WHAT BETTER WAY TO START 2025

Should this ring an alarm? Or should we take it as a way of students communicating? Just in between May and early June,2026, Kenya has witnessed an alarming wave of student unrest, dormitory fires, and riots across secondary schools. Institutions once viewed as safe spaces for discipline and academic excellence are increasingly becoming headlines for destruction, panic, and tragedy. The wave spread faster than imagined,from unrest in western Kenya to fatal dormitory fires in Rift Valley, one unsettling question remains: Are students crying out for help in the only way they know how?  The country was shaken most painfully by the tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy, where a dormitory fire killed 16 students and left dozens injured in late May 2026. Investigations have pointed to suspected arson, with reports indicating failures in school safety measures, including locked emergency exits and overcrowded dormitories. The tragedy reignited painful memories of Kenya’s long history of schoo...

  President William Ruto Announces Cabinet Reshuffle: Key Changes in Ministries In a significant move that has drawn widespread attention, President William Ruto has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet, making strategic changes that could reshape key areas of governance in Kenya. The reshuffle, which took place recently, saw notable changes in the leadership of key ministries, including the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry. Aden Duale Moves to the Ministry of Health One of the most significant moves in this reshuffle is the appointment of Aden Duale to the Ministry of Health. Duale, who was previously serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, is now tasked with overseeing one of the most crucial sectors in Kenya. The health sector has faced various challenges, including improving healthcare accessibility, managing public health crises, and addressing the growing need for investment in healthcare infrastructure. Duale’s appoin...