More than 800 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions were running with expired licences by November 2025, while over 2,400 trainers were also practising without valid licences, an audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed.The audit of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) for the year ended June 30, 2025, found that 812 of the 2,120 registered institutions, or 38 per cent, had expired licences.
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46 Counties to Experience Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms as El Niño Intensifies Across Kenya
Kenyans in several parts of the country should prepare for changing weather conditions this week as the Kenya Met forecasts heavy showers and thunderstorms across dozens of counties.The latest weekly forecast dated November 2, covering November 3 to 9, 2026, indicates that several regions will experience morning showers, afternoon thunderstorms, and night-time rainfall, while some parts of the country will continue to record high daytime temperatures.
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11 Unique Ways to Use Shipping Container Buildings
Shipping containers offer more than a practical way to transport goods. Their sturdy steel frames and adaptable layouts make them useful foundations for creative commercial spaces. Property owners can transform these structures into functional buildings without relying entirely on conventional construction methods.Understanding the unique ways to use shipping container buildings can help businesses make better use of available land while creating spaces that reflect their goals.
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Misplaced Priority – Bien Faults Gov’t Over Talanta Sports City Spending
MisplacedMusician Bien-Aimé Baraza has criticised the government over the amount of money spent on the construction of Talanta Stadium.Musician Bien-Aimé Baraza has criticised the government over the amount of money spent on the construction of Talanta Stadium.In an interview on Monday, November 2, he questioned the inflated cost of constructing the stadium, saying the funds could have been directed towards supporting local sportsmen and women, and paying footballers their allowances.
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Trump Moves to Kick South Africa and Rwanda Out of US Trade Deal, What It Means
The United States has moved to withdraw South Africa and Rwanda from a major trade arrangement that gives selected African countries duty-free access to the American market, putting thousands of export products at risk of losing preferential treatment from January 1, 2027.The proposed move, initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration, follows an assessment of the two countries’ compliance with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a US trade programme established to strengthen economic relations with eligible African nations.
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Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban
Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s faces its first major legal test in the High Court, almost one year after taking effect.
The challenge was brought on Tuesday by online platform Reddit and Australian advocacy group Digital Freedom Project.
Reddit has highlighted a number of issues in its written submission to the court, pointing to problems enforcing the ban and a lack of scientific evidence about the harms of social media.
“The evidence so far is that the effectiveness of the ban has been limited,” Reddit’s submission reads.
Social media companies were forced to delete millions of accounts after Australia banned those aged below 16 from the likes of Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Reddit last December.
The platforms are responsible for identifying and deleting the accounts of underage users, and face hefty fines if they are found in breach of their obligations.
Reddit argued this approach was actually more dangerous, as registered accounts were governed by in-built safety features.
Material posted on many online platforms and social media sites could still be accessed without an account, Reddit said.
“Young people using other platforms without an account are also unable to be protected from exposure to particular harmful content as they previously had been,” its submission read.
Australia said its restrictions would protect young users from graphic content and online predators.
While there is a growing body of evidence about the harms of social media, Reddit argued there was no “scientific consensus”.
A team of Australia-based researchers published a study in August that found little evidence to suggest teenagers have stopped using social media despite the ban.
Digital Freedom Project, led by New South Wales politician John Ruddick, believes the ban is unconstitutional because it restricts teenagers’ ability to take part in political discourse.
“Social media is an important means of accessing news and engaging in political communication for young Australians, including children under 16,” the advocacy group argued in written submissions.
“The restriction also risks removing beneficial sources of connection, support and participation,” it added.
Digital Freedom Project, according to its website, comprises a group of Australians who are concerned about increasing government intervention and censorship in the digital space.
Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project separately announced last year they would challenge the ban.
It was unclear how long the court would take to consider the case.
The Australian government has stepped up online and social media restrictions to protect young people from pressures and risks they could be exposed to while logged in to social media accounts, according to the online regulator, eSafety Commissioner.
The government has also proposed opt-out laws which would force social media companies to give users the choice to turn off their algorithm.
Meta and its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are facing a class action lawsuit in Australia over allegations that addictive design features are harming children and teenagers.
The class action suit was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs who allege they were harmed by Meta while they were below the age of 18.
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Postal Corporation of Kenya Shifts Focus to Cold Chain Logistics
In SummaryThe Postal Corporation of Kenya has announced plans to invest Kes. 96.8m in 11 specialised vehicles.The move will see the Corporation expand into temperature controlled logistics targeting the health, agriculture and other sectors, as it seeks to diversify its operations beyond the traditional mail delivery.
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AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict
Football’s upcoming Asian Cup 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled from a January start to December due to the ongoing conflict in the region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed.
The 24-team competition, which was due to get under way in Riyadh on January 7, 2027, will now begin on December 23, the AFC said in a statement on Tuesday.
Asian football’s governing body announced the decision following “extensive discussions and close consultation with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)”.
The tournament will now run from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028.
“The organising committee for the AFC Asian Cup approved rescheduling the tournament in light of the current exceptional circumstances arising from developments in the region, including substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions,” the AFC’s statement added.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly come under attack from Yemen’s Houthis since September, with capital Riyadh among the cities repeatedly targeted by missiles.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported on Friday that it “intercepted and destroyed” a drone launched by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region.
It was also reported that a missile aimed at western Saudi Arabia was earlier brought down, as hostilities between the Riyadh-backed Yemen government and Iran-backed Houthis continue to escalate.
The tournament’s fate hung in the balance in past weeks, with several participating nations expressing concerns about the security situation.
The AFC said while “exceptional circumstances” had been created for the organisation and delivery of the competition as originally scheduled, the postponement became necessary “in the interest of all participating teams, officials, spectators and other stakeholders.”
The AFC will submit the new tournament dates to FIFA for approval from football’s global governing body.
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Web development attachment Thika 2027 /Newsline media
Are you a college or university student looking for web development attachment opportunities in Kenya in 2027? Newsline Media & Training Agency is offering practical attachment opportunities for students who want to develop website design, coding and web development skills while gaining hands-on industry experience.The programme is designed to help students bridge the gap between classroom learning and the practical skills required in the digital technology industry.
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Over 800 TVET institutions, 2,400 trainers operating with expired licences – Gathungu
Listen to articleGathungu warned that the situation could weaken training standards and expose the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to legal and reputational risks for failing to enforce compliance.Over 800 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions were operating without valid licences by November 2025, while more than 2,400 trainers also had expired licences, an audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed.