[Daily Maverick] As NSFAS enters its third period under administration, Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe has proposed replacing the embattled scheme with direct National Treasury funding to save costs and improve accountability.

[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya, June 11-Education, national government ministries and infrastructure projects emerged as the biggest winners in Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s 2026/27 budget as the government channelled the largest share of public spending towards human capital development, public service delivery and economic growth.

[Capital FM] Presenting the Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said education remains the single largest recipient of government funding, accounting for 26.5 per cent of the ministerial budget, up from 24.5 per cent in the 2021/22 financial year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has earmarked Sh784.5 billion for the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, including Sh424 billion for teachers’ salaries, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissing claims that the Kenya Kwanza administration is underfunding education.

[263Chat] A church organisation has expressed its condolences following the deaths of seven schoolchildren in a vehicle fire in Gweru, pledging support to affected families as the nation continues to grapple with the tragedy.

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for a review of the newly introduced medical internship policy following growing concerns from medical interns and health sector stakeholders who fear the changes could disrupt training and worsen staffing gaps in the country’s health system.

[Nile Post] Three students from Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) have brought international acclaim to Uganda after winning Second Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China.

[Leadership] The Founder and Chancellor of Baze University, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has pledged ₦25 million to support research into indigenous Nigerian knowledge systems following a thought-provoking inaugural lecture by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi.

[Nile Post] Public places in Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District, have intensified the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health to prevent the spread of Ebola, following reported outbreaks in Uganda and the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early May 2026.

[Premium Times] The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack.

[Nile Post] Nestled among the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B village is experiencing a quiet transformation powered not by large infrastructure projects or government programs, but by the sun.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education following a recent presidential reassignment.

[Capital FM] he banking, manufacturing and technology sectors said businesses must move beyond environmental targets and focus equally on human welfare, inclusion and long-term community impact.

[UCT] “Transformation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has always centred on student protest. This is a very important thread to pick up on, which is very telling.”

[UCT] The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) vice-chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, has congratulated nine UCT academics and research teams who were named among a list of finalists in the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards.

[UCT] Global leader in tuberculosis (TB) research Professor Keertan Dheda has been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. The award recognises his ongoing efforts to reduce the TB burden in vulnerable communities in the country and around the world.