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Lewis Nyaundi

Confusion at UoN as VC Kiama refuses to proceed on leave

Stephen Kiama has dismissed the letter asking him to proceed on compulsory leave and asked the staff and students to ignore the communication.

Confusion at UoN as VC Kiama refuses to proceed on leave

Why MPs rejected Ruto order to have parents pay fees via e-Citizen

Why MPs rejected Ruto order to have parents pay fees via e-Citizen

Why private varsities are in Sh31b debt crisis

Why private varsities are in Sh31b debt crisis

Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

Ministry to issue guidelines on re-categorisation of schools

Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala announced that the government will soon issue guidelines on how the senior schools will be categorized.

Ministry to issue guidelines on re-categorisation of schools

Secondary schools to be re-categorised into three

The groups will be for sciences, humanities and sports but one can offer a combination. Process expected to end next year in time for Grade 9 transition.

Secondary schools to be re-categorised into three

Grade 9 to remain in primary despite secondary school push

Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang on Wednesday dismissed concerns that junior schools are not adequately prepared to host the Grade 9 learners.

Grade 9 to remain in primary despite secondary school push

Schools to plant 35 million trees annually

With an estimated 17 million learners and 600,000 educators in the country the education fraternity is also expected to produce 300 million seedlings annually.

Schools to plant 35 million trees annually

MKU sends first cohort of graduates to Germany

Mount Kenya University has unveiled an ambitious plan to send more than 5000 graduates to Germany.

MKU sends first cohort of graduates to Germany

Why public secondary schools may close early

Institutions face crisis due to delayed release of capitation money. Kepsha official says it is getting difficult to sustain school operations.

Why public secondary schools may close early

Schools to close early as cash crunch persists

With early closure, some schools have lost up to two weeks of learning time which could see a rush against time for the students as teachers try to cover the syllabus.

Schools to close early as cash crunch persists

Universities get funding towards solar energy to cut utility costs

Public universities and the Education Ministry are mulling a plan to use solar energy.

Universities get funding towards solar energy to cut utility costs

Questions over school bus safety after string of road accidents

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said school vans, buses and matatus that are unroadworthy must be removed from the roads.

Questions over school bus safety after string of road accidents

Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing

Auditor flags Sh1.78 billion used for classroom construction as unaccounted for. The report also questions the procurement process and how various contractors were identified.

Sh1.7bn meant for CBC classes for secondary schools missing

700 skilled workers in informal sector to receive certificates

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Friday oversee award of certificates to some 700 Kenyans who gained expertise but lack formal education.

700 skilled workers in informal sector to receive certificates

Teachers threaten to strike over delayed school capitation

Kuppet Secretary General Akello Misori said head teachers have been subjected to ridicule and accusations of poor leadership due to delayed release of capitation.

Teachers threaten to strike over delayed school capitation

Ministry cuts school capitation by Sh22b despite surge in enrolment

PS Belio Kipsang revealed that the government has been providing a flat rate of Sh54 billion for capitation over the last six years.

Ministry cuts school capitation by Sh22b despite surge in enrolment

Gachagua to launch policy to recognise skilled workers without formal education

Skilled workers with no formal college certificate or university degree are set to get a chance to get recognition.

Gachagua to launch policy to recognise skilled workers without formal education

State to set aside Sh260 billion for research, development

Researchers and scientists in the country could soon receive a windfall as the government plans to commit about Sh260 billion to research and development.

State to set aside Sh260 billion for research, development

Ministry wants varsities to renew course approvals every six years

Universities could soon be required to renew approval to teach academic programmes after every six years.

Ministry wants varsities to renew course approvals every six years

Machogu promises to restore full capitation after principals' outcry

The Ministry of Education has revealed plans to restore Sh5000 slashed from each student’s capitation funding.

Machogu promises to restore full capitation after principals' outcry

Education Ministry seeks stiffer penalties for defiant headteachers in new bill

After years of non-compliance, the Ministry of Education is now seeking to stamp authority on the violation of outlawed practices.

Education Ministry seeks stiffer penalties for defiant headteachers in new bill

Education Ministry in new push to take control of over 30,000 school heads

Proposal, if adopted, will give Education CS powers to instruct head teachers to prepare reports and file from time to time

Education Ministry in new push to take control of over 30,000 school heads

Kuppet gives TSC 14 days ultimatum to refund housing levy deductions

Pressure is mounting on the teacher’s employer to refund up to Sh30,000, to the highest paid teacher, deducted as housing levy from July last year.

