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Breaking Barriers: How Government Is Making Higher Education More Accessible
02 Aug, 2025 06:00 PM
HIGHER EDUCATION
On 30 July 2025, the governemt through the Ministry of Education implemented a new higher education funding model, aiming to lower university fees for students, effective 1 September 2025.
On 30 July 2025, the governemt through the Ministry of Education implemented a new higher education funding model, aiming to lower university fees for students, effective 1 September 2025.
Grief Is Personal: Why Rituals Don’t Fit Everyone
02 Aug, 2025 01:00 PM
MOURNING CHOICE
Respecting traditions is important, but so is respecting people’s emotions. Cultural practices should guide healing, not hinder it. If someone chooses not to throw soil, light a candle, or say a prayer, it doesn’t mean they loved the deceased any less.
Respecting traditions is important, but so is respecting people’s emotions. Cultural practices should guide healing, not hinder it. If someone chooses not to throw soil, light a candle, or say a prayer, it doesn’t mean they loved the deceased any less.
African- American Migration to Kenya Is Reshaping Identity
02 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
COMING HOME
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
Leaders Unite Over Nakuru Jua Kali Land Dispute
01 Aug, 2025 06:01 PM
LAND JUSTICE
The meeting concluded with a retreat, allowing the committee time to review submissions and deliberate on the way forward. The leaders pledged to reconvene and deliver a comprehensive resolution that reflects the will of the people and the rule of law.
The meeting concluded with a retreat, allowing the committee time to review submissions and deliberate on the way forward. The leaders pledged to reconvene and deliver a comprehensive resolution that reflects the will of the people and the rule of law.
Why Many Women Still Believe Slim Bodies Define Beauty
01 Aug, 2025 01:06 PM
TOXIC IDEALS
However, here is the bigger question: who sets these rules? Why do women tear down other women over size when we all know the struggles—stretch marks, hormonal changes, C-section scars, and sleepless nights? Instead of empathy, the internet dishes out
However, here is the bigger question: who sets these rules? Why do women tear down other women over size when we all know the struggles—stretch marks, hormonal changes, C-section scars, and sleepless nights? Instead of empathy, the internet dishes out
World Breastfeeding Week 2025: Invest in Mothers, Not Just Milk
01 Aug, 2025 12:14 PM
MOTHERS MATTER TOO
Breastfeeding promotes the mental health of mothers by encouraging bonding, promoting hormonal balance, and giving mothers a greater sense of connection during what can be a deeply vulnerable period.
Breastfeeding promotes the mental health of mothers by encouraging bonding, promoting hormonal balance, and giving mothers a greater sense of connection during what can be a deeply vulnerable period.
Moi First: When All News Bulletin Began with ‘Mtukufu Rais'
01 Aug, 2025 10:47 AM
ECHOES OF POWER
This was the Moi era, a time when statecraft, media, and personality cult merged into a single televised performance. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (then Voice of Kenya — VOK) was the primary outlet, and the media landscape was tightly controlled.
This was the Moi era, a time when statecraft, media, and personality cult merged into a single televised performance. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (then Voice of Kenya — VOK) was the primary outlet, and the media landscape was tightly controlled.
What to Do to Celebrate Love on National Girlfriends Day
01 Aug, 2025 09:51 AM
GIRLFRIENDS DAY
The origin of National Girlfriends Day is a little mysterious, but one thing is sure—it has become a global celebration thanks to social media. Some credit its beginning to Mistress Susan in 2004, while others point to a duo from Sisterwoman.com in 2006.
The origin of National Girlfriends Day is a little mysterious, but one thing is sure—it has become a global celebration thanks to social media. Some credit its beginning to Mistress Susan in 2004, while others point to a duo from Sisterwoman.com in 2006.
Liverpool Overcomes Shock Opener to End Tour in Style
31 Jul, 2025 02:00 PM
COMEBACK KINGS
Young Reds Emerge As Heroes in Yokohama. More than 67,000 fans witnessed Liverpool conclude their Asian tour. The team will now return to England to host Athletic Bilbao at Anfield on August 4, followed by the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace
Young Reds Emerge As Heroes in Yokohama. More than 67,000 fans witnessed Liverpool conclude their Asian tour. The team will now return to England to host Athletic Bilbao at Anfield on August 4, followed by the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace
Messi’s Magic Seals Victory in Leagues Cup Opener
31 Jul, 2025 01:00 PM
MESSI MAGIC
Inter Miami's Score in Stoppage-time to Thrash FC Atlas. Miami’s victory came during a tough summer period: nine matches crammed into 36 days, alongside the controversy over the suspensions of Messi and Jordi Alba for missing the MLS All-Star Game. Club c
Inter Miami's Score in Stoppage-time to Thrash FC Atlas. Miami’s victory came during a tough summer period: nine matches crammed into 36 days, alongside the controversy over the suspensions of Messi and Jordi Alba for missing the MLS All-Star Game. Club c
TBT: A Taste of School Life in the 70s and 80s
31 Jul, 2025 12:03 PM
BACK IN THE DAYS
However, the struggle was not for everyone. Some of our grandmothers never saw the inside of a classroom as children. Instead, they were sent to herd goats, fetch water, and learn the art of milking cows.
However, the struggle was not for everyone. Some of our grandmothers never saw the inside of a classroom as children. Instead, they were sent to herd goats, fetch water, and learn the art of milking cows.
The UN Is Coming to Kenya: What Does It Really Mean for Us?
31 Jul, 2025 11:50 AM
NOT ENTIRELY ROSY
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.