Secondary school principals across the country have raised a red flag over the delayed release of capitation funds, warning that the situation has pushed many learning institutions to the brink of collapse. Through their umbrella body, the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA), the principals have demanded the immediate disbursement of over Sh36 billion owed to schools for the 2025 academic year. Speaking during a press briefing held in Murang’a, KESSHA National Chairperson Willy Kuria said that the underfunding has placed schools in a critical financial position, making it increasingly difficult to run basic operations. He noted that the delays…
Author: Wambui Wachira
The embattled Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat is expected to resume his duties at Vigilance House, weeks after voluntarily stepping aside to pave the way for investigations into the death of teacher-blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang. His return comes despite a new legal petition challenging the legitimacy of his reinstatement, and amid growing public debate over accountability within the National Police Service. Lagat had stepped aside on June 16, 2025, following mounting pressure from civil society, human rights groups, and a section of the public demanding transparency and accountability over the death of Ojwang, who died while in police custody…
Kenya has unveiled a new policy to curb youth alcohol and drug abuse, raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, banning online sales, and restricting ads targeting children. The 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse signals a deliberate and urgent shift in the government’s response to an issue that has been quietly tearing through families, schools, and communities across the country. The reforms are to be spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), which has been tasked with implementing the proposals in collaboration with county governments, local leaders,…
A stormy session in Parliament on Wednesday, July 10, 2025, saw Members of the National Assembly’s Education Committee sharply criticise the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over its failure to provide a detailed, county-by-county report on unemployed teachers aged 45 years and above. The lawmakers accused the Commission of sidelining experienced teachers and withholding crucial data that would assist in making informed decisions on recruitment and education funding. The clash unfolded as senior TSC officials, led by Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei, appeared before the committee to respond to inquiries about the Commission’s hiring practices and the status of jobless teachers over…
A parliamentary storm is brewing as the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has summoned Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and John Mbadi (Treasury) over a ballooning Sh30 billion debt owed to Kenya Power. The move comes amid rising public outrage over skyrocketing electricity bills and mounting concerns about the country’s power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which many legislators believe are driving up the cost of electricity. The committee, chaired by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, is also investigating the role of REREC, which is reportedly entangled in a separate multi-million-shilling debt.…
In a landmark policy shift, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the introduction of automatic promotions for teachers after every three years of service. This move abolishes the long-standing requirement for teachers to undergo rigorous and competitive interviews to advance to the next job group. The announcement was made by Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei on Monday, July 8, 2025, during the launch of the Commission’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan in Nairobi. The change applies to all public-school teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) across Kenya. While making the announcement, Mitei revealed that the Commission has set…
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has pleaded not guilty to all three charges levelled against him as his impeachment trial began before the Senate on Monday, July 8, 2025. The charges — gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct — stem from a motion passed by the Isiolo County Assembly on June 13, 2025, where 18 of the 20 MCAs voted to remove him from office. The Senate now assumes the constitutional responsibility of evaluating the legality, merit, and procedural integrity of that motion. The impeachment trial began with the formal reading of the charges, after which…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially launched the Educational Assessment Resource Centre (EARC), a key national facility aimed at training teachers, examiners, and education stakeholders in designing, administering, and interpreting competency-based assessments (CBA) within the framework of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This effort is part of wider education reforms designed to address disparities in classroom assessments, enhance grading transparency, and improve learner outcomes by emphasising practical skills and core values. Located at New Mitihani House in Nairobi’s South C, the facility is Kenya’s first of its kind and aims to revolutionise assessment methods from Grade 1 to Junior…
Grief has engulfed a village in Kirinyaga County following a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of three family members — a 12-year-old boy, his mother, and their elderly grandmother. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July 3, 2025, along the busy Kagio–Kutus road near Difathas trading centre. The victims were travelling home from Kutus town in a private Toyota Axio when the vehicle collided head-on with a lorry that was reportedly overtaking dangerously. All three occupants of the saloon car died on the spot due to the impact of the collision, which left the vehicle…
President William Ruto has disclosed that the government has shut down more than 1,000 health facilities involved in fraudulent activities under the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme. These facilities were accused of submitting fake claims and defrauding the newly introduced health insurance system, which is part of Kenya’s wider Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reform. The President made the announcement while addressing the public during a government engagement, saying the crackdown was part of a broader effort to protect public funds and restore order in the health sector. The action was coordinated by the Ministry of Health, the Social Health Authority,…