Emily Chebet
165 Articles
6 areas at risk as water levels at Nairobi Dam rise dangerously
The water levels at the Nairobi Dam continue to rise dangerously following the heavy rainfall that has been experienced in Nairobi and other parts of the country in the recent past.
Tuju vows to fight for Karen property after eviction as police camp outside Dari Business Park
Tuju says the amount owed to the East African Development Bank (EADB) is far below the value of the property, which has since been auctioned. He argues he has always been willing to pay the debt, but questions the process that led to the takeover, claiming it has been politicised....
Teachers issue seven-day strike notice over 'failed' SHA medical cover
The union cites frequent system breakdowns, a limited number of hospitals accepting the scheme, and what it calls inadequate funding allocations, particularly for accident and emergency services.
Elimu Bora Working Group calls for reinstatement of EduAfya amid rising student deaths
The group says recent tragedies in several schools have exposed serious weaknesses in emergency response, supervision and enforcement of safety standards.
Kenya’s maternal health crisis: Can innovation succeed where systems have failed?
National figures indicate an estimated 355 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. Behind these statistics are women who die from excessive bleeding, undiagnosed medical conditions, delayed referrals and systemic gaps in care — failures that often begin long before labour....
Professors petition Education ministry over scrapping of standalone ECDE diplomas
A circular dated January 19, 2026, has drawn sharp reactions from a section of university lecturers, who say the decision has left hundreds of students and parents, many already enrolled in colleges, uncertain about their future.
Grade 10 placement: Two Machakos schools face closure after enrolling only 7 students
Several Category Four senior secondary schools are staring at possible closure after failing to attract learners.In Machakos County, some schools have enrolled only three or four Grade 10 students three days into the admission process.
Final rush as Senior Schools prepare to receive over 1.1M Grade 10 learners
A spot check by the Citizen team established that some schools were putting the final touches in readiness for the learners.Contractors race against time, putting finishing touches to classrooms as the school awaits its first Grade 10 learners.
Parents, traders rush to beat deadline as schools reopen nationwide
After a two-and-a-half-month holiday, schools nationwide have reopened. The first to return were students under the 8-4-4 system and junior secondary school learners, with Grade Ten students expected to resume next Monday.
Anglican Archbishop Ole Sapit slams gov't over corruption, high cost of living
Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said corruption and the high cost of living continue to weaken Kenya’s economic foundation, leaving families and businesses under severe pressure.