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Why Education Ministry wants 1,000 senior schools upgraded to national status
The proposal comes in response to dwindling learner interest in certain institutions, especially day senior schools.
By Lewis Nyaundi And George Njunge
2026-01-17 13:00:00
By Daniel Chege And Michael Saitoti
2026-01-17 06:00:00
Concerns have emerged in Homa Bay County, where many schools under Islamic sponsorship lack IRE teachers.
By James Omoro
2026-01-17 00:00:00
Less than half of the 1.1 million learners expected to join senior school have so far reported to their respective institutions.
By Lewis Nyaundi And George Njunge
2026-01-16 09:33:00
A crisis could be looming for Grade 10 learners as the government delays the disbursement of funds for the publishing and printing of textbooks.
By Esther Dianah
2026-01-16 06:00:00
Former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi wants the country's bursary system abolished, terming it an embarrassment to parents and a tool for politicians seeking popularity and re-election.
By Ronald Kipruto
2026-01-15 12:53:39
For the family of Nimrod Kibet, relief came after two agonising days that sparked public outrage and renewed debate on inclusive education.
By Mike Kihaki And Juliet Omelo
2026-01-15 09:20:34
Nyoro’s funding model for 65 day secondary schools has attracted the wrath of legislators who have claimed that he was either using monies that ought to pay teachers, or unexplained sources.
By Ndungu Gachane
2026-01-15 08:10:00
From choreographed parents’ meetings and carefully worded circulars to “commitment fees” disguised as goodwill payments, parents say schools have perfected the art of extracting money.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-01-15 08:10:00
As Grade 10 admission continues, thousands of families are walking a tightrope, caught in a process that has exposed deep anxieties, hurdles and, in some cases, long-awaited moments of reprieve.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-01-14 17:10:00
The shift to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is facing major challenges as poor assessment results and teacher complaints expose deep flaws in its rollout.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-01-14 13:26:06
The University of Nairobi has launched a new academic module that will help students better understand how regional bodies work and how they shape politics, trade, and cooperation across continents.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-01-13 15:50:00
Usenge High School in Bondo has registered an improvement in performance in the 2025 KCSE examinations, buoyed by strong alumni support, learner discipline, and good academic strategies.
By Isaiah Gwengi
2026-01-13 12:33:24
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