HELB Funding Strain Deepens as More Students Qualify for University

Kenya’s higher education funding system is under growing pressure following a sharp increase in the number of students qualifying for university admission after the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. At least 270,715 candidates scored grade C+ and above, making them eligible for university admission. This marks a significant rise…

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Synkron International is Hiring: Graduate Engineering Program 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya

Description:Synkron International is looking for fresh talent to join their Graduate Engineering Program 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent mechatronic engineering graduates to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, engineering design, quality planning, product sourcing, installation, and commissioning of client projects. Key Responsibilities: Skills & Attributes: Qualifications: Job Details: 🔗…

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MoKo Home + Living is Hiring a Maintenance Administrative Intern (2026 Internship Opportunity)

Maintenance Administrative Intern Company: MoKo Home + LivingEmployment Type: InternshipDate Posted: 9 January 2026Application Deadline: 17 January 2026 About MoKo Home + Living MoKo Home + Living is transforming how Kenyan families experience furniture and home living. Our mission is to deliver modern designs, world-class customer service, and affordable quality products to households across the…

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Ruto Responds to Matiang’i: “We Took Over a Chaotic Education Sector”

President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism from former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, stating that his administration inherited an education sector that was deeply disorganized, under strain, and burdened by unresolved structural challenges. Speaking during a public engagement, the President defended his government’s education reforms, emphasizing that many of the problems facing the…

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Uganda Orders Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 General Election

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a temporary suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services ahead of the country’s General Election scheduled for Thursday, January 15. In a directive issued by the regulator, UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo said the move is intended to protect national security and preserve public order during…

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Infotrak Poll Ranks Natembeya as Western Kenya’s Most Influential Political Figure

Nairobi, January 13, 2026 – Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has emerged as the most influential politician in Western Kenya, according to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The poll places Natembeya at the top of the influence rankings with 50 percent, highlighting his rising political influence across the region. He is followed…

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President Ruto Reaffirms Mt Kenya Support, Dismisses Claims of Political Fallout

President William Ruto on Sunday toured the Mt Kenya region, dismissing claims that his political relationship with the influential voting bloc is weakening and insisting that his performance in office will be the ultimate test of his leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a church service in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, the…

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