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Fuel strike paralyses learning into schools
The nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices plunged Kenya’s education sector deeper into crisis Tuesday, disrupting learning in schools, colleges and universities..
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-19 20:44:59
Matatu protests: Most schools postpone Monday classes as roads in Nairobi and other major towns remain unusually clear, with PSVs staying off the roads.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-18 09:37:58
Kenya’s higher education sector is expanding access and lowering fees even as it faces funding pressures across government allocations, loans and university debt.
By David Njaaga
2026-05-17 18:41:00
Presidential Awards Kenya has been hailed by teachers as a strong pillar and support for the Competency Based Education.
By George Njunge
2026-05-17 17:16:45
Both public and private universities in the country are increasingly turning to foreign partnerships, donor-backed infrastructure projects and international academic collaborations.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-17 13:31:09
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa
2026-05-15 13:57:31
The government plans to merge primary and junior secondary school funding under a single capitation model as part of reforms to create comprehensive schools under the CBE System.
By Lewis Nyaundi
2026-05-15 07:00:00
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing wave of unrest in secondary schools across the country.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-15 06:00:00
The University of Nairobi has finally appointed Prof Ayub N Gitau as its substantive Vice-Chancellor after nearly two years of leadership turmoil.
By Lewis Nyaundi
2026-05-15 00:00:00
The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) chapter at the University of Nairobi has welcomed the appointment of Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as the institution’s 9th Vice-Chancellor.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-14 21:00:14
Kenya digitizes 600,000 plus learner records and more than 2,600 qualifications to align education with labor market demands and technology.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-14 17:47:00
Education officials link rising school unrest to poor communication, harsh discipline and exam pressure; PS Bitok urges a more humane approach in schools.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-05-14 16:57:00
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