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Lewis Nyaundi

Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise

The lowest-paid teaching staff will take home up to Sh97,988 from Sh57,729. Professors, who are the highest-paid academic staff, will earn up to Sh345,816.

Lecturers call off crippling strike after State agrees to Sh9b pay rise

Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct

Knec says 621 KCSE candidates were involved in exam misconduct

Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University

Ruto orders swift action to resolve rot, decline at Moi University

Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out

Concern as only 5,000 classrooms ready ahead of Grade 9 roll out

President Ruto defends university funding model

President William Ruto on Tuesday defended the new university funding model despite its suspension by the High Court in October.

President Ruto defends university funding model

Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four

Over 200,000 students who would have sat the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination are missing four years after completing their primary school education.

Transition crisis as over 200,000 learners fail to reach Form Four

50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?

With just 50 days remaining before the pioneer class of CBC transitions to Grade 9, concerns persist over the readiness of schools to implement the programme effectively.

50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition?

Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model

University funding freeze threatens end-of-semester exams and operations as thousands of students face uncertainty amid lecturers’ strike.

Universities in crisis as State suspends new funding model

Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene

New details now reveal the dire financial state of Moi University, with data showing the institution is drowning in debt, owing over Sh8.6 billion to staff and third parties.

Moi university rot runs deep, staff ask Ruto to intervene

Lecturers: This is why we are striking again

According to UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga, the strike resumed after failed attempts to reach an agreement with the government.

Lecturers: This is why we are striking again

Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up

The Grade 6 (KPSEA) result will three years later contribute 20pc to a student’s final assessment at the end of junior secondary (Grade 9).

Spotlight shifts to KCSE as KPSEA wraps up

Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December

The government plans to complete 11,000 classrooms by December in readiness for the transition of learners from Grade 8 to Grade 9 in January.

Ruto says 11,000 Grade Nine classrooms to be ready by December

All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment

A total of 1,303,913 Grade Six candidates are expected to sit the national assessment. Although this will be the third KPSEA, it is the first without KCPE tagging along.

All systems set for Monday's final national primary assessment

End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests

Today, more than 1.3 million Grade Six candidates will begin rehearsals for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, marking a significant shift in Kenya’s primary education system.

End of high-stakes KCPE as 1.3m begin Grade Six assessment tests

Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike

The government invited university workers unions to a meeting to forestall the looming lecturer’s strike set to begin on October 29, 2024.

Education CS moves to avert lecturer's strike

KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns

Candidates taking the 2024 KCSE exam started their practical examinations yesterday for select subjects, including French, German, Kenya Sign Language, Music, and Arabic.

KCSE exam starts amid security, pay concerns

Early Christmas for learners as cash crunch bites schools

Interviews with school heads reveals that the early closure has been necessitated by a biting cash crunch straining operations and day to day activities in the institutions.

Early Christmas for learners as cash crunch bites schools

Inaugural KPSEA, KCSE exams to start as schools close for holiday

Schools will from this week close as focus shifts to this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).

Inaugural KPSEA, KCSE exams to start as schools close for holiday

What Kiama thought was ambition turned out to be poisoned chalice

It is now emerging that the ousted University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama, fell victim to the five key reforms he championed to transform the institution

What Kiama thought was ambition turned out to be poisoned chalice

Looming crisis as lecturers threaten to strike again

University staff have threatened to stage another strike to demand the release of a Sh2.4 billion salary deal signed last month.

Looming crisis as lecturers threaten to strike again

New era for primary schools as new exam bids farewell to KCPE

For the first time in 39 years, pupils in primary schools will not sit the KCPE exam. KPSEA tests for Grade Six leaners will be conducted between November 28 and 30.

New era for primary schools as new exam bids farewell to KCPE

Africa university leaders lobby to pool funds for research

The leaders observed that funding shortfall limits the continent's ability to address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and technology.

Africa university leaders lobby to pool funds for research

Schools to embrace clean cooking as state streamlines feeding plan

Primary schools across the country are set to undergo a major transformation in their cooking practices that will see the use of firewood and charcoal replaced with cleaner options.

Schools to embrace clean cooking as state streamlines feeding plan

Knec plans changes to enhance exam integrity

Security overhaul is set for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams with supervisors and invigilators now required to rotate between schools.

Knec plans changes to enhance exam integrity

KUPPET cracks whip on three top officials over attempted coup

The officials are facing allegations of authoring and circulating a fake resignation letter of the Secretary-General, promoting division within the union, and sabotaging the office's operations.

