Kaplong Girls Closed Indefinitely Following Claims of Sexual Abuse by Male Teacher
Barely weeks after disturbing sexual assault claims surfaced at Alliance Girls High School and Loreto Girls’ High School in Limuru, yet another top girls’ school in Kenya has been thrust into the national spotlight. Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet…
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, Alwaleed bin Khaled, Dies After 20 Years in Coma
Prince Alwaleed bi Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at the age of 36, following two decades in a coma. The news of his death was confirmed on Saturday,…
Kitui KNUT Secretary General Simon Nding’o Urges Government to Release Capitation Funds, Warns Against Misuse of Activity Fees
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Kitui County Secretary General, Mr. Simon Mutunga Nding’o, has made a passionate appeal to the national government to release full capitation funds to schools. Speaking during the final day of the Primary and…
Big Win for Teachers: Pay Hike Confirmed in New CBA with 5% to 29% Basic Salary Increment
Teachers across Kenya can now breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to better days ahead after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET)…
Governor Malombe Hosts IGRTC Delegation on Data Collection Mission for 2024/2025 Annual Summit Report
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Thursday hosted a delegation from the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), led by Chairperson Kithinji Kiragu, during a courtesy call at the governor’s office. The visit formed part of a national data collection mission…
Research Reveals: 3 out of 10 Grade 6 Learners in Kenya Cannot Read Grade 3 English
A new report by education advocacy group Usawa Agenda paints a concerning picture of learning outcomes in Kenyan primary schools. The State of Education in Kenya Report (2024) reveals that 3 out of 10 Grade 6 learners are unable to…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya Inspects Ongoing Construction of Ithookwe Stadium, Now 15% Complete
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, today visited Kitui County to inspect the ongoing construction of the Ithookwe Stadium, a 10,000-seater facility set to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20th. During…
Governor Malombe Presides Over 4th Cycle Performance Contract Signing, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent, Results-Driven Governance
Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today presided over the signing of the Fourth Cycle of Performance Contracts for the 2025/26 Financial Year, reinforcing his administration’s unwavering commitment to results-driven, transparent, and citizen-centered governance. The ceremony, held at the Governor’s…
Pain for Kenyans After Fuel Prices Rise: Super Petrol Up by Sh8.99, Diesel by Sh8.67, Kerosene by Sh9.65 in Latest EPRA Review
Kenyans are bracing for a fresh wave of economic pressure as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, effective from July 15 to August 14, 2025. The review, released today , is…