Education

In an historic media led initiative to tackle rising cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and mental health challenges in Meru county, the Meru Press Club ( MPC) has announced the region’s first ever Anti-GBV media initiated  Awareness Run, scheduled for September 20th at Meru University.  Backed by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK),...

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has officially launched its inaugural charity mountain run to raise funds for financially disadvantaged students in the institution. Dubbed “Conquering the Mountain” the event is scheduled to take place on September 7, bringing together a vibrant mix of students, corporate sponsors, local leaders, and athletics enthusiasts in...

In a nation where education is often celebrated as the most powerful tool against poverty and inequality, school management should completely be delinked from politics. Managing schools and especially at the basic education level should be treated as a sacred responsibility, free from political meddling.  Yet, in Kenya and many other...

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government for what he termed as confusion in managing higher education policies. Speaking in Meru, Maraga questioned the rationale behind first increasing university fees and later slashing it after an outcry. Mr Maragaz who is eying the presidency, said said the government...

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has assured the nation that the government will fully implement the long-awaited reduction in university fees as recommended by a presidential taskforce.  The move, he said, is part of a broader push to make higher education more affordable, accessible  and inclusive for all.