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Lewis Nyaundi

250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles

About 250,000 university students under government sponsorship are staring at an uncertain future after the High Court dealt a major blow to the new funding model.

250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles

Ruto's grand plan to address University of Nairobi woes

Ruto's grand plan to address University of Nairobi woes

TSC, unions eye reforms to break teachers' promotion stagnation

TSC, unions eye reforms to break teachers' promotion stagnation

Nancy Macharia': The tumultuous reign of TSC's outgoing CEO

Nancy Macharia': The tumultuous reign of TSC's outgoing CEO

Hopes high for 8,000 unemployed teachers as TSC announces fresh recruitment in January

Unemployed teachers in the country have a reason to smile this Christmas as government announced plans to hire 8,000 new teachers in January.

Hopes high for 8,000 unemployed teachers as TSC announces fresh recruitment in January

Parents told to register learners for SHIF in January

Parents will be required to accompany their children to school in January to register them for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

Parents told to register learners for SHIF in January

TSC announces 24,000 promotion positions for teachers

Teachers across the country have a reason to smile after TSC announced a fresh round of promotion targeting 24,000 tutors that will be conducted in two phases.

TSC announces 24,000 promotion positions for teachers

Tough rules for boarding schools shut down due to safety concerns

The government has issued fresh conditions for the reopening of 348 boarding schools shut down for failing to meet safety standards.

Tough rules for boarding schools shut down due to safety concerns

349 schools given four weeks to meet safety rules or else...

The Ministry of Education has given primary schools whose boarding facilities were marked for closure four weeks to comply.

349 schools given four weeks to meet safety rules or else...

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

National Assembly Education Committee chairperson Julius Melly said they will investigate the UoN council’s operations that have caused chaos in the institution.

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply

On November 27, the Ministry of Education ordered the closure of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools, citing gross violations of safety regulations.

Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply

Moi University to reopen after three-month closure

After three months of no teaching or learning at Moi University, the institution will now reopen after the Ministry of Education and the institution staff reached an agreement to call off the strike.

Moi University to reopen after three-month closure

Parents shocker as State stops student mid-year transfers

The decision seeks to address the severe congestion that has strained resources in many secondary schools. Students seeking transfers must now go through the Ministry of Education.

Parents shocker as State stops student mid-year transfers

Inside Ogamba's 100 days at the helm of tough education tab

CS has had to confront CBC transition challenges, labour unrest and funding crisis. Stakeholders want him to seek and enact long-lasting solutions.

Inside Ogamba's 100 days at the helm of tough education tab

Good news for acting school heads as promotions begin January

At least 3,300 school heads and deputies currently serving in acting capacities are set to receive confirmation to their roles starting January.

Good news for acting school heads as promotions begin January

Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise

The lowest-paid teaching staff will take home up to Sh97,988 from Sh57,729. Professors, who are the highest-paid academic staff, will earn up to Sh345,816.

Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise

Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct

Some 621 candidates and nearly 200 schools were found engaging in malpractices during this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.

Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct

Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University

President William Ruto said that troubles at Moi University stem from internal administrative and governance issues.

Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University

Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out

MPs on Wednesday raised question over the government’s ability to prepare for rollout of Grade 9 ahead of January deadline

Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out

President Ruto defends university funding model

President William Ruto on Tuesday defended the new university funding model despite its suspension by the High Court in October.

President Ruto defends university funding model

Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four

Over 200,000 students who would have sat the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination are missing four years after completing their primary school education.

Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four

50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?

With just 50 days remaining before the pioneer class of CBC transitions to Grade 9, concerns persist over the readiness of schools to implement the programme effectively.

50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?

Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model

University funding freeze threatens end-of-semester exams and operations as thousands of students face uncertainty amid lecturers’ strike.

Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model

Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene

New details now reveal the dire financial state of Moi University, with data showing the institution is drowning in debt, owing over Sh8.6 billion to staff and third parties.

Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene

Lecturers: This is why we are striking again

According to UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga, the strike resumed after failed attempts to reach an agreement with the government.

