers who have served …
Kenya Railways has suspended all commuter train services ahead of today’s nationwide demonstrations by the Azimio la Umoja Kenya Alliance. In a statement, Kenya Railways did not give more details …
At least 21,544 teachers who sent requests for transfer to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have not received any reply or the way forward even as it emerged that the …
The National Assembly Committee on Education has revealed that some officials within the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) facilitated cheating in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2022. According …
Nairobi is the most loved region by teachers seeking transfers, the latest data from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) shows. According to the data, which was submitted by the commission …
Kenyan media houses have been warned against live coverage of demos being planned by the Azimio Kenya Alliance led by Raila Odinga. In a letter to media houses, the Communications …
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has called on his supporters to boycott the giant telecommunications company within the region, Safaricom PLC, KCB Group, and The Star Newspaper for “being in bed …
The High Court of Kenya has certified as urgent a case challenging President William Ruto’s appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs). The appointments have been criticized by millions of …
The Ministry of Education is scrapping the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) exams for all polytechnics and TVET institutions around the country. The Ministry says the scrapping is part of …
A third-year student from Maseno University was shot dead by police on Monday during the protests that had been organized by Azimio One Kenya Alliance. The demonstration rocked the cities …
Police officers in Nakuru are pursuing murder suspect by the name Thomas Njuguna who is believed to have stabbed to death his 41-year-old wife over marital disputes before running into …
All teachers suspended by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have hope of their cases being reviewed and may be reinstated following a landmark ruling by a Kenyan court that will …
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest for President Vladimir Putin of Russia over war crimes. In a statement released on Friday, ICC is calling for …
President William Ruto has appointed 50 CASs (Chief Administrative Secretaries) who will serve under different ministries within his government. For the first time in the history of Kenya, each ministry …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a list of job opportunities for teachers open for the month of March. Currently, there are 130 open positions for teachers who wish …
Teachers who marked the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) for 2022 have not been paid. Through their union, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) KNEC has 14 …
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has directed the office of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to close the case on former Interior CS Dr. Fred …
Going forward, students who wish to study mathematics-related courses must have scored a minimum grade of C (plain) in English or Kiswahili in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). …
Some say it is too early to judge them, while some say, four months is enough time to know whether a Cabinet Secretary is lazy or hardworking. Already Lawyer Ahmed …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has made some surprising changes, moving County Directors and Sub-County officers, getting some by surprise according to our sources. Alex Cheruiyot, the County Director for …
Who runs Hustler Fund? There have been conflicting reports from those put in charge of the Hustler Fund on who exactly manages and runs it. Is it the government or …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has kicked off the second round of deploying P1 teachers to Junior Secondary Schools across the country to address the looming shortage and crisis. Almost …
Kenya has a Small Claims Court under the Judiciary that has been in place for some years now. However, many people seem not to be aware of its existence. Small …
Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki has made various changes in the counties by transferring, promoting, and dismissing some County Commissioners. Four County Commissioners have been discharged from their duties …
Epson has reached a settlement with Anker for its recent lawsuit highlighting deceptive advertising practices. Under the settlement terms, Anker agreed to correct quoted projector lumens worldwide from previously misstated …
Thieves within the government of former President Uhuru Kenyatta stole a whopping 34 billion shillings meant for fuel subsidy according to the latest report by the Auditor General. The cash …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote at least 12,634 teachers who have been “stagnated in the same job group for years”. This is according to TSC CEO …
At least 6 banks in Kenya have not been given the green light by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to increase borrowing rates, which would have otherwise made loans …
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