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Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses

Hosted by Boom and Thrive Sports Hub, the event brought together seven universities in a competition aimed at promoting and expanding the sport across the Mt Kenya region.

By Selina Mutua 2026-03-17 15:54:59

Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses

TSC warns of healthcare crisis as Sh10bn funding gap hits teachers' medical scheme

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-17 15:21:00

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Parents decry rising education costs due to illegal school levies

Parents with learners in Senior Schools are raising concerns over the rising cost of education, blaming illegal levies imposed by schools.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-17 06:00:00

Schools turn talent competitions into career pathway guide

Learning institutions are increasingly turning to sports and co-curricular competitions as a platform to help learners discover their talents early and guide them into appropriate career pathways.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-16 15:35:00

Schools turn talent competitions into career pathway guide

Prof Julius Nyabundi reappointed as KNEC chair

President William Ruto has reappointed Professor Julius Nyabundi as the non-executive chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for a four-year term beginning March 13.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-16 11:09:46

Prof Julius Nyabundi reappointed as KNEC chair

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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 Robert Kituyi and Lewis Nyaundi 2026-03-15 08:00:00

Secondary schools hit with shortage of Grade 10 teachers

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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 2026-03-14 07:10:00

All students to sit exams despite fee arrears, says CS

Digital skills gap, structural barriers hinder students in Kenya's underserved counties

A new study by the Chalan Foundation reveals that students in Kenya’s underserved counties face a widening digital skills gap due to limited access to technology and structural barriers.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-13 17:47:27

Digital skills gap, structural barriers hinder students in Kenya's underserved counties

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State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities

Public universities are expected to receive Sh4.2 billion this week to support continuing students under the government’s new higher education financing system.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-13 06:00:00

State allocates Sh4.2 billion to universities

Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector

President William Ruto hints that the government will allocate Sh765 billion to the education sector in the next financial year, marking the highest budgetary allocation ever in Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 22:33:57

Ruto hints at Sh765 billion allocation to education sector

MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities

MPs have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the country.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 19:54:37

MPs flag funding gaps, governance challenges in universities

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Inside principals push for increased school fees

Kenyan school principals are urging the government to raise school fees, arguing that the demands of the Competency-Based Education system are making the current model unsustainable.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-03-12 15:09:11

Inside principals push for increased school fees

Universities Fund releases Sh4.2 billion

Universities Fund to disburse Sh4.2 billion to public universities this week to support newly enrolled students, acting CEO Edwin Wanyoyi says funds form part of 2025/26 financial year.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-03-12 13:11:48