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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich |Mathews Ndanyi
Public universities in the country are teetering on the brink of collapse, struggling to stay afloat amidst chronic underfunding, with Technical University of Kenya the latest to admit it is on its knees. Across the 35 public universities, the once vibrant lecture halls echo with uncertainty as the future of higher learning hangs in the balance. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
MPs, including ODM troops, have defied their party boss Raila Odinga’s call to disband the National Government Constituencies Development Fund as big clash looms over the multibillion-shilling kitty. The details emerged as the government gave in to pressure from the lawmakers and released Sh7 billion for the fund, with Treasury CS John Mbadi promising a similar amount in two weeks.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
Siaya governor James Orengo is on the receiving end over his incessant utterances against President William Ruto. A section of professionals from the four Luo Nyanza counties have joined in publicly calling out the governor, saying he is not only embarrassing the region but also ODM supremo Raila Odinga.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia before the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee /ENOS TECHEThe Teachers Service Commission has come under fire as angry MPs poked holes in the recent promotion of 151,611 teachers. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich |Moses Ogada
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya party has firmly rejected calls to dissolve the party and merge with President William Ruto’s UDA, declaring it will remain independent ahead of the 2027 elections. In a bold resolution by party honchos over the weekend, Wetang’ula reaffirmed his commitment to preserve the independence of one of the country’s oldest political parties. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
In SummaryNoticeable from the 290 constituencies was lack of enthusiasm and unsettling flashes of violence. The energy that once defined ODM’s political elections appeared to have dwindled, with MPs keeping off the exercise. The just-concluded Orange Democratic Movement grassroots elections ended on a low note, lacking the vibrant scenes associated with the biggest opposition outfit. Noticeable from the 290 constituencies was lack of enthusiasm and unsettling flashes of violence.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
The
government will spend over Sh57 billion in the coming months to upgrade
stadiums ahead of the continental sporting bonanza, Afcon, Defence
Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has announced. Appearing
before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture on
Thursday, the CS highlighted an elaborate plan to spruce up five
stadiums to meet the international requirements by early next year. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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2 weeks ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
Raila Odinga speaks during the signing of an agreement between ODM and UDA at KICC, March 7, 2025. /RAILA ODINGA/XODM leader Raila Odinga has come out strongly against members of National Assembly accusing them of overstepping their mandate and underming devolution by taking over roles meant for the devolved units.
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2 weeks ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
Edwin Sifuna/ HANDOUTSenators have passed a billseeking to make energy purchaseagreements transparent to curb highcost of electricity in the country. The Energy (Amendment) Bill,2023, sponsored by Nairobi SenatorEdwin Sifuna, now heads to theNational Assembly. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
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2 weeks ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Luke Awich
The government has disclosed the
biting teacher shortage in public
schools, forcing some learners to
depend on live streaming of lessons
to supplement face-to-face learning. A new report by Education Cabinet
Secretary Julius Ogamba has laid bare
the magnitude of the crisis, which has
left many public schools with learners
without tutors. In marginalised areas, which are
bearing the brunt of the shortages, the
ministry has resorted to virtual classes
to deliver content to the learners.
