2022 KCPE results announced as Kenya plans to admit all candidates to form one Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has released the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results, with top candidates – Otieno Lewis Omondi Glen from St peters Mumias Boys Primary school and Fwaro Makokha Robinson of Christ the King Primary School in Bungoma –, scoring 431 marks out of 500. In a live broadcast at Mitihani House today, the CS said a total of 1,233,852 pupils sat the 2022 KCPE exams. He noted that the government is aiming for “100% transition”, and all candidates will…
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By Jenny Coetzee and Angelica Ouya Picking the right learning environment for a child boils down to not only a parent’s personal choice, but also the way in which the child will view learning, how they foresee their role in society and the contributions they will make locally and globally later in life, education experts say. And, the process should best suit a child’s personality and needs. Some rules and regulations can make parents, or guardians feel overwhelmed and even confused about how to determine what is and isn’t right for their child’s journey ahead. However, there are a number…
Ever shopped online, paid via bank or mobile money transfer, and felt uneasy? It is festive season, and statistics show a worrying trend. TransUnion, an information and insights firm, says fraud attempts in the retail sector have hit 42% in Kenya. It also found that 5.4% of the country’s online transactions reviewed from November 24 to 28, were “suspected” to be fraudulent. The company’s senior vice president and head of global fraud solutions Shai Cohen, says fraudulent activity tends to be particularly prevalent in online retail during the holiday shopping season. “It’s important that online retailers ensure consumer security and…
For businesses across the region, the cloud presents a unique opportunity to innovate, develop new products and services, and scale into new markets or geographies By Hardeep Sound When the early days of the pandemic pushed industries across East Africa into survival mode, a wave of cloud adoption swept through the region. Investment into cloud technologies and digitalisation has since helped organisations in the region build greater resilience, unlock new business models, and push up revenue streams. Even the most reluctant businesses and their customers gathered momentum and entered the online space, an indication that the benefits of digitalisation became…
The first ever eco-friendly beauty palour has been launched at the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to meet the growing consumer demand for high quality affordable services whilst addressing environment concerns. The Borderless Salon, Barbershop and Spa, located at Bruce House on Standard Street, emphasises on use of sustainable salon products that reduces use of plastic by embracing those with glass packaging. It is designed to ensure circular and sustainable practices at every stage of service delivery. Eco-friendly heaters and washers fitted with thermostats have been installed at the facility to reduce electricity and water consumption, respectively. It…
Ecuador made the perfect start to the World Cup tournament by beating host nation Qatar 2-0 yesterday in the Group A game with a brace from veteran striker Enner Valencia, who scored on a penalty kick and then a header in the first half. The game marked the first time a host nation had been beaten in a World Cup opener. Fans dressed in national soccer jerseys and carrying Ecuadorean flags in honor of the team known as the ‘Tricolor’ filled restaurants, squares and shopping centers in various parts of the nation to encourage the team with the ‘yes we…
Amid ongoing disruption, small players are turning to the cloud to help evolve their business models, achieve greater efficiency, and drive innovation. The impact of the pandemic has left many Small and Medium Enterprises operating under constrained conditions, according to Jade Michael, head of public cloud at SAP Africa. “The ripple effects of the pandemic and the global economic slowdown have disrupted SMEs’ growth plans, with many now seeking new tools and technologies to drive innovation and ensure continued growth,” says Michael. He notes that many small enterprises realize that achieving growth in an ever-evolving business environment is impossible without…
BY TERESIA KING’ARA This book will stay with you long after you are done reading it. It is a roller coaster of emotions based on cultural undertones that still manifest in one way or another to date. Set in Nigeria, West Africa, it brings to life salient yet unspoken and unquestioned cultural beliefs that continue to set the tone for marriages. It highlights the frustrations both men and women undergo in marriage as they chase an illusionary perfect marriage. Based on two characters, Yejide and Akin, who have been married since they met and fell in love at university, the…
BY ANTONY MUTUNGA Urbanization has been rising across Africa – most people are moving to urban places to improve their living standards. And the trend points to a need for housing, which continues to be elusive, especially to those with low buying power, who are constantly forced to stay in informal settlements and slum areas. In Kenya alone, there is an estimated need for over 350,000 units every year to accommodate the growing population in urban areas. That is why the government turned to an affordable housing strategy to increase the number of units. But, barriers still exist. Information asymmetry…
Agribusiness is a viable economic avenue that can empower our farmers if done correctly By Chris Flowers Agriculture holds the key to the economic transformation of Kenya and the East African region. The challenge, however, lies in practicing agriculture sustainably to unlock its true value from food production to agro-processing. Ahead of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to be held from November 6 to 18, 2022, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, we have many challenges ahead. Some are brought on by climate change, population pressure, and political or financial instability within our economic and geopolitical space. Still,…