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Machogu speaks: Why I issued statement postponing schools reopening late at night

Nairobi, April 29 -- Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has explained the reasons behind issuing a late night directive postponing the reopening of schools by a week, a decision that has elic... Read More


Government directs principals to retain students in boarding schools

Nairobi, April 29 -- The Ministry of Education has directed principals and head teachers whose students are already in school to retain them and safeguard their safety as the floods continue to wreak ... Read More


Double capitation for learners with special needs, MPs tell State

Nairobi, April 29 -- MPs now want the national government to double the capitation for learners with special needs and pay caregivers in special schools. Further, the lawmakers want the government to... Read More


KDF versus Police: Inside the incessant fights between KDF and Police

Nairobi, April 29 -- There has been public concern over an increase in cases of confrontations between police officers and military personel. In the latest incident, a fight broke out between police ... Read More


Government postpones opening of schools to May 6

Nairobi, April 29 -- The government has postponed the opening of primary and secondary schools by one week due to the ongoing rains. The institutions, which were scheduled to open for the second term ... Read More


Azimio's Kalonzo Musyoka: Fazul Mohamed is a 'hatchet man' being used to attack Cotu's Francis Atwoli

Nairobi, April 29 -- The opposition, led by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leaders, yesterday warned the government against destroying the trade union movement in the country. In the wake of an onslaught ... Read More


Reality check: Government to reduce budget by Sh350bn as taxes shrink

Nairobi, April 29 -- Kenya's projected expenditure plans for the 2024/25 financial year are expected to reduce by Sh350 billion owing to the contracting tax net flows as the Treasury prepares to prese... Read More


Schools in flood-hit areas to remain shut, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu says

Nairobi, April 29 -- Schools affected by floods that have, so far, killed over 80 people and displaced at least 131,450,,will not reopen today for Term Two as per the education calendar. The Kenya Me... Read More


Why Kenya Airways diverted flights at JKIA

Nairobi, April 28 -- Kenya Airways (KQ) diverted flights to other airports on Saturday night due to heavy rains and poor visibility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement, the ... Read More


The fiery legacy of Zarina Patel, a friend and mentor

Nairobi, April 28 -- I am writing to describe the Zarina Patel I knew and loved and the role she played in my awakening to Kenya's post-independence struggles to restore the democratic constitution we... Read More