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Lewis Nyaundi

Machogu lays plans for KCPE, KCSE exams

This will be the last KCPE examination under the 8-4-4 education system as Knec implements measures to close any potential loopholes that could jeopardise exam integrity

Machogu lays plans for KCPE, KCSE exams

Despite extension, few students seeking loans

Despite extension, few students seeking loans

No remedial teaching ahead of exams, says PS

No remedial teaching ahead of exams, says PS

Initiative to give jua kali artisans certificates will be fair, says agency

Initiative to give jua kali artisans certificates will be fair, says agency

Bill seeks to make sign language compulsory subject in primary schools

The MP says her push to integrate sign language in learning is meant to cater for about 2.7 million people with hearing impairment in Kenya.

Bill seeks to make sign language compulsory subject in primary schools

Government releases Sh16b for school capitation

Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang on Friday indicated that the monies will be appropriated as follows: Junior School will receive Sh1,75B while primary schools will get Sh1,56B.

Government releases Sh16b for school capitation

Government releases Sh16 billion for school capitation

Education Ministry receives Sh16.2b as capitation funds; JSS to get Sh1.8bn, free day secondary schools-Sh12.9b; PS Kipsang says no activities allowed during 3rd term.

Government releases Sh16 billion for school capitation

Funding crisis: Schools in Sh29 billion debt

It is emerging that the government owes secondary schools Sh14 billion, being balance that should have been released by last term.

Funding crisis: Schools in Sh29 billion debt

Redefining education: Kenya's path to recognise skilled workers

The RPL policy framework seeks to bridge the gap between education qualification and hard-earned skills; it seeks to promote inclusivity within the workforce.

Redefining education: Kenya's path to recognise skilled workers

Parents asked to get student fee refunds from universities

Some institutions are asking students to pay up seven per cent of the tuition fees, regardless of their classification, before they are cleared for admission.

Parents asked to get student fee refunds from universities

UoN don claims politics at heart of wrangles over varsity leadership

Former University and Academic Staff Union secretary– University of Nairobi chapter– George Omondi, noted some forces were undermining the university leadership in the ongoing conflict.

UoN don claims politics at heart of wrangles over varsity leadership

Kiama returns to office before end of leave, says issues have been resolved

Barely three weeks after he took leave, Prof Kiama wrote to the University Council indicating his intention to report back to work.

Kiama returns to office before end of leave, says issues have been resolved

Open University to offer cheaper fees for degree courses

A communique by the placement body says that the institution will offer five undergraduate courses.

Open University to offer cheaper fees for degree courses

Teachers get raw deal in new pay increment

Under the new deal, teachers in pay Grade B5, will get a minimum pay rise of Sh2,074 from Sh21,756 to 23,830. Those in job group C1 will get 29,787 from 27,195.

Teachers get raw deal in new pay increment

Back to School: Learners report back ahead of tight academic calendar

Approximately 2.3 million candidates are scheduled to participate in KCPE and KCSE exams. KPSEA is designed to evaluate students’ accomplishments during their time in primary school.

Back to School: Learners report back ahead of tight academic calendar

Teen mothers returning to school to get scholarships CS Jumwa

The school reentry policy mandates school heads and teachers to readmit teenage mothers. The lowest number of teen pregnancies was recorded in Nyeri, Nyandarua, and Nairobi.

Teen mothers returning to school to get scholarships CS Jumwa

Knec boss appointed to head Africa exam body

Dr Njengere takes over from Patrick Areghan, who doubles as the CEO of the West African Examinations Council in Nigeria, for a one-year term.

Knec boss appointed to head Africa exam body

Plans for 2.3m candidates to sit tests complete, Knec says

Dr Njengere said that candidate registration has been completed, the examination papers have been set and will be administered according to the timetable.

Plans for 2.3m candidates to sit tests complete, Knec says

65,000 students apply for schorlarships, loans, Universities Fund boss says

Some 65,000 students out of the 140,107 placed to universities this year have applied for scholarships and loans under the new funding model.

65,000 students apply for schorlarships, loans, Universities Fund boss says

Ruto's one year of shake up in education sector

The changes range from an overhaul of the university funding model to adjustment of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

Ruto's one year of shake up in education sector

Why universities are charging different fees for similar courses

Public universities will for the first time decide the amount they charge for their degree programs under the new funding formula that takes effect in September.

Why universities are charging different fees for similar courses

State's new plan to pull public universities out of choking debts

Technocrats say new model entails State paying 80 per cent of student fees under government sponsorship as loans and fees clear the 20 per cent.

