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PS Omollo calls for stronger community role in education and warns youth against drug abuse
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (488+ words) The Government has continued to prioritise education and youth development as a cornerstone of national transformation, with close to 30 percent of the national budget allocated to the sector. Speaking during the 29th Patron's Award Ceremony at Utumishi Boys Academy in Gilgil,…...
How early exposure to screens is reshaping children’s speech, minds and movement
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (611+ words) In homes across the world, a quiet shift is taking place. Screens have become companions to childhood; soothing babies, entertaining toddlers and filling moments of rest. A child sitting still, absorbed in a screen, often looks calm, even content. But…...
CEMASTEA equips teachers and learners with skills to strengthen STEM subjects in Bungoma
3+ week, 6+ day ago (590+ words) The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has intensified efforts to boost performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Bungoma County through targeted training and mentorship programs for teachers and learners. The capacity-building…...
NACADA launches 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (292+ words) The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Friday, January 29 officially launched the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, targeting senior school students across Kenya. The competition aims to…...
From setbacks to success: Nyanza schools balance triumph and caution in KCSE results
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) In the heart of Kisumu County, a tale of triumph and caution unfolds as secondary school principals reflect on the recent Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results." While some institutions grapple with withheld results due to exam malpractice, others…...
The UK bans junk food ads before 9 pm to curb child obesity
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) This week, the United Kingdom quietly took a radical step. Junk food advertising was banned on television before 9 pm and completely restricted online, cutting off a major pipeline through which sugary cereals, fizzy drinks, and ultra-processed snacks reach children. The…...