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Mike Kihaki

Rains wreck havoc on schools a head of reopening

A number of schools have been destroyed by heavy rains that have pounded the country in the past few days.

Rains wreck havoc on schools a head of reopening

Report: Most boarding schools are not safe for children

Report: Most boarding schools are not safe for children

State trains JSS teachers to deliver Stem education

State trains JSS teachers to deliver Stem education

Change looms at UoN as Prof Kiama sent on leave

Change looms at UoN as Prof Kiama sent on leave

Career pathways, dominates schools' drama festival

Riara Springs Nairobi, for instance, showcased a play portraying societal pressures and personal discovery within the framework of the CBC curriculum.

Career pathways, dominates schools' drama festival

TSC to post 6,000 teachers to special schools

During a meeting in Naivasha last week, the teachers' employer agreed to deploy the tutors in three phases, commencing second term.

TSC to post 6,000 teachers to special schools

Teachers' unions raise alarm over mental health as number of suicide cases increase

Official says about 100 teachers have died by suicide in the last three years. TSC chief Nancy Macharia says they have rolled out a comprehensive health insurance cover with AoN Minet.

Teachers' unions raise alarm over mental health as number of suicide cases increase

Kuppet claims TSC promoted dead, retired teachers

Kuppet said there were 100 dead teachers on the promotion list while others had either retired or left the service.

Kuppet claims TSC promoted dead, retired teachers

Gachagua intervenes in TSC, Education Ministry wars

In what could bring an end to the bad blood between the two sides, Gachagua asked them to form a team that will spearhead implementation of recommendations to revamp the sector.

Gachagua intervenes in TSC, Education Ministry wars

Child neglect and school capitation feature in Nairobi drama festival

Through dance, drama and poetry the display fostered a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and challenges faced by students, parents and society in day-to-day life.

Child neglect and school capitation feature in Nairobi drama festival

Knut, Kuppet cry foul over teachers' stagnation

KUPPET and KNUT say teachers in D4 have been denied the opportunity of upgrading despite having reached the time to move to the next level.

Knut, Kuppet cry foul over teachers' stagnation

AFC usher 60th anniversary celebrations in style

Ingwe will play Spanish side AE Ramassa in an exhibition match on March 24 at Nyayo.

AFC usher 60th anniversary celebrations in style

Prof Ayiro reappointed Daystar University VC

Council’s chairman Prof George Njoroge made the communication in a letter dated March 8, 2024.

Prof Ayiro reappointed Daystar University VC

UNITAR trains women, youth in digital literacy

United Nations initiative allocates Sh146m to accelerate digital skills among women. Over 7,000 individuals in 24 countries trained over a period of six months.

UNITAR trains women, youth in digital literacy

Kenya on right food trajectory, Linturi

Kenya’s food security has improved significantly in the last seven months, Cabinet Secretary Agriculture and Livestock Development Mithika Linturi has said.

Kenya on right food trajectory, Linturi

Dr Henry Chakava: Father of Kenyan publishing takes final bow

Dr Chakava had more than 50 years of experience in the creation and publication of high quality reading and learning materials that children need to succeed.

Dr Henry Chakava: Father of Kenyan publishing takes final bow

Knut, Kuppet fault TSC over teachers promotion

The unions questioned why the commission did not provide the real names against the TSC numbers published for audit purposes.

Knut, Kuppet fault TSC over teachers promotion

55,000 yet to select university, college courses ahead of Monday deadline

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) said the portal would close on Monday.

55,000 yet to select university, college courses ahead of Monday deadline

How poor infrastructure hinders children performance

In public schools, an average of 45 pre-primary schoolchildren sit in one class, while private schools allocate 31 children per class.

How poor infrastructure hinders children performance

Report: More boys dropping out of school, millions unable to read

School-going children from low-income households are twice as likely to drop out of school as his/her counterparts in rich households.

Report: More boys dropping out of school, millions unable to read

KICD directs publishers to recall unauthorised books

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has directed publishers to withdraw all unauthorised learning materials from the market.

KICD directs publishers to recall unauthorised books

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

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

State pledges technical, financial support for TVETs

The government will provide technical and financial support to training institutions in areas of tertiary and technical skills in a bid to enhance quality of graduates.

