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Explainer: ADHD is not a single condition but comes in three distinct brain types, study finds
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (749+ words) A BMJ study of children's brain scans identifies three distinct ADHD brain types, suggesting tailored treatments and offering new insight into symptoms, causes and stigma around the condition. A new study published in The British Medical Journal is reshaping how…...
Audit exposes gaps in Sh43 million CUE system as MPs flag failures in accreditation processes
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1147+ words) An audit has uncovered weaknesses in a multimillion-shilling digital system used by the Commission for University Education (CUE), raising concerns over its effectiveness in accrediting university programmes and managing critical regulatory data. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's report for the financial…...
Opposition allege cover-up in Osotsi assault probe, issue arrest ultimatum
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1112+ words) The United Opposition has decried the slow progress of investigations into the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, alleging interference from higher offices in the handling of the case. Leaders, including Siaya Senator James Orengo, have expressed frustration over the…...
MPs back plan to regulate theological colleges amid concerns over training standards
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (608+ words) Members of Parliament have backed a proposal to regulate theological colleges, citing concerns over their rapid expansion and inconsistent training standards across the country. The Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, endorsed the creation of a unified…...
Education Ministry targets teachers in crackdown on school sports doping
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (428+ words) Education PS Julius Bitok has warned teachers in Kenya that facilitating age cheating or doping in secondary school sports will attract disciplinary action, including job loss, as scrutiny intensifies. The Ministry of Education has intensified scrutiny on teachers whose students…...
From doodles to digital: How AI can turn your child's art into a storybook
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (505+ words) Parents are discovering a new way to preserve childhood memories and even create potential small businesses by turning their children's artwork into fully illustrated storybooks using artificial intelligence (AI). What once required design skills, coding knowledge, or professional illustrators can…...
Motorists association slams NTSA crackdown, warns of stranded students and risky travel
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticised the ongoing crackdown by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on public service vehicles (PSVs), warning that it is leaving students stranded and disrupting travel during the peak school return period....
Women leaders unite to advance gender equality, defend multilateralism amid growing global pushback
1+ week, 3+ day ago (235+ words) The Secretary-General's commitment towards women leadership in the United Nations was recognised at a pivotal moment marked by global uncertainty, economic volatility and increasing pressure on hard-won rights. The Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed recently convened women leaders who met…...
Sh89. 7 billion unpaid student loans threatens HELB sustainability, Auditor General warns
1+ week, 4+ day ago (344+ words) The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is grappling with Sh89. 7 billion in defaulted loans, with borrowers failing to pay principal, interest, ledger fees or insurance charges. According to the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, over 730, 000 accounts had matured as of June 30, 2025, carrying…...
Eight students of KMTC Hola Campus suspended for wearing hijab return to class after talks
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) Eight students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Hola Campus have been allowed back to class following their earlier suspension over wearing the hijab, after intervention by Muslim leaders in Tana River County. The decision to send the learners home…...