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 19 days 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 19 days 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 20 days 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 22 days 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 26 days ago
55,000 yet to select university, college courses ahead of Monday deadline
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 27 days ago
How poor infrastructure hinders children performance
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 27 days ago
Report: More boys dropping out of school, millions unable to read
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 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 1 month ago
Calls to support PWDs so as to access learning opportunities
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 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago
Parents want government to slow on shift to eCitizen platform
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 1 month ago
State to hire 20,000 teachers
TSC invites applications for top jobs
TSC has announced plans to fill administrative positions left vacant in the last two years.
By 1 month ago
TSC invites applications for top jobs
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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 1 month 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 1 month ago
UoN, Kenyatta University get Sh222 million grant for research
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 1 month ago
Education ministers from 12 African countries to meet in Nairobi
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 2 months ago
How MPs can bridge schools equipment gaps
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 2 months ago
Junior Secondary School still in a mess but CS maintains all is well
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 2 months ago
Machogu warns principals against hiking school fees
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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
No 'illegal fees' added as students join Form One
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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 2 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 2 months ago
KUPPET officials seek constitutional review to boost teachers' representation
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 2 months ago
How learners beat odds to excel in last year's KCSE examination
Top Kenyan varsities revealed in latest ranking
University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Strathmore University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology ranked best universities in Kenya
By 2 months ago
Top Kenyan varsities revealed in latest ranking
Intern teachers vow to paralyse learning in row over contracts
The over 21,000 Junior Secondary school teachers, who are serving in more than 23,000 public schools, have already issued a strike notice to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
By 2 months ago
Intern teachers vow to paralyse learning in row over contracts
Intern teachers claim TSC out to sabotage push for employment
The 21,000 tutors further allege that the TSC is secretly giving out their slots through Members of Parliament.
By 2 months ago
Intern teachers claim TSC out to sabotage push for employment
Inua Jamii beneficiaries to receive stipends via Mpesa
 The government has announced a new delivery mechanism for the Inua Jamii programme, which provides cash transfers to the most vulnerable members of the society.
By 2 months ago
Inua Jamii beneficiaries to receive stipends via Mpesa
KUCCPS opens portal for college students
Students who sat for the KCSE twelve years ago have another chance to apply for courses and placement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
By 3 months ago
KUCCPS opens portal for college students
Curtain falls on popular Luhya songstress
Songster succumbed to Tangier disease last Friday at Kakamega hospital. Mwendo, known for the Mukangala hit, was a dancer as well as a talented composer.
By 3 months ago
Curtain falls on popular Luhya songstress
Kenya launches border security curriculum to boost trade and security
The government has launched a Border Security and Control Curriculum to train its officials on how to manage the entry and exit of people and services at the border points.
By 3 months ago
Kenya launches border security curriculum to boost trade and security
Officers to get special training on border security as visa-free rule takes effect
In an effort to enhance surveillance, the government is providing training to its officers on how to manage entry and exit border points.
By 3 months ago
Officers to get special training on border security as visa-free rule takes effect
Top exam performer selected to join Mang'u High School
Top student in this year’s KCPE examination Muturi Michael Warutere has been selected to join Mang’u High School in Kiambu.
By 3 months ago
Top exam performer selected to join Mang'u High School
How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail
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