Happy pupils at Nakruto Primary School draw water from their school tank. Photo/Hilton Mwabili Over 5000 learners across four learning institutions in Rarieda Constituency, in Siaya County have benefitted from a Ksh12 million sustainable water supply project rolled out by The Empowerment Relief and Inclusion Agenda (TERIA), an initiative. The initiative led by Linet Kohanya…
Kenya Publishers Association Chairperson Kiarie Kamau./Photo file Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has raised alarm over delayed government payments amounting to Ksh3 billion for the supply of Grade 9 textbooks this year, even as the 26th Nairobi International Book Fair approaches. Speaking during a press briefing, KPA Chairperson Kiarie Kamau said publishers have already delivered books…
JOOUST lecturers and staff hold placards in support of the strike declared UASU and KUSU.Photo File The Universities Academic Staff Union, (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union, (KUSU) chapters of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) have vowed to press on with the industrial action until all their demands are met.…
The Nairobi National Polytechnic will host the Technical Vocational Education and Training 2025 TVET Fair Nairobi region, which will run from September 25-26, 2025. The event announced by the Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) โ Nairobi Region will feature Robotics, Research Papers & Knowledge Management. Running under the theme, TVET for Sustainable Development…
Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) has unveiled two major projects aimed at improving student welfare. The institution has commenced repairs on the muddy pathway connecting Rongai to the campus and launched the construction of additional hostels. The announcement was made by MMU Council Chair Dr. Albert Kochei, who said the projects will address long-standing concerns…
ECDE learners/Photo courtesy The County government of Siaya is set to roll out a Ksh140 Million for the annual Early Childhood Development Education, (ECDE) feeding programme targeting to keep 50,000 learners in class and boost learning across the county. According to Education County Executive Committee Member, Dr. Edgar Otumba, the, plan is to ensure smooth…
A section of RPL graduates at Base Titanium mining site in Msambweni, Kwale county. Photo File The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has kicked off a nationwide campaign to certify over 40,000 youth under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, aimed at formalizing informal skills and boosting employability. The drive which is part of…
Kenya Publishers Association Chairperson Kiarie Kamau./Photo file Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has raised alarm over delayed government payments amounting to Ksh3 billion for the supply of Grade 9 textbooks this year, even as the 26th Nairobi International Book Fair approaches. Speaking during a press briefing, KPA Chairperson Kiarie Kamau said publishers have already delivered books…
KNUT Kericho officials during a past protest. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kericho branch has raised concerns over the persistent capitation challenges that continue to affect learning activities in public schools nationwide. Speaking in Kericho town, Branch Executive Secretary David Bore stated that the long-standing delays and insufficient disbursement of government capitation funds…
Police in Bureti Sub-County, Kericho County, have arrested 10 students of Litein Boys High School following violent unrest on Sunday evening, September 21, sparked by the administrationโs refusal to allow learners to watch the English Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City. According to witnesses, the disturbance began shortly after evening prayers when students…