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Mike Kihaki

Lecturers' endless fight for better pay and terms

For decades, lecturers in public universities have contended with broken promises, meagre pay, and delayed salaries.

Lecturers' endless fight for better pay and terms

State elevates five technical institutes to national polytechnics

State elevates five technical institutes to national polytechnics

Connecting faith and heritage: Bible lessons for African children

Connecting faith and heritage: Bible lessons for African children

Promotion boost for teachers as TSC declares 5,690 vacancies open

Promotion boost for teachers as TSC declares 5,690 vacancies open

Students encouraged to pursue TVETs for further education

The country is facing a shortage of skilled technicians, urging students to explore technical fields that are critical to shaping Kenya's healthcare and economic future.

Students encouraged to pursue TVETs for further education

Varsity students decry wasted time amid lecturers strike

The ongoing lecturers’ strike in the country has left students stranded, unable to complete their coursework or prepare for exams.

Varsity students decry wasted time amid lecturers strike

Family asks police to speed up probe into Willis Ayieko's murder

The family of Wells Fargo manager Willis Ayieko, who was murdered two weeks ago, has appealed to the police to expedite investigations into his killing.

Family asks police to speed up probe into Willis Ayieko's murder

CS Duale intensifies efforts in ecosystem restoration

The project is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in partnership with the Kaberua Community Forest Association (CFA).

CS Duale intensifies efforts in ecosystem restoration

MPs: Dons returned to work with no signed document

A meeting called to resolve the ongoing strike by university lecturers and workers failed to break the stalemate, as each side stuck to their demands.

MPs: Dons returned to work with no signed document

Primary school head teachers want their title changed

Head teachers will be demanding to be compensated for the period that they have acted as managers of the Junior Secondary School.

Primary school head teachers want their title changed

MPs summon UASU in attempt to end lecturers' strike

MPs are making a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sh13.8 billion pay dispute involving lecturers of public universities.

MPs summon UASU in attempt to end lecturers' strike

Cheat in KCSE at your own peril, Education CS warns

Education CS Ogamba stated that a multi-agency team is actively monitoring social media, with action already taken against websites falsely claiming access to exam papers.

Cheat in KCSE at your own peril, Education CS warns

Veteran journalist Peter Okong'o passes away at 54

The Kenyan media industry is mourning following the passing of Peter Okong’o, a veteran journalist.

Veteran journalist Peter Okong'o passes away at 54

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo Aringo dead

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo-Aringo dies aged 83, he was receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi, Alego Usonga MP Atandi confirms.

Former Education Minister Peter Oloo Aringo dead

No holiday for KCSE candidates

This directive shall also apply to all other basic education institutions that are in session.

No holiday for KCSE candidates

Teachers lament over shrinking payslips as SHA deductions begin

Teachers have decried increased taxation saying their take home pay has substantially diminished.

Teachers lament over shrinking payslips as SHA deductions begin

State quality assurance officers in a spot over fake KPSEA exam

The discovery of an unregistered school with children in Grade 6 has sparked debate among teachers, parents and education officials, raising concerns over the oversight gap.

State quality assurance officers in a spot over fake KPSEA exam

Women traders benefit from affordable childcare services

In Busia town, affordable childcare has transformed the lives of women entrepreneurs, offering a lifeline to mothers who need safe and accessible care options to focus on their businesses.

Women traders benefit from affordable childcare services

Special courts will hear exam cheating cases, says CS Ogamba

CS Julius Ogamba warned stern action against teachers found engaging in exam malpractice, adding that they will be blacklisted from practicing.

Special courts will hear exam cheating cases, says CS Ogamba

TSC announces 20,000 intern jobs up for grabs

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 20,000 jobs for teacher interns in junior secondary schools.

TSC announces 20,000 intern jobs up for grabs

Sh20b delayed capitation funds cripple KCSE preparations

Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Chairman Willie Kuria said that the government owes each student Sh6,000 this year making it difficult to procure materials for practical subjects.

Sh20b delayed capitation funds cripple KCSE preparations

Insecurity poses grave threat to candidates

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Saturday assured that the government is prioritising students’ safety and all candidates will be allowed to sit exams.

Insecurity poses grave threat to candidates

Lecturers return to the streets after talks flop

Some 700,000 students in public universities wake up on Tuesday to another round of lecturers’ strike, just a month after resuming classes.

Lecturers return to the streets after talks flop

CUEA celebrates a legacy of faith, knowledge and service

Universities have been urged to offer moral and ethics lessons to students in order to mold them into productive citizens.

