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TEXTBOOKS: Bitok now moves procurement to agency dissolved by cabinet

PS Julius Bitok has now said that the procurement of textbooks for schools would be taken to the School Equipment Production Unit (SEPU).

By Lewis Nyaundi 6 days ago

Bitok unlocks Grade 11 textbook stalemate, hours after expose

Basic Education PS Bitok directs KICD to complete procurement of Grade 11 textbooks for 2027, paving way for distribution; this comes after The Standard’s expose a developing scandal at the ministry.

By Lewis Nyaundi 7 days ago

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How State failed PhD students in Germany after funding collapse

Kenya stopped paying its share of joint scholarship programme funding in 2024. Students risk losing both funding and legal residence permits in Germany.

By Lewis Nyaundi 12 days ago

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Degree fraud claims spark probe into 'ghost graduates'

Allegations of fake degrees at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology have triggered a state-ordered probe into so-called ‘ghost graduates’.

By Lewis Nyaundi 14 days ago

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How KUPPET, KNUT incumbents outmaneuvered rivals ahead of key elections

In both KUPPET and KNUT, the contest for the influential Secretary-General position has been narrowed by eligibility rules, limiting who appears on the ballot.

By Lewis Nyaundi 14 days ago

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Mbadi warns of economic shock from Middle East conflict

John Mbadi has warned that Kenya’s economy is vulnerable to shocks from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

By Lewis Nyaundi 21 days ago

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Inside tendering delays likely to hurt Grade 11 textbooks rollout

Publishers ask Education CS Ogamba to speed up issuing of award letters. KICD plays down the delay, but some sources blame behind-the-scenes lobbying.

By Lewis Nyaundi 22 days ago

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Intrigues, power play and billions in the fierce battle for UoN top job

Interviews for the next vice chancellor were conducted on Thursday, six candidates appeared before the selection panel. The institution has a debt of Sh16.9b, the highest among public universities.

By Lewis Nyaundi 27 days ago

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Ruto's varsity funding plan faces collapse

President William Ruto’s university funding plan is under strain, with budget shortfalls raising concerns over its sustainability three years after launch.

By Lewis Nyaundi 28 days ago

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Secondary schools hit with shortage of Grade 10 teachers

Secondary school principals warn of acute shortage of Stem teachers nationwide

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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All students to sit exams despite fee arrears, says CS

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba orders all students to be registered for the 2026 national exams, even if they have outstanding school fees.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Why more KCSE candidates are scoring Ds in Maths

Education stakeholders have raised concern over poor performance in mathematics.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Teachers cry foul as SHA glitches leave many with huge bills to pay

Zena Wesonga expected to welcome her baby on February 19, but it arrived three weeks earlier, plunging the family into a financial crisis that has exposed challenges with the teachers’ SHA cover.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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New era as KNEC launches digital exams

Teacher training colleges in Kenya have replaced paper-based tests with fully digital exams, transforming the assessment process for future teachers.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Junior school teachers win big as TSC now moves to give independence

Teachers Service Commission has proposed an independent governance and administrative structure for Junior Secondary Schools, handing JSS teachers a major boost.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Why primary school teachers will not be hired for the next few years

Teachers Service Commission has frozen the recruitment of primary school teachers, citing a staffing surplus and dealing a setback to thousands of unemployed educators.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Universities choke under Sh85 billion debt as 11 stare at closure

The debts have not been provided for in the upcoming budget ceilings, meaning there is no clear plan to settle them soon.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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'Absentee' PS Julius Bitok on MPs' radar over education crisis

Bitok has faced sharp criticism from MPs over his conduct and execution of duties at the Ministry of Education, raising concerns about his stewardship of the critical docket.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Ruto pledges Sh65bn boost to education budget

President Ruto has pledged to raise the education budget by Sh65 billion to Sh765 billion in the next financial year to support reforms and address funding gaps.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Doubt on school verification report

Questions have emerged over the credibility of a school verification report released last week by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Inside KNEC's e-Certificate plan

The Kenya National Examinations Council has launched e-certificates as registration opens for the 2026 KCSE and KPSEA examinations, aiming to curb certificate forgery.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Ban or protect? Divided opinions over minor's online exposure risks

Public concern is mounting over minors’ access to social media platforms following two disturbing online incidents in December 2025 that reignited debate about child safety in the digital space.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

2026 exam registration to begin next week, Education Ministry says

Registration for KPSEA will run from February 16 and close on March 16, while KCSE registration will begin on the same date and end on March 31.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Officials, school heads face penalties over Sh912m scam

At least 34 school heads and 28 senior Ministry of Education officials could face sacking over the "ghost" learners scandal that cost taxpayers Sh1 billion in capitation funds.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

Court lifts orders stopping teacher recruitment in four counties

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has lifted orders that had stopped the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) from recruiting tutors in four counties.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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How taxpayers lost billions funding schools that were closed years ago

Some 26 public schools were shut but their closure was never reported to the Education Ministry with an audit unearthing 230 schools having 10 or fewer learners still in thefunding portal.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

Matatu operators suspend nationwide strike

The strike, called to protest rising insecurity and attacks on public service vehicles by rogue boda-boda riders, has been put on hold for two weeks.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Ghost schools scandal: 87,000 phantom learners on the books

It has now emerged that at least 87,000 ghost learners were embedded in official education records, exposing deep systemic failures in enrollment data management.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Teachers to wait longer for new boss as recruitment faces fresh hurdle

High Court issued conservatory orders halting the recruitment of TSC CEO following a petition challenging legality of the exercise.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

TVET fees double to Sh105,000, tutors warn of dropouts, low enrollment

It has now emerged that fees at public TVET Institutions have nearly doubled over the last year.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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State gaslights parents as schools run rogue

Parents nationwide are paying the price for weak education enforcement as rogue school heads continue to flout government rules with impunity.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Wilson Sossion among education figures lining up for TSC top job

The tightly contested battle features seasoned education administrators and politically connected figures.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Parents shoulder rising school fees

From purchasing school uniforms, paying fees, and even securing admission slots, parents are shouldering an increasing load.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Grade 10 woes: 1,600 Senior Schools have no labs

At least 1,600 secondary schools across the country lack functional laboratories as teaching and learning for the first cohort of Grade 10 students under CBC begins on Monday.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Principals ordered to admit Grade 10 learners without fees, uniforms

Principals have also been told to optimise the use of capitation funds, while giving parents and guardians flexibility to settle household contributions without disrupting learning

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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930,000 students join senior schools

Ministry says the deadline for reporting to school lapsed yesterday.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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From textbook shortage to pathway changes, what troubles Grade 10 learning

As a result, most schools are yet to commence lessons as they wait for late-reporting learners.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Top schools face overcrowding as Grade 10 admission is extended

National schools recorded 100 per cent turnout, while sub-county and county schools struggled with low enrolment.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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KCSE results improve as bottom grades decline

Candidates in the 2025 KCSE have posted better scores compared to the previous two years, even as bottom grades declined.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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KCSE: Girls shun technical fields as boys shine

The 2025 KCSE results have exposed subjects girls are keeping off in secondary schools.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago