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Mike Kihaki

How Kenya got it wrong by meddling with polytechnics

For decades, Kenya’s polytechnics played a crucial role in producing skilled professionals—engineers, architects, veterinary officers, and field officers—who directly supported farmers and industries.

How Kenya got it wrong by meddling with polytechnics

Schools break early for mid-term as cash crunch bites

Schools break early for mid-term as cash crunch bites

Tributes flow for educator killed in road accident

Tributes flow for educator killed in road accident

School heads propose fee hikes, cite rising costs, funding deficit

School heads propose fee hikes, cite rising costs, funding deficit

Scrapping of medical cover hurts students

The termination of the programme has put a significant financial burden on parents, many of whom already struggle to make ends meet. Under Edu Afya, secondary school students were covered.

Scrapping of medical cover hurts students

National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Nzioka is dead

The National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Johnson Nzioka has passed on.

National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Nzioka is dead

Education projects boost MPs scorecard

Critical initiatives such as school feeding programme, bursaries, infrastructure development and provision of school buses have earned MPs admiration from the electorate.

Education projects boost MPs scorecard

Detectives investigate tragic fall of man

Police in Langata are investigating an incident where a man died on Thursday afternoon after falling from DTB plaza, along Mombasa road, Nairobi.

Detectives investigate tragic fall of man

Scorecard: Babu, Nyoro and Kalasinga lead in performance

A new poll shows most Kenyans think MPs have performed well since they were elected into office in August 2022, with more than half of the lawmakers receiving an approval rating.

Scorecard: Babu, Nyoro and Kalasinga lead in performance

Headteachers accuse JSS teachers of insubordination

A growing rift between JSS teachers and their supervisors has created a tense working environment, disrupting the smooth delivery of education.

Headteachers accuse JSS teachers of insubordination

UoN Chancellor warns of 'house on fire'

The University of Nairobi (UoN), long celebrated as Kenya’s premier institution of higher learning, is facing mounting challenges that threaten its reputation and stability.

UoN Chancellor warns of 'house on fire'

University students hail the state for the release of Sh3.2 billion HELB funds

University student leaders have lauded the government for releasing Sh3.2 billion through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), providing much-needed financial relief.

University students hail the state for the release of Sh3.2 billion HELB funds

Counties scorecard: Murang'a, Trans Nzoia lead in agriculture

Infrastructure is a key challenge, with the national mean score for roads and transport at 42.4 per cent.The national mean healthcare score is at 41.6 per cent with counties fail.

Counties scorecard: Murang'a, Trans Nzoia lead in agriculture

How lack of title deeds endangers public schools, learners

The lack of title deeds hinders any meaningful development hence denying students a conducive learning environment.

How lack of title deeds endangers public schools, learners

OUK launches China-Africa digital learning hub

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has launched two pioneering digital education centres in collaboration with the Open University of China and Donghua University.

OUK launches China-Africa digital learning hub

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

Mbotela’s voice shaped Kenya’s media, mentoring generations through engaging and impactful broadcasts. His legacy lives on through ‘Je Huu Ni Ungwana?’programme.

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

Teachers shoulder burden as parents abdicate responsibilities

School principals are forced to organize events, seek donations from local businesses, and apply for grants to support needy students in their respective schools.

Teachers shoulder burden as parents abdicate responsibilities

State faces pressure over education policies

Pressure from students, academic institutions, and key stakeholders is forcing a reconsideration of earlier stances on higher education matters.

State faces pressure over education policies

Many learners struggle with Mathematics, study reveals

Studies show that more than 97 percent of students’ experience difficulty in mastering mathematical skills, while 54 percent struggle with problem-solving.

Many learners struggle with Mathematics, study reveals

HELB bows to pressure, reinstates old funding model

Helb has bowed to student pressure and reinstated the old funding model as it awaits a High Court ruling on the suspension of the new university funding model.

HELB bows to pressure, reinstates old funding model

Labour PS warns employers against underpaying workers

The government has warned employers of underpaying workers stating that the government will ensure they face legal consequences.

Labour PS warns employers against underpaying workers

Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening.

Mudavadi urges miners to prioritise safety after collapse

KICD issues stern warning against illegal textbooks flooding schools

A rising tide of unauthorised textbooks are flooding schools, putting students at risk of misleading content.

KICD issues stern warning against illegal textbooks flooding schools

Kuppet demands overhaul of teacher promotion system

Kuppet is pushing for major reforms in the teacher promotion system, citing stagnation and unfair distribution of vacancies as key concerns.

Kuppet demands overhaul of teacher promotion system

Concerns over transition of Grade 9 learners to senior secondary school

Education stakeholders have raised a red flag on the government's preparedness to transition Grade 9 learners next year to the Senior Secondary School (SSS) under CBC

Concerns over transition of Grade 9 learners to senior secondary school

KICD calls for CBC books proposals for Grades 10 to 12

Publishers have until March 7, 2025, to submit proposals for learning materials under CBC for senior secondary education.

KICD calls for CBC books proposals for Grades 10 to 12

Drama in Nairobi as hawkers and touts battle for space in CBD

The matatu operators blocked key roads in the area in protest over hawkers occupying their designated spaces.

Drama in Nairobi as hawkers and touts battle for space in CBD

Freshers unable to attend classes as funding saga lingers

With no money for tuition, accommodation, or even basic meals, many students face the harsh reality of potentially missing out on education.

Freshers unable to attend classes as funding saga lingers

School capitation is a pittance principals

School heads across Kenya are calling on the government to urgently review capitation funds, citing an inability to meet the rising costs of education and settling debts.

School capitation is a pittance principals

Commercial vehicles to face stringent rules

The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced draft regulations aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial service vehicles.

Commercial vehicles to face stringent rules

No pay, no exams for students, striking TUK lecturers vow

Learning activities at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was paralyzed for the third day after lecturers downed their tools over unpaid salaries.

No pay, no exams for students, striking TUK lecturers vow

Hurdles await administration of KCSE supplementary exams

With the registration of those wishing to re-sit the 2024 KCSE exams starting today, concerns are being raised over the level of preparedness.

Hurdles await administration of KCSE supplementary exams

Universities urged to use smart security for safety

Higher Education PS calls for AI security and teacher training to enhance campus safety.Experts stress biometric systems, patrols, and smart tech for campus security.

Universities urged to use smart security for safety

Lack of parental guidance, love for material wealth blamed for moral decay among youth

Education stakeholders on Wednesday said these issues are among the main factors that have pushed youth further away from core values such as integrity, empathy, and respect for others

Lack of parental guidance, love for material wealth blamed for moral decay among youth

Secondary schools turn idle CBC classrooms into stores, dormitories

10,000 classes constructed in secondary schools under President Uhuru Kenyatta to accommodate JSS learners under CBC are being used to decongest the institutions.

Secondary schools turn idle CBC classrooms into stores, dormitories

Kanja eats humble pie, to appear in court over missing persons

Inspector General affirms respect for court orders, says investigations are progressing. Despite numerous court orders, IG and DCI chief have failed to explain disappearances of youths.

Kanja eats humble pie, to appear in court over missing persons

Rampant attacks on teachers due to poor KCSE results spark fears

Education stakeholders condemn rising violence in schools, calling for action to protect teachers and restore order

Rampant attacks on teachers due to poor KCSE results spark fears

Teachers call for adoption of Kuppet constitutional changes

A section of Kuppet members are calling for the enactment of the constitutional amendments by the National Delegates Conference held in Vihiga County last year.

Teachers call for adoption of Kuppet constitutional changes

Kuppet in school closure threat over delayed funding

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has issued a one-week ultimatum for the government to disburse funds to schools.

Kuppet in school closure threat over delayed funding

Revealed: School fees scandal amid looming shutdown

Kessha Chairman Willie Kuria has raised the alarm over the dire financial challenges facing schools due to delays in the release of capitation funds by the government.

Revealed: School fees scandal amid looming shutdown

NSSF unveils reforms to boost financial inclusion, expand coverage

NSSF has announced a series of reforms aimed at transforming its operations and expanding its reach across all sectors of the economy, particularly the informal workforce.

NSSF unveils reforms to boost financial inclusion, expand coverage

Where are alumni as universities struggle?

Kenyan universities have long been revered as centers of academic excellence, nurturing some of the country’s most notable leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Where are alumni as universities struggle?

TUK lecturers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Learning could be disrupted yet again in some public universities after lecturers and other staff threatened to down tools over delayed salaries.

TUK lecturers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Alarm over funding for growing number of varsity freshers

226,391 students have qualified for university entry this year, a significant increase from previous year’s 201,133.

Alarm over funding for growing number of varsity freshers

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