Emily Chebet

March 30, 2026 07:20 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Families of protest victims seek extension of compensation deadline

The families, accompanied by human rights activists, argue that the current 60-day window is insufficient and risks excluding deserving victims, potentially undermining the integrity of the compensation exercise.

March 22, 2026 09:39 (EAT) • 1 week ago

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.

March 15, 2026 08:28 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

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....

March 05, 2026 08:53 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

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.

March 03, 2026 08:58 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

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.

February 15, 2026 07:33 (EAT) • 1 month ago

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....

February 03, 2026 08:56 (EAT) • 1 month ago

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.

January 14, 2026 08:04 (EAT) • 2 months ago

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.

January 08, 2026 09:18 (EAT) • 2 months ago

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.

January 05, 2026 09:15 (EAT) • 2 months ago

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.

Emily Chebet

Families of protest victims seek extension of compensation deadline

6 areas at risk as water levels at Nairobi Dam rise dangerously

Tuju vows to fight for Karen property after eviction as police camp outside Dari Business Park

Teachers issue seven-day strike notice over 'failed' SHA medical cover

Elimu Bora Working Group calls for reinstatement of EduAfya amid rising student deaths

Kenya’s maternal health crisis: Can innovation succeed where systems have failed?

Professors petition Education ministry over scrapping of standalone ECDE diplomas

Grade 10 placement: Two Machakos schools face closure after enrolling only 7 students

Final rush as Senior Schools prepare to receive over 1.1M Grade 10 learners

Parents, traders rush to beat deadline as schools reopen nationwide

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