Government defends TVET Modularisation says tuition fees capped at 35,000 shillings per module
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Ministry of Education has championed the new Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Modularisation Programme, as the cornerstone of national workforce development, asserting the shift toward flexible, competency-based units is successfully dismantling financial barriers for students. By breaking down traditional multi-year courses into shorter, stackable modules, the government claims…
SUPKEM Sounds Alarm Over Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) Counties Drought Crisis
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims(SUPKEM) has expressed concern over the current drought situation in Kenya is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian disaster that threatens the very fabric of our communities. While addressing the media at its offices in Nairobi they note that recent Kenya Drought Report…
MTRH, Uasin Gishu County Marks World Cancer Day
UASIN GISHU, Kenya, Feb 4 – Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), in collaboration with the County Government of Uasin Gishu, marked World Cancer Day during a colourful event held at the Uasin Gishu County Headquarters grounds. The event brought together health professionals, county officials, partners, cancer survivors, and members of the public to raise…
Marjan Hussein Marjan Resigns as IEBC Chief Executive Officer
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the formal exit of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary (CS), Mr. Marjan Hussein Marjan after reaching an agreement to terminate his services by mutual consent. In a statement issued by IEBC states that in effect, brings to an…
CBK Issues Stern Warning on Use of Banknotes for Decorative Bouquets
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 2 – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned on a growing trend in the use of Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes, including the preparation of cash flower bouquets, ornamental displays and similar arrangements. In many instances banknotes are folded, rolled, glued, taped, stapled, pinned or otherwise affixed…
NYOTA Opens Applications for Component 1 On-The-Job Experience (OJE), Targets 90,000 Beneficiaries Nationwide
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – Government has officially opened applications for the On-the-Job Experience (OJE) component of the NYOTA Project which has commenced on January 31, 2026 targeting 90,000 beneficiaries, the recruitment window will remain active for a duration of two weeks, providing a vital opportunity for eligible candidates to gain practical industry exposure Principal…
Unlocking Kenya’s Share of the $9.6 Trillion Global Pool: Industry Leaders Address Forex Trading Myths and Misconception ahead of Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – As Kenya’s retail forex landscape hits a historic milestone of over 100,000 active participants, Forex executives and financial educators Industry leaders have called for urgent action to promote financial literacy and distinguish legitimate forex trading from gambling ahead of the Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026, scheduled for 10th – 11th…
StudyPerth, WA Institutions Launch New Community Library at Kibera’s Ayany Comprehensive School
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30 – In a significant boost to local education, StudyPerth has joined forces with a consortium of Western Australian academic giants including Murdoch University, The University of Western Australia and their respective colleges alongside Campus Perth and Allianz to launch a transformative community library at Ayany Primary School in Kibera. The collaborative…
Kenya Charts New Path for Sustainability with Unveiling of Comprehensive National Environment Policy
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Environment has launched a comprehensive review of the National Environment Policy (NEP) 2013, citing the need to respond to evolving environmental challenges, climate change impacts and new economic opportunities in the green and blue economy sectors. This strategic recalibration aims to modernize…
African Pastoralist Gathering Convenes in Nairobi to Set Global Agenda for 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 – Ahead of the United Nations’ International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) Kenya is hosting the African Indigenous Pastoralists Gathering from January 25 – 29, 2026 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi. Bringing together a diverse assembly of approximately 100 stakeholders, this regional summit unites voices…
