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Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka (centre) and Konza Technopolis Director Peter Muchendu (right) look on as youths are guided on how to search for jobs online at the newly launched Ndumberi ICT Hub (photo Courtesy) Jitume ICT Hub Launched in Ndumberi to Empower Youth with Digital Skills Kiambu Sub-County Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has officially launched the Jitume ICT Hub program, a free digital training initiative designed to equip young people with vital skills for the modern job market. Speaking during the launch in Ndumberi, Waithaka revealed that at least 200 youths have already enrolled in the three-month program. The training will cover web development, virtual assistance, transcription, content creation, academic writing, entrepreneurship, forex trading, and basic computer packages. “We want to prepare our young people for the golden opportunities in the digital world,” said the MP. “Technology is the future, and with these skills, our youth can access jobs and even create e...

  Section of Junior Secondary teachers during a press statement realese in Kiambu , asked for autonomy they say that they risk undermining  the identity and quality of education. The debate over the future of Kenya’s junior secondary schools has intensified after teachers in Kiambu joined their colleagues nationwide in demanding autonomy for junior schools. The educators say current reforms risk undermining the identity of junior schools and threatening the quality of education. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the Kiambu Junior School Teachers faulted the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for implementing policies that place junior schools within comprehensive schools — structures spanning pre-primary to Grade 9. According to the teachers, this move not only dilutes the independence of junior schools but also jeopardizes career growth for thousands of teachers across the country. “Junior schools must be autonomous. Combining them with compreh...

Police in Thika have intercepted 12 sacks of bhang with a street value of approximately Sh10 million, arresting two suspects and impounding a Toyota TX Prado believed to have been used in transporting the drugs. Thika West Sub-County Police Commander, Lawrence Muchangi, confirmed the incident, saying the suspects were nabbed during a routine patrol in the Kimuchu area, Kamenu Ward. “Our officers, who were on patrol, noticed a vehicle parked suspiciously by the roadside. When they approached, some of the occupants fled the scene. Luckily, we managed to arrest two suspects, and upon inspection, we discovered 12 sacks of bhang hidden inside the Prado,” said Mr. Muchangi. The vehicle was towed to Thika Police Station, where it is being held as part of ongoing investigations. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court later today. Mr. Muchangi further noted that the Kimuchu area has become notorious for drug trafficking activities, but assured residents that police have intensified ...