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Kibabii University

Kenyan university that hosted the 98th Kenya Music Festival in Bungoma County in August 2026 and the USAWA Youth Festival conference.

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  1. July 2026

  2. The Standard

    … Luke's Boys High School, Kimilili, ahead of the national finals that will be hosted at Kibabii University in Bungoma County. …

    Learners use Music festival to champion conservation, peace

  3. Citizen Digital

    … n they come, they can interact with our students and we have no fear.” He assured all participants of a fair and professional competition, with the top performers from the four-day Nairobi regionals advancing to the national championships, which will be held at Kibabii University …

    Ruto's creative economy agenda takes centre stage at 2026 Kenya Music Festival
  4. June 2026

  5. The Standard

    … Speaking during the USAWA Youth Festival 2026 conference held at Kibabii University, actors in the education sector termed sports talent as a key empowerment ingredient that could also prevent cases of GBV.The event brought together basketball players from various schools. …

    How talent prevents GBV

  6. The Standard

    … Robert Wafula of Kibabii University noted that school culture is greatly influenced by parents, arguing that the values children carry to school are first learned at home. …

    Strong values begin at home, experts tell parents

  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has suggested that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should consider using public institutions to immortalise national figures of integrity and moral standing. …

    Rename Kibabii University to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Wamalwa proposes
  8. May 2026

  9. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed rugby giants Kabras RFC to retain the Enterprise Cup this Saturday at RFUEA Grounds to complete a double after securing a historic five-peat of Kenya Cup titles earlier this month. …

    Kabras eye greatness with back-to-back Enterprise Cups in sight

  10. Citizen Digital

    … Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize KCB RFC blend of youth and experienced players plus speed will prove to a hard nut to crack for defending champions Kabras RFC this weekend, according to Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto. …

    Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final as Kabras entertain KCB
Society

Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance

The News

Moi University ranked first among 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2025/2026 gender mainstreaming performance evaluation, with an average score of 96.4 per cent, ahead of Maasai Mara University's 96.3 per cent. The evaluation assessed indicators including gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence actions in annual work plans, dedicated budgets for gender mainstreaming, and formal gender mainstreaming committees or disability mainstreaming units.

20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Moi University tops MDAs in gender mainstreaming performance

    Moi University ranked first among 86 Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2025/2026 gender mainstreaming performance evaluation, with an average score of 96.4 per cent, ahead of Maasai Mara University's 96.3 per cent. The evaluation assessed indicators including gender mainstreaming and gender-based violence actions in annual work plans, dedicated budgets for gender mainstreaming, and formal gender mainstreaming committees or disability mainstreaming units.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. One arrested in KCSE exam paper syndicate linked to Kibabii

    Police arrested a suspect coordinating a Telegram- and mobile phone-based syndicate distributing 2026 KCSE examination papers. The KNEC CEO said the swift response prevented widespread circulation, noting that candidates were already in the exam room when the distribution was detected.

    5 November 2026 · The Standard →

  3. 31-year-old arrested for impersonating KCSE candidate in Nakuru

    A 31-year-old man has been arrested at Lanet Police Station in Nakuru after sitting the KCSE examinations on behalf of a candidate at Rohi Boys High School since Monday. The whereabouts of the candidate remain unknown, though authorities believe the two are close acquaintances.

    5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 4 November

  1. KNEC deploys security, arrests exam paper syndicate suspect

    The government has deployed surveillance, technology and multi-agency operations to protect 2026 KCSE examination integrity. Police arrested a Kibabii University-linked suspect allegedly coordinating a Telegram- and mobile phone-based syndicate circulating exam papers; KNEC says the Bungoma incident involved sharing images of an ongoing exam paper, with limited damage prevented by swift security response.

    4 November 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 3 November

  1. Two KCSE candidates die in separate Homa Bay, Siaya incidents

    A 17-year-old female candidate in Homa Bay died after developing chest pains while sitting examinations; an 18-year-old girl in Siaya was allegedly murdered at her parents' home. The deaths occurred as more than one million candidates sat written examinations across the country.

