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Siaya unveils five-year strategy to strengthen child care and support
The commitment comes as early childhood development remains a key focus of efforts to improve children's health, learning, safety and overall wellbeing
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Atellah eyes Lang’ata MP seat on ODM ticket ahead of 2027 Election
The KMPDU Secretary General political entry comes as the Lang’ata parliamentary seat takes shape ahead of the 2027 election. The current MP, Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has said he will seek the Nairobi Senate seat instead of defending Lang’ata. South C MCA Ibrahim Abbas Khalif is also seeking to move to Parliament.
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President Ruto orders national school feeding programme for 2027
The President directed the Ministry of Education to work with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the National Treasury and other relevant agencies to put in place the systems needed before the programme begins.
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University of Eldoret DVC Prof Raburu dies after illness
Raburu died at about 4.30 am at Eldoret Hospital, according to his family, bringing to an end his service as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Planning, Research and Extension.
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KHRC warns El Niño rains could worsen human rights situation
In a statement on Monday, KHRC demanded that the government put human rights at the centre of preparations and interventions for the El Niño rains expected between late September and December this year.
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Reading Scores: Which Countries Have the Highest?
A new international assessment has ranked countries by student reading performance, with Singapore leading the list. China and Taiwan are also among the higher-ranking nations.
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Uhuru mourns Martha Karua’s father, praises his legacy in education
In a message dated September 28, Kenyatta said he joined the Karua family in mourning a man whose values, wisdom and guidance had left an enduring legacy through his children, grandchildren and all those whose lives he touched.
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PLO Lumumba: Kenya must fix governance to achieve economic independence
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the Advocate said Kenyans have developed a “tacit understanding” of corruption, criticising it publicly while accepting it in practice.
Education and Career
University of Eldoret lecturer faces disciplinary action over Ruto 2027 election remarks
“The University has instituted immediate and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the applicable University policies, regulations, and principles of due process,” the institution said.
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Six school heads to face MPs over audit queries
The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, is examining Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s reports for the financial years under review, with the school accounting officers expected to respond to various queries.
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Self-taught Kenyan pupil beats continental field in Chinese language contest
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said Ethan’s early progress was achieved without formal lessons before teachers at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University took notice of the brothers.
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Private schools seek changes to Basic Education Bill over registration powers
The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) has asked Parliament to amend the Basic Education Bill, 2026, warning that proposed inspection, registration and education data management rules could impose burdens on privately operated schools—especially provisions linked to school closure and compliance timelines.