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Mike Kihaki

CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the intern teachers will have to apply afresh to be considered for permanent and pensionable terms.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh

Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo

Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship

Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service

Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

University workers' unions reject CS Ogamba's return-to-work deal

University workers unions have clashed with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on resolution of their grievances, signalling a continuation of the industrial action.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

University workers' unions reject CS Ogamba's return-to-work deal

Learning in varsities paralysed as details emerge on offer unions rejected

Learning in public universities was paralysed for the second day on Thursday, even as courts issued a second order barring non-teaching staff from staging work boycotts

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Learning in varsities paralysed as details emerge on offer unions rejected

Universities' mess deepens over CBA, new funding plan

Workers in public universities have downed tools, signalling the deepening mess in institutions of higher learning.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Universities' mess deepens over CBA, new funding plan

UoN students reject committee on new funding model

University of Nairobi student's leaders have opposed the government's move to form four committees to address student banding and funding

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

UoN students reject committee on new funding model

Kabete institute shut, as protests also rock Multimedia University

Kabete National Polytechnic has been closed indefinitely following daylong protests by students.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Kabete institute shut, as protests also rock Multimedia University

Government in a spot over failure to enforce safety rules in schools

Field officers have consistently failed to ensure safety compliance in schools leading to loss of lives as stakeholders call for adherence to the Safety Standards Manual.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Government in a spot over failure to enforce safety rules in schools

Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi

Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi said there was no quick solution to the power outrages that have now become frequent.

By Mike Kihaki and Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi

Why teachers' promotions is a sticky issue for employer, unions

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) are united in rejecting the method used by the employer to promote teachers.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Why teachers' promotions is a sticky issue for employer, unions

Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike

Parents are now faced with the huge burden of settling their children in schools after a week strike that paralysed learning across the country.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike

Kuppet and TSC decide to bury the hatchet and withdraw court cases

With the new development, the union's focus now shifts to ensuring that the government fulfils its commitments to Kenya's tutors, particularly those in junior secondary schools.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Kuppet and TSC decide to bury the hatchet and withdraw court cases

Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi

Poor school infrastructure, lack of extra-curricular activities and distance of schools from residential areas are among the causes of high dropout of learners in Nairobi.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi

Kuppet adamant as teachers strike enters second week

Kuppet insists that return-to-work agreement must be grounded in a genuine commitment from the employer to address teachers grievances.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Kuppet adamant as teachers strike enters second week

New tool to guide banding for university funding

Universities Fund CEO has blamed false information, laxity and poor network infrastructure to woes that led to wrong banding of university students.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

New tool to guide banding for university funding

Why Kuppet is happy with TSC offer even as they push for more

Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori confirmed that the industrial action has compelled the government to address critical issues that had been overlooked.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Why Kuppet is happy with TSC offer even as they push for more

Investment in manufacturing to drive industrialisation, Industry PS urges

Trade PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana expressed concern that manufacturing is often overlooked by majority of Kenyans, posing a challenge to country's industrial future.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Investment in manufacturing to drive industrialisation, Industry PS urges

Inyangala root for more support for university students

The number of students seeking university education is on the rise; however, the gap between the needy and available resources is widening.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Inyangala root for more support for university students

Teachers risk disciplinary action as union, commission flex muscle

TSC directs officials to collect attendance data as it prepares to file a contempt of court case as Kuppet accuses the employer of arm-twisting teachers and vows to go back to court.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Teachers risk disciplinary action as union, commission flex muscle

TSC extends intern teachers contracts for four months

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the contracts of 20,000 intern teachers for four months ahead of January conversion to permanent terms

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

TSC extends intern teachers contracts for four months

Government begs teachers to soften stance

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos urged Kuppet to reconsider its position. Union's demands include confirmation of 46,000 teachers, promotions and medical cover improvement.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Government begs teachers to soften stance

Uncertainty over KCSE exams as teachers make good strike threat

While the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers announced that the teachers' strike will continue, their KNUT counterparts however called off the planned strike.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Uncertainty over KCSE exams as teachers make good strike threat

Anxiety as teachers' strike only hours away

Confusion and uncertainty now engulfs the re-opening of schools amid an anticipated paralysis to teaching and learning.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Anxiety as teachers' strike only hours away

Relief for schools as government releases funds

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh21.9 billion as capitation for basic learning and university education ahead of the reopening of schools on August 26.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Relief for schools as government releases funds

Clock ticks for parents to register learners to SHIF

Children are required to be registered as dependents under SHIF before the term begins.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Clock ticks for parents to register learners to SHIF

TSC gets Sh10.5bn for tutors' salary deal to avert strike

Teachers are to receive full benefits and arrears for July in their August payslips but Kuppet and Knut say the strike is still on after TSC failed to address all their grievances

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

TSC gets Sh10.5bn for tutors' salary deal to avert strike

Church leaders decry proposed regulations as punitive

Under the banner of the Church and Clergy Association of Kenya, these religious leaders, led by Chairman Hudson Ndeda, called for the dismissal of the taskforce's recommendations.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Church leaders decry proposed regulations as punitive

Creative arts and sports could soon earn teachers promotion

Education PS Belio Kipsang said tutors who spend their time training and preparing learners to participate in co-curricular activities will earn points and promotion progressively.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Creative arts and sports could soon earn teachers promotion

Academic programmes, music festival affected by Gen Z protests

The Gen Z protests also disrupted travel plans for students and teachers proceeding to and from the Kenya Music Festival in Eldoret.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Academic programmes, music festival affected by Gen Z protests

Aladwa wants Arati picked as deputy leader of ODM

Aladwa wants party leader Raila to endorse Simba Arati and his Mombasa counterpart Abdullswamad Nassir to replace Oparanya and Joho respectively at the top of the party.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Aladwa wants Arati picked as deputy leader of ODM

Prof Margaret appointed acting UoN Vice-chancellor after Prof Kiama sent on three-month suspension

This is after the council rejected a second term request by embattled Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama and rather sent him on a three-month suspension.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Prof Margaret appointed acting UoN Vice-chancellor after Prof Kiama sent on three-month suspension

Relief as TSC reinstates sacked JSS teachers

The Teachers Service Commission has reinstated 720 Junior Secondary School (JSS) who were sacked after three-week strike that disrupted learning in schools.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Relief as TSC reinstates sacked JSS teachers

Schools close amid anti-State protests

The term experienced disruption due to the on-and-off anti-government protest wave in various parts of the country spearheaded by Generation Z demanding accountability.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Schools close amid anti-State protests

Teachers' pay rise plan in limbo as Treasury cuts Sh10b from budget

National Treasury slashed the TSC budget from Sh357.7 billion to Sh347.4 billion. Officials say this will affect implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Teachers' pay rise plan in limbo as Treasury cuts Sh10b from budget

Ray of hope as MPs restore education funding amid budget cuts

Critical areas like free day secondary education, free primary education, and Junior Secondary School (JSS) have been spared from rationalization.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Ray of hope as MPs restore education funding amid budget cuts

Technology expo to spur empowerment, says PS

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing science, technology, and innovation as key drivers for youth empowerment and national development.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Technology expo to spur empowerment, says PS

Anxiety after government revokes university fees breakdown

Parents and guardians have been left in a dilemma after the government nullified the fee structure for first-year students who are preparing to join university from September.

By Mike Kihaki and Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

Anxiety after government revokes university fees breakdown

Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently

Kuppet boss Misori wants the 46,000 interns handed permanent and pensionable terms.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently

Kepsha, Kurasa Africa partner to equip teachers with digital skills

Kurasa Africa platform offers robust and comprehensive digital tools designed to empower teachers and inspire learners and also address their challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Kepsha, Kurasa Africa partner to equip teachers with digital skills

KICD invites education stakeholders to review Grade 10 curriculum

The agency said collaborative review will refine and enhance the educational framework that will shape the future of Kenya's children.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

KICD invites education stakeholders to review Grade 10 curriculum

Delayed school funding puts strain on teachers

Schools received Sh4,156 per learner for second term, far short of the expected Sh5,000.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Delayed school funding puts strain on teachers

Ezekiel Machogu was dwarfed by towering predecessors

As his tenure unfolded, Machogu's promises and actions often clashed, leaving a mixed legacy.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Ezekiel Machogu was dwarfed by towering predecessors

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