CUEA celebrates a legacy of faith, knowledge and service

Colleges to register afresh with qualifications authority, says PS

All training institutions will have to register with the Kenya National Qualifications Authority to get certification.

Colleges to register afresh with qualifications authority, says PS

Moi University fights for survival amid calls for urgent overhaul

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said while financial bailouts were necessary, the long-term solution required robust reforms in governance and financial management at Moi University.

Moi University fights for survival amid calls for urgent overhaul

Looming crisis as lecturers return to streets, cite broken promises

Learning in public universities could be paralysed again after lecturers issued a fresh strike notice, faulting the government for failed promises.

Looming crisis as lecturers return to streets, cite broken promises

Parents face mounting costs as exams season draws

Parents find themselves caught in a web of extra charges aimed at boosting student performance, often leaving those with fewer financial resources feeling overwhelmed.

Parents face mounting costs as exams season draws

City Hall steps up audit of buildings to avert disaster

Nairobi residents, grappling with unsafe buildings, are set to see renewed efforts on compliance from the County Government and the National Building Inspectorate.

City Hall steps up audit of buildings to avert disaster

Highrise building collapses in city search on for mother, child

Authorities are searching for a missing woman and her child following the collapse of a condemned highrise building in Kahawa West, Nairobi, Sunday.

Highrise building collapses in city search on for mother, child

KCA University accredited as centre of research

KCA University has received accreditation from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation as a centre for reviewing social science research protocols.

KCA University accredited as centre of research

Financial crisis in schools threatening national exams, principals warn

Institutions may be unable to provide resources for test administration. Education CS says they are taking steps to ensure the financial stability of schools.

Financial crisis in schools threatening national exams, principals warn

New mobile labs offer solution to practical science learning in JSS

The Schools Equipment Production Unit has embarked on a project aimed at closing the gap in STEM education through the introduction of mobile laboratories.

New mobile labs offer solution to practical science learning in JSS

Renewed hope as more than 2,500 skilled workers certified

Kenya is making strides in empowering individuals with informal and non-formal skills through the Recognition of Prior Learning initiative.

Renewed hope as more than 2,500 skilled workers certified

Intern teachers struggle to apply for TSC jobs as exercise comes to an end

The biggest hurdle lies in the system’s failure to send the One-Time Password (OTP) necessary for completing applications.

Intern teachers struggle to apply for TSC jobs as exercise comes to an end

Church leaders urge Ruto, Gachagua to dialogue

Religious leaders have appealed to President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua to set aside their political differences for the sake of the country’s peace and unity.

Church leaders urge Ruto, Gachagua to dialogue

TSC transfers county directors amid tension with teachers

The Teachers Service Commission has embarked on major reshuffle of county and sub-county Directors across the country.

TSC transfers county directors amid tension with teachers

Heroes who struggled despite making iconic Kenyan songs

Behind the beautiful harmonies that captivate audiences lie the untold stories of composers who, despite their talent and musical brilliance, struggled to make ends meet.

Heroes who struggled despite making iconic Kenyan songs

Experts want smoking zones abolished to arrest the habit

The National Tobacco Association now wants all smoking zones abolished in a bid to reduce tobacco consumption, which is rampant among youths.

Experts want smoking zones abolished to arrest the habit

Acute teacher shortage shadows seamless Grade Nine transition

Adequate teachers to support Grade Nine roll out still remains a big question even as the government steps up transition plans for the pioneer class.

Acute teacher shortage shadows seamless Grade Nine transition

Kivutha Kibwana: From lecture halls to politics and back to academia

The former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana who spent 25 years teaching law at the University of Nairobi before diving into politics, has now joined Daystar University Law School.

Kivutha Kibwana: From lecture halls to politics and back to academia

Education stakeholders seek to streamline recognition of prior learning

Education stakeholders drawn from African, policy makers, and practitioners have converged in Nairobi to discuss innovative ways of bridging the skills gap across the continent

Education stakeholders seek to streamline recognition of prior learning

Clergy call for political tolerance as Gachagua's impeachment debate rages

The clergy have raised concern over the rising political tensions in the country amid the push to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Clergy call for political tolerance as Gachagua's impeachment debate rages

TSC set to employ 46,000 intern teachers on permanent, pensionable terms

The conversion of 46,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms has started after the employer invited qualified candidates to apply.

TSC set to employ 46,000 intern teachers on permanent, pensionable terms

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