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Lewis Nyaundi

Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

Thousands of teachers are on the verge of missing medical services as the government delays remittance of insurance scheme capitation.

Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

Uasu proposes salary increases for university staff, up to Sh1m

Uasu proposes salary increases for university staff, up to Sh1m

Leadership shake-up at Moi University as VC Kosgey sent on leave

Leadership shake-up at Moi University as VC Kosgey sent on leave

Education Ministry halts registration of KCSE repeaters

The High Court in Kisii on Wednesday suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi.

Education Ministry halts registration of KCSE repeaters

Special KCSE exam sparks controversy over repeaters preparation time

Concerns have emerged over the mid-year KCSE special exams for repeat and absentee candidates as registration enters its third day today.

Special KCSE exam sparks controversy over repeaters preparation time

Learning centres: Is the war against liquor spots lost?

2,252 schools in the country are located about 300 meters of alcohol-selling spots. Learners could be affected by disturbances.

Learning centres: Is the war against liquor spots lost?

KNEC bars KCSE repeaters from registering for November exams

KNEC to begin registration for July KCSE re-sit on Monday, Jan 27 and end on Feb 21, costing Sh7,200; only qualified candidates will be eligible to retake exams.

KNEC bars KCSE repeaters from registering for November exams

Strikes become the new normal in varsities as cash crisis persists

The High Court dismissed a new funding formula terming it unconstitutional and illegal. The ruling has left all 39 public universities with no government funding since October.

Strikes become the new normal in varsities as cash crisis persists

Fear of layoffs amid plan to shut state corporations

Fear of job cuts has gripped the education sector after the government announced a plan to merge and shut some institutions.

Fear of layoffs amid plan to shut state corporations

2024 KCSE cheats offered chance to retake exams after results cancellation

Knec has announced that students whose 2024 KCSE results were cancelled will be allowed to retake the exams in July 2025.

2024 KCSE cheats offered chance to retake exams after results cancellation

Universities on the brink: Staff, students stuck as crisis deepens

Institutions haven’t received funding for five months after the court nullified the funding model. Lack of upkeep funds delays students’ return to university, and a wave of lecturers’ strikes.

Universities on the brink: Staff, students stuck as crisis deepens

Anxious wait: KCSE graduates in limbo over university placement

Even though there is an ongoing intake for those seeking to join technical colleges, the uncertainty over funding and failure by Education Cabinet Secretary to give direction is causing jitters.

Anxious wait: KCSE graduates in limbo over university placement

Rise of grade 'E' in national and private schools sparks concern

Between 2019 and 2024, about 700 students scored grade E in national schools with the number of learners with the lowest grade in private schools rising in 2024 to 6,910.

Rise of grade 'E' in national and private schools sparks concern

What next for over 700,000 students who missed varsity grade?

More than 700,000 students who sat last year’s Form Four examination will miss out on university placement after falling short of the required entry mark of grade C plus and above.

What next for over 700,000 students who missed varsity grade?

Old giants shine while little-known schools make stunning surprise

Merishaw Academy joined academic elites with the highest mean score of 10.57 in the country. Starehe Boys came back strong to reclaim its former glory with a mean score of 10.1.

Old giants shine while little-known schools make stunning surprise

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TSC, unions eye reforms to break teachers' promotion stagnation

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.

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.

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).

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.

TSC announces 24,000 promotion positions for teachers

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

Parents shocker as State stops student mid-year transfers

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out

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