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KNEC braces for tough season as over 3.5 million learners sit exams

The KNEC is preparing for one of the most demanding examination seasons with a record 3.5 million learners expected to sit national examinations between September and November 2026.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-19 09:00:00
Classroom teachers will soon be able to rise to the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties under proposed reforms by the TSC aimed at ending years of stagnation in the profession.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-18 20:21:21
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 2026-06-18 10:00:00
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 2026-06-18 09:05:00
More than 100 vulnerable learners could benefit from scholarships next year as Ol Pejeta Conservancy moves to expand its education support programme.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-06-15 12:39:34
Guinness World Records has given the green light for a Nakuru teacher to break the existing record for the longest mathematics lesson. 
By Caroline Chebet 2026-06-14 15:40:36
As Kenya grapples with a rising wave of school unrest, vandalism and arson attacks, a national debate has emerged over who bears responsibility for the growing crisis in learning institutions.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-14 10:38:50
Despite record education funding, Kenya’s sector faces underfunding, rising university debt, falling enrolment and escalating TVET costs.
By Lewis Nyaundi 2026-06-14 10:00:00
An EAC audit found only three Kenyan institutions met medical training standards, raising concerns over healthcare education quality and patient safety.
By Lewis Nyaundi 2026-06-13 17:54:00
They warned that the incidents are disrupting learning, destroying property and putting the lives of learners at risk.
By Eucabeth Nyarianya And John Maina 2026-06-13 11:36:13
At first glance, one could easily mistake Lower Chure Senior School Deputy Principal Catherine Muthuri for one of her students.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-13 07:00:00
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 2026-06-12 09:00:00