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Secondary schools hit with shortage of Grade 10 teachers

Secondary school principals warn of acute shortage of Stem teachers nationwide
By Robert Kituyi and Lewis Nyaundi 2026-03-15 00:00:00
A new study by the Chalan Foundation reveals that students in Kenya’s underserved counties face a widening digital skills gap due to limited access to technology and structural barriers.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-13 17:47:27
Public universities are expected to receive Sh4.2 billion this week to support continuing students under the government’s new higher education financing system.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-13 06:00:00
President William Ruto hints that the government will allocate Sh765 billion to the education sector in the next financial year, marking the highest budgetary allocation ever in Kenya.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 22:33:57
MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 19:54:37
Kenyan school principals are urging the government to raise school fees, arguing that the demands of the Competency-Based Education system are making the current model unsustainable.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 15:09:11
Universities Fund to disburse Sh4.2 billion to public universities this week to support newly enrolled students, acting CEO Edwin Wanyoyi says funds form part of 2025/26 financial year.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-03-12 13:11:48
Education stakeholders have raised concern over poor performance in mathematics.
By Lewis Nyaundi 2026-03-12 12:40:54
Ogamba said the decision to domicile Junior Secondary Schools in Primary Schools was made after consultation with stakeholders  
By Edwin Nyarangi 2026-03-12 11:52:33
The government has ordered school principals to stop charging parents unauthorised fees or face action, warning the practice violates policy.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-11 17:10:12
More than 44,000 intern teachers face an uncertain future after a court declared the government's teacher internship policy null and void.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-11 17:00:29
Learning materials and teacher shortage remain major challenges for some Grade 10 students months after transiting from Junior to Senior Secondary School.
By Antony Gitonga 2026-03-11 16:11:56