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Mike Kihaki

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.

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

Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike

Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike

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

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

Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi

Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi

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.

New tool to guide banding for university funding

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.

Kuppet adamant as teachers strike enters second week

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.

Inyangala root for more support for university students

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.

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.

Investment in manufacturing to drive industrialisation, Industry PS urges

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

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.

Government begs teachers to soften stance

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Creative arts and sports could soon earn teachers promotion

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.

Church leaders decry proposed regulations as punitive

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.

Aladwa wants Arati picked as deputy leader of ODM

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.

Relief as TSC reinstates sacked JSS teachers

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.

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.

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.

Technology expo to spur empowerment, says PS

Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently

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

Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently

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.

KICD invites education stakeholders to review Grade 10 curriculum

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.

Kepsha, Kurasa Africa partner to equip teachers with digital skills

Delayed school funding puts strain on teachers

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

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.

Ezekiel Machogu was dwarfed by towering predecessors

Students address funding, teacher stagnation at Nairobi Music Festival

Nairobi Region Director of Education Margaret Lesuuda stated that the festival celebrated talent but also advocated for well-rounded individuals.

Students address funding, teacher stagnation at Nairobi Music Festival

Reinstate KNEC's exam budget to tame cheating - stakeholders

KNUT SG Collins Oyuu threatened to ensure teachers boycott exam administration and marking if funding issues are not addressed.

Reinstate KNEC's exam budget to tame cheating - stakeholders

Kuppet faults State over budget cuts on exam, invigilation fees

A teacher’s union has expressed concern over the government's decision to slash the budget of the Kenya National Examination Council.

Kuppet faults State over budget cuts on exam, invigilation fees

Church's Sh391m real estate venture

Scheduled to be completed in 62 weeks, this initiative promises to create dignified housing and meet the needs of both the church and the community.

By 2 months ago

Church's Sh391m real estate venture

71,000 teachers promoted in the past five years

This milestone includes the promotion of 545 deputy principals to headship roles, distributed across various schools nationwide.

By 2 months ago

71,000 teachers promoted in the past five years

TVETA: Inside plans to boost middle level training

TVETA Strategic Plan 2023-2027 is designed to deliver a competent workforce for sustainable development and to develop a TVET system that meets national aspirations.

By 2 months ago

TVETA: Inside plans to boost middle level training

Junior Secondary School learners receive Sh5,000 as capitation

Each school hosting JSS has received a total of Sh274,444 as basic allocations from the government.

By 2 months ago

Junior Secondary School learners receive Sh5,000 as capitation

Education sector braces for impact as budget cuts loom

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro warned of the dire consequences if the Bill is not passed.

By 2 months ago

Education sector braces for impact as budget cuts loom

Treasury releases Sh36b capitation funding to schools for second term

The government has disbursed Sh36 billion in capitation funds for the second term of this academic year, as schools prepare for a three-day mid-term break.

By 2 months ago

Treasury releases Sh36b capitation funding to schools for second term

Parents raise concerns over suspended students' health cover

Parents have raised concerns over the cloud of uncertainty that continues facing more than 3.4 million learners in public secondary schools.

By 2 months ago

Parents raise concerns over suspended students' health cover

Why teachers risk missing out on retirement benefits

Thousands of teachers risk missing their retirement benefits owing to lack of their details in the government system.

By 2 months ago

Why teachers risk missing out on retirement benefits

MPs say university selection criteria and funding model unfair

MPs claim learners from marginalised regions are unable to access higher education due to stringent cut-off points as PS urges MPs to develop policies that provide equal opportunities.

By 2 months ago

MPs say university selection criteria and funding model unfair

Kuppet threatens to call strike over dismissal of intern teachers

Kuppet officials accused TSC of dishonesty for regening on its promise not to victimise striking teachers.

By 2 months ago

Kuppet threatens to call strike over dismissal of intern teachers

JSS tutors agree to call off strike after union, employer reach deal

Kuppet’s Akelo Misori said the teachers will be hired on permanent status by July 1.

By 3 months ago

JSS tutors agree to call off strike after union, employer reach deal

27 schools built on riparian land in city face demolition

Most of the schools are Unified Alternative Providers of Basic Education and Training (APBET) institutions.

By 3 months ago

27 schools built on riparian land in city face demolition

Administrators get powers to monitor education standards

NGAOs will coordinate with various stakeholders, including non governmental organisations and private donors to ensure schools are adequately equipped.

By 3 months ago

Administrators get powers to monitor education standards

Education sector gets Sh4 billion boost from USA

Sh858 million will support a new project connecting Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),

By 3 months ago

Education sector gets Sh4 billion boost from USA

State banks on national database to curb fake certificates crisis

The government is implementing reforms in the education and training sector to stop the proliferation of fake academic and professional certificates.

By 3 months ago

State banks on national database to curb fake certificates crisis

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