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A section of Kenyans have expressed pessimism ahead in the New Year as they claimed tough economic times marked by high cost of living has dampened their spirits.
It was pomp and colour as Kenyans marked the New Year celebrations in spectacular fashion, highlighted by fireworks, music, and bonfires.
As Kenyans usher in 2026, the Church has challenged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the challenges of economic strain, political polarisation, and institutional mistrust in the country.
Western region is experiencing intense political activity as new entrants intensify their strategy to unite Western Kenya and usher in a new political order.
Uniform shop operators, bookshop owners, supermarket attendants, and street vendors said business remained slow over the weekend, contrary to expectations.
Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainties have rocked schools and parents over the chaotic placement of the Senior Secondary School learners expected in school on Monday.
Moi High School-Kabarak continued with its strong academic legacy, maintaining top position in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.
Several National schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County recorded an improvement in the just-released 2025 KCSE results.
The Mt Kenya region has once again reaffirmed its place at the heart of Kenya’s academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted outstanding results in 2025 KCSE.
Celebrations rocked several schools across the Coast with national secondary schools roaring back after years of mixed KCSE results
Celebrations rocked academic giants, Maranda, Asumbi, Mbita High School, Riokindo, Ng'iya, Maseno, Kisumu Girls, and Kisumu Boys, following the results.
It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 KCSE.
Chaos, confusion and accusations of rigging overshadowed the grassroots elections in several places.
Some 2021 KCPE stars maintained their academic prowess in the recently released 2025 KCSE results.
Nearly all the schools in the region registered an improvement in their overall grading.
An independent analysis of the top 100 schools by The Standard indicates that national schools dominated the top 20 slots countrywide.
Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 KCSE exams.
Celebrations rocked Kenyatta, Bura, St Mary’s, and Murray schools after recording sterling performance in KCSE.
The first cohort of Grade 10 learners reported to senior secondary schools on Monday, amid complaints from parents and teachers over tough economic times and delays in the disbursement of capitation.
Hunger crisis is looming in the country following the near-total failure of the short rains last year, pushing residents in vulnerable counties to the edge.
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