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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 4 months ago
Why varsities, colleges funding crisis may mess semester exams
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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 4 months ago
Relief as State set to release college, varsity students' funding
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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 4 months ago
Ministry holding Sh54b as schools choke in debt, teachers protest
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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 4 months ago
Nightmare: No space, no money for extra Form One admissions
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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 4 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 4 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 5 months ago
UoN council says Kiama must go on leave before resuming duties
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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 6 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 6 months ago
Leadership crisis looms at University of Nairobi on Prof Kiama's return
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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 6 months ago
Inside teachers' new pay deal after unions ink agreement
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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 6 months ago
Revealed: Salary deal that teachers rejected
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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 6 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 6 months ago
CUE: Sack tutors teaching rejected courses
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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago
CS Nakhumicha replaces KMTC board as students placement row rages
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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 7 months ago
Why Prof Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi
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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 7 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 7 months ago
CBC subjects to be merged in new plan
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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 7 months ago
Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices
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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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
National placement agency takes over KMTC student admission after nine-year battle
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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 7 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 7 months ago
Humble pie as KUCCPS takes over KMTC admissions
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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 7 months ago
Why students and varsities welcome back bridging courses
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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 8 months ago
Why primary schools will be centers of power if reforms pass
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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 8 months ago
Revealed: Why public schools are no longer safe for your children
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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 8 months ago
Shock of 3,000 schools without headteachers
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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 8 months ago
How universities have fought to keep offering diplomas and certificates
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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 8 months ago
University reforms loom: Potential job cuts, mergers on the horizon
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TSC shocker: Inside new proposals to strip power, transfer roles to ministry
Proposals include strengthening of the Directorate of Quality Assurance within TSC. The Directorate will have power to enforce laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.
By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago
TSC shocker: Inside new proposals to strip power, transfer roles to ministry
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President's team leans on reducing subjects, a return to national exams
The draft report says that the progress to junior secondary will be automatic. The changes come in the seventh year of the CBC implementation since it was first adopted.
By Augustine Oduor and Lewis Nyaundi 8 months ago
President's team leans on reducing subjects, a return to national exams
Proposal for teachers to undergo mandatory CBC retraining
Teachers who wish to continue teaching in primary and secondary schools will have to undergo a one-year mandatory retraining to align them with the demand of the new curriculum.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Augustine Oduor 8 months ago
Proposal for teachers to undergo mandatory CBC retraining
New CBC model offers fresh hope to marginalised schools, learners
Nursery, primary and junior school to form Comprehensive School headed by a principal. Teachers Service Commission to hire and remunerate Comprehensive School tutors.
By Mike Kihaki and Augustine Oduor 8 months ago
New CBC model offers fresh hope to marginalised schools, learners
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Revealed: Cost of implementing CBC and funding plan for schools
It is now emerging that this financial year alone, the government will require some Sh676 billion to effectively roll out the new education curriculum.
By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago
Revealed: Cost of implementing CBC and funding plan for schools
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National schools to be scrapped in new reforms in education sector
The presidential working party wants a new criterion focusing on pathways adopted. It also proposes establishment of low-cost boarding primary schools in marginalised areas.
By Augustine Oduor 8 months ago
National schools to be scrapped in new reforms in education sector
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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