KENYA NEWS

Kenya's education sector is undergoing a significant rebranding, shifting from the "Competency-Based Curriculum" (CBC) to "Competency-Based Education" (CBE). This transition, highlighted at a recent national forum, signifies a move towards a more holistic educational system that encompasses…

A comprehensive post-mortem examination has definitively determined that Joel Munuve Kimanzi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North, died as a result of complications arising from a pulmonary embolism. The findings, announced by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen…

In a move signalling strengthened bilateral ties, Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to conduct a state visit to Kenya from May 12 to May 14, 2025. This marks the first time a Finnish head of state has visited Kenya, a milestone event that coincides with the 60th anniversary of…

The Vatican is making final preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-born American archbishop, will lead the funeral proceedings, reflecting the…

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has initiated an urgent recall of several widely distributed pharmaceutical products due to significant safety and quality issues. The recall includes specific batches of paracetamol injections, esomeprazole capsules, and Augmentin antibiotics,…

New regulations gazetted on April 9, 2025, have authorised a Safaricom-led consortium to begin receiving monthly payments for its substantial Sh104 billion investment in Kenya's digital health infrastructure. The move, overseen by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, aims to pave the way for a…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assumed control of the investigation into the sudden death of Joel Munuve, the Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North in Nairobi. The postmortem examination, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed to Friday to…

Kenya’s Ministry of Education has reversed its previous stance and mandated mathematics education across all senior secondary school pathways. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during the National Conversation on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) on Thursday, marks…

A growing political rift threatens the stability of Kenya's broad-based government, as opposition leaders intensify their criticism of President William Ruto's administration.They are accusing the administration of undermining devolution and constitutional gains. The immediate catalyst for the…

The selection process for the chairperson of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is drawing to a close, with the selection panel focused on four leading candidates. This critical juncture comes as the panel intensifies its efforts to meet an extended deadline, aiming…