Kuppet gives TSC 14 days ultimatum to refund housing levy deductions

Calls to support PWDs so as to access learning opportunities

The National Council of Persons with Disability chairperson Kristina Pratt says, lack of proper gears for the group is denying them such valuable chances in life.

Calls to support PWDs so as to access learning opportunities

Good news for teachers over medical cover benefits

Teachers may now enrol up to eight children in the multi-billion medical scheme that has so far given birth to 80,000 children.

Good news for teachers over medical cover benefits

State owes us Sh31b student tuition fees, say universities

The future of more than 68,000 state-sponsored students hangs in the balance after government funding for private universities dipped.

By 2 months ago

State owes us Sh31b student tuition fees, say universities

University shines in Africa's digital skills challenge

Zetech was among the 11 finalists representing the African region, showcasing its dedication to advancing technology and empowering young innovators.

By 2 months ago

University shines in Africa's digital skills challenge

Errors in TSC payroll put doubts on bid to recover Sh47 million

Analysis by the Auditor General of the payroll for the 2021/2022 financial year revealed that there were 85 teachers with outstanding overpayment balances amounting to Sh47,352,946.

By 2 months ago

Errors in TSC payroll put doubts on bid to recover Sh47 million

Private varsities claim Sh31b from State

Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has written to Education CS Ezekiel Machogu over a Sh31 billion gap that they claim is yet to be released to them.

By 2 months ago

Private varsities claim Sh31b from State

How universities fuel fake degrees crisis

Universities have failed to upload graduate information on a national database to enable employers to verify degrees.

By 2 months ago

How universities fuel fake degrees crisis

Kepsha condemns killing of blind head teacher by bandits

Headteachers have condemned the killing of their colleague Thomas Kibet by bandits in Baringo.

By 2 months ago

Kepsha condemns killing of blind head teacher by bandits

Universities lose billions in court battles worsening financial crisis

Public universities are reeling under the weight of hefty court settlements awarded over the past three years.

By 2 months ago

Universities lose billions in court battles worsening financial crisis

Knut and Kuppet split over TSC's push to review mandate

While Knut says proposed changes are 'punitive to teachers', their Kuppet counterparts agree to participate in planned consultation.

By 2 months ago

Knut and Kuppet split over TSC's push to review mandate

Ministry snubs TSC meeting to review law as turf wars intensify

No officer represented the parent ministry led by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, signaling an escalation of turf wars between Jogoo House and the TSC.

By 2 months ago

Ministry snubs TSC meeting to review law as turf wars intensify

TSC escalates war with ministry in bid for more powers

The proposal could fracture the relationship with the Ministry. TSC's mandate would expand to ensuring professional teaching standards.

By 2 months ago

TSC escalates war with ministry in bid for more powers

UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks

It has now emerged that school-going children in Kenya are exposed to insecurity and drop out due to the long distance they cover to access education.

By 2 months ago

UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks

TSC continues housing levy deduction despite court order

Scrutiny of shared payslips shows that teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) payroll were deducted 1.5 per cent in their January pay.

By 2 months ago

TSC continues housing levy deduction despite court order

KNEC releases KPSEA results, urges schools to address gaps

The assessment replaced the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) conducted under the 8-4-4 education system which was written for the last time last year.

By 3 months ago

KNEC releases KPSEA results, urges schools to address gaps

Long wait for schools and students for verdict on KCPE, KCSE complaints

For candidates challenging the results of the KCPE national examination, the tribunal has a window of 30 days to reach the verdict.

By 3 months ago

Long wait for schools and students for verdict on KCPE, KCSE complaints

Machogu, TSC clash over order to withdraw 17 teachers from Kakamega school

Education CS Machogu faults TSC over decision to withdraw all teachers at St Gabriel Isongo School after attack on principal; says learners’ needs should come first.

By 3 months ago

Machogu, TSC clash over order to withdraw 17 teachers from Kakamega school

Kenya to construct factory for devices of special needs learners

Kenya Institute of Special Education is poised to launch the construction of the first-of-its-kind factory dedicated to producing, assembling, and repairing assistive devices.

By 3 months ago

Kenya to construct factory for devices of special needs learners

2019 KCPE achievers make comeback four years later in 2023 KCSE exam

Several candidates who topped in the 2019 KCPE exam registered remarkable grades in last year’s KCSE exam, securing a chance to pursue their dream careers.

By 3 months ago

2019 KCPE achievers make comeback four years later in 2023 KCSE exam

Puzzle of 175,748 students who dropped out of secondary school

Some 175,748 students may have dropped out of secondary school in the last four years, raising questions.

By 3 months ago

Puzzle of 175,748 students who dropped out of secondary school

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