Lewis Nyaundi

Nairobi

Journalist at The Star (Kenya)

News Reporter at Kenya Television Network

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Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay

5 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. [File, Standard]Schools begin the third week of the second term with empty pockets after the government failed to release capitation to the institutions as they grapple with operation cost. This is despite Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba last week promising schools that the funds would be released by the end of the second week.
Education PS reinstates Prof Hutchinson as acting VC, revokes council appointments

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

University of Nairobi (UoN) Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Margaret Hutchinson. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Ministry of Education has reinstated Prof Margaret Jesang Hutchinson as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN), just a day after the university council named Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa as her replacement. Prof. Jesang’s six-month term as acting VC is set to expire next week.
Fresh storm brews at UoN over disputed VC appointment

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Leadership wrangles at the University of Nairobi have deepened following the appointment of a new acting Vice Chancellor on Thursday. Council Chair Prof Amukowa Anangwe announced the appointment of Prof Francis Jackim Mulaa as Acting Vice Chancellor for a six-month period starting May 5, 2025. Prof. Mulaa replaces Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, whose term as acting VC ended this week.
UoN gets new acting VC amid leadership wrangles

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Acting vice chancellor UoN , Prof Francis Mulaa. [Wilberforce Okwwiri, Standard]The University of Nairobi (UoN) has appointed Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa as the Acting Vice Chancellor, stepping into the role for a six-month period starting May 5, 2025. This latest reshuffle adds to the ongoing puzzle surrounding leadership at UoN which has been marked by a string of acting appointments, delayed confirmations, and backroom maneuvering.
The 12 minutes call that sparked a mother's hope for son's return

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Dorothy Kweyu,the mother of Stephen Munyakho, during an interview with The Standard on March 29, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]It was the first time in a long while that she had heard her son’s voice and laughter. The call came at 5:36pm on Tuesday, April 22, from a prison in Saudi Arabia, where her son, Stephen Bertrand Munyakho—known affectionately as Stevo by his family—has been incarcerated for over 14 years following a tragic incident that resulted in a loss of life.
Why Bitange Ndemo could be the next University of Nairobi VC

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Professor Bitange Ndemo Professor Of Entrepreneurship UON speaking during launch of M-Fanisi Just Fix-It Campaign. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]Former ICT Permanent Secretary and academic Prof. Elijah Bitange Ndemo could become the next Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. The professor emerged the top candidate for the job according to the university council, following interviews for the top post conducted by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Flip-flop as Education CS reverts on plan to make Mathematics optional

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

The education sector is sharply divided over whether mathematics should be made a mandatory subject in senior secondary school. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has now said that the subject will be made compulsory, sharply differing with other sector players who have stated the contrary. On Thursday, Ogamba said that all learners in the Senior school will be required to study Mathematics.
Babu Owino hints at 2027 Presidential bid, says he's the only one who can defeat Ruto

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Embakasi East MP has declared that he is the only suitable candidate that can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. However, Babu has said he is still consulting with his grassroot support that will inform him whether or not to go for the Country’s top job. “Actually, as we speak, I will wait for the decision of the people. So, as of now, I am spoiled for choice. As I always say, leaders are chosen by God.
Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honours

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive James Mwangi has received the Freedom of the City of London Award. The award is one of the world’s oldest and most respected civic honours in recognition of his long-standing efforts in advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa.
Activists slam Ruto over remarks on new university funding model

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Lobby group, Elimu Bora Working Group (EBWG) has condemned remarks made by President William Ruto on Tuesday, stating that the court of appeal had given a greenlight to the new university funding model. The group claims that the president misrepresented the court’s ruling, misleading the public into believing that the model had been fully upheld as constitutional.