By Monica Nashon The government has so far disbursed Sh3 billion to young entrepreneurs under the Youth Employment and Opportunities Programme (YEOP) to empower them. More than 8,000 youths in Kisii, Migori and Nyamira counties are benefiting from the latest phase of the initiative. Speaking during disbursement of the funds in Kisii, Education Cabinet Secretary […]

By Abigael Kibanga Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged students across the country to remain focused and work hard, emphasising that success is a journey built on determination, discipline and perseverance. Speaking at the annual prize-giving ceremony at Sironga Girls High School on Friday, the CS congratulated students who excelled in their examinations and […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry of Education has moved to crack down on alleged financial mismanagement at Alliance Girls High School, recommending the dissolution of its Board of Management (BoM). The move follows a damning investigative report that exposes inflated school fees and questionable expenditure. In a letter dated April 29, 2026, addressed to the […]

By Monica Nashon Kisii County has unveiled a new Mechanical Unit aimed at enhancing road construction and overall infrastructure development. Speaking during the launch, Governor Simba Arati said the unit will operate a fleet of heavy machinery to open up and rehabilitate roads across the county. The equipment includes 20 tippers, two fuel tankers, two […]

By Monica Nashon Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi Ogamba has announced the establishment of an independent State Department for Research, underscoring the government’s push for data-driven reforms in Kenya’s education sector. Speaking at Kisii University during the launch of the Higher Education Research Initiative Africa (HERI) Africa, Ogamba urged universities to treat research as a […]

By Courtesy More than 150 young people in Kisii County have graduated from a four-week digital skills training under the Huawei DigiTruck Program. This is a mobile, solar-powered digital classroom initiative that continues to empower underserved communities across Kenya. The training provided participants with vital skills in basic computer use, internet navigation, digital marketing, online […]