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Report proposes revised schools funding model

Under the proposal, students in senior school will be funded depending on what they choose to study.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2025-04-25 06:00:00

Report proposes revised schools funding model

Helb doesn't have money to loan KMTC students, says Ogamba

By Edwin Nyarangi 2025-04-25 06:00:00

Teachers face delays in medical services as government owes Sh11.2 billion

Teachers across Kenya continue to face service delays under their medical scheme after the government failed to release Sh11.2 billion owed to the provider between December and March.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-24 16:51:17

KMTC asks government to fund students amid financial strain

KMTC seeks government funding to ensure equity and prevent discrimination, CEO Kelly Oluoch says many students are deferring studies due to financial constraints.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-24 15:14:07

KMTC asks government to fund students amid financial strain

U-turn: Maths will be a mandatory subject in Senior schools

Mathematics will remain compulsory in primary and senior schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba now says.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-24 12:30:23

U-turn: Maths will be a mandatory subject in Senior schools

Life-changing scholarships for 124 form four leavers at Kabarak University TVET

Kabarak University TVET partnered with Compassion International, to support the students from humble backgrounds. The programme targets Form Four leavers.

By Daniel Chege 2025-04-23 16:02:44

Life-changing scholarships for 124 form four leavers at Kabarak University TVET

TVET almost doubled this year, says Education CS

The government's push to boost enrolment in TVET institutions has paid off, with numbers rising from 375,000 to 600,000.

By Patrick Beja 2025-04-23 15:53:50

TVET almost doubled this year, says Education CS

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

KNEC chairman says students will have gained enough arithmetic literacy by JSS level. Council says learners will be offered more time to concentrate on their learning pathways.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2025-04-23 08:00:00

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

Vihiga Kuppet officials oppose MPs' push to halt teachers promotions

Kuppet Vihiga branch officials have criticised the National Assembly Education Committee’s decision to reject the recent promotion of more than 25,000 teachers.

By Brian Kisanji 2025-04-21 15:37:19

Vihiga Kuppet officials oppose MPs' push to halt teachers promotions

Open University names Prof Elijah Omwenga new Vice Chancellor

Prof Elijah Omwenga appointed Open University of Kenya Vice Chancellor, effective April 17, he was Acting VC for over one and a half years.

By Esther Nyambura 2025-04-19 20:38:22

Open University names Prof Elijah Omwenga new Vice Chancellor

House calls for TUK audit as financial woes worsen

The Technical University of Kenya is under renewed scrutiny from Parliament due to longstanding financial difficulties that have paralysed operations and disrupted learning.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2025-04-18 09:30:00

House calls for TUK audit as financial woes worsen

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

According to HELB data, a total of 4,621 appeals had been submitted by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as directed by the Court of Appeal.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2025-04-18 06:00:00

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

Principals retool for senior school transition

Thousands of school principals across the country are undergoing training in preparation for the transition of Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners to Senior Secondary School starting next year.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-16 12:40:53