Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties

Somalia plans to introduce Swahili into its national curriculum, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announcing the move to strengthen regional ties and integration within the East African Community (EAC).

Teachers Demand Reinstatement of Medical Allowance Ahead of Transition to SHIF

Teachers from Nyeri and Murang'a counties are demanding the reinstatement of their medical allowance if the government proceeds with the full transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). They expressed concerns about inadequate specialized care in public hospitals, fearing a negative impact on quality healthcare access.

Education CS Ogamba dismisses claims that govt owes university lecturers Sh7.9B in unpaid salaries

Funding delays cripple public schools as term nears end

‘Leaving with dignity’: Rise in death education leads China’s efforts to confront the taboo

China is increasingly confronted with the taboo surrounding death as its population ages rapidly, leading to a rise in "death education" initiatives across the country. These efforts aim to foster a more dignified approach to end-of-life care and discussions.