… Tuwe chonjo sana na tuwe macho kama Wakenya.” Mudavadi was accompanied by Principal Secretaries Jane Imbunya and Beatrice Inyangala together with area MP Omboko Milemba, UDA national Vice Chair Kelvin Lunani and a host of Members of County Assembly.
… Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba backed the proposal, saying a digital system will go a long way in addressing not only cases where officers lose firearms during attacks but also instances where police weapons are allegedly hired out for criminal activities. …
… Teachers' unions have welcomed the changes, describing them as a major breakthrough for educators.KUPPET Chairman Omboko Milemba said the existing CPG had become a barrier to promotions because advancement was tied to limited administrative vacancies. …
… , including Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries, to use their offices to advance development programmes that directly benefit the community and strengthen support for President Ruto’s re-election.Members of Parliament led by Dick Maungu, Beatrice Adagala, Omboko Milemba …
… ation stakeholders, teachers’ unions, and school leaders are warning that the situation is escalating beyond routine disciplinary challenges and now requires coordinated national intervention.Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba …
… Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba called on the government to strengthen enforcement of safety measures for learners, particularly those travelling long distances to and from school. …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
A Timely Kenya opinion poll places Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi ahead in the county's 2027 gubernatorial race with 40 percent support, 13.5 percentage points ahead of his closest challenger Kahi Indimuli at 26.5 percent. The survey of 1,200 registered voters, conducted July 2–12, shows Osotsi leading in three of five constituencies.
A Timely Kenya survey of 1,200 registered voters places Senator Godfrey Osotsi at 40 percent support in the Vihiga gubernatorial race, leading his nearest challenger Kahi Indimuli by 13.5 percentage points. Osotsi leads in three of five constituencies, while Indimuli has stronger support in Hamisi and Vihiga.
Parliament has backed a petition calling for a National Police Firearms Digital Detection and Tracking System to curb theft, misuse and unauthorised movement of police weapons. The petitioner raised concerns over attacks on police stations where firearms are stolen and noted that many stations rely on manual armoury management systems lacking real-time electronic detection.
The Teachers Service Commission and teachers' unions have jointly developed new Career Progression Guidelines to replace the 2018 version, allowing classroom teachers to reach the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties and creating a more flexible structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for enhanced protection for teachers in Nyandarua amid threats targeting non-local staff during the Ol Kalou by-election campaign. According to KUPPET, 61 teachers have requested transfers due to fears for their safety, and the union has urged police and other bodies to hold politicians accountable for hate speech.
Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.
Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Ministry of Education to convene a national stakeholders' meeting following a surge in school unrest involving dormitory fires and destruction of school properties across dozens of institutions. Education stakeholders and teachers' unions are calling for coordinated national intervention, with KUPPET's chairman urging the Basic Education PS to convene an emergency forum by Friday.
Government officials and leaders have expressed concern over rising gender-based violence cases in Kenya, speaking during the burial of a 14-year-old Vihiga County pupil. The Public Service Principal Secretary pledged that investigations into the girl's death are ongoing and assured that perpetrators would be pursued without fear or favour.
The government has reduced the presidential secondary bursary allocation from Sh400 million to Sh100 million for 2026/2027. The Institute of Public Finance argues that consolidating multiple parallel bursary schemes could eliminate duplication and provide full free secondary education with a Sh20 billion surplus.