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Teachers' unions clash over the representation of JSS teachers

A fresh row has erupted between KUPPET and KNUT over the representation of more than 10,000 teachers deployed from primary schools to junior schools.
By Gentrix Osano 2026-11-04 06:00:00
Acting Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for the position of substantive Commission Secretary and CEO.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-11-03 14:09:24
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, 1.2 million candidates sat for the KCPE examinations in 2022, but only 1,048,355 registered to sit for this year’s KCSE.
By Stanley Ongwae 2026-11-03 12:55:54
Poor road network in parts of Naivasha adversely affected transportation of exam materials as KCSE exams kicked off across the country.
By Antony Gitonga 2026-11-03 12:32:41
 People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has challenged universities to ensure the knowledge imparted to students impacts society directly.
By Jacob Ochiro 2026-11-03 12:03:15
KNEC is facing mounting financial, logistical and security challenges as a record 1,048,355 candidates sit the 2026 KCSE examinations amid a Sh7.2 billion funding shortfall.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-11-03 06:45:00
Two KCSE centres in Moyale moved over border clashes; 7 hospitalised candidates and 5 in correctional facilities to sit exams under special arrangements, CS Ogamba says.
By David Njaaga 2026-11-02 22:56:15
African universities are seeking better ways to support postgraduate researchers, with a new framework proposing changes to mentorship, supervision and coaching across the continent.
By David Njaaga 2026-11-02 15:53:19
Thousands of students in public universities return to lecture halls on Monday, November 2, 2026, following the end of a four-week nationwide lecturers’ strike.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-11-02 15:44:47
 Journalists were barred from covering the distribution of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on Monday.
By Martin Ndiema 2026-11-02 12:42:45
Over 1.04 million 2026 KCSE candidates begin written examinations, Education CS Julius Ogamba pledges tight security and credible exercise.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-11-02 12:31:36
Teachers can continue entertaining netizens on social media without fear of sanctions from their employer.
By Kamau Muthoni 2026-11-02 12:02:32