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Makini Schools Backs CBE Rollout, Urges Stronger Public–Private Partnerships in Education

From Right – Left: Executive Head of CBE Wilson Mwangi, Regional Managing Director Horace Mpanza, and General Manager Godfrey Odhiambo during a press briefing at Makini Schools. Nairobi, Kenya — Makini Schools has expressed strong support for Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, terming it a progressive reform that shifts learning from memorization…

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Wajir Youth Trained on Data Privacy and Online Safety in Safer Internet Day Initiative

Participants and Facilitators from ODPP and Huawei pose for a photo during the training. Wajir, February 16, 2026 — More than 200 young people in Wajir County have been equipped with critical digital safety and data protection skills following a four-day training programme led by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in partnership with…

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Kenya, France Forge New Strategic Partnership Ahead of Africa Summit in Nairobi

PS Korir (right)  with Eléonore Caroit(left), France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Citizens Abroad. Nairobi County: Kenya and France have entered a new phase of bilateral relations, shifting from a traditional aid model to a forward-looking partnership anchored on investment, co-creation and shared growth. The renewed cooperation comes ahead of the Africa…

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KSh3 Billion Western Nairobi Water Project to Benefit Over 300,000 Residents

AWWDA CEO Eng. Joseph Kamau (second right), flanked by Corporation Secretary Joyce Mukururi (right), with Pan Nan, and Liao Huihuang during the signing of the landmark partnership. Residents in Nairobi’s western corridor are set to receive improved access to clean water and sanitation following the launch of a KSh 3 billion infrastructure project aimed at…

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HR Board Unveils Nationwide Drive to Professionalise HR Practice, Boost Certification Uptake

The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has announced a nationwide plan to professionalise human resource practice and expand certification among practitioners following high-level consultations with the government. The board hosted Dr Jane Imbunya, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Public Service, in a meeting that focused on strengthening human capital development, improving…

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Shoppers Win Big as ‘Shop & Win’ Campaign Concludes with KSh1 Million Grand Prize

The Hub Karen has awarded shoppers cash prizes and luxury travel experiences in the grand finale of its festive-season Shop & Win”campaign, marking the close of a promotion aimed at rewarding customer loyalty and boosting experiential retail. About The Hub Karen The Hub Karen is a family-friendly lifestyle destination offering a mix of retail, dining,…

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Kenya, Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Security, and Development Cooperation

Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Egypt. Following high-level talks with visiting Egyptian Foreign Affairs , Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty, underscored a shared agenda on trade, infrastructure, water security, and regional peace. Speaking during a…

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Mpesa foundation partners with government to boost school infrastructure in Elgeyo-Marakwet

Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking during the commissioning of new school facilities in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said collaboration between government and corporate foundations is critical in ensuring equitable development across the country. “Private sector is an integral partner in our socio-economic…

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End FGM By 2030; Advocates Urge Urgent Action, Survivor Justice and Community-Led Solutions

Global health and rights advocates are warning that the world is falling behind on its commitment to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, even as the number of affected women and girls continues to rise. The concerns were raised during a SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held to mark…

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Korir wins Sirikwa classic cross

John Korir ruled the roost at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country held at Lobo Village in Eldoret,  delivering a commanding performance in a tightly contested men’s race. The Boston Marathon champion expressed delight after storming to victory, describing the win as a timely confidence booster ahead of his marathon campaign. Korir,…

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