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Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing
Auditor flags Sh1.78 billion used for classroom construction as unaccounted for. The report also questions the procurement process and how various contractors were identified.
By 6 days ago
Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing
700 skilled workers in informal sector to receive certificates
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Friday oversee award of certificates to some 700 Kenyans who gained expertise but lack formal education.
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700 skilled workers in informal sector to receive certificates
Teachers threaten to strike over delayed school capitation
Kuppet Secretary General Akello Misori said head teachers have been subjected to ridicule and accusations of poor leadership due to delayed release of capitation.
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Teachers threaten to strike over delayed school capitation
Ministry cuts school capitation by Sh22b despite surge in enrolment
PS Belio Kipsang revealed that the government has been providing a flat rate of Sh54 billion for capitation over the last six years.
By 9 days ago
Ministry cuts school capitation by Sh22b despite surge in enrolment
Gachagua to launch policy to recognise skilled workers without formal education
Skilled workers with no formal college certificate or university degree are set to get a chance to get recognition.
By 12 days ago
Gachagua to launch policy to recognise skilled workers without formal education
State to set aside Sh260 billion for research, development
Researchers and scientists in the country could soon receive a windfall as the government plans to commit about Sh260 billion to research and development.
By 20 days ago
State to set aside Sh260 billion for research, development
Ministry wants varsities to renew course approvals every six years
Universities could soon be required to renew approval to teach academic programmes after every six years.
By 21 days ago
Ministry wants varsities to renew course approvals every six years
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Machogu promises to restore full capitation after principals' outcry
The Ministry of Education has revealed plans to restore Sh5000 slashed from each student’s capitation funding.
By 21 days ago
Machogu promises to restore full capitation after principals' outcry
Education Ministry seeks stiffer penalties for defiant headteachers in new bill
After years of non-compliance, the Ministry of Education is now seeking to stamp authority on the violation of outlawed practices.
By 24 days ago
Education Ministry seeks stiffer penalties for defiant headteachers in new bill
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Education Ministry in new push to take control of over 30,000 school heads
Proposal, if adopted, will give Education CS powers to instruct head teachers to prepare reports and file from time to time
By 27 days ago
Education Ministry in new push to take control of over 30,000 school heads
Kuppet gives TSC 14 days ultimatum to refund housing levy deductions
Pressure is mounting on the teacher’s employer to refund up to Sh30,000, to the highest paid teacher, deducted as housing levy from July last year.
By 28 days ago
Kuppet gives TSC 14 days ultimatum to refund housing levy deductions
Calls to support PWDs so as to access learning opportunities
The National Council of Persons with Disability chairperson Kristina Pratt says, lack of proper gears for the group is denying them such valuable chances in life.
By 1 month ago
Calls to support PWDs so as to access learning opportunities
Good news for teachers over medical cover benefits
Teachers may now enrol up to eight children in the multi-billion medical scheme that has so far given birth to 80,000 children.
By 1 month ago
Good news for teachers over medical cover benefits
State owes us Sh31b student tuition fees, say universities
The future of more than 68,000 state-sponsored students hangs in the balance after government funding for private universities dipped.
By 1 month ago
State owes us Sh31b student tuition fees, say universities
University shines in Africa's digital skills challenge
Zetech was among the 11 finalists representing the African region, showcasing its dedication to advancing technology and empowering young innovators.
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University shines in Africa's digital skills challenge
Errors in TSC payroll put doubts on bid to recover Sh47 million
Analysis by the Auditor General of the payroll for the 2021/2022 financial year revealed that there were 85 teachers with outstanding overpayment balances amounting to Sh47,352,946.
By 1 month ago
Errors in TSC payroll put doubts on bid to recover Sh47 million
Private varsities claim Sh31b from State
Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has written to Education CS Ezekiel Machogu over a Sh31 billion gap that they claim is yet to be released to them.
By 1 month ago
Private varsities claim Sh31b from State
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How universities fuel fake degrees crisis
Universities have failed to upload graduate information on a national database to enable employers to verify degrees.
By 1 month ago
How universities fuel fake degrees crisis
Kepsha condemns killing of blind head teacher by bandits
Headteachers have condemned the killing of their colleague Thomas Kibet by bandits in Baringo.
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Kepsha condemns killing of blind head teacher by bandits
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Universities lose billions in court battles worsening financial crisis
Public universities are reeling under the weight of hefty court settlements awarded over the past three years.
By 1 month ago
Universities lose billions in court battles worsening financial crisis
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Knut and Kuppet split over TSC's push to review mandate
While Knut says proposed changes are 'punitive to teachers', their Kuppet counterparts agree to participate in planned consultation.
