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Lewis Nyaundi

Flip-flop as Education CS reverts on plan to make Mathematics optional

The education sector is sharply divided over whether mathematics should be made a mandatory subject in senior secondary school.

Flip-flop as Education CS reverts on plan to make Mathematics optional

Report proposes revised schools funding model

Report proposes revised schools funding model

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

Babu Owino hints at 2027 Presidential bid, says he's the only one who can defeat Ruto

Babu Owino hints at 2027 Presidential bid, says he's the only one who can defeat Ruto

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

According to HELB data, a total of 4,621 appeals had been submitted by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as directed by the Court of Appeal.

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

MPs press TSC Over 'unfair' teacher promotions

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia defended the process, stating it was legally grounded and decentralised to ensure regional representation.

MPs press TSC Over 'unfair' teacher promotions

Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honours

Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive James Mwangi has received the Freedom of the City of London Award.

Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honours

UoN leadership crisis deepens as council is dissolved

A fresh leadership crisis has engulfed Kenya’s premier institution, the University of Nairobi, following the abrupt dissolution of its governing council by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.

UoN leadership crisis deepens as council is dissolved

Leadership crisis looms at Kenyatta University over VC job advert

A leadership crisis is brewing at Kenyatta University following a contested advertisement for the vice chancellor position.

Leadership crisis looms at Kenyatta University over VC job advert

State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizen

The government has announced plans to appeal the High Court ruling that declared as illegal, payment of school fees through the eCitizen platform.

State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizen

Activists slam Ruto over remarks on new university funding model

The group claims that the president misrepresented the court’s ruling, misleading the public into believing that the model had been fully upheld as constitutional.

Activists slam Ruto over remarks on new university funding model

VC lays bare toxic relationship between UoN management, council

MPs have unearthed deep divisions between the University of Nairobi management and the university council, which have fueled a protracted leadership dispute at the institution.

VC lays bare toxic relationship between UoN management, council

Good news for teachers as TSC promotes 25,000 amid union outrage

The National Treasury allocated Sh1 billion to the TSC for the promotions following vacancies advertised in November and December last year.

Good news for teachers as TSC promotes 25,000 amid union outrage

Relief after portal for university selection finally opens

It is a reprieve for candidates who sat last year’s KCSE as the government opened the courses application portal, ending three months of anxiety among students and parents.

Relief after portal for university selection finally opens

Why South Sudan VP Riek Machar is under house arrest

Raila Odinga's attempt to meet South Sudan VP Riek Machar fails after President Kiir declines request, Machar to remain under house arrest amid a probe into a general's killing.

Why South Sudan VP Riek Machar is under house arrest

KUCCPS opens portal for 2024 university applications

KUCCPS opens university portal for 2024 KCSE candidates to apply for degree programs, applications for TVET and TTC courses are also open; deadline is April 21.

KUCCPS opens portal for 2024 university applications

New KEPSHA chairman Fuad Ali vows to advocate for CBC reforms

Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA) has called on the government to support school heads in the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum.

New KEPSHA chairman Fuad Ali vows to advocate for CBC reforms

Court clears way for new varsity funding model

Court of Appeal judges on Wednesday suspended a High Court ruling that had declared the government’s new university funding model unconstitutional.

Court clears way for new varsity funding model

Anxiety as varsities placement faces delay

KUCCPS says it has collected necessary data and it is ready to open applications portal. However, the court has found the new university funding model illegal.

Anxiety as varsities placement faces delay

Blow to Kuppet as court halts constitution changes

The Employment and Labour Relations Court issued conservatory orders halting amendments to the Kuppet constitution until a case challenging the changes is heard and determined.

Blow to Kuppet as court halts constitution changes

Ogamba explains why Prof Anangwe was removed from UoN Council

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has accused Prof. Amukowa Anangwe of blocking a representative of the Ministry of Education from attending the UoN council meetings.

Ogamba explains why Prof Anangwe was removed from UoN Council

State plans to move custody of KCSE certificates from schools

Education CS Julius Ogamba told MPs that he wants the issuance of KCSE certificates removed from schools after it emerged that principals defy directives not to withhold the papers.

