Education
New chief principal takes over at the Kisumu National Polytechnic
The Kisumu National Polytechnic (TKNP) has appointed Dr. John Wycliffe Odhiambo Okumu as its chief principal, replacing Catherine Kelonye Kayesi, who retired after...
Kisumu schools fear for learners’ safety after road project tears down perimeter walls
Three public schools in Kisumu are appealing for urgent government intervention after the demolition of their perimeter walls left thousands of learners exposed...
Principal Makanda takes over as Nyanza secondary school heads’ chairman
The principal of St Mary's School Yala, Victor Makanda, has been appointed the new chairman of the Nyanza Region chapter of the Kenya...
New Menstrual Health Campaign Launched to Tackle Period Poverty in Kisumu Schools
A campaign to improve menstrual health and reduce school absenteeism among girls has been launched in Kisumu County. The initiative aims to establish...
TVET graduates urged to seize opportunities in affordable housing sector
Graduates from technical and vocational training institutions have been urged to embrace innovation and take advantage of opportunities in Kenya's growing construction sector...
Kisumu National Polytechnic wins top honours at TVET skills competition
The Kisumu National Polytechnic (TKNP) has emerged as the overall winner at the 8th Annual International Multidisciplinary Conference and the 6th National Skills...
Kisumu Recruits New Teachers and Trainers as County Expands Education Investment
Kisumu County has recruited 120 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers and 25 vocational training instructors as part of efforts to strengthen learning...
Kenya boosts education funding as Ruto government prioritises sector, says PS Omollo
The government has increased education funding by more than 200 billion shillings since taking office in 2022, underscoring President William Ruto's commitment to...
Activist demands Kisumu security chiefs to probe OCS over alleged illegal demolition
Human rights activist has accused Kisumu Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Chief Inspector Benson Matheka of overseeing an allegedly unlawful demolition...
EACC recovers Sh207.7m in unexplained assets from former Trans Nzoia accountant
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order for the forfeiture of assets worth Sh207.7million linked to a former government...
32 nations line up for Africa Cycling Championships in Kisumu
A record 354 cyclists from 32 African countries will compete in the 2026 Africa Road Cycling Championships, which began in Kisumu on Wednesday,...
Kisumu county commissioner orders probe into demolition of church, ECDE centre
Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan has ordered an investigation into the demolition of a church and an early childhood development education (ECDE) centre...
Siaya leaders pledge support for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Siaya County leaders have pledged to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the broad-based political arrangement and development projects in...
Kisumu summit adopts six-point peace roadmap ahead of 2027 polls
Stakeholders at a two-day peace and leadership summit in Kisumu have adopted a six-point roadmap to strengthen security, promote inclusive governance and prevent...