By 1 month ago
Knut and Kuppet split over TSC's push to review mandate
Ministry snubs TSC meeting to review law as turf wars intensify
No officer represented the parent ministry led by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, signaling an escalation of turf wars between Jogoo House and the TSC.
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Ministry snubs TSC meeting to review law as turf wars intensify
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TSC escalates war with ministry in bid for more powers
The proposal could fracture the relationship with the Ministry. TSC's mandate would expand to ensuring professional teaching standards.
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TSC escalates war with ministry in bid for more powers
UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks
It has now emerged that school-going children in Kenya are exposed to insecurity and drop out due to the long distance they cover to access education.
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UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks
TSC continues housing levy deduction despite court order
Scrutiny of shared payslips shows that teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) payroll were deducted 1.5 per cent in their January pay.
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TSC continues housing levy deduction despite court order
KNEC releases KPSEA results, urges schools to address gaps
The assessment replaced the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) conducted under the 8-4-4 education system which was written for the last time last year.
By 2 months ago
KNEC releases KPSEA results, urges schools to address gaps
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Long wait for schools and students for verdict on KCPE, KCSE complaints
For candidates challenging the results of the KCPE national examination, the tribunal has a window of 30 days to reach the verdict.
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Long wait for schools and students for verdict on KCPE, KCSE complaints
Machogu, TSC clash over order to withdraw 17 teachers from Kakamega school
Education CS Machogu faults TSC over decision to withdraw all teachers at St Gabriel Isongo School after attack on principal; says learners’ needs should come first.
By 2 months ago
Machogu, TSC clash over order to withdraw 17 teachers from Kakamega school
Kenya to construct factory for devices of special needs learners
Kenya Institute of Special Education is poised to launch the construction of the first-of-its-kind factory dedicated to producing, assembling, and repairing assistive devices.
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Kenya to construct factory for devices of special needs learners
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2019 KCPE achievers make comeback four years later in 2023 KCSE exam
Several candidates who topped in the 2019 KCPE exam registered remarkable grades in last year’s KCSE exam, securing a chance to pursue their dream careers.
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2019 KCPE achievers make comeback four years later in 2023 KCSE exam
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Puzzle of 175,748 students who dropped out of secondary school
Some 175,748 students may have dropped out of secondary school in the last four years, raising questions.
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Puzzle of 175,748 students who dropped out of secondary school
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CS Machogu takes teachers to task on 'ghost candidates'
It has emerged that school heads could be inflating candidate numbers to have their institutions registered as examination centres.
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CS Machogu takes teachers to task on 'ghost candidates'
New KCSE grading system allows students to get prime courses
Only Mathematics and the best-performed language are considered mandatory. Placement agency directed to review the university and college cluster subjects.
By 2 months ago
New KCSE grading system allows students to get prime courses
TSC boss says 42,000 teachers needed to bridge JSS shortage
Macharia says more teachers required to handle Grade 7 and 8 amid complaints by interns. Primary school teachers to be redistributed to accommodate the surplus numbers.
By 2 months ago
TSC boss says 42,000 teachers needed to bridge JSS shortage
Schools reopen under cloud of financial strain
Potential teachers’ strike, extra levies and heavy rains witnessed in parts of the country spell a shaky start for the academic calendar.
By 2 months ago
Schools reopen under cloud of financial strain
Students anticipate release of KCSE results
The 2023 KCSE results carry extra weight, as they coincide with the implementation of a new grading system aimed at boosting university access.
By 2 months ago
Students anticipate release of KCSE results
Headache for parents, schools ahead of reopening next week
With the new academic year, parents still need to purchase dictionaries, set books, extra uniforms, and revision books.
By 2 months ago
Headache for parents, schools ahead of reopening next week
9,000 students to benefit from Elimu Scholarship programme
The project launched in 2019 targets students from across the 47 counties, including those living in marginalized urban settlements.
By 2 months ago
9,000 students to benefit from Elimu Scholarship programme
State releases Sh31b as schools set to reopen
The fund is distributed as follows: Sh4.74 billion will go towards Free Primary Education, Sh7.60 billion for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Sh16.20 billion for Free Day Secondary Education.
By 2 months ago
State releases Sh31b as schools set to reopen
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Blow to students as NHIF ends secondary school medical cover
The cover dubbed ‘Edu-Afya’ has been in use for the past four and a half years.
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Blow to students as NHIF ends secondary school medical cover
CS Kindiki banking on new air assets to fight banditry
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