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Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

Education CS Julius Ogamba said each of the affected schools was given a report identifying gaps and how they should be rectified.

By Antony Gitonga 2024-12-09 16:15:00

Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

Schools claim they were unfairly targeted in boarding closure order

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-08 20:30:00

Early boarding: A child's safety, education, and emotional well-being at stake

The rising trend of sending children as young as seven to boarding schools has sparked heated debate.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-08 15:20:00

JKUAT, Meru universities among 16 institutions suspended over nutrition training standards

Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute suspends 16 institutions including JKUAT from offering nutrition and dietetics courses due to non-compliance with training standards.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-12-05 18:48:00

JKUAT, Meru universities among 16 institutions suspended over nutrition training standards

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

National Assembly Education Committee chairperson Julius Melly said they will investigate the UoN council’s operations that have caused chaos in the institution.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2024-12-04 18:00:00

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Stakeholders argue that the closure of boarding schools is a reactive measure and fault the state for failing to act promptly or provide alternative solutions.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-04 18:00:00

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply

On November 27, the Ministry of Education ordered the closure of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools, citing gross violations of safety regulations.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2024-12-04 16:52:45

Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply

Which way for Kenyan universities?

Universities are grappling with underfunding, with the majority forced to look for ways to keep the institutions afloat.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-03 17:36:26

Dr. Martin Oduor Otieno urges graduates to embrace agility as he takes office

Students have been urged to embrace agility in their careers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

By David Njaaga 2024-12-03 16:24:00

Dr. Martin Oduor Otieno urges graduates to embrace agility as he takes office

Govt orders closure of 348 primary school boarding sections

Education PS Belio Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to ensure the closure of unapproved boarding sections within their jurisdictions.

By Stephanie Wangari 2024-12-02 20:55:00

Govt orders closure of 348 primary school boarding sections

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Moi University students' progress stalled by cases of missing marks

As they idled for months during strikes by both teaching and non-teaching staff, students were forced to spend substantial amounts of money on accommodation.

By Stephen Rutto 2024-12-01 20:30:00

Moi University students' progress stalled by cases of missing marks

Hope at troubled Moi University after staff, State sign Sh8.6b salary deal

Under the deal, the government will release Sh8.6 billion for salaries, to be paid in phases between the 2024/25 and 2027/28 financial years.

By Stephen Rutto 2024-12-01 20:30:00

Hope at troubled Moi University after staff, State sign Sh8.6b salary deal

Moi University to reopen after three-month closure

After three months of no teaching or learning at Moi University, the institution will now reopen after the Ministry of Education and the institution staff reached an agreement to call off the strike.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2024-12-01 08:30:44