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Mike Kihaki

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.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

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

Kuppet claims TSC promoted dead, retired teachers

Kuppet claims TSC promoted dead, retired teachers

By Mike Kihaki 23 days ago

Schools close as MPs dig in on fund delays

Schools close as MPs dig in on fund delays

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 24 days ago

Gachagua intervenes in TSC, Education Ministry wars

Gachagua intervenes in TSC, Education Ministry wars

By Mike Kihaki 25 days ago

New dawn for 'jua kali' workers without papers

Kenyans who have attained informal training over the years but do not have certificates have new hope after a new policy to recognise their skills was launched.

By Mike Kihaki and Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

New dawn for 'jua kali' workers without papers

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

How poor infrastructure hinders children performance

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.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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.

By Mike Kihaki, Lewis Nyaundi, Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Parents want government to slow on shift to eCitizen platform

Why e-Citizen is causing jitters among education stakeholders

Students at the University of Nairobi have rejected payments for meals purchased in the school kitchen through the e-Citizen, adding to the controversy on the digital platform.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Why e-Citizen is causing jitters among education stakeholders

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 Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

State to hire 20,000 teachers

No fee hike in varsities as applications start

It is emerging that universities and colleges have been instructed to maintain the fees they set last year and also not to raise the cost of courses they had declared.

By Mike Kihaki and Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

No fee hike in varsities as applications start

Ruto says school fees payment via e-Citizen is a must

President Ruto declared that all school fees must be paid through the digital platform, e-Citizen explaining that this development was unstoppable.

By Mike Kihaki and PCS 2 months ago

Ruto says school fees payment via e-Citizen is a must

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 Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Education ministers from 12 African countries to meet in Nairobi

TSC invites applications for top jobs

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

By Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

UoN, Kenyatta University get Sh222 million grant for research

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 Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

How MPs can bridge schools equipment gaps

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 Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Machogu warns principals against hiking school fees

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 Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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

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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 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 Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

KUPPET officials seek constitutional review to boost teachers' representation

Schools yet to receive capitation funds, a week after reopening

Some 1.2 million learners will also join Junior Secondary School (JSS) as they transit from primary school under the Competency-Based Curriculum.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Schools yet to receive capitation funds, a week after reopening

Parents, schools' headache over Form One, JSS learners uniform

Principals disregard directive to allow parents to buy uniforms where they can afford as teacher's unions oppose Grade 7 learners using their primary school attire.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Parents, schools' headache over Form One, JSS learners uniform

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 Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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

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