State plans to move custody of KCSE certificates from schools

Inside eight-year Sh13b recovery plan for TUK

The troubles at the Technical University of Kenya will be cleared in eight years, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.

Inside eight-year Sh13b recovery plan for TUK

KCSE Certificates to be collected from government offices, not schools

It is a major win for students who sit KCSE examinations as the government now wants them to pick their examination certificates from the offices of sub-county directors of education.

KCSE Certificates to be collected from government offices, not schools

Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

Critics argue that making the subject optional could undermine Kenya’s intellectual and economic development.

Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

School heads can breathe easy after the Ministry of Education announced the release of Sh14 billion for secondary school capitation.

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

Outrage over proposal to drop Maths as a compulsory subject

Under the proposed curriculum, students will still be required to take four core subjects: English or Kenya Sign Language, Kiswahili, Physical Education, and Community Service Learning.

Outrage over proposal to drop Maths as a compulsory subject

Maths no longer compulsory as CBC pioneers set to pick careers

Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for learners transitioning to senior secondary school, marking one of the most radical changes under CBC.

Maths no longer compulsory as CBC pioneers set to pick careers

TUK tutors' strike hits 50 days as talks collapse

The lecturers’ strike at the Technical University of Kenya entered its 50th day on Wednesday after attempts to resolve the industrial action collapsed.

TUK tutors' strike hits 50 days as talks collapse

How Sh70b debt, leadership rows are crumbling public varsities

A silent but devastating crisis is unfolding in public universities, threatening to cripple institutions that were once beacons of academic excellence.

How Sh70b debt, leadership rows are crumbling public varsities

Court suspends UoN's two-year transformation strategy

High Court halts UoN’s two-year transformation strategy, spearheaded by Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen, pending hearing and determination on March 24.

Court suspends UoN's two-year transformation strategy

Students left in limbo as ruling stalls placement in universities

Six weeks after the release of the 2024 KCSE results, candidates who qualified for university admission remain in limbo as the course selection portal is yet to be opened.

By 2 months ago

Students left in limbo as ruling stalls placement in universities

UoN Council Chair Amukowa Anangwe dismissed

Education CS Julius Ogamba revokes appointment of Prof Amukoa Anangwe as University of Nairobi Council chairperson, effective February 21, 2025.

By 2 months ago

UoN Council Chair Amukowa Anangwe dismissed

Financial crisis in public schools to worsen as State eyes funding cuts

Schools will receive Sh21 billion less than what is needed to provide capitation under the Free Day Secondary Education programme.

By 2 months ago

Financial crisis in public schools to worsen as State eyes funding cuts

US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gains

The United States government has dealt a huge blow to President William Ruto’s administration by canceling the Tusome literacy programme, which was funded through the USAID.

By 2 months ago

US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gains

MPs recommend dissolution of University of Nairobi Council

MPs have recommended for the dissolution of the University of Nairobi council over meddling with management of the institution.

By 2 months ago

MPs recommend dissolution of University of Nairobi Council

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of council chair

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of University Council Chair Amukoa Anangwe over alleged interference in varsity’s operations, give government 7-day ultimatum.

By 2 months ago

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of council chair

Public schools on verge of shut down as funding crisis worsens

The school principals further point out that delayed disbursements and rising costs of essential commodities are straining school budgets.

By 2 months ago

Public schools on verge of shut down as funding crisis worsens

Parents school cost shocker as MPs plan to end exam fee waiver

Parents with KCSE candidates could soon be forced to shoulder part of the cost of exam registration as Parliament considers scrapping the full waiver introduced in 2016.

By 2 months ago

Parents school cost shocker as MPs plan to end exam fee waiver

Teachers face health crisis over delayed medical cover funds

For six months, hospitals have gone without payments for teacher’s health insurance, forcing some facilities to turn away patients or demand cash up front.

By 2 months ago

Teachers face health crisis over delayed medical cover funds

Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden

Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government.

By 2 months ago

Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden

Students favour public and NGO jobs over private sector - report

Survey shows many KCSE graduates prefer government or NGO jobs, yet few pursue tech or engineering.

By 2 months ago

Students favour public and NGO jobs over private sector - report

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.

By 2 months ago

Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

Restriction on repeat candidates has further complicated any plans to boost student enrolment in secondary schools.

By 2 months ago

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

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