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Do not ignore the cry of suffering university and college students

The government must shelf the much-faulted threat to withdraw public universities funding. Its ripple effect would make the students’ situation much more untenable.

By John Wahome 6 days ago

Do not ignore the cry of suffering university and college students

Counties using interns as main doctors, KMPDU says

Counties using interns as main doctors, KMPDU says

By Stephanie Wangari 6 days ago

A teaching style that encourages learners to solve sticky problems

A teaching style that encourages learners to solve sticky problems

By Antoney Luvinzu 10 days ago

Cooking shouldn't be part of aspiring lawyers' work during pupillage

Cooking shouldn't be part of aspiring lawyers' work during pupillage

By Sunday Memba 13 days ago

Technology to train surgical students

Medical students in Kenya will now be able to watch live and pre-recorded surgery procedures and training in 360-degree virtual reality (VR).

By Nancy Nzau 22 days ago

Technology to train surgical students

Medical students to get more loans from HELB

Financial support given to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will be increased after beneficiaries set a good repayment record, the Higher Education Loans Board has said.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Medical students to get more loans from HELB

Model to ensure poor students don't miss bursaries underway

The government is mulling a new funding plan that will see university students from poor backgrounds pay less for tuition.

By Nancy Nzau 1 month ago

Model to ensure poor students don't miss bursaries underway

Messy lecture rooms in our universities are not conducive for learning

Lecturers should consider splitting large classes into smaller groups to make lessons interactive. The use of public address systems can also be of great help if there is a need to have large classes.

By Samwel Obegi 1 month ago

Messy lecture rooms in our universities are not conducive for learning

Universities want ministry to redeploy unqualified lecturers

Public universities want lecturers who have not upgraded their academic qualifications to teach degree programmes thrown out.

By Willis Oketch 1 month ago

Universities want ministry to redeploy unqualified lecturers

Students rain kicks and blows on teacher during live set performance

A teacher on duty at Poroko Secondary School in Narok County was beaten by two students from a visiting school during a live set performance.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Students rain kicks and blows on teacher during live set performance

Kenyatta University students warn against proposed fees increase

Vice-chancellors in public universities have proposed to increase fees from the current Sh16,000 per semester effective September, next year.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Kenyatta University students warn against proposed fees increase

Lobby petitions assembly to stop student bursaries

Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative accused the executive of unlawfully issuing bursaries.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Lobby petitions assembly to stop student bursaries

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Local universities have seen a sharp increase in Congolese students' enrollment in various courses.

By Boniface Mithika 4 months ago

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Two bright sisters fail to join Form One over lack of fees

The two scored 349 and 334 marks in the 2021 KCPE and are each required to pay Sh35,000 per year at St Thomas Girls in Kilifi County.

By Marion Kithi 6 months ago

Two bright sisters fail to join Form One over lack of fees

Meet KCSE stars who performed dismally in primary school

Candidates’ journey to excellence paint a picture of rising above poverty and inadequacies to chart their own academic paths. Most students suffer from low self-esteem after being ridiculed.

By Standard Team 6 months ago

Meet KCSE stars who performed dismally in primary school

From 113 KCPE marks to B plain: List of most improved students

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha on Saturday, April 23 congratulated some eight students who turned around their low KCPE grades.

By Fred Kagonye 7 months ago

From 113 KCPE marks to B plain: List of most improved students

Students use social media to discuss topical issues

The students discuss different topics, which are then recorded and posted on social media.

By Daniel Chege 7 months ago

Students use social media to discuss topical issues

How DCI arrested four college students for suspected KCSE fraud

According to the DCI detectives, the syndicate comprises school heads, security agents, parents and college students who use Telegram.

By Winfrey Owino 8 months ago

How DCI arrested four college students for suspected KCSE fraud

EU dismisses claims of discrimination against Africans

Andrii Pravednyk said the country was facilitating everyone seeking refuge in neighbouring states.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

EU dismisses claims of discrimination against Africans

79 Kenyan students safely evacuated from Ukraine

The Ministry said four others have shown no interest in leaving Ukraine citing personal reasons.

By Patrick Vidija 9 months ago

79 Kenyan students safely evacuated from Ukraine

"You're on your own": African students stuck in Ukraine seek refuge or escape route

Cities under siege across Ukraine are home to tens of thousands of African students studying medicine, engineering and military affairs.

By Reuters 9 months ago

"You're on your own": African students stuck in Ukraine seek refuge or escape route

Court allows negotiation between school, students after suspension

The students had moved to court challenging their suspension and wanted to be allowed to resume studies.

By Daniel Chege 10 months ago

Court allows negotiation between school, students after suspension

Medical students facing shortage of bodies for training on anatomy

This is the first step in a long journey in the study of the internal workings of the human body as they prepare for what awaits them ...

By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago

Medical students facing shortage of bodies for training on anatomy

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

We must honestly try to establish where the rain started beating us as a guide to finding the right remedy.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest

CS blames school unrest on truancy and promises to deal with vice. Says 99 per cent of boarding schools are well run.

By Ndungu Gachane 10 months ago

Magoha pledges more approved schools to tame student unrest

Stop misusing us, students tell politicians

A section of university students from Cherang’any sub-county have vowed to block any politician from using their influence to ascend to power

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Stop misusing us, students tell politicians

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