Nairobi: The Commission for University Education (CUE) has advocated for a significant portion of funds set aside for research and development to be specifically allocated to universities. The Commission’s CEO, Prof. Mike Kuria, emphasized that out of the 2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) committed to research and development, a substantial percentage should … Read more
Mombasa: The State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has officially launched a nationwide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, aimed at certifying the skills of thousands of Kenyans who have gained expertise through informal and non-formal means. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative was unveiled at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, … Read more
Mandera: Residents of Mandera County are celebrating after the official establishment of a new administrative unit, Khalalio Sub-County. With the creation of the new sub-county, residents will now be able to access government services more easily and conveniently, ending the need to travel long distances for essential services. According to Kenya News Agency, leaders and … Read more
Murang’a: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has strongly emphasised the need for county governments to manage the Road Maintenance Levy to improve infrastructure in counties. Speaking during the official launch of cabro-paved roads at Greystone shopping centre in Gatanga Sub County under the Smart City Programme, Kang’ata underscored the importance of allocating such funds to county … Read more
Migori: A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) in Uriri Sub County, Migori, has launched a health care facility aimed at bridging gaps in the region’s health care services. The Joseph Smith Hospital, founded by Gladwell Wachira, was created in response to the rising maternal deaths and cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the county. According to Kenya … Read more
Nairobi: Land prices in Nairobi’s satellite towns rose at a higher pace of 2.4 percent compared to 1.9 percent in the previous quarter, as price growth in the suburbs remained unchanged at 1.7 percent. According to Kenya News Agency, HassConsult Land price indices for the first quarter of 2025 indicate that the resilience in land … Read more
