Brian Okello

June 15, 2026 06:06 (EAT) • 1 week ago

North Rift dominates KATTI national athletics and indoor games championships

The five-day championship, which kicked off on June 10, drew over 1,500 student-athletes representing more than 40 technical institutions from across the country.

June 10, 2026 04:27 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kenya Dental Association raises alarm over unregulated healthcare training programmes

KDA said healthcare education remains one of the most highly regulated sectors because healthcare professionals directly affect people's health, safety and lives.The association warned that students enrolling in such programmes could face serious consequences, includi...

June 08, 2026 06:14 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Mwaura calls for collective action as rising student unrest sparks concern

Isaac Mwaura said the strikes being witnessed in schools reflect a deeper social challenge that requires intervention from the wider society.

June 04, 2026 05:35 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Mental health experts call for school wellbeing systems to curb rising unrest

Thalia Psychotherapy urged the Ministry of Education and school administrators to strengthen both physical safety measures and psychosocial support systems, noting that discipline alone cannot prevent future crises.

June 04, 2026 03:30 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Persons with disabilities unveil 10-point agenda for full inclusion in governance

Executive Director of the Consortium of Disabled Persons Organisations in Kenya (CDPOK) highlighted that individuals with disabilities are among the most marginalised groups in civic and political arenas, despite years of advocacy and constitutional protections.

May 26, 2026 07:04 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Stop creating unnecessary panic over Finance Bill 2026, Gov't tells critics

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura accused critics of spreading false information about the proposed tax measures.To reassure the public, he urged citizens to read the Finance Bill themselves instead of relying on what he described as “negative, inflammatory, and misinformed” narratives circulatin...

May 23, 2026 11:53 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Mwaura defends Ruto’s Azerbaijan visit, cites trade and investment gains

Mwaura said the Head of State's visit boosted investor confidence, with multinational companies seeking to establish regional headquarters and distribution hubs in Nairobi.

May 22, 2026 10:56 (EAT) • 1 month ago

KUCCPS unveils new university admission system under CBE

KUCCPS CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome revealed that the new admissions system will introduce a completely new placement criterion aligned to the CBE grading structure.She noted that accountability in university admissions will be strengthened by requiring institutions to clearly declare their capacities...

May 15, 2026 09:34 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya's university enrolment hits 670,000 as demand for skills-based courses grows

Principal Secretary for Higher Education Dr Beatrice Inyangala said the rising enrollment reflects growing confidence in university education as a pathway to employment and economic empowerment.

May 11, 2026 04:57 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Civil society groups push leaders to prioritise health investment at Nairobi Summit

The organisations warned that years of progress in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria could be reversed if governments fail to strengthen health systems and increase financing for healthcare.