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The Bondo 'school of women' that refused to stay down

In the fishing village of Ulowa, Bondo sub-county, an institution once mocked as a “school of women” has defied stigma, poverty, and hostility to produce its best KCSE exam results yet.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-01-13 00:00:00
At the edge of Kitengela’s Parkview dumping site
By Selina Mutua 2026-01-12 17:51:23
Concern has been raised over the poor results posted by Lodwar Boys, a national school in Turkana County.
By Mike Ekutan 2026-01-12 13:48:57
Admission of Grade 10 learners officially kicks off on Monday, marking a historic milestone in Kenya’s education journey under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-12 12:20:00
More than 1.13 million pioneer CBE learners begin reporting to senior school on Monday
By Juliet Omelo 2026-01-12 11:57:44
Celebrations rocked Kenyatta, Bura, St Mary’s, and Murray schools after recording sterling performance in KCSE.
By Standard Team 2026-01-12 10:44:49
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion says the challenges rocking the Competency-Based Education (CBE) transitionwere predictable and avoidable.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-12 10:39:00
Education CS Julius Ogamba has assured parents, teachers and learners that measures are in place to ensure a smooth transition into senior school despite challenges that have dogged the reforms.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 KCSE exams.
By Standard Team 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Anne Brigit Alande was diagnosed with a kidney disease while in primary school and underwent a kidney transplant performed in India after receiving a donation from her uncle.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-01-12 09:00:00
The number of candidates could be higher, as more learners are expected to use the chances available to acquire secondary school certification under 8-4-4, a system that is being replaced with CBE.
By Irene Githinji 2026-01-12 06:00:00
Some 47,798 candidates scored grade E in last year’s KCSE examinations, revealing a worrying trend of low grades under the 8-4-4 system.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-01-12 00:00:00