September 15, 2026

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CUE report: Kenyan graduates take 11.6 months to land first job as employers flag skills gaps

Kenyan graduates take an average of 11.6 months to secure their first jobs, according to CUE. Employers cite weaknesses in communication, problem-solving, digital competence and practical workplace readiness among new recruits. The report calls for stronger internships, industry partnerships and competency-based approaches in university education. Kenyan university graduates are taking an average of nearly a…

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Stop rescuing children from every difficulty, let them learn responsibility

Hillary Muhalya argues that constant parental intervention can weaken children’s independence and problem-solving abilities. He says parents should guide learners through challenges instead of automatically solving every difficulty for them. Muhlaya urges families and schools to promote responsibility, resilience and age-appropriate independence from an early age. In many Kenyan homes, a child forgets a book…

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Principals should lead schools, not finance them from their pockets

Hillary Muhalya argues that delayed school funding can turn principals into unwilling financiers of public education. He says South Africa’s experience offers Kenya a warning about late capitation and inadequate school allocations. Muhlaya calls for predictable funding, transparent disbursement and emergency mechanisms that protect school leaders from personal debt. South African school principals are being…

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