LAVINGTON, Nairobi, August 25- A dramatic surge in school enrolment, driven by the Nairobi County school feeding initiative, has prompted the county government to embark on a massive construction program for new classrooms. Consequently, Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that his administration has already built 60 new Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms, with a further…
KISUMU, Kenya August 19th –The textile technology institute manager at the Sh1.2 billion factory at the Kisumu National Polytechnic, Mr Peter Mugo, has revealed that they are in talks with non-profit making organisations in Western Kenya on how to secure raw materials ahead of its anticipated opening and operations. Mr Mugo said they are also…
Initiative Aims to Reduce Crime, Foster Sustainable Livelihoods in Kisumu KASAGAM, Kisumu East, August 14th – Nyalenda Young Turks Community-Based Organisation (CBO) has officially launched a youth empowerment program designed to equip young people with technical skills, mentorship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The initiative, unveiled yesterday at Kasagam Police Station in Kisumu East, where the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 20 –Teachers across Kenya have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Phoebe Asiyo, a pioneering educator, fearless politician, and champion for gender equality. Asiyo, a former Rachuonyo Member of Parliament and one of the country’s earliest female teachers’ unionists, passed away recently in the United States. Her body is yet to be…
AKADO VTC, Kisumu East July 17 –Kisumu County has entered into a partnership with a Swiss firm, Comundo, to revamp its vocational training centres, ensuring skills development meets current market demands. The collaboration aims to elevate Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, enhancing global competitiveness. Speaking at a conference on Centres of…
Kenya Rolls Out New Education System in 2026 Students to Choose STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Paths MAMA NGINA HIGH, Mombasa July 15 –Kenya is set for a major education overhaul as the Competency-Based Education (CBE)system introduces Grade 10 in January 2026. Parents are now urged to guide their children in selecting Senior…
Kisumu East Mp Hon Shakeel Shabbir Apologizes to Teachers After KNUT, KUPPET and Viral Dress Down KOLWA CENTRAL, Kisumu East July 13th– Embattled Kisumu East Member of Parliament Shakeel Ahmed Shabbir has publicly apologised to teachers at St Peter’s Kindu Secondary School after a video of him reprimanding them over poor performance went viral. “I…
New campus aims to nurture globally competitive learners with French bilingual programs, a small-class model. MILIMANI, Kisumu– Kisumu’s education landscape is set for a major transformation as Longridge International School and Two Giraffes Bilingual Crèche open their doors in the city, introducing the globally recognised Cambridge curriculum and French bilingual programs. Speaking during the launch…
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has launched a major initiative by flagging off a consignment of food items worth Sh 25 million. This is aimed at providing nutritious meals for nearly 50,000 learners in public Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres across the county. During the flag-off ceremony held at the Governor’s office, Prof Nyong’o…
Ong’eche-Nyando, Kisumu – Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, recently commissioned a series of projects worth Sh20,700,000 in Kisumu and Siaya Counties. Over two days, secondary schools Ong’eche (Nyando), Ida Odinga Girls (Kisumu), and Rang’ala (Ugunja) will benefit from the establishment of a new computer laboratory, a block containing twin laboratories, and a…