KUPPET cracks whip on three top officials over attempted coup

Unschooled, skilled workers get public service jobs

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced plans to formally recognise and absorb skilled workers who have gained expertise through practical experience in government projects

Unschooled, skilled workers get public service jobs

Why Grade 9 preparation is in jeopardy, three months to rollout

With less than 100 days left, time is quickly running out, leaving many schools ill-equipped to accommodate the additional learners.

Why Grade 9 preparation is in jeopardy, three months to rollout

State plans to fund learners with disability in private schools

Learners with disability in private schools could soon get funding from the government if a proposed bill before parliament is adopted to law.

State plans to fund learners with disability in private schools

Universities, colleges to re-register academic programs in fight against fake certificates

Universities and colleges will soon need to register their academic programs with the qualification body as it takes steps to eradicate fake academic papers.

Universities, colleges to re-register academic programs in fight against fake certificates

Ruto appoints committee to review new university funding model

President William Ruto has appointed a team that will lead the review of the new university funding model that has faced opposition from a section of the public

By 2 months ago

Ruto appoints committee to review new university funding model

Uncertainty and protests jolt the education sector shake-up plans

The opposition has roped in varsity staff who have opposed the student financing formula as the state faces an uphill task to accommodate the pioneer class of CBC advancing to Grade 9.

By 2 months ago

Uncertainty and protests jolt the education sector shake-up plans

Crackdown on rogue boarding schools begins

The Ministry ordered all boarding schools in the country to undergo a mandatory inspection day after the fatal fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County that claimed the lives of 21 students.

By 2 months ago

Crackdown on rogue boarding schools begins

Exit teachers' strike enters lecturers go slow

This will be the first nationwide lecturer’s strike in nearly four years since the last industrial action in 2021.

By 2 months ago

Exit teachers' strike enters lecturers go slow

Why lecturers want universities shut down

Learning in public universities is at risk of being paralysed after some 30,000 university staff issued a seven-day strike notice

By 2 months ago

Why lecturers want universities shut down

Kuppet eats humble pie, calls off strike with same deal it rejected

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has suspended the tutors' strike after a week of disruptions in secondary schools' learning across the country.

By 2 months ago

Kuppet eats humble pie, calls off strike with same deal it rejected

KCSE candidates count missed lessons as tutors stay out of class

Learners lost up to 36 lessons or 1,800 minutes of class time in the first week of the strike.

By 2 months ago

KCSE candidates count missed lessons as tutors stay out of class

Inside new teachers' allowances

Details released by TSC revealed that tutors in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret will get housing allowances of between 4,500 and Sh50,000.

By 2 months ago

Inside new teachers' allowances

Over 2,500 cyclists to converge in Nairobi for competition in September

Over 2,500 cyclists are set to converge in Nairobi for a cycling competition on September 29.

By 2 months ago

Over 2,500 cyclists to converge in Nairobi for competition in September

Shocker for Kuppet officials as employer fails to deduct union dues

The commission told Kuppet that it had fully implemented the final phase of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement and had paid all teachers salary arrears dating back to July 1, 2024.

By 2 months ago

Shocker for Kuppet officials as employer fails to deduct union dues

Shocker for Kuppet as TSC fails to deduct union dues

Teachers on Thursday received the Sh13 billion salary increment with a major shocker for Kuppet that has been the face of the nationwide teachers strike.

By 2 months ago

Shocker for Kuppet as TSC fails to deduct union dues

Student loan headache as President makes case for new funding model

President Ruto painted old model as untenable and a time bomb that's killing varsities. Over 2600 students want their classification of financial aid reviewed.

By 2 months ago

Student loan headache as President makes case for new funding model

State in talks with universities to lower fees

Chief Justice Martha Koome has termed the new university education funding model discriminatory as Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua termed it unconstitutional and open to manipulation.

By 2 months ago

State in talks with universities to lower fees

Why varsity students were placed in wrong funding band

It is now emerging that the tool used to classify students for university funding is facing limitations that could have resulted to wrong grouping of some students.

By 3 months ago

Why varsity students were placed in wrong funding band

Why teachers strike will go on despite Sh13 billion deal

Teachers unions have accused the TSC of acting in bad faith and failing to honor its obligations to teachers.

By 3 months ago

Why teachers strike will go on despite Sh13 billion deal

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