Isiolo, Kenya| In the dusty streets of Bulapesa, a low-income neighborhood in Isiolo town, lives a young man whose academic brilliance once lit up the classrooms of Mang’u High School. Today, that same light flickers uncertainly, dimmed by poverty and unfulfilled potential. Jamal Hassan Waqo, a 24-year-old former student of the prestigious Mang’u High School, […]
Haben Girma, a distinguished American human rights advocate, lawyer, and author, has not only broken barriers—she has rewritten the narrative around disability and inclusion. Best known as the first deaf-blind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, her life and legacy stand as a compelling testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and justice. Through […]
Busia, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the establishment of clear guidelines to ensure that only registered teachers oversee and manage curriculum and co-curricular activities in schools. This comes in the wake of a national debate sparked by the controversial play Echoes of War, authored by former UDA […]
Eldama Ravine| Tensions erupted at the ongoing Kenya National Drama and Film Festival following a dramatic walkout by Butere Girls High School students, who cited police harassment and inadequate performance conditions shortly after delivering the national anthem. The incident has sparked a firestorm of criticism over alleged state censorship, police brutality, and political interference in […]
Malindi, Kenya| Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Parliament to expedite the enactment of the Public Participation Bill 2024, aimed at creating a more structured and cost-effective mechanism for citizen involvement in governance. Speaking during an Iftar dinner at a Malindi hotel, Mudavadi emphasized the need to streamline public participation processes to curb […]
A parliamentary committee in Kenya has raised concerns over persistent gender disparities in leadership positions within educational institutions. The Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, chaired by Jack Wanami Wamboka, has underscored the urgent need for gender equality in both public and private institutions of higher learning. The lawmakers argue that the continued […]
In a significant step toward combating gender-based violence (GBV) in schools, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has integrated GBV prevention measures into educational programs. This initiative aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to identify, resist, and ultimately eliminate GBV in their communities. Collaborative Efforts in GBV Prevention The […]
In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, Isiolo County’s First Lady, Habiba Guyo, has stepped in to secure a future for a bright but financially disadvantaged student. Habiba Abdi, a determined young woman from Bulapesa, had been on the verge of giving up her dream of pursuing a medical career due to financial constraints. Thanks to […]
Homa Bay County, Kenya| Ogande Girls High School has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s Nyanza Region Drama Festival, securing their place to represent the region in the upcoming national competition. The national drama festivals are scheduled to take place in Nakuru from April 6th to 13th. The school’s drama club clinched the […]
Siaya County, Kenya| A tragic incident at Ramba High School in Asembo, Rarieda Constituency, has left two families in mourning after two Form Four students lost their lives upon falling into an uncovered septic tank. The event, which unfolded on the evening of Saturday, March 22, has sparked outrage among students, parents, and the local […]
