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KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome started serving as the boss of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service on February 1, 2021. Agnes Wahome’s journey to becoming KUCCPS CEO She got this position following a competitive recruitment…
2024 KCSE students who scored the minimum cut-off grade for university admission will get their chance to apply for university admissions next week. This is after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)…
African governments must put in place proper mechanisms for measuring the effects and impacts of their agricultural policies on women if the continent is to reap the full benefits of its investment in agriculture, according to a group of…
Are you looking to expand your business but are short of finances? Worry no more as the Cooperative Bank of Kenya has introduced various solutions to bring your dream business close to you. Whether in manufacturing, energy, financial…
Students who scored D+ and D (plain) in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be eligible to pursue a certificate course of their choice. The certificates are offered in various colleges and Technical and Vocational…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has clarified why mathematics is an optional subject at the senior secondary level under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Speaking to the Star Newspaper, the CS pointed out that the CBC…
James Kamau is a poultry farmer in Kiambu County who deals with the breeding of broiler chickens. His journey into poultry farming started some years ago, inspired by his passion for agriculture. In a post on Farmers Trend, Kamau revealed…
The number of executions worldwide has surged in recent years, with some countries intensifying their use of capital punishment despite growing international pressure to abolish it. According to Amnesty International and other human rights…
A new management team at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) seeks to restore the umbrella body to its former glory. Selling assets and loan books Among the measures they are willing to implement is selling off its…
On March 6, 2025, Margaret Nduta was sentenced to death by the People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She was found guilty of trafficking two kilograms of cocaine through Vietnam. Nduta, who hails from Murang’a County was arrested on…
United States President Donald Trump continues to push forward on his campaign promises which included mass deportations of illegal immigrants living in the country. CBP Home app for self-deportation The American Federal Government…
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai warned that private hospitals in Kenya run the risk of being shut down over failure to deny health services to citizens. The caution follows the ongoing dispute between private hospitals…
A doctor who had been treating patients for free at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has died after failing to access medical attention. Why was Dr Ndege denied treatment? According to a report that appeared in the Daily Nation…
NCBA Bank has announced multiple job openings for skilled professionals looking to advance their careers in banking, IT, and compliance. The roles come with competitive salaries and opportunities for growth, but applicants must act fast as…
The government has disbursed Sh1.56 billion to university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees for tuition and upkeep through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). In a statement on Tuesday,…
Owning a gun in Kenya is a luxury and a privilege for the lucky ones who meet the requirements. Citizens can own a gun for either personal protection or sporting activities. There is no law defining the number of firearms a person should…
NCBA Bank has partnered with Edu Hub, a university placement service provider, to support the financing needs of local customers pursuing studies abroad, as well as Kenyan diaspora customers seeking education opportunities in Kenya or…
Ride-hailing company Bolt is ramping up efforts to capture a larger share of Kenya’s corporate transport sector, positioning itself as a more cost-effective alternative to existing players. The company says its rides are, on average, 23%…
Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a new Boeing 737-800 jet for VIP and charter flights to its fleet. Ethiopian Airlines unveils VIP jet for elite travelers The airline says that its newly introduced Boeing 737-800 Business Jet is designed…
The First Lady Mrs Rachel Ruto is seeking to reintroduce the ‘Maziwa ya Nyayo’ school milk program that ran during former late President Daniel Arap Moi’s reign. On Frida March 14, 2025, she met with dairy sector stakeholders who included…
Several government agencies have announced job vacancies across various positions. Among the agencies hiring are Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), Kenya Power Pension Fund (KPPF), National Drought…
37-year-old Margaret Nduta’s fate hangs on balance following her execution sentence by lethal injection in Vietnam. However, new developments in her case have given the woman a glimmer of hope after the government intervened in the…
Former Equity Bank board chairman Peter Munga, is arguably one of the richest Kenyans. His vast business empire and interests span across finance, insurance, education, and agriculture. Born in 1943 in Kangema, Munga reportedly founded…
Have you ever heard someone claim that their employer is silently firing staff or setting up workers for failure as a plot to push employees to resign voluntarily? Yes, this is not uncommon. Many employees have been forced out through what…