State's new plan to pull public universities out of choking debts

Private universities risk closure, job cuts under new funding model

“The numbers (of students) are so low that they are not sustainable to make our universities to move to the next five years,” said Prof Stephen Mbugua.

Private universities risk closure, job cuts under new funding model

Rogue universities now put on notice for violating fees guide

First cohort of students under the new funding formula will be admitted in September but some institutions such as Moi University will admit students in January.

Rogue universities now put on notice for violating fees guide

Shock for students, parents after universities defy fees guidelines

A Bachelor Education (Arts) letter from the Kisii University indicates that the new students will only receive government funding for two academic years.

Shock for students, parents after universities defy fees guidelines

How government will pay university fees under new funding model

Monari said that respective universities will be able to check how much the student is entitled to in loans and scholarships and the amount they will be required to pay out of pocket.

How government will pay university fees under new funding model

Shock as universities defy student fees, admission guidelines

Universities Fund chief executive Geoffrey Monari had indicated that fees declared by the various universities would stick for the entire course period.

Shock as universities defy student fees, admission guidelines

New Knec grading system, subjects cluster to boost KCSE final scores

The Presidential Working Party for Education Reform proposes that grading of KCSE should use two compulsory subjects in determining the learners’ final scores.

New Knec grading system, subjects cluster to boost KCSE final scores

New Open University of Kenya to offer IT-related courses

President William Ruto announced that the cost of the six pioneer programmes at the new university will cost half the fees charged in other public universities.

New Open University of Kenya to offer IT-related courses

University of Nairobi staff brace for July salary delays

The University of Nairobi has written to its over 8,000 staff, notifying them of salary delay for the month of July.

University of Nairobi staff brace for July salary delays

New funding formula to make varsity loans more expensive

Under the new funding formula, 95,000 students who sat 2022 KCSE examination will majorly depend on student loans to finance their university education.

New funding formula to make varsity loans more expensive

Shock of near 600,000 learners who skipped varsity placement

CS Machogu said the trends in admission captured in the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement (KUCCPS) data is worrying.

Shock of near 600,000 learners who skipped varsity placement

9,000 students choose to study in private universities

This decision disqualifies them from accessing government scholarships but they will be eligible to get a study loan from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

9,000 students choose to study in private universities

Why teaching profession isn't a priority for many learners

Currently, according to a report by the Ministry of Education, certificate and diploma graduates make up the majority of teachers in primary schools.

Why teaching profession isn't a priority for many learners

Barely half of 2022 KCSE candidates to pursue degree courses in public universities

Education CS Machogu says 130,485 students secured slots in public universities and 9,622 in private schools; 80.9pc of candidates qualified for degree programs

Barely half of 2022 KCSE candidates to pursue degree courses in public universities

Schools may close early due to delayed funds, say head teachers

The government did not disburse the full capitation amount to schools in the 2021/22 financial year stripping the institution of about Sh5,000.

Schools may close early due to delayed funds, say head teachers

Report: Why teachers and mothers lead in physical abuse

Survey indicates continued physical violence despite canning being outlawed in 2010. It also compares factors such as married and unmarried men and women.

Report: Why teachers and mothers lead in physical abuse

60,000 tutors decline transfers to teach in Junior Secondary School

A document by TSC reveals that only 8,367 teachers from primary school had moved to teach in the newly established Junior Secondary Schools.

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60,000 tutors decline transfers to teach in Junior Secondary School

How the Matiang'i reforms killed parallel programmes in varsities

Prior to 2016, the self-sponsored programmes were a cash cow for universities.

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How the Matiang'i reforms killed parallel programmes in varsities

Schools to lose 20 learning hours to demos

Primary school learners will lose 14 hours while those in secondary school will waste about 20 hours of teaching and learning.

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Schools to lose 20 learning hours to demos

Revealed: Over 200,000 school tablets missing

Out of 1.08 million tablets distributed, only 835,981 can be accounted for, according to an audit by the Education Ministry. Bungoma and Kakamega lead with 32,000 devices missing

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Revealed: Over 200,000 school tablets missing

Varsities' reprieve as professional bodies lose course approval rights

In 2022, CUE cautioned vice-chancellors against engaging other professional bodies in regard to the approval of university courses.

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Varsities' reprieve as professional bodies lose course approval rights

Universities to pay Sh300,000 for degree studies

The auditing of the academic programme was set at the cost of Sh320,000 and the campus accreditation audit of Sh150,000 according to the new rates.

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Universities to pay Sh300,000 for degree studies

Government plans to include sanitary pads in JSS levels

The girl child in junior and senior schools will have a reason to smile if the government adopts a proposal to include them in the sanitary pads programme.

By 2 months ago

Government plans to include sanitary pads in JSS levels

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