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AUGUSTINE ODUOR

School heads could soon have term limits

School heads may soon serve for a specific period of time if a new proposal by players in the education sector is adopted and implemented.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 1 month ago

School heads could soon have term limits

Showdown looms as varsities reject plan to phase out diploma courses

Showdown looms as varsities reject plan to phase out diploma courses

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 1 month ago

Mystery of 700 civil servants with fake academic papers

Mystery of 700 civil servants with fake academic papers

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 2 months ago

Revealed: Why Knut and Kuppet are engaged in a fresh big fight

Revealed: Why Knut and Kuppet are engaged in a fresh big fight

By Augustine Oduor 2 months ago

Kuppet officials push for review of the union's 2010 constitution

They argue the revision will lead to inclusivity and also entrench democratic processes. Move to expand positions from 10 to 16 to include officials from marginalised regions.

By Augustine Oduor 2 months ago

Kuppet officials push for review of the union's 2010 constitution

Inside plans to address JSS woes as rollout of curriculum faces hurdles

Implementation of the Junior Secondary School has been plagued by numerous problems. Many teachers assigned to JSS are either teaching for the first time thus taking time to adjust.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 2 months ago

Inside plans to address JSS woes as rollout of curriculum faces hurdles

Parents, learners relief as subjects reduced in new CBC changes

In lower primary, learners will take seven subjects from nine and 31 lessons from 35 per week. Children in upper primary will now take only eight subjects from 10 and 35 lessons from 40.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 3 months ago

Parents, learners relief as subjects reduced in new CBC changes

Best public officers, institutions honoured at Ombudsman Award

County Commissioner from Kilifi was awarded for ensuring marginalised groups access to vital government services. Huduma Ombudsman Award is in its fourth year.

By Augustine Oduor 4 months ago

Best public officers, institutions honoured at Ombudsman Award

Moi Educational Centre shines as 23 pupils score above 400 marks

Overall, 23 candidates scored 400 marks and above, while 95 scored between 375-399 marks. Top pupil Jeremy Rotich who scored 424 marks hopes to become an engineer.

By Augustine Oduor and Aloys Michael 4 months ago

Moi Educational Centre shines as 23 pupils score above 400 marks

Outstanding Public Officers, institution feted at the 4th Huduma Ombudsman Award Ceremony

Outstanding public officers and institutions feted during the 4th edition of the Huduma Ombudsman Award ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

By Augustine Oduor 4 months ago

Outstanding Public Officers, institution feted at the 4th Huduma Ombudsman Award Ceremony

Why varsities, colleges funding crisis may mess semester exams

It is hard to decide how much parents should pay in school fees as gov't hasn't released funding categories. Students have just 2 weeks to pay fees so they can sit final exams this semester.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 5 months ago

Why varsities, colleges funding crisis may mess semester exams

Relief as State set to release college, varsity students' funding

Education CS Machogu says the Higher Education Loans Board has finalised the processing of loans for first-year students in universities and TVETs.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 5 months ago

Relief as State set to release college, varsity students' funding

Ministry holding Sh54b as schools choke in debt, teachers protest

The amount, school heads say has accumulated over the last five years. Ministry says the deficit is as a result of fixed funding in spite of rising student numbers

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 5 months ago

Ministry holding Sh54b as schools choke in debt, teachers protest

Nightmare: No space, no money for extra Form One admissions

Being the last cohort of the 8-4-4 education system, all the students must transit to Form One.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

Nightmare: No space, no money for extra Form One admissions

All parents to pay university fees as changes made to funding formula

In the reviewed formula, all students listed in the five bands will get a boom of between Sh40,000 to Sh60,000, graduated based on households' financial strength.

By Augustine Oduor 5 months ago

All parents to pay university fees as changes made to funding formula

TSC imposes social media ban as crackdown on cheats intensifies

Teachers have been banned from being members of social media sites which have been flagged for being used to peddle fake examinations materials.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 5 months ago

TSC imposes social media ban as crackdown on cheats intensifies

UoN council says Kiama must go on leave before resuming duties

In a new twist in the leadership of the premier university, the Council has rejected the resumption of duty by Prof Kiama, saying it had not approved his return.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 6 months ago

UoN council says Kiama must go on leave before resuming duties

University fees funding fraud: Shock for parents, new students

The institutions are demanding seven per cent of tuition fees regardless of students' classification. Machogu termed as "illegal" the move by VCs to ask for fees, questioning the criteria used.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

University fees funding fraud: Shock for parents, new students

Leadership crisis looms at University of Nairobi on Prof Kiama's return

Prof Stephen Kiama, who sought six months leave which was approved and granted by the university council, returned barely three weeks into his sabbatical.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

Leadership crisis looms at University of Nairobi on Prof Kiama's return

Inside teachers' new pay deal after unions ink agreement

Teachers will get a pay increment of between Sh139 and Sh5,141, reflecting a 9.5 per cent to 2.4 per cent salary increase, according to the TSC.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

Inside teachers' new pay deal after unions ink agreement

Revealed: Salary deal that teachers rejected

TSC offers pay rise of between 9.5 and 2.4 per cent to be implemented in two years but Kuppet rejects the deal as inadequate while Knut says it's a boon for low earners.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

Revealed: Salary deal that teachers rejected

How funding formula affected varsity intake

Kenya Association of Private Universities attributes the significant drop in admission numbers to the private institutions to the adoption of a new university funding model.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 7 months ago

How funding formula affected varsity intake

CUE: Sack tutors teaching rejected courses

18 degree courses attracted only one student each. Another 104 academic programmes attracted a maximum of 10 students each.

By Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

CUE: Sack tutors teaching rejected courses

Alarm as students shun varsity courses considered significant

Bachelor of Education scooped the lion's share in this year's university placement exercise with nearly 30,000 students.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 7 months ago

Alarm as students shun varsity courses considered significant

454 students who scored A to take course in medicine

Dental Surgery will admit 39, Nursing 34, Clinical Medicine 33 and Aeronautical Engineering 29 admissions to close the top 10 courses selected by the A graders.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

454 students who scored A to take course in medicine

Teachers push for 70 per cent pay increase

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited Kuppet and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) to a salary review meeting at the Kenya School of Government.

By Mike Kihaki and Augustine Oduor 7 months ago

Teachers push for 70 per cent pay increase

Kenya to host conference of Africa examination bodies

Dr Njengere, who is also the AEAA vice president, said the meeting is an invaluable contribution towards ensuring quality education across Africa.

By Okumu Modachi and Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

Kenya to host conference of Africa examination bodies

CS Nakhumicha replaces KMTC board as students placement row rages

"After higher powers make certain strategic decisions for the betterment of Kenyans and someone is seen to pull in different direction it can be unfortunate," said an insider.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

CS Nakhumicha replaces KMTC board as students placement row rages

Why Prof Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi

Prof Kiama noted that he shall not seek a second term upon the expiry of his term.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

Why Prof Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi

Fallout: Intrigues behind power struggles at University of Nairobi

The matter has degenerated into turf fights between the office of the vice chancellor headed by Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama and the two successive university councils.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago

Fallout: Intrigues behind power struggles at University of Nairobi

CBC subjects to be merged in new plan

According to the KICD curriculum design, the learners take 45 lessons a week with each lesson covering 40 minutes.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

CBC subjects to be merged in new plan

Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices

Chief of staff and head of public service Felix Koskei has said some officials are using his name to solicit favours and extort money.

By Hudson Gumbihi and Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices

Education Reforms: Ruto's task force paves way for radical changes in education sector

The reforms will form the sector's blueprint that will dictate operations and the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC.)

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago

Education Reforms: Ruto's task force paves way for radical changes in education sector

National exam papers won't be picked at once to prevent cheating

Examination officials will no longer pick all the day's examination papers in the morning. Ministry officials blame the police as the weakest links in examination administration.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 8 months ago

National exam papers won't be picked at once to prevent cheating

Unesco lauds Kenya for leading continent in coding education

The UN has recognised Kenya as the first country in Africa to approve content for teaching computer programming lessons in primary and secondary schools.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

Unesco lauds Kenya for leading continent in coding education

National placement agency takes over KMTC student admission after nine-year battle

The application targets individuals who completed KCSE examination from 2013 to 2022. The two government agencies wrestled through their lawyers just to secure the mandate.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

National placement agency takes over KMTC student admission after nine-year battle

Revealed: Vice-chancellors bag allowances beyond approved limits

In some instances, total allowances are more than a VC's basic monthly salary.

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 8 months ago

Revealed: Vice-chancellors bag allowances beyond approved limits

Humble pie as KUCCPS takes over KMTC admissions

After nearly 10 years of turf wars and sibling rivalry between two government ministries, the placement row of medical students to certificate and diploma colleges has been resolved.

By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago

Humble pie as KUCCPS takes over KMTC admissions

Why students and varsities welcome back bridging courses

Cabinet this week approved introduction and accreditation of bridging courses to enhance access to quality university education.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago

Why students and varsities welcome back bridging courses

Why primary schools will be centers of power if reforms pass

Nursery, primary and junior schools will be called Comprehensive School. A principal will lead the institution with three deputy principals.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 9 months ago

Why primary schools will be centers of power if reforms pass

Revealed: Why public schools are no longer safe for your children

Violence, drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, and mental health are some of the key reasons your child may not complete basic education with spotlight on the enforcement of children's rights.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 9 months ago

Revealed: Why public schools are no longer safe for your children

Shock of 3,000 schools without headteachers

Kakamega County has the biggest teacher shortage nationally across its secondary schools. Some primary schools have more head teachers than the number of institutions.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 9 months ago

Shock of 3,000 schools without headteachers

How universities have fought to keep offering diplomas and certificates

The first attempt in 2015 by Kenya National Association of Private Colleges to challenge amendment failed at the High Court, thereby clearing the way for universities to offer these courses.

By Augustine Oduor 9 months ago

How universities have fought to keep offering diplomas and certificates

University reforms loom: Potential job cuts, mergers on the horizon

Reform team says including diploma and certificate programmes has led to intense competition. Currently, some disregard the diploma qualification when a student applies to join university.

By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 9 months ago

University reforms loom: Potential job cuts, mergers on the horizon

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