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Bunge La Mwananchi Applauds President Ruto, Backs Raila’s AU Candidacy

Bunge La Mwananchi has expressed its deep gratitude to President William Ruto for his unwavering support of Raila Amolo Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. In a statement issued by the office of the chairman,Bunge la Mwananchi the grassroots movement also congratulated Raila for presenting a visionary and transformative agenda for the…

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Raila Odinga AUC Bid Gains Lake Side Caucus Support, Sparks Call for Youth Involvement in AU Affairs

The Lake Side Caucus, a coalition of student leaders from universities across Kenya, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga for his commendable bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. While the election did not favor Kenya’s candidate, the student leaders hailed Odinga’s unwavering commitment to social, political and…

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IYF Free Weekend Academy empowers Youth Talent for the Future Job Market as Season 7 Graduates

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, emphasizing the need for a multidimensional approach that involves collaboration with various stakeholders. This includes NGOs, academia, and the private sector, as part of its “whole of society” strategy. Speaking at the 7th graduation ceremony of the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Free Weekend Academy, held at…

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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emerged victorious in the AUC election

Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson elections after an intense seven-round voting process. Youssouf secured the chairmanship after obtaining the required two-thirds majority, clinching 33 votes from AU member states in the final round. His victory follows a highly competitive race that initially saw…

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Open University of Kenya Expands Academic Offerings with 10 Cutting-Edge Programmes

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has unveiled 10 new academic programmes to address the evolving demands of industry and technological advancement in the country. The announcement was made on Monday during a launch event at the institution’s premises, presided over by OUK’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Elijah Omwenga. The newly introduced courses span critical…

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Sanlam Awards Full University Scholarship to Bright, Needy Student from Narok

In a life-changing gesture, Sanlam has awarded a full university scholarship to Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright yet financially disadvantaged student from Sogoo village, Narok. The 17-year-old former student of Cheborge High School excelled in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, scoring an impressive A-. However, his journey to success gained public attention…

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Huawei Hosts UniTech Talk to Advance Women and Girls in STEM

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), Huawei Kenya hosted the UniTech Talk, a high-impact forum aimed at promoting the inclusion of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The event brought together young girls, women professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers to assess gains, address existing…

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Huawei’s DigiTruck Program Equips 6,000 Kenyan Youth with Digital Skills

Huawei’s DigiTruck program has reached a significant milestone, equipping 6,000 youth across Kenya with essential digital literacy skills since its launch in 2019. The initiative, which brings technology training to underserved communities, continues to bridge the digital divide and empower young people to access online education, remote jobs and digital trade. In 2024 alone, 1,648…

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MP Tim Wanyonyi Urges Boost in Education Funds, Advocates for Judiciary Independence

Westlands Member of Parliament Hon Timothy wanyonyi Timothy wanyonyi a Member of Parliament (MP) for Westlands Constituency has called for urgent action to address the financial struggles faced by schools and students, highlighting the need for increased funding beyond the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking at an event where cheques were issued to needy students,…

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Kenya Holds First-Ever Numeracy Workshop to Address Learning Challenges

Virginia Ngindiru, Director of Innovations at Zizi Afrique Foundation (1st right) with education stakeholders during a panel discussion. Kenya has taken a major step toward improving foundational numeracy skills with its first-ever Numeracy Co-Creation Workshop, hosted by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in collaboration with the Zizi Afrique Foundation…

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