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Verkooijen plans to resolve leadership, financial woes at UoN

University of Nairobi (UoN ) Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen has urged the university’s leadership to resolve internal conflicts, saying stability is key to achieving excellence.

By David Njaaga 2024-12-19 15:47:30

Verkooijen plans to resolve leadership, financial woes at UoN

Knec prepares teachers ahead of Grade 9 assessment

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-17 16:07:58

Graduates easy open route to global jobs

Kenyan graduates have always found it difficult to access the international job market due to lack of knowledge of the market and lack of exposure.

By John Muchucha 2024-12-10 18:24:00

The funding headache squeezing universities

As the December exams loom, universities across the country are on the brink of financial collapse, leaving thousands of students in a state of uncertainty and despair.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-10 18:02:00

The funding headache squeezing universities

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

A new funding model for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) institutions will be ready before Christmas.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2024-12-10 16:31:26

Government to unveil new TVET funding model before Christmas

Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

Education CS Julius Ogamba said each of the affected schools was given a report identifying gaps and how they should be rectified.

By Antony Gitonga 2024-12-09 16:15:00

Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

Schools claim they were unfairly targeted in boarding closure order

There is confusion following the government’s directive to shut down 348 boarding sections in primary schools for failing to meet safety standards.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-08 20:30:00

Schools claim they were unfairly targeted in boarding closure order

Early boarding: A child's safety, education, and emotional well-being at stake

The rising trend of sending children as young as seven to boarding schools has sparked heated debate.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-08 15:20:00

Early boarding: A child's safety, education, and emotional well-being at stake

JKUAT, Meru universities among 16 institutions suspended over nutrition training standards

Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute suspends 16 institutions including JKUAT from offering nutrition and dietetics courses due to non-compliance with training standards.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-12-05 18:48:00

JKUAT, Meru universities among 16 institutions suspended over nutrition training standards

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

National Assembly Education Committee chairperson Julius Melly said they will investigate the UoN council’s operations that have caused chaos in the institution.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2024-12-04 18:00:00

MPs investigate leadership wrangles at University of Nairobi

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Stakeholders argue that the closure of boarding schools is a reactive measure and fault the state for failing to act promptly or provide alternative solutions.

By Mike Kihaki 2024-12-04 18:00:00

Do not close boarding schools, state told

Boarding schools facing closure given four-week deadline to comply

On November 27, the Ministry of Education ordered the closure of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools, citing gross violations of safety regulations.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2024-12-04 16:52:45