Lecturers: This is why we are striking again

Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up

The Grade 6 (KPSEA) result will three years later contribute 20pc to a student’s final assessment at the end of junior secondary (Grade 9).

Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up

Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December

The government plans to complete 11,000 classrooms by December in readiness for the transition of learners from Grade 8 to Grade 9 in January.

Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December

All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment

A total of 1,303,913 Grade Six candidates are expected to sit the national assessment. Although this will be the third KPSEA, it is the first without KCPE tagging along.

All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment

End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests

Today, more than 1.3 million Grade Six candidates will begin rehearsals for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, marking a significant shift in Kenya’s primary education system.

End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests

Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike

The government invited university workers unions to a meeting to forestall the looming lecturer’s strike set to begin on October 29, 2024.

Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike

KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns

Candidates taking the 2024 KCSE exam started their practical examinations yesterday for select subjects, including French, German, Kenya Sign Language, Music, and Arabic.

By 2 months ago

KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns

Early Christmas for learners as cash crunch bites schools

Interviews with school heads reveals that the early closure has been necessitated by a biting cash crunch straining operations and day to day activities in the institutions.

By 2 months ago

Early Christmas for learners as cash crunch bites schools

Inaugural KPSEA, KCSE exams to start as schools close for holiday

Schools will from this week close as focus shifts to this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).

By 2 months ago

Inaugural KPSEA, KCSE exams to start as schools close for holiday

What Kiama thought was ambition turned out to be poisoned chalice

It is now emerging that the ousted University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama, fell victim to the five key reforms he championed to transform the institution

By 2 months ago

What Kiama thought was ambition turned out to be poisoned chalice

Looming crisis as lecturers threaten to strike again

University staff have threatened to stage another strike to demand the release of a Sh2.4 billion salary deal signed last month.

By 2 months ago

Looming crisis as lecturers threaten to strike again

New era for primary schools as new exam bids farewell to KCPE

For the first time in 39 years, pupils in primary schools will not sit the KCPE exam. KPSEA tests for Grade Six leaners will be conducted between November 28 and 30.

By 2 months ago

New era for primary schools as new exam bids farewell to KCPE

Africa university leaders lobby to pool funds for research

The leaders observed that funding shortfall limits the continent's ability to address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and technology.

By 2 months ago

Africa university leaders lobby to pool funds for research

Schools to embrace clean cooking as state streamlines feeding plan

Primary schools across the country are set to undergo a major transformation in their cooking practices that will see the use of firewood and charcoal replaced with cleaner options.

By 2 months ago

Schools to embrace clean cooking as state streamlines feeding plan

Knec plans changes to enhance exam integrity

Security overhaul is set for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams with supervisors and invigilators now required to rotate between schools.

By 2 months ago

Knec plans changes to enhance exam integrity

KUPPET cracks whip on three top officials over attempted coup

The officials are facing allegations of authoring and circulating a fake resignation letter of the Secretary-General, promoting division within the union, and sabotaging the office's operations.

By 2 months ago

KUPPET cracks whip on three top officials over attempted coup

Unschooled, skilled workers get public service jobs

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced plans to formally recognise and absorb skilled workers who have gained expertise through practical experience in government projects

By 2 months ago

Unschooled, skilled workers get public service jobs

Why Grade 9 preparation is in jeopardy, three months to rollout

With less than 100 days left, time is quickly running out, leaving many schools ill-equipped to accommodate the additional learners.

By 2 months ago

Why Grade 9 preparation is in jeopardy, three months to rollout

State plans to fund learners with disability in private schools

Learners with disability in private schools could soon get funding from the government if a proposed bill before parliament is adopted to law.

By 2 months ago

State plans to fund learners with disability in private schools

Universities, colleges to re-register academic programs in fight against fake certificates

Universities and colleges will soon need to register their academic programs with the qualification body as it takes steps to eradicate fake academic papers.

By 2 months ago

Universities, colleges to re-register academic programs in fight against fake certificates

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