Shock of 700,000 students who missed university entry mark
It has now emerged that over 700,000 students who sat the 2024 KCSE exams missed the university entry mark of grade C+(Plus) and above.
By 6 days ago
Shock of 700,000 students who missed university entry mark
KCSE results to be released anytime
Exam council met on Tuesday, then briefed Education CS on the process as the team expected to brief President Ruto upon his return from Ghana.
By 9 days ago
KCSE results to be released anytime
Swindlers lure parents, students in KCSE exam grades con game
Shocking revelations have exposed a network of scammers exploiting candidates by promising to upgrade their 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.
By 10 days ago
Swindlers lure parents, students in KCSE exam grades con game
How textbooks emerged as the silver lining in CBC journey
As schools reopen, Grade Nine learners will be the first to receive updated textbooks aligned with the rationalised curriculum following the reduction in the number of subjects.
By 12 days ago
How textbooks emerged as the silver lining in CBC journey
Age-old pain for parents as they grapple to pay fees, other costs
The most pressing concern for parents is how they will pay the first term’s fees given that schools are not getting their capitation soon.
By 13 days ago
Age-old pain for parents as they grapple to pay fees, other costs
Cash crunch looms as government yet to release funds hours to reopening
Not only are school heads scrambling for funds, the amount that will be released has been slashed.
By 12 days ago
Cash crunch looms as government yet to release funds hours to reopening
KICD releases list of books amid outcry from desperate parents
The government released a revised list of textbooks on Friday to be used in schools following a reduction in the number of subjects.
By 14 days ago
KICD releases list of books amid outcry from desperate parents
Candidates to know 2024 KCSE results next week, says Ogamba
The 965,501 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE exams could know their fate on Tuesday next week when the Education CS Julius Ogamba will release the results to the public.
By 15 days ago
Candidates to know 2024 KCSE results next week, says Ogamba
Unemployed 350,000 teachers to compete for 28,000 vacancies
The recruitment drive will include 20,000 intern teachers for junior secondary schools to address the teacher-to-learner ratio, as announced by President William Ruto in October.
By 18 days ago
Unemployed 350,000 teachers to compete for 28,000 vacancies
250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles
About 250,000 university students under government sponsorship are staring at an uncertain future after the High Court dealt a major blow to the new funding model. 
By 28 days ago
250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles
Ruto's grand plan to address University of Nairobi woes
President William Ruto has launched a 24 month plan to restore excellence in the struggling university.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's grand plan to address University of Nairobi woes
TSC, unions eye reforms to break teachers' promotion stagnation
Promotion of teachers could be headed for reforms as Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and unions embark on a plan to address job stagnation in the profession.
By 1 month ago
TSC, unions eye reforms to break teachers' promotion stagnation
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Nancy Macharia': The tumultuous reign of TSC's outgoing CEO
Critics have labeled her divisive and described her leadership as ruthless while others argue she was simply fulfilling her mandate.
By 1 month ago
Nancy Macharia': The tumultuous reign of TSC's outgoing CEO
Hopes high for 8,000 unemployed teachers as TSC announces fresh recruitment in January
Unemployed teachers in the country have a reason to smile this Christmas as government announced plans to hire 8,000 new teachers in January.
By 1 month ago
Hopes high for 8,000 unemployed teachers as TSC announces fresh recruitment in January
Parents told to register learners for SHIF in January
Parents will be required to accompany their children to school in January to register them for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
By 1 month ago
Parents told to register learners for SHIF in January
TSC announces 24,000 promotion positions for teachers
Teachers across the country have a reason to smile after TSC announced a fresh round of promotion targeting 24,000 tutors that will be conducted in two phases.
By 1 month ago
TSC announces 24,000 promotion positions for teachers
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Tough rules for boarding schools shut down due to safety concerns
The government has issued fresh conditions for the reopening of 348 boarding schools shut down for failing to meet safety standards.
By 1 month ago
Tough rules for boarding schools shut down due to safety concerns
349 schools given four weeks to meet safety rules or else...
