Ruto snubs Machogu, postpones reopening of schools
Ruto said move was informed by prevailing heavy rains and flooding. Education stakeholders laud the decision, say it will give them time to prepare for the new term.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 6 months ago
Ruto snubs Machogu, postpones reopening of schools
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Nightmare: No space, no money for extra Form One admissions
Being the last cohort of the 8-4-4 education system, all the students must transit to Form One.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Nightmare: No space, no money for extra Form One admissions
National exam papers won't be picked at once to prevent cheating
Examination officials will no longer pick all the day's examination papers in the morning. Ministry officials blame the police as the weakest links in examination administration.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
National exam papers won't be picked at once to prevent cheating
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Revealed: Vice-chancellors bag allowances beyond approved limits
In some instances, total allowances are more than a VC's basic monthly salary.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Revealed: Vice-chancellors bag allowances beyond approved limits
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Teachers issue new pay demand as unions seek CBA talks resumption
Kuppet and KNUT argue it's time to return to the negotiation table to give teachers the best pay deal. Push comes just days after President Ruto announced a pay rise for all public servants.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Teachers issue new pay demand as unions seek CBA talks resumption
Intrigues of missing school reform report
The report is expected to give direction on a number of issues as far as education is concerned, from primary to university education, all aimed at improving the sector.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Intrigues of missing school reform report
Education reforms: Three weeks later, where is final Presidential task force report?
It is not clear why the final report has not been made public, three weeks after the Prof Munavu-led task force's tenure ended.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Education reforms: Three weeks later, where is final Presidential task force report?
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Hot air: MPs fail to table evidence on 2022 national exams cheating claims
Machogu says some of the falsehood was peddled by competing high school principals. CS terms KCSE cheating claims as unfounded and meant to malign the integrity of exams.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Hot air: MPs fail to table evidence on 2022 national exams cheating claims
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Shock of 124,105 teachers stuck in same job group for five years
New Kuppet report says Sh20 billion needed to promote teachers this financial year. According to the findings, many more are due for promotion as per TSC rules.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Shock of 124,105 teachers stuck in same job group for five years
Senate Bill seeks to compel all 47 counties to establish Tvet colleges
Education stakeholders are currently in Naivasha for a meeting convened by the Senate to establish a legal framework for the County Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2022.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Senate Bill seeks to compel all 47 counties to establish Tvet colleges
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Teachers get Sh14b medical cover
All teachers in active service aged 18 years to 65 years will benefit from the cover. Seven-day rule struck so they will get treatment anytime.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Teachers get Sh14b medical cover
Grade 7 learners will not move to high school, new CBC report says
Kuppet and Knut had been pulling in different directions on where the junior secondary learners should be domiciled.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Grade 7 learners will not move to high school, new CBC report says
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