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Educational institutions boost investors' appetite in Murang'a

Investors and residents of Murang'a are eyeing better times following the establishment of educational institutions that have awakened the once sleepy town.
By Graham Kajilwa and Boniface Gikandi 2026-02-19 08:00:00
Members of Parliament are seeking to entrench structured sex education and nationwide awareness in the school curriculum through amendments aimed at curbing sexual harassment and abuse in schools.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-18 16:16:01
MPs have backed proposed changes to the TSC Amendment Bill, saying the amendments would address a growing leadership crisis in schools caused by prolonged acting appointments.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-18 15:50:13
A new study by ZanaAfrica, Education Design Unlimited, and Dignitas has unveiled practical strategies to strengthen gender equity and inclusion in some vulnerable education settings.
By Benard Orwongo 2026-02-18 12:26:26
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has launched career growth guidelines to strengthen governance, staff development and institutional efficiency.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-18 01:00:00
President Ruto has pledged to raise the education budget by Sh65 billion to Sh765 billion in the next financial year to support reforms and address funding gaps.
By Lewis Nyaundi 2026-02-18 00:00:00
KNEC has opened applications for examiner training ahead of this year's national examinations, but shortlisted teachers will foot a Sh10,500 training bill before marking a single paper.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-17 15:09:40
The KNEC has begun implementing e-assessment as part of Kenya’s ongoing education reforms, where processes will be fully aligned with the global best practices.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-17 06:00:00
The final cohort to sit next year’s KCSE under the ending 8-4-4 system will have no fallback, as there will be no possibility to resit the exams.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-16 08:00:00
As all other candidates wrote on customised scripts of the KJSEA that were done in October 2025, Sylvia Nyaboke wrote hers on photocopied examination material.
By Stanley Ongwae 2026-02-16 00:00:00
The government has allayed fears of potential learning disruptions in senior schools over a shortage of textbooks.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-15 20:40:33
A damning new report has lifted the lid on the shadowy world of “ghost students” in school.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-02-15 15:08:28