Image ref 17159876. Copyright Rex Shutterstock No reproduction without permission. Please see www.rexfeatures.com for more information. Every empire originates as a narrative shared by outsiders. In Elspeth Huxley’s Red Strangers, we witness this narrative etched into the land and hearts of Kenya.In this remarkable novel, Huxley immerses us in the expansive
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A Constituency in Decay: Alego Usonga’s Crumbling Schools Spark Public Fury as MP Faces Intense Scrutiny
As the national debate on MPs' development records intensifies, spotlight falls on Budget Committee Chair Samuel Atandi over dilapidated schools in his backyard. A storm of public outrage is brewing in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County, following the exposure of severely dilapidated schools, putting the area's Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi,
Sakaja Steps In to Keep Vulnerable Students in School
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stepped in to ensure vulnerable learners from informal settlements do not miss secondary education due to lack of school fees, highlighting what he describes as a silent crisis facing thousands of families in the city. This week, the governor personally escorted two orphaned boys, Nicholas Otieno
Success as Kenya’s First Grade 10 Cohort Joins Senior School
Senior schools nationwide have successfully admitted their first cohort of Grade 10 learners, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum and the initiation of senior school under this new framework.The transition, initially met with concerns regarding infrastructure, staffing, and overall readiness, proceeded smoothly, with
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Matiang’i Slams High School Fees as Grade 10 School Begins
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i has conveyed a message of encouragement to Kenyan parents as Grade 10 students begin their school year.On his official X account on Monday, January 12, 2026, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary expressed concern over the increasing financial pressure on families due to rising education
Gachagua Slams Northern Kenya Leaders Over School Quotas
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua launched a sharp attack on leaders from Northern Kenya. He accused them of wasting huge devolved funds without creating strong public institutions.During a press briefing in Nyeri on Friday, January 9, 2026, Gachagua rejected demands for affirmative action. He said ten years of devolution shows
Moses Kuria Defends National Schools as Pillars of Unity
Moses Kuria, a former Cabinet Secretary, urged protection for national schools. He says they help build national unity by letting students from different backgrounds mix early.On January 9, 2026, he shared these thoughts on his X account. Kuria recalled his time in the old 7-4-2-3 education system. It gave him
Ruto Hails 2025 KCSE Results as 270,000 Qualify for University
President William Ruto praised the 2025 KCSE results. He called them a key achievement for Kenya's schools.He got this update from Education CS Julius Ogamba. The meeting took place at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County. It happened before the official release.In an X post on January 9, 2026,
Anita Soina Celebrates Student She Mentored Joining Grade 10
Renowned environmentalist Anita Soina is celebrating a deeply personal milestone after a young boy she has supported and mentored for years excelled in his Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and secured placement in a reputable secondary school. The achievement has brought immense joy to Soina, who describes the experience