The conversation on gender equality in Kenya continues to evolve as leaders and advocates emphasise that empowering women does not mean sidelining men but rather building a fairer society for everyone. Discussions around women’s rights gained global attention more than a century ago when International Women’s Day was first marked in
Education
Hillcrest International School Fees, Location and Term Dates
Hillcrest International School remains one of Kenya’s leading British curriculum institutions, located along Langata Road in the leafy suburb of Karen, Nairobi. The school serves learners from 18 months to 18 years and offers a full academic pathway from Early Years to Sixth Form. Founded in 1965 with just 54 students,
Raila Video Reveals Support for Late Ng’eno
Kikuyu Boys High School Guide: Fees, Intake Details
Kikuyu Boys High School is a public boys’ boarding institution located in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway corridor. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), the county-level school admits learners mainly from Kiambu and other parts of Kenya. It operates under government regulations and is recognised
Dr Zippy Okoth: The Scholar Behind Kenya’s Viral Romance
Dr. Zippy Okoth stands as a multifaceted professional, captivating audiences as the leading figure in Kenya’s most fervently followed online romance.As a senior lecturer at KCA University, she excels as an academic, storyteller, public speaking trainer, digital strategist, and filmmaker.Dr. Zippy established her reputation in lecture halls well before she
Government Launches Major Career Guidance Training Plan
The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen career guidance in schools, targeting more than 24,000 school heads under a new national training programme. The initiative is part of broader efforts to align education with labour market needs and tackle rising youth unemployment. The programme, jointly implemented by the
Hijab Row Forces Grade 10 Girl Out
Concern has emerged after a Grade 10 student, Saira Ramadhan, withdrew from St Mary's Lwak High School following a dispute over her right to wear a hijab. The case has reignited debate on religious freedom and inclusivity in Kenyan schools. Saira, who had joined the national school on January 13, 2026,
TSC Halts Primary Teacher Recruitment, Shifts Focus to Junior Schools
Thousands of unemployed primary school teachers face a significant challenge as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has confirmed that it will not initiate new recruitment for primary institutions, citing an existing staffing surplus.The commission has shifted its recruitment focus to junior and senior secondary schools, which leaves many qualified primary
Education CS Ogamba Orders Action Over 800,000 Ghost Learners
Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of the Ministry of Education has initiated disciplinary and criminal proceedings against educational officials and school leaders following a nationwide audit that revealed tens of thousands of ghost learners, costing the government Ksh91 million annually.During a press briefing on February 13, 2026, Ogamba highlighted that the
A Pupil Wins Hearts and Cash with Powerful Environmental Poem
A young pupil from Eldoret has become the centre of attention after delivering a memorable poem on environmental conservation that impressed leaders and residents alike. Kigan Kipkemboi, a learner at Aturei Adventist School, showcased remarkable confidence and talent during a county meeting held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The event, which