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Inside pay hike for chiefs and civil servants

The pay agreement will see civil servants receive a basic salary increase, while the National Government Administration Officers will earn the long-sought security risk allowance.

By Lewis Nyaundi 5 days ago

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Why teachers and civil servants are a 'happy lot'

Teachers and civil servants are set for a salary boost beginning July pay as the government rolls out the latest phase of public sector wage enhancements.

By Lewis Nyaundi 6 days ago

Acid test for Ruto funding model as Sh4.2bn hits strained universities

Already, 270,715 students have qualified for university placement under government sponsorship, up from 246,391 last year, an increase of 24,324 students.

By Lewis Nyaundi 10 days ago

KICD crowned most productive State Corporation

According to official NPCC evaluation records, KICD has maintained a trajectory of institutional excellence over successive Performance Contracting cycles.

By Lewis Nyaundi 18 days ago

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Inside major shake-up in promotions to return of powerful classroom teachers

Kenya’s teachers face a new promotion system that restores academic qualifications, merges job groups, and introduces a Teacher 9–1 grading structure.

By Lewis Nyaundi 19 days ago

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Kuppet warns as non-resident teachers in Ol Kalou seek transfer over by-election tensions

At least 61 teachers in Nyandarua seek transfers over rising Ol Kalou by-election tensions, with Kuppet citing intimidation and safety concerns in schools.

By Lewis Nyaundi 19 days ago

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Billions in, yet education woes remain

Despite record education funding, Kenya’s sector faces underfunding, rising university debt, falling enrolment and escalating TVET costs.

By Lewis Nyaundi 23 days ago

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Inside bag of goodies for teachers and lecturers

Teachers, lecturers and students are set for a major windfall in the 2026/2027 financial year after Treasury CS John Mbadi unveiled a record Sh784.5 billion allocation to the education sector.

By Lewis Nyaundi 25 days ago

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Boost for teachers but free education pushed to the edge

Billions allocated to absorb 20,000 interns and promote about 30,000 teachers.Free education programme suffers a deficit of more than Sh23 billion.

By Lewis Nyaundi 27 days ago

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Dreaded second term returns to haunt schools

A 2017 government report linked most school unrest to second term exam pressure, warning that many reforms and safety recommendations remain unimplemented.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Utumishi fire tragedy : Heads must roll

Pressure mounts on the government over the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as leaders, unions and parents demand accountability over safety failures.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Recurring dorm fires reveal years of safety failures

A deadly pattern of recurring school dormitory fires in Kenya, including the latest tragedy at Utumishi Girls, highlights long-standing failures in enforcing safety regulations.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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MPs demand urgent release of funds to avert Grade 11, 12 textbook delays

MPs have raised concerns over delayed funding that could disrupt printing and distribution of Grade 11 and 12 CBC textbooks.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Rising cases of missing school children raise alarm over safety

Rising cases of missing school children, some ending in death or injury, are raising concerns over learner safety and mental wellbeing.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Why refugees could soon enroll to university, college without KCSE certificate

Under the initiative, refugee learners will undergo a structured learning and assessment programme designed to measure their actual abilities and potential

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Kenya's cybersecurity skills gap persists despite training efforts

A growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals with practical skills continues to hit the country despite more than 1,000 young people graduating under the Cyber Shujaa Programme. 

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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UoN names Prof Gitau VC, ends 20-month leadership vacuum

The University of Nairobi has finally appointed Prof Ayub N Gitau as its substantive Vice-Chancellor after nearly two years of leadership turmoil.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Inside State's plan for single funding model for primary, junior schools

The government plans to merge primary and junior secondary school funding under a single capitation model as part of reforms to create comprehensive schools under the CBE System.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Inside TSC plan to promote 30,000 teachers

Teacher have protested against the Career Progression Guidelines, which they deem unfair.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Teachers lament poor pay and weak representation

Teachers face shrinking take-home pay, heavy deductions and widening pay gaps with other public servants, raising concerns over declining dignity and morale in the profession.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Why schools are facing fresh funding gap

Schools are facing renewed funding shortfalls ahead of the second term reopening, with capitation payments falling below required levels despite government disbursements.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Teachers protest, lay down their demands for SHA cover

Kuppet and Knut spell out teachers frustrations in meeting with TSC and SHA. Committee formed to address grievances to report back in 21 days.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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The irony of Ruto rooting for new public varsities as older ones drown in Sh100b debt

Public university debt has ballooned from about Sh60 billion in 2022 to over Sh100 billion, exposing the scale of the crisis three years into Ruto’s administration.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Fuel hike sparks fear of higher school fees, transport costs

Hiked fuel prices risks affecting back to school transport and school fees as the new term draws near.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Grade 11 textbook printing cleared after ministry releases tender letters

Ministry of Education has released award letters to publishers, clearing the way for the printing of Grade 11 textbooks after weeks of uncertainty and delays.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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New rules for recruiting senior school teachers

The Teachers Service Commission has introduced 51 approved subject combinations for recruiting senior school teachers under Competency-Based Education.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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State funding model tested by record varsity admissions

The surge in student numbers comes against a backdrop of stagnant budget allocations. The strain is felt across universities, many of which remain burdened by debts.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months ago