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…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 14– It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host the upcoming Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, scheduled to take place on August 6-8, 2025, at the Ciala Resort. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, highlighted the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 13th -In Kenya’s current political climate, it has become all too predictable that every policy move, every reform, and every decision by President William Ruto is immediately met with a wall of criticism. Alright, it’s your democratic discretion. Some of it is fair—robust democracies thrive on scrutiny—but much of it has become…
KISUMU, Kenya July 12th -In a political landscape often dominated by noise and confrontation, Dr. Raymond Omollo offers a refreshing counter-narrative. As Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior, Dr Omollo has steadily emerged as one of Kenya’s most effective and development-focused public administrators. His is a leadership style defined not by spectacle, but by…
“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” — Jesus Christ (Mark 12:17) NAIROBI, Kenya July 12- This age-old biblical maxim, while deeply spiritual, carries a profound political and civic message: render credit where it is due. And in Kenya today, that message is timely. Despite mounting criticism and…
The condemnation of the “We are all Kikuyus” hashtag by some residents of Kisumu highlights Kenya’s ongoing struggles with ethnic tensions and political rhetoric. The hashtag, which may have been intended as a message of unity, has instead been perceived by critics as provocative. KISUMU, Kenya July 9 –A section of youths in Kisumu has…
CITY HALL, Kisumu July 9-Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o today welcomed Ambassador Marc Dillard, the outgoing U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, who paid a courtesy call at City Hall as he prepares to conclude his tour of duty in Kenya. During the meeting, Governor Nyong’o reaffirmed Kisumu’s commitment to ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, noting the valuable support…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Kenya’s former Premier Raila Odinga has issued an appeal for national dialogue, aimed at addressing growing political and economic issues bedevilling the country. Speaking on the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba – a significant moment in Kenya’s democratic history, Mr Odinga highlighted the need for a united, intergenerational conversation to…
KNCHR Reports 10 Dead, 37 Arrests as Saba Saba Protests Turn Violent; Police Accused of Defying Court Order NAIROBI, Kenya,July 7 –The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR has documented 10 fatalities, 29 injuries, 2 abductions, and 37 arrests across 17 counties. In a statement issued Monday, KNCHR says that the nationwide kimbikimbis (demonstrations)…
KISUMU, Kenya July 7 – As Kenya marked the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, a day historically tied to the struggle for multi-party democracy, Kisumu County—a traditional opposition stronghold—surprisingly remained calm amid protests in other regions. Unlike parts of Central Kenya and Nairobi where tensions flared, the lakeside city enjoyed peace, with residents and…