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Jakakimba goes viral after sarcastically suggesting that breakups should be blamed on President Ruto, triggering laughter and debate online.
Education
Teachers’ Strike Threatens Kenyan Schools as Salary and Allowance Talks Collapse
Kenya’s teachers’ unions, KNUT and KUPPET, issued a seven-day strike notice after failed negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission for the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement, demanding a 60 percent salary increase and enhanced allowances, threatening to disrupt the education sector.
Read MoreKenya’s Treasury Slashes NG-CDF by Sh12 Billion, Threatening Bursaries and Community Projects
Kenya’s National Treasury reduced the NG-CDF allocation by Sh12 billion, from Sh68 billion to Sh56 billion, in a mini-budget, affecting critical community programs like bursaries, school projects, and health cover for the elderly.
Read MoreTSC to Hire 20,000 Intern Teachers to Address Critical Shortage in Kenyan Schools
Kenya faces a severe teacher shortage of over 98,000, with junior secondary schools needing 72,422 tutors, prompting the Teachers Service Commission to allocate Sh2.4 billion for recruiting 20,000 intern teachers in the 2025/26 financial year to bolster education.
Read MorePrivate Universities Demand Payment of Sh48.8 Billion Debt
Private universities in Kenya have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to clear a Sh48.8 billion debt owed for government-sponsored students since 2015, citing severe financial strain and threatening unspecified action if unpaid.
Read MoreCabinet Approves Sweeping Reforms: State Enterprises Bill, Nairobi Infrastructure Projects, Housing Regulations, and More
Kenya’s Cabinet has approved the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill 2025, Nairobi Northern Bypass dualling, Nairobi Railway City Central Station, Affordable Housing Regulations 2024, Public Procurement amendments, a national policy on alcohol and drug prevention, and a STEM education project.
Read MoreMultimedia University Launches CBET Sensitization Training for Academic Staff
A comprehensive overview of Multimedia University’s initiative to train academic staff in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), aligning with Kenya’s new skill-driven education system.
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