Mary Muoki

Kenyans call for changes to proposed education reform laws

In their submissions before the National Assembly Education Committee, the participants called for a review of the bills to address inequalities in the education system and ease the burden on learners and parents.

Confusion over new funding model leaves thousands of university students stranded

As the university academic year gets underway, the transition in higher education financing has plunged thousands of students into a funding crisis, with learners from vulnerable households particularly affected.

Education PS grilled over replacement of NEMIS in school capitation

The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) also demanded answers over discrepancies in learner enrollment data flagged by the Auditor General.

School funding dilemma persists as learners open for third term

Ruto gives gov't officials one week to resolve health workers’ salary arrears

The Kenya Health Summit was convened to assess the health reforms undertaken during the first four years of President Ruto’s administration, including progress made, unresolved challenges and the way forward for the sector.

Healthcare crisis deepens as nurses defy Governors' call to end ongoing strike

The nurses, who are protesting unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), delayed promotions, and chronic staffing shortages, insist that the strike will continue until formal return-to-work agreements are signed.

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband to death in Nakuru

The woman identified as Caroline Chebet, 37, allegedly stabbed Alphonse Ochieng, 27, following a domestic dispute.

KWS ranger denies arresting missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo

Evans Kimaiyo took the stand before Senior Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion at the Nakuru Law Courts on Monday as he opened his defence in a case in which six KWS officers are charged with abducting and unlawfully confining Odhiambo.

Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai freed on Ksh.100K bond as court rejects 21-day detention bid

Mutai surrendered himself to officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday evening and was detained at Nakuru Police Station.

Kenya steps up Ebola surveillance at entry points after outbreak reported in DRC and Uganda

In a circular issued to the Council of Governors, the ministry directed all county governments and county departments of health to immediately heighten surveillance and screening at all points of entry.