Mike Kihaki

Teachers reject pay rise for state officers, push for their welfare

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-01 16:39:11

Misori faulted the commission for standing in the way of the review of teachers’ salaries for two years under the Third Public Sector Remuneration and Benefits Review Cycle in 2021.

Relief for teachers as Ruto announces salaries review

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-01 17:01:56

‘‘We appreciate President Ruto for taking our concerns and putting on hold the benefits to other state officers but looking down on the down trodden members of the PSC,’’ Misori said.

CS Machogu asks councils to remain professional

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-01 17:44:15

‘‘Since the government has invested heavily in the sector, there is a need to see transformation and value for money,’’ said Prof Ferej.

Youth struggle to balance between academic and digital realm

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-01 17:46:53

The story delves into the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of honesty and accountability offering invaluable lessons in the digital era.

Book highlights youth struggle to balance academic, digital spaces

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-03 08:36:31

It expounds risks and pitfalls of digital space emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and responsible tech use while exposing prevalence of child pornography on the Meta platform.

MPs accuse CA, DCI of abetting cheating in examinations

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-05 19:21:28

Say no single individual has been taken to court even after cases of exam malpractice were submitted to DCI as CA says 36 cases of cybercrime accounts are under investigation.

20,000 teaching jobs up for grabs, TSC says

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-05 14:40:09

The Government has announced the start of recruitment of 20,000 teachers to address the teacher shortage in the country.

Teachers new push for fresh salary review talks

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-05 13:50:17

 ‘‘In light of the President’s pronouncement on Friday, June 30, we wish to request for an urgent meeting to re-open negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement,’’ Misori said.

Kakamega High School alumni commit Sh120 million to refurbish stadium

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-06 01:15:27

Through class adoption, old boys have embarked on an ambitious project to mentor students as part of their strategic plan engagements to ensure they achieve their best academically.

TSC seeks Sh78b to hire 11k teachers in its ambitious plan

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-06 20:21:36

The teacher's employer has requested an additional Sh78 billion to hire more teachers in the next five years, as part of its five-year strategic paln.

University councils may take over power to hire top staff from Public Service Commission

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-09 11:30:17

The education reforms team has proposed that the relevant sections of the Universities Act be amended to allow councils to recruit vice-chancellors.

Merger of placement and funding bodies gives students hope

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-10 00:35:08

A student from a vulnerable home will have their tuition fees fully paid. Funding will be distributed in these categories: vulnerable, extremely needy, needy, and less needy.

MPs give nod for roll out of open university

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-11 13:14:43

Qualified learners will have the opportunity to pursue their preferred courses through e-learning, eliminating the need for physical classrooms.

TSC: Teachers unwilling to apply for promotions in other counties

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-12 12:33:00

CEO Nancy Macharia says teachers have failed to turn up and apply for vacant positions. Early this year, the Commission advertised 14,738 vacancies for the promotion of teachers.

DCI blames ministry officials and KNEC for exams leakage

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-14 19:56:28

Rogue officials created social media accounts and posted questions there. Education committee also found that money exchanged hands among officers.

Legendary St Stephen's choir has nurtured big names in music

By Mike Kihaki   2023-07-29 20:04:56

As the history of St. Stephen's Jogoo Road church has evolved from a wood and mabati affair in 1923 along Jackson Road (Parliament Road) to what it is today, so has the choir.

Legendary actor Inspector Mwala, John Sibi among hundreds of creatives celebrated

By Mike Kihaki   2023-08-01 08:58:29

Veteran musicians, theatre acts, poets and fiction writers were among scores of creatives celebrated during a glitz gala last Friday, aimed at celebrating the county’s sports and arts personalities

Former Jaramogi Oginga VC appointed MKU Council chair

By Mike Kihaki   2023-08-03 08:15:42

He served as First Vice Chancellor and Professor of Horticulture at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).

Teachers struggle to serve in Security prone areas, say Kindiki

By Mike Kihaki   2023-08-04 17:53:09

"We have removed all non-local teachers from risky to safer areas until the current wave of threat is handled," Kindiki said.

Dairy farming tips from the Breeders ASK impressive show

By Mike Kihaki   2023-08-07 11:54:20

Farmers will learn various activities that will enable them have better-planned feeding methods.