    3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 2 November

  1. Kibabii University student arrested for KCSE exam cheating syndicate

    Detectives arrested a Kibabii University student suspected of coordinating a KCSE examination cheating syndicate, with investigators tracing the sharing of examination papers to him. Police recovered a mobile phone believed used to circulate the papers, and suspected examination malpractice was also reported in Garissa and Wajir counties.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Public university students return to compressed semesters post-strike

    Thousands of students at public universities resume classes on Monday, November 2, 2026, after a four-week lecturers' strike ended October 30, but face compressed semesters, heavier workloads, and possible examination schedule changes as institutions work to recover lost teaching time.

    2 November 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Lecturers' strike disrupts university graduation and clearance processes

    Final year university students risk missing graduation ceremonies as a lecturers' strike disrupts clearance processes and prevents resolution of missing marks issues. Some students report being unable to complete clearance because department heads are away and cannot correct academic records.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Parliament education committee assures public on bill input

    The National Assembly Education Committee is holding public participation forums across the country to gather submissions on six proposed education laws, with chair Julius Melly saying public views will be scrutinised and considered before Parliament considers the Bills. The committee has already received concerns from teachers on remuneration and from university students on HELB loan repayment reforms.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

    KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamoto tips KCB for national sevens title this year

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya's arts sector emerging as significant economic driver

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's creative economy is becoming a core engine of economic growth, with the arts sector strengthened by global shifts toward valuing human creativity and digital skills in the AI age. The author cites the 98th National Kenya Music Festival and notes that Kenya is demonstrating educational synergy between arts and technology, while developed nations still adjust their policies.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity through traditional performances

    The Kenya Music Festival's winners' concert at Kibabii University showcased learners from different communities performing music, dance and traditional instruments representing Kenyan ethnic groups, offering younger generations an opportunity to learn traditions while promoting national cohesion and cultural preservation.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya Music Festival Winners' Concert celebrates youth talent

    The Kenya Music Festival's Winners' Concert at Kibabii University in Bungoma brought together young musical and artistic talent in a celebration of faith, culture, education, unity and social responsibility, with performances carrying messages about values that hold communities together.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Universities compete at Kenya National Music Festival

    Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. TSC to include co-curricular activities in teacher promotions

    The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Vihiga Boys High School wins national music festival live band competition

    Vihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

  1. National Music Festival enters fifth day in Bungoma County

    The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. National Music Festival intensifies in Bungoma on fourth day

    The National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County has entered its fourth day, with over 100,000 learners from across Kenya competing. The festival concludes August 14, with overall winners earning an opportunity to perform before the President at State House.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Government pushes commercialisation of student creative talents for economic growth

    Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Learners use music festival performances to champion conservation and peace

    At the 98th Kenya Music Festival, learners are using poetry, music, dance and elocution to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges. A school from Taita-Taveta County demonstrated high performances with messages on financial literacy, environmental conservation, human-wildlife conflict, integrity, education, peace and youth empowerment.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenya Music Festival 2026 integrates professional artists to mentor students

    The 2026 Kenya Music Festival, underway under President Ruto's creative economy agenda, will integrate professional artists who are not necessarily teachers into the program to mentor students. This year's festival theme focuses on enhancing the creative economy through artistic expression for sustainable development.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Bungoma county uses sports to prevent GBV, advance gender equality

    Female students in Bungoma County have been encouraged to discover talents alongside academics, with education stakeholders saying sports talent is a key empowerment ingredient that could prevent gender-based violence. The USAWA Youth Festival 2026 conference at Kibabii University brought together basketball players from various schools to advance gender equality, child protection, and youth leadership.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Parents must instil strong values at home, says university don

    A Kibabii University academic argues that parents should instil strong values in their children to help them resist social influence when they join senior school, noting that school culture is greatly influenced by values children first learn at home.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Wamalwa proposes renaming Kibabii University after Cardinal Otunga

    DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Kabras pursue sixth Enterprise Cup title, Black Pirates seek upset

    Kabras RFC aim to win the Enterprise Cup for the sixth consecutive year and complete a double after securing a historic five-peat of Kenya Cup titles. Uganda's Stanbic Black Pirates, the first Ugandan club to reach the final since 1970, stand in their way at the RFUEA Grounds.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Coach Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final between KCB and Kabras

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto believes KCB, strengthened by recruitment from top teams, will provide defending champions Kabras RFC a tough challenge in this weekend's Kenya Cup final at the ASK show ground in Kakamega. Wamoto highlights KCB's blend of youth and experienced players and their lethal forwards as potential deciding factors.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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