The Pressman, Kenya

By Greenspan Dulo KIRINYAGA, Kenya, October 9, 2026   Kirinyaga University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mary Wambui Ndung’u has highlighted a decade of institutional growth, academic expansion, research achievements and international collaboration as the university celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony. The ceremony brought together university management, members of the University Council, invited guests, parents, sponsors and graduands to celebrate academic achievement and reflect on the institution’s journey over the past decade. Despite unfavourable early-morning weather, the occasion opened with prayers from both Christian and Muslim faiths before cultural entertainment by students from the Turkana community, followed by a traditional performance from the Pokot community. The interfaith prayers set a spiritual tone for the ceremony, while the cultural performances added colour and entertainment, reflecting Kenya’s rich cultural diversity. A decade of growth and transformat...

By Greenspan Dulo KIRINYAGA, Kenya, October 9, 2026 — Unfavourable early-morning weather set the scene for Kirinyaga University’s 10th graduation ceremony, as Christian and Muslim prayers, traditional performances by Turkana and Pokot communities, and celebrations of academic achievement marked a significant milestone in the institution’s journey. Held under the theme of 10 years of growth and achievements , the ceremony represented a decade of the university’s development and its role in providing higher education to students pursuing their academic and professional ambitions. Despite the challenging weather conditions in the early morning, graduates, families and members of the university community gathered for the occasion, which combined academic recognition with spiritual reflection and cultural expression. The ceremony opened with prayers from both Christian and Muslim faiths, setting a spiritual tone for the day and reflecting the diversity of religious traditions represent...

​ By Greenspan Dulo The National Parents Association (NPA) has called on Parliament to make a series of changes to the proposed Basic Education Bill, 2026, including replacing the term Parents Teachers Association (PTA) with Parents Association (PA) and strengthening the legal framework for continuous teacher training. Silas David Obuhatsa, National Chairman of the National Parents Association (NPA), said the association wants parents to have an independent voice in education matters while maintaining cooperation with teachers and other stakeholders. Obuhatsa said the association wants the term PTA replaced with PA at the school, sub-county and county levels, while retaining the National Parents Association at the national level. He said the proposed change would distinguish the roles of parents from those of teachers, who already have their own professional associations and unions. According to Obuhatsa, parents and teachers would continue working together, but parents should hav...

​ By Greenspan Dulo, The Pressman Kenya The National Parents Association (NPA) has called on Parliament to introduce key changes to the proposed Basic Education Act 2026, including replacing the term Parents Teachers Association (PTA) with Parents Association (PA). Speaking on behalf of the association, Silas David Obuhatsa, National Chairman of the National Parents Association (NPA), said the proposed changes would strengthen parents’ representation in Kenya’s education sector while maintaining cooperation with teachers and other education stakeholders. Obuhatsa said the association wants the term PTA replaced with PA at the school, sub-county and county levels , while retaining the National Parents Association at the national level. He said the move would allow parents to have an independent association focused specifically on parents’ interests, noting that teachers already have their own professional associations and unions. According to Obuhatsa, the proposed change would hel...

​ By Greenspan Dulo A coalition of civil society organisations has launched a campaign seeking to make food security a major issue in political parties’ and candidates’ manifestos ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Right to Food Coalition in Kenya, led by the Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) and its partners, says it will unveil a comprehensive Food Manifesto in November, outlining proposals it believes could help address hunger and improve access to adequate, nutritious and sustainably produced food. Speaking during the Zero Hunger Run, TISA Executive Director Diana Gachengo said the coalition wants Kenyans to demand clear commitments from political leaders on food security and hold them accountable for policies affecting access to food. “We will work together as a coalition to ensure that we are able to influence the manifestos that all candidates will be putting forward,” Gachengo said. She said the proposed manifesto would take into account the different challen...

​ By Greenspan Dulo September 28, 2026,  Nairobi, Kenya Kenyans sending money abroad are set to benefit from a zero-fee international money transfer campaign launched by Upesi, as the Kenyan outbound money transfer service targets more than KES1 billion in transactions by the end of the year. The campaign, which began on September 1 and will run until December 31, covers eight international payment corridors: China, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria. Upesi projects average monthly transactions of approximately KES276 million during the campaign period, with China expected to account for nearly KES150 million every month, driven by growing trade links between Kenya and the Asian market. According to Upesi Head of Treasury John Gitau, the initiative is aimed at making international money transfers more accessible and affordable for individuals and businesses. “Cross-border payments are becoming increasingly important for...