Author: Journalist Benedict

Institutions Asked to Submit Courses and Admission Capacities for 2026 Student Placement The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially directed all universities, colleges, and technical institutions to declare their available academic programmes and student capacities in readiness for the 2026 student placement cycle. This early preparation comes just weeks before the start of this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. In a notice released on Wednesday, October 8, KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Agnes Wahome called upon Vice Chancellors of universities and Principals of university colleges to submit up-to-date information on the courses they…

Ogamba Explains Salary Delays as Pressure Rises on Education Ministry Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has broken his silence amid mounting public concern and parliamentary pressure over the ongoing lecturers’ strike. Appearing before the National Assembly on Wednesday, October 8, Ogamba attempted to clarify why the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) has faced persistent delays, even as university learning remains paralyzed across the country. The CS acknowledged that there had been confusion over the figures in contention, but emphasized that the government had already implemented a significant portion of the 2021–2025 CBA. According to Ogamba, a total…

Panic and confusion filled the air on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, after a 33-seater bus veered off the road and plunged into a river at Waruku, off Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. The horrific accident left dozens of passengers injured and sparked a massive rescue operation that drew in emergency responders, local residents, and motorists who witnessed the tragedy unfold. According to eyewitness accounts, the bus lost control while navigating a sharp stretch of road before swerving off course and tumbling into the Mashagusha stream, a small tributary of the Kitusuru River that runs through the Waruku Village area…

Grade 10 Learning in Jeopardy as Textbooks Remain Unpublished Ahead of 2026 School Year Kenya’s education system is staring at a major crisis following a warning from the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) about the government’s failure to release funds for the printing and distribution of Grade 10 textbooks. The delay, according to the publishers, could cause serious learning disruptions for more than one million students expected to transition to Grade 10 in January 2026. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, October 7, KPA Chairman Kiarie Kamau criticized the government for failing to release Ksh 11.4 billion, which was budgeted…

As Kenya hosts the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit, the country is strategically positioning itself to gain major trade and investment advantages from the high-level gathering. The government is looking to unlock new regional market opportunities, enhance digital trade systems, and strengthen its export base across Africa—particularly as President William Ruto takes over the rotating chairmanship of COMESA from Burundi this week. The summit, held in Nairobi, has drawn heads of state, trade and agriculture ministers, top business leaders, and diplomats from all 21 COMESA member states. This year’s theme, “Leveraging Digitalisation to Deepen Value…

Kenya’s national debt has now surged to Ksh 11.81 trillion, accounting for 67.8 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the latest figures released by the National Treasury. The data further reveals that the government is spending an average of Ksh 4.71 billion every single day on debt repayments, highlighting the growing strain on the country’s financial resources. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi explained that during the 2024/2025 financial year, the government spent a total of Ksh 1.72 trillion on debt servicing alone. Out of this amount, Ksh 1.14 trillion went toward paying local lenders such as…

ODM’s Philip Etale Shares Raila Odinga’s Assurance and Warm Message to Kenyans Amid a wave of rumours circulating online about Raila Odinga’s health, the former Prime Minister has come out to clear the air and assure Kenyans that he is in good condition. Raila personally spoke to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communications Director Philip Etale on Tuesday afternoon, confirming that he was doing well and dismissing all claims of hospitalisation as baseless online gossip. According to Etale, Raila was cheerful, lively, and in great spirits during their conversation. The ODM leader reportedly sent warm greetings to all Kenyans and asked…

Land Acquisition to Support Water, Sewerage, and Road Infrastructure Development Across the Country The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced plans to acquire multiple parcels of land in several counties, including Kiambu, Machakos, Kwale, and Kisumu, to pave the way for the implementation of vital national development projects. These projects are aimed at expanding Kenya’s road network, improving water distribution, and strengthening sewerage systems in growing urban areas. In an official notice, the NLC stated that the land acquisitions are part of ongoing efforts to support the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)…

Authorities Dismiss Claims Linking Police to Disappearance of Kenyans Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Ugandan authorities have dismissed claims that the country’s police were involved in the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists — Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo — who reportedly went missing in Kampala last week under mysterious circumstances. Addressing the media on Monday, October 6, during a State of Security briefing, Uganda Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke stated that there were no official records or reports indicating that the two Kenyans were being held in police custody. “Regarding the two Kenyan activists who are said to have…

African Union Urges Stronger Support for Somalia Following Devastating Attack Near Presidential Palace The African Union (AU) has called on Kenya and other African nations to step up their efforts in supporting Somalia’s fight against terrorism after a deadly Al-Shabaab assault near the Somali Presidential Palace left several people dead and others wounded. In a statement released on Sunday, October 5, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemned the attack and urged all AU Member States, including countries that contribute troops and police officers to peacekeeping missions, to intensify their support to the Federal Republic of Somalia. He emphasized…