Three years into President William Ruto’s tenure, education faces crisis of debt and decline

Students Stranded After Fire Burns Down School Dormitory

A dormitory at Cheptenye Boys High School in Kericho County was destroyed by a fire on Thursday afternoon, leaving over 100 students stranded. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the mysterious blaze, which occurred while students were in lessons, with no injuries reported.

New Report Exposes Big Risk Facing Kenyan Schools

A new report by the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) reveals that the vast majority of Kenyan schools are exposed to significant risks due to a severe lack of non-motor insurance coverage. This puts millions of students, teachers, and critical infrastructure in peril, with only a small fraction of schools adequately insured against common disasters.

Bhang Worth Sh5mn Seized in University Hostels in Homa Bay as crackdown uncovers cartel targeting students

A significant drug bust in Homa Bay County has uncovered a drug cartel targeting university students after authorities seized bhang worth Sh5 million from student hostels. This operation, led by NACADA, is part of a wider crackdown on drug abuse in educational institutions across Kenya.

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Crisis Looms as Lecturers Issue 7-Day Nationwide Strike Notice

Kenyan lecturers, represented by the Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), have issued a seven-day notice for a nationwide strike. This action, led by Secretary General Constantine Wesonga, is due to the government's failure to fully implement the 2021-2025 and 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).