Great news for accounting students in Kenya! The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has launched a brand-new financial aid program aimed specifically at students enrolled in KASNEB-accredited accounting courses. Officially announced on Monday, the KASNEB Foundation Loan and Bursary Scheme is here to lighten the financial load for students by covering tuition and examination costs….
Business mogul and socialite Lucy Wambui, popularly known as Phoina Beauty, had a fun time hanging out with her close friend, socialite-turned-musician Diana B. According to a video posted by Diana on Monday, January 13, 2024, on Instagram, the two were seen hanging out at the businesswoman’s shop before heading out, where they decided to…
Maria Tsehai, a Tanzanian journalist and activist, revealed the horrific details of her abduction until her release Despite the danger, he questioned the legitimacy of his captors as police officers, and angered one who had injured him with the handcuffs he had put on him. Tsehai was abducted on January 12 in the Chaka area…
Let me share something fascinating I’ve learned after years of working with cars – those best pre-purchase car inspection Dubai can reveal some pretty eye-opening issues. Whether you’re thinking about buying a used car or just want to ensure your current ride is in good shape, knowing what mechanics typically find can save you from…
Turkana County is facing a persistent academic crisis, as the region has not produced a single Grade ‘A’ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) for the past nine years. The last Grade ‘A’ was achieved in 2015 by Samwel Nakata of Lodwar Boys High School. Since then, schools in the county have struggled…
The national government is working on efforts to digitize the operations of the National Police Service (NPS). Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, met with the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, to discuss support for the plan. This follows the Security and Defense strategic…
It’s barely 2 weeks into the 2025 school year, and Kenyan secondary schools are already being hit with a financial storm. Many principals are facing no choice but to send students home, citing the struggle to operate without crucial capitation funds. It’s a dire situation that’s left schools—and millions of students—teetering on the edge of…
Lecturers at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) are preparing for a strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, unless their long-standing grievances are addressed. Their frustrations stem from months of unpaid salaries and failure to implement agreements, with the university administration and the Ministry of Education being called out for inaction. In…
Sports Minister Salim Mvurya has confirmed that Kenya is ready to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN). There has been concern that Kenya may be deprived of the right to host the tournament due to the lack of stadiums Mvurya gave an update on the state of the stadiums before the draw for the group…
KUPPET is currently facing significant scrutiny over its proposed constitutional amendments, which have sparked a heated debate within the union and beyond. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) defended these changes despite objections from some members and the recent rejection by the Registrar of Trade Unions, Ann Kanake. KUPPET has positioned these constitutional…
Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have separated almost 10 years after getting married in Matadepera, Barcelona The two have known each other for almost 30 years after meeting when the Manchester City coach was still playing The split comes as Guardiola endured his worst spell as a manager during which City won just…
North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood is taking a bold step toward addressing a significant gap in education financing with his proposal to extend Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans to Teacher Training College (TTC) students. Speaking at the inauguration of a new dormitory at Meru Teachers Training College, Dawood emphasized the urgent need to amend…
On Monday, January 13, DCI agents announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the murder of Aisha Abubakar Aisha was the chief officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kilifi county when she was brutally murdered DCI officers arrested Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari and Bryan Templer Oyare due to the…
Leverage trading is a great way for traders to boost their market exposure without putting down the full amount of capital. By borrowing funds, traders can potentially increase their profits—though it does come with bigger risks. It’s important to understand the basics of leverage trading to use this strategy wisely and avoid unnecessary losses. In…
Kenya is among the African countries with the highest costs of sending funds abroad. Thousands of Kenyans lose money every year while supporting their families back home. So, how to send money to Kenya from the UK without unnecessary losses? Here’s what you need to know—Profee. How do you lose money on international money transfers?…