The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for first-year university and TVET students to apply for government scholarships and loans. In a circular dated August 29, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba directed the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund to push the deadline to Sunday, September 14, 2025. CS Ogamba said the move is meant to ensure no student misses out on financial support. “We are pleased to notify parents, guardians, university and TVET students that the Universities Fund and HELB have so far disbursed Ksh23.16 billion in financial support to 802,159 students across the country,”…
Author: David Wafula
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arrived in Nairobi for the first time to attend the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), a moment being described as historic for Kenyan football. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed said Infantino’s visit is a sign of global recognition of Kenya’s successful hosting of the tournament. “On behalf of the Kenyan football family, I warmly welcome FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Kenya for the first time, as we gear up for the CHAN 2024 final,” Mohammed said in a statement. “Kenya has captured the hearts of the world with our successful…
Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has once again survived an attempt to remove him from office after the Senate rejected his impeachment on grounds that the County Assembly did not achieve the required two-thirds majority vote. For three days, Senators debated the matter, but the focus remained on whether the electronic voting system used at the County Assembly was credible and whether the threshold of 33 MCAs voting was actually met. Because of these doubts, the Senate did not proceed to examine the substance of the charges against the Governor. The Kericho County Assembly had accused Governor Mutai of violating…
Cameroon’s Abdou Abdel Mefire has been appointed as the referee for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 final between Morocco and Madagascar. The match will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi. At just 29 years old, Mefire is the youngest referee at this year’s tournament, a sign of his fast rise as one of Africa’s most promising match officials. His performances in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam during the competition earned him the prestigious assignment. Mefire, who began officiating at the international level in 2019, has built…
The stage is set for the grand finale of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, which will be played this Saturday at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Morocco will be aiming to win a record third CHAN title, while debutants Madagascar are chasing a fairytale ending as they look to lift the trophy for the first time. For the Atlas Lions, a win would cement their dominance in the competition. For Madagascar, victory would mark an extraordinary breakthrough as the first Southern African and island nation to be crowned champions. Two-time winners Morocco arrived in Nairobi…
Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to prepare for heavy traffic disruption along the Thika Superhighway and nearby areas on Saturday, August 30, during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final. In a notice issued on Friday, August 29, the National Police Service (NPS) said the road closures and diversions will mainly affect those heading to and from the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), as thousands of fans are expected at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where Morocco will face Madagascar in the final. Police said additional officers had been deployed to manage traffic and warned motorists against breaking traffic…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has expressed concern over rising political tension and insecurity in Isiolo County following an attempt to impeach Governor Abdi Guyo. In a statement issued on Friday, August 29, 2025, NCIC Chair Dr. Samuel Kobia said the attempted ouster of the governor has triggered violence, vandalism, ethnic incitement, and disruption of peace. “What is unfolding in Isiolo is not a sheer expression of political contestation. It is a profound breakdown of political order—one that threatens the fragile fabric of peace and cohesion among the various ethnic groups in this county. Like a crack in…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok, former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati, and 12 others to answer to corruption-related charges. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said on Friday that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had given consent for the suspects to be charged. DPP Renson Ingonga, in a statement issued on Thursday, August 28, said investigations had revealed cases of corruption, violation of procurement laws, and misuse of public property involving senior county officials, governors, and contractors. In Bomet County, Governor Barchok and contractor Evans Kipkoech Korir of Chemasus Construction Limited…
One of Australia’s largest banks has apologized to staff who found out they had been fired through an automated email asking them to hand back their laptops. ANZ’s retail banking executive Bruce Rush said it was “not our intention to share such sensitive news with you in this way” as the firm cuts jobs in its retail banking business. The bank said the emails were sent to some staff ahead of schedule in error. It said it has since stopped sending the emails and that staff have been spoken to personally. The Financial Sector Union said the email caused “panic…
Jessie J has rearranged and cancelled upcoming tour dates after revealing she needs to undergo further cancer treatment. The 37-year-old, who told fans in June that she had undergone surgery to remove one of her breasts, says she needs to “have a second surgery”. Speaking on Instagram, she said the procedure would be “nothing too serious” but “has to be done by the end of the year”. The operation falls in the middle of her upcoming European tour dates in October, which she says will be rearranged, whilst her US shows have to be cancelled due to calendar clashes. “I’m so sorry,…
The Fourth Contingent of the Kenya Quick Reaction Force (KENQRF 4), serving under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), has received UN service medals for its outstanding performance during a one-year mission. The medal parade was held at Camp Lt Masulia in North Kivu Province and presided over by MONUSCO Force Commander, Lieutenant General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes. He praised the Kenyan troops for their professionalism and commitment. “We have witnessed your resilience in this challenging environment. Your engagement with the local community through cultural exchanges, leadership engagements, and religious outreach has built…
A tribute festival has been cancelled just days before it was due to happen, with its organiser withdrawing its application for a licence. About 4,500 tickets were sold for Cheltenham Tribute Festival, which was due to happen at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday and include tributes to Queen, The Killers, Dua Lipa and more. Organiser Social Eats Events said it did not allow long enough for its application to be considered by Cheltenham Borough Council. It added tickets would be valid for a rescheduled date, with ticket sellers Skiddle set to be in touch about refund options. The cancellation comes after…
Organisers have announced the acts for this year’s Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations, with Wet Leg set to ring in the bells. The indie rockers will play the world-famous event, held in Princes Street Gardens, for the first time, after a big year that saw them play at Glastonbury and get to number one in the UK album charts. The band, formed on the Isle of Wight, are known for songs such as Chaise Longue and Catch These Fists. They will be joined by Scottish supports acts Hamish Hawk and Lucia & The Best Boys. Edinburgh local, Hamish Hawk said it was…
In her latest film, US actress Emma Stone plays a powerful CEO who is kidnapped by two men who believe she’s an alien. It might sound a little out there, but Bugonia is one of the most talked-about movies at this year’s Venice Film Festival, thanks to its unique depiction of the impact of conspiracy theories and echo chambers. The film could easily have been a preachy lecture about the dangers of the internet. But Bugonia, directed by Oscars favourite Yorgos Lanthimos, is spinning a lot more plates than you initially think, and there is more at play than meets…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited applications for the positions of Chairperson and eight members of the National Land Commission (NLC). In a public notice, the selection panel said those interested in the chairperson role must hold a degree from a recognized university in Kenya and have at least 15 years of experience in areas such as public administration, land management and administration, natural resources management, land adjudication and settlement, land law, land survey, spatial planning, land economics, or social sciences. Applicants for member positions must also hold a degree and have at least 10 years of experience in…