The Ministry of Education has given primary schools whose boarding facilities were marked for closure four weeks to comply.
By 1 month ago
349 schools given four weeks to meet safety rules or else...
MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi
National Assembly Education Committee chairperson Julius Melly said they will investigate the UoN council’s operations that have caused chaos in the institution.
By 1 month ago
MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi
Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply
On November 27, the Ministry of Education ordered the closure of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools, citing gross violations of safety regulations.
By 1 month ago
Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply
Moi University to reopen after three-month closure
After three months of no teaching or learning at Moi University, the institution will now reopen after the Ministry of Education and the institution staff reached an agreement to call off the strike.
By 1 month ago
Moi University to reopen after three-month closure
Parents shocker as State stops student mid-year transfers
The decision seeks to address the severe congestion that has strained resources in many secondary schools. Students seeking transfers must now go through the Ministry of Education.
By 1 month ago
Parents shocker as State stops student mid-year transfers
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Inside Ogamba's 100 days at the helm of tough education tab
CS has had to confront CBC transition challenges, labour unrest and funding crisis. Stakeholders want him to seek and enact long-lasting solutions.
By 1 month ago
Inside Ogamba's 100 days at the helm of tough education tab
Good news for acting school heads as promotions begin January
At least 3,300 school heads and deputies currently serving in acting capacities are set to receive confirmation to their roles starting January.
By 1 month ago
Good news for acting school heads as promotions begin January
Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise
The lowest-paid teaching staff will take home up to Sh97,988 from Sh57,729. Professors, who are the highest-paid academic staff, will earn up to Sh345,816.
By 1 month ago
Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise
Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct
Some 621 candidates and nearly 200 schools were found engaging in malpractices during this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
By 1 month ago
Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct
Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University
President William Ruto said that troubles at Moi University stem from internal administrative and governance issues.
By 1 month ago
Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University
Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out
MPs on Wednesday raised question over the government’s ability to prepare for rollout of Grade 9 ahead of January deadline
By 1 month ago
Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out
President Ruto defends university funding model
President William Ruto on Tuesday defended the new university funding model despite its suspension by the High Court in October.
By 1 month ago
President Ruto defends university funding model
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Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four
Over 200,000 students who would have sat the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination are missing four years after completing their primary school education.
By 1 month ago
Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four
50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?
With just 50 days remaining before the pioneer class of CBC transitions to Grade 9, concerns persist over the readiness of schools to implement the programme effectively.
By 1 month ago
50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?
Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model
University funding freeze threatens end-of-semester exams and operations as thousands of students face uncertainty amid lecturers’ strike.
By 2 months ago
Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model
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Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene
New details now reveal the dire financial state of Moi University, with data showing the institution is drowning in debt, owing over Sh8.6 billion to staff and third parties.
By 2 months ago
Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene
Lecturers: This is why we are striking again
According to UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga, the strike resumed after failed attempts to reach an agreement with the government.
By 2 months ago
Lecturers: This is why we are striking again
Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up
The Grade 6 (KPSEA) result will three years later contribute 20pc to a student’s final assessment at the end of junior secondary (Grade 9).
By 2 months ago
Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up
Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December
The government plans to complete 11,000 classrooms by December in readiness for the transition of learners from Grade 8 to Grade 9 in January.
By 2 months ago
Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December
All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment
A total of 1,303,913 Grade Six candidates are expected to sit the national assessment. Although this will be the third KPSEA, it is the first without KCPE tagging along.
By 2 months ago
All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment
End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests
Today, more than 1.3 million Grade Six candidates will begin rehearsals for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, marking a significant shift in Kenya’s primary education system.
By 2 months ago
End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests
Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike
The government invited university workers unions to a meeting to forestall the looming lecturer’s strike set to begin on October 29, 2024.
By 2 months ago
Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike
KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns
Candidates taking the 2024 KCSE exam started their practical examinations yesterday for select subjects, including French, German, Kenya Sign Language, Music, and Arabic. 
By 2 months ago
KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns
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