By 2 months ago

State pledges technical, financial support for TVETs

KUCCPS extends application deadline

Kenyans expressed frustrations accessing the KUCCPS portal, which they said was either too slow or not opening.

By 2 months ago

KUCCPS extends application deadline

Churches urged to embrace prior learning policy

The policy which was approved by the government last month paves the way for the recognition of skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired through practical work.

By 2 months ago

Churches urged to embrace prior learning policy

Knut fails yet again to push its case on teachers

Knut was expected to give a detailed financial implication as well as teachers acting as heads of institutions, which they claimed did not benefit from salary increases.

By 2 months ago

Knut fails yet again to push its case on teachers

Survey reveals why thousands of children are missing school

Failure by government to finance education has been cited as the main reason learners are not attending school with girls being the main victims.

By 2 months ago

Survey reveals why thousands of children are missing school

Universities challenged to seek regional partnerships

Universities in the region have been challenged to collaborate with each other to cost-effectively achieve their objectives.

By 2 months ago

Universities challenged to seek regional partnerships

Parents want government to slow on shift to eCitizen platform

The National Parents Association wants public participation to be done to sensitize teachers on the workings of the new fee payment plan.

By 2 months ago

Parents want government to slow on shift to eCitizen platform

State to hire 20,000 teachers

16,000 additional classrooms will also be constructed this year to address challenges affecting the implementation of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS).

By 2 months ago

State to hire 20,000 teachers

TSC invites applications for top jobs

TSC has announced plans to fill administrative positions left vacant in the last two years.

By 2 months ago

TSC invites applications for top jobs

UoN chancellor Verkooijen plans to turn around varsity fortunes

Banks on driving innovation, building global partnerships and fostering culture of creativity and invention to attract top talent and put the university on the global chart.

By 2 months ago

UoN chancellor Verkooijen plans to turn around varsity fortunes

UoN, Kenyatta University get Sh222 million grant for research

The University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University join network of experienced and next generation researchers from Europe and South Korea.

By 2 months ago

UoN, Kenyatta University get Sh222 million grant for research

Education ministers from 12 African countries to meet in Nairobi

The two- day conference will discuss strategies to strengthen capabilities of Africa to prepare manpower it needs for an industrial economy.

By 2 months ago

Education ministers from 12 African countries to meet in Nairobi

How MPs can bridge schools equipment gaps

Dr Mabonga said that collaboration between stakeholders will ensure teachers are facilitated with required curriculum and teaching aids in good time.

By 3 months ago

How MPs can bridge schools equipment gaps

Junior Secondary School still in a mess but CS maintains all is well

A crisis was evident as the pioneer Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) class reported to Grade Eight and the second JSS classes started last week.

By 3 months ago

Junior Secondary School still in a mess but CS maintains all is well

Machogu warns principals against hiking school fees

CS Machogu said parents are undergoing economic hardship and it will not be prudent to raise fees.

By 3 months ago

Machogu warns principals against hiking school fees

Teachers now want Interior CS Prof Kindiki to enhance their security in schools

Teachers have now roped in Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to enhance their security in schools.

By 3 months ago

Teachers now want Interior CS Prof Kindiki to enhance their security in schools

State releases Sh1.19 billion for cash strapped TVETs

The government has released Sh1.192 billion to fund Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country.

By 3 months ago

State releases Sh1.19 billion for cash strapped TVETs

No 'illegal fees' added as students join Form One

Aquinas High School Principal Stephen Githii said raising school fees would add more financial strain to parents, considering the current economic challenges.

By 3 months ago

No 'illegal fees' added as students join Form One

Nine top Kenyan varsities revealed in latest ranking

The University of Nairobi was placed in the sixth position in Africa, behind South Africa’s University of Cape Town.

By 3 months ago

Nine top Kenyan varsities revealed in latest ranking

KUPPET officials seek constitutional review to boost teachers' representation

Secondary schools’ teachers are demanding for the expansion of their representation on the national level.

By 3 months ago

KUPPET officials seek constitutional review to boost teachers' representation

How learners beat odds to excel in last year's KCSE examination

Linus Kiprop touched many hearts in 2021 after walking 35 kilometers to Kakamega town for lack of bus fare. The former Chavakali High School student spent a night with watchmen.

By 3 months ago

How learners beat odds to excel in last year's KCSE examination

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