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Tensions, Strikes, and a Fragile Ceasefire: Inside the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis

As military strikes rock Iran and a tentative ceasefire settles in, the U.S., Israel, and Iran stand at a volatile crossroads. With nuclear tensions rising and diplomatic talks inching forward, the world watches anxiously.

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Government Earmarks KSh 980 Million to Retool Teachers for New CBC Curriculum

The Kenyan Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it has allocated KSh 980 million to retrain high school teachers for the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

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Jun 30, 2025

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Forging the Future: Kenya and China Launch New Era of Scientific Cooperation to Drive Economic Growth

Kenya and China are embarking on a new and ambitious chapter of scientific and technological cooperation, a partnership that aims to harness the power of innovation to drive national development and economic transformation. The renewed commitment, announced on June 19 at a major science and technology conference in Chengdu, will see the two nations collaborate on a wide range of joint research, innovation, and capacity-building projects.

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Jun 19, 2025

Education

Government Moves to Correct School Capitation Funding Glitch, CS Ogamba Assures Principals

Education CS Julius Ogamba announced that the government is actively addressing a funding glitch which resulted in some schools receiving very low capitation grants. He urged affected school leaders to contact the ministry for correction.

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Jun 4, 2025

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Kenya Rolls Out New KEMIS Education Data System to Replace NEMIS, Aiming to Enhance Planning and Reduce Fraud

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has unveiled the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the older NEMIS. Officials state KEMIS will integrate data from nursery to university.

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Jun 3, 2025

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Nakuru Science Fair Ignites Innovation Among Youth with Impressive Student Projects

Over 300 students participated in the Nakuru Science Fair on Monday, showcasing innovative projects in renewable energy, robotics, and sustainable agriculture. Top prizes were awarded for creations like low-cost solar chargers and automated irrigation systems

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Jun 2, 2025

Education

Nairobi University Students Protest Tuition Fee Hikes, Demand Government Intervention

Students at Kenyatta University in Nairobi held a significant protest on Monday, demanding a reversal of recent tuition fee increases and calling for increased financial support from the government.

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Jun 2, 2025

Education

Milestone for Kenyan Higher Education: Local University Breaks into Global Top 500 Rankings

A leading Kenyan university has achieved a historic milestone by being ranked among the top 500 universities globally for the first time, attributed to its significant improvements in research output and international academic collaborations.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 1, 2025

Education

Busia West MP Geoffrey Odanga Calls for School-Parent Collaboration on Fee Payments, Announces Increased Bursaries

Busia West MP Geoffrey Odanga has urged school administrators to work collaboratively with parents facing challenges with fee payments rather than sending students home. He made the call while announcing an increase in local bursary awards to KSh 5,000 per student.

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Jun 1, 2025

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Education CS Magoha Provides Assurance on Smooth Transition of Grade 9 Students to Senior School

Education Cabinet Secretary Moses Magoha has assured parents of a smooth transition for Grade 9 students to senior secondary school, highlighting new placement guidelines and enhanced support programs for both schools and teachers to facilitate the process effectively.

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May 31, 2025

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Kerio Valley Schools Reopen Under Heavy Security Following Bandit Attacks and Priest's Murder

Kenyan authorities ordered schools in Kerio Valley to reopen on May 26 under enhanced police protection, following closures prompted by bandit attacks, including the recent killing of a Catholic priest.

SOStreamline Official

May 26, 2025

Education

Tragedy in Kibera: Early Morning Fire Claims Six Lives, Injures Dozens in Makina Area

An early morning fire in Kibera’s Makina area on May 24 tragically killed at least six people and injured around 20 others, destroying over 40 informal houses and displacing numerous families.

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May 24, 2025

Education

Trump Administration Blocks Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students, Impacting Kenyans

The Trump administration on May 23 revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, a decision that will significantly affect Kenyan and other foreign students, forcing current attendees to transfer or lose their U.S. status.

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May 23, 2025