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Augustine Oduor

Poor planning, integrity issues mar universities' funding model

VCs say banding of students is the main source of discontent as it causes discrimination. So far, 12,000 students have appealed their placement in bands and are seeking review.

By 2 months ago

Poor planning, integrity issues mar universities' funding model

Major clash over hosting of Grade Nine learners as transition looms

Major clash over hosting of Grade Nine learners as transition looms

By 4 months ago

Machogu: Why TVET is solution to future jobs

Machogu: Why TVET is solution to future jobs

By 6 months ago

Major clash over hosting of Grade Nine learners as transition looms

Major clash over hosting of Grade Nine learners as transition looms

By 4 months ago

Kuppet officials push for review of the union's 2010 constitution

They argue the revision will lead to inclusivity and also entrench democratic processes. Move to expand positions from 10 to 16 to include officials from marginalised regions.

By Augustine Oduor 9 months ago

Kuppet officials push for review of the union's 2010 constitution

Best public officers, institutions honoured at Ombudsman Award

County Commissioner from Kilifi was awarded for ensuring marginalised groups access to vital government services. Huduma Ombudsman Award is in its fourth year.

By Augustine Oduor 11 months ago

Best public officers, institutions honoured at Ombudsman Award

Outstanding Public Officers, institution feted at the 4th Huduma Ombudsman Award Ceremony

Outstanding public officers and institutions feted during the 4th edition of the Huduma Ombudsman Award ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

By Augustine Oduor 11 months ago

Outstanding Public Officers, institution feted at the 4th Huduma Ombudsman Award Ceremony

All parents to pay university fees as changes made to funding formula

In the reviewed formula, all students listed in the five bands will get a boom of between Sh40,000 to Sh60,000, graduated based on households' financial strength.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

All parents to pay university fees as changes made to funding formula

CUE: Sack tutors teaching rejected courses

18 degree courses attracted only one student each. Another 104 academic programmes attracted a maximum of 10 students each.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

CUE: Sack tutors teaching rejected courses

CS Nakhumicha replaces KMTC board as students placement row rages

"After higher powers make certain strategic decisions for the betterment of Kenyans and someone is seen to pull in different direction it can be unfortunate," said an insider.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

CS Nakhumicha replaces KMTC board as students placement row rages

Why Prof Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi

Prof Kiama noted that he shall not seek a second term upon the expiry of his term.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Why Prof Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi

CBC subjects to be merged in new plan

According to the KICD curriculum design, the learners take 45 lessons a week with each lesson covering 40 minutes.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

CBC subjects to be merged in new plan

Unesco lauds Kenya for leading continent in coding education

The UN has recognised Kenya as the first country in Africa to approve content for teaching computer programming lessons in primary and secondary schools.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Unesco lauds Kenya for leading continent in coding education

National placement agency takes over KMTC student admission after nine-year battle

The application targets individuals who completed KCSE examination from 2013 to 2022. The two government agencies wrestled through their lawyers just to secure the mandate.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

National placement agency takes over KMTC student admission after nine-year battle

Humble pie as KUCCPS takes over KMTC admissions

After nearly 10 years of turf wars and sibling rivalry between two government ministries, the placement row of medical students to certificate and diploma colleges has been resolved.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Humble pie as KUCCPS takes over KMTC admissions

How universities have fought to keep offering diplomas and certificates

The first attempt in 2015 by Kenya National Association of Private Colleges to challenge amendment failed at the High Court, thereby clearing the way for universities to offer these courses.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

How universities have fought to keep offering diplomas and certificates

Revealed: Cost of implementing CBC and funding plan for schools

It is now emerging that this financial year alone, the government will require some Sh676 billion to effectively roll out the new education curriculum.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Revealed: Cost of implementing CBC and funding plan for schools

National schools to be scrapped in new reforms in education sector

The presidential working party wants a new criterion focusing on pathways adopted. It also proposes establishment of low-cost boarding primary schools in marginalised areas.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

National schools to be scrapped in new reforms in education sector

Experts now want varsities to drop certificate, diploma courses

If passed by Parliament and assented to by the president, diplomas will only be taught and awarded in middle level colleges. The issue has split education task force.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Experts now want varsities to drop certificate, diploma courses

Why varsities may stop teaching diploma, certificate courses

The proposal now renews the debate on whether universities should be allowed to teach certificates and diploma courses, a matter that was adjudicated twice in court in 2015 and 2021.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Why varsities may stop teaching diploma, certificate courses

Shock as universities barred from increasing fees, cost of courses in new funding regime

And any increase in tuition fees will be on advice of Kenya National Bureau of Statistics to the government, based on inflation rates, among other factors.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Shock as universities barred from increasing fees, cost of courses in new funding regime

William Ruto's university funding shocker

Students from very poor backgrounds will have fees paid by government. In selecting courses learners will now have to consider affordability not just grades

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

William Ruto's university funding shocker

Inside Kenya's plan to spur manufacturing

Dr Mukhwana said that the government is also working on attracting Foreign Investors to invest in the manufacturing sector in Kenya.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Inside Kenya's plan to spur manufacturing

Ruto launches Sh10.7bn roads in Rift, Western

The multi-billion shilling projects cover Kajiado, Bomet, Kakamega, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties and will cumulatively cost more than Sh10.7 billion to complete.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Ruto launches Sh10.7bn roads in Rift, Western

Ruto launches Sh6.7 billion stalled roads in Bomet, Kajiado

The multi-billion road projects in Kajiado and Bomet Counties will cumulatively require Sh6.7 billion to complete.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Ruto launches Sh6.7 billion stalled roads in Bomet, Kajiado

New rules for school uniforms

Proposals include having the same colour, style and material of uniforms in public schools. Legislators say if adopted, the motion will save parents from cartels dominating the sector.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

New rules for school uniforms

The hot mess that is Junior Secondary

In some schools, parents have been asked to buy desks, pay registration fees, and buy books and meals. Ministry of Education has delayed releasing the approved list of JSS books to publishers.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

The hot mess that is Junior Secondary

Debts and JSS 'nightmare' delay distribution of books

Some publishers say failure by the government to pay Sh3 billion debt has delayed the process. Others blame the late release of CBC report and the large number of junior secondary schools.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Debts and JSS 'nightmare' delay distribution of books

New varsity admissions plan seeks to limit State funding for students

The government will consider merit, level of need, national priorities and affirmative action for students to qualify as Ruto castigates those seeking government financing yet they can afford it.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

New varsity admissions plan seeks to limit State funding for students

Parents shock as varsities plan to hike fees

The meeting brought together all Vice-chancellors of public and private universities and principals of constituent colleges. Universities are now sinking under Sh56 billion in debt in staff pensions.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Parents shock as varsities plan to hike fees

Delayed colleges and universities intake worries parents, officials

Government torn between raising cut-off points to reduce numbers and increasing fees. Institutions worry delay will interrupt learning timetables, as top-level conference starts.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Delayed colleges and universities intake worries parents, officials

Inside education review team's proposals quietly handed to State House

Working Group's first progress report was presented on December 1 last year. The team has up to end of March this year to submit its final report on findings

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Inside education review team's proposals quietly handed to State House

University bosses to meet over funding crisis that's put them in Sh56bn debt

The funding crisis in universities that has pushed them into a Sh56 billion debt hole is the subject of a high-level conference to be held in Mombasa on Thursday next week

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

University bosses to meet over funding crisis that's put them in Sh56bn debt

Parents collude with teachers to register Grade 7 pupils for KCPE

It has emerged that some heads are falsifying school records to enable them transfer learners from the new 2-6-6-3 education system to 8-4-4.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Parents collude with teachers to register Grade 7 pupils for KCPE

Trimming TSCs powers among tough education sector proposals

Insiders said that long discussions went into how to check the powers of TSC to ensure its command is limited to only recruiting and promoting teachers.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Trimming TSCs powers among tough education sector proposals

Revealed: Counties with highest number of grade A's in KCSE exam

The Senate Education is planning an inquiry into whether some schools had an unfair advantage in the exam. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has maintained that no test papers were leaked.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Revealed: Counties with highest number of grade A's in KCSE exam

In his own words, when Prof Magoha told parliament who he was

When a straight-shooting George Magoha told parliament he was a top-grade professor

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

In his own words, when Prof Magoha told parliament who he was

Agency rolls out plan to secure academic papers

KNQA acting-Director General Alice Kande said the authority will push for the implementation of plans that had stalled.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Agency rolls out plan to secure academic papers

Protect credibility of academic papers, orders CS

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has asked a State agency to ensure the credibility of Kenya's academic qualifications is protected at all times.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Protect credibility of academic papers, orders CS

CS Machogu directs qualifications authority to protect credibility of academic papers

Machogu directed the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) to ensure that the National Qualifications Framework is fully implemented.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

CS Machogu directs qualifications authority to protect credibility of academic papers

Report: How varsities can overcome their financial woes

The UF in its report says that it is crucial to develop a funding framework to ensure that there is effective and efficient funding for both universities and TVET institutions.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Report: How varsities can overcome their financial woes

Report: How public universities sank into financial mess

The shocking details are contained in the report prepared by UF and submitted to the education reforms task force.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Report: How public universities sank into financial mess

Helb, UF proposals on how body is key to unlocking funding challenges

According to the proposals, the new agency will also take over the role of allocating universities funds to universities, that is presently undertaken by the Universities Fund.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Helb, UF proposals on how body is key to unlocking funding challenges

Shock awaits university students in government proposed funding plans

Both Helb and Universities Fund have made far-reaching proposals on funding. It will not be automatic that all who get admission to various institutions will get funds.

By Augustine Oduor 1 year ago

Shock awaits university students in government proposed funding plans

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