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CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the intern teachers will have to apply afresh to be considered for permanent and pensionable terms.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago
CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh
Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo
Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo
By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago
Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship
Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship
By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago
Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service
Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
University workers' unions reject CS Ogamba's return-to-work deal
University workers unions have clashed with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on resolution of their grievances, signalling a continuation of the industrial action.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
University workers' unions reject CS Ogamba's return-to-work deal
Learning in varsities paralysed as details emerge on offer unions rejected
Learning in public universities was paralysed for the second day on Thursday, even as courts issued a second order barring non-teaching staff from staging work boycotts
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Learning in varsities paralysed as details emerge on offer unions rejected
Universities' mess deepens over CBA, new funding plan
Workers in public universities have downed tools, signalling the deepening mess in institutions of higher learning.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Universities' mess deepens over CBA, new funding plan
UoN students reject committee on new funding model
University of Nairobi student's leaders have opposed the government's move to form four committees to address student banding and funding
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
UoN students reject committee on new funding model
Kabete institute shut, as protests also rock Multimedia University
Kabete National Polytechnic has been closed indefinitely following daylong protests by students.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Kabete institute shut, as protests also rock Multimedia University
Government in a spot over failure to enforce safety rules in schools
Field officers have consistently failed to ensure safety compliance in schools leading to loss of lives as stakeholders call for adherence to the Safety Standards Manual.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Government in a spot over failure to enforce safety rules in schools
Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi
Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi said there was no quick solution to the power outrages that have now become frequent.
By Mike Kihaki and Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago
Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi
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Why teachers' promotions is a sticky issue for employer, unions
Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) are united in rejecting the method used by the employer to promote teachers.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Why teachers' promotions is a sticky issue for employer, unions
Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike
Parents are now faced with the huge burden of settling their children in schools after a week strike that paralysed learning across the country.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Parents, teachers burden as schools start after strike
Kuppet and TSC decide to bury the hatchet and withdraw court cases
With the new development, the union's focus now shifts to ensuring that the government fulfils its commitments to Kenya's tutors, particularly those in junior secondary schools.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Kuppet and TSC decide to bury the hatchet and withdraw court cases
Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi
Poor school infrastructure, lack of extra-curricular activities and distance of schools from residential areas are among the causes of high dropout of learners in Nairobi.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Report reveals worrying state of education in Nairobi
Kuppet adamant as teachers strike enters second week
Kuppet insists that return-to-work agreement must be grounded in a genuine commitment from the employer to address teachers grievances.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Kuppet adamant as teachers strike enters second week
New tool to guide banding for university funding
Universities Fund CEO has blamed false information, laxity and poor network infrastructure to woes that led to wrong banding of university students.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
New tool to guide banding for university funding
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Why Kuppet is happy with TSC offer even as they push for more
Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori confirmed that the industrial action has compelled the government to address critical issues that had been overlooked.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Why Kuppet is happy with TSC offer even as they push for more
Investment in manufacturing to drive industrialisation, Industry PS urges
Trade PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana expressed concern that manufacturing is often overlooked by majority of Kenyans, posing a challenge to country's industrial future.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Investment in manufacturing to drive industrialisation, Industry PS urges
Inyangala root for more support for university students
The number of students seeking university education is on the rise; however, the gap between the needy and available resources is widening.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Inyangala root for more support for university students
Teachers risk disciplinary action as union, commission flex muscle
TSC directs officials to collect attendance data as it prepares to file a contempt of court case as Kuppet accuses the employer of arm-twisting teachers and vows to go back to court.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Teachers risk disciplinary action as union, commission flex muscle
TSC extends intern teachers contracts for four months
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the contracts of 20,000 intern teachers for four months ahead of January conversion to permanent terms
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
TSC extends intern teachers contracts for four months
Government begs teachers to soften stance
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos urged Kuppet to reconsider its position. Union's demands include confirmation of 46,000 teachers, promotions and medical cover improvement.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Government begs teachers to soften stance
Uncertainty over KCSE exams as teachers make good strike threat
While the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers announced that the teachers' strike will continue, their KNUT counterparts however called off the planned strike.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Uncertainty over KCSE exams as teachers make good strike threat
Anxiety as teachers' strike only hours away
Confusion and uncertainty now engulfs the re-opening of schools amid an anticipated paralysis to teaching and learning.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Anxiety as teachers' strike only hours away
Relief for schools as government releases funds
The National Treasury has disbursed Sh21.9 billion as capitation for basic learning and university education ahead of the reopening of schools on August 26.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Relief for schools as government releases funds
Clock ticks for parents to register learners to SHIF
Children are required to be registered as dependents under SHIF before the term begins.
By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago
Clock ticks for parents to register learners to SHIF
TSC gets Sh10.5bn for tutors' salary deal to avert strike
Teachers are to receive full benefits and arrears for July in their August payslips but Kuppet and Knut say the strike is still on after TSC failed to address all their grievances
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
TSC gets Sh10.5bn for tutors' salary deal to avert strike
Church leaders decry proposed regulations as punitive
Under the banner of the Church and Clergy Association of Kenya, these religious leaders, led by Chairman Hudson Ndeda, called for the dismissal of the taskforce's recommendations.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Church leaders decry proposed regulations as punitive
Creative arts and sports could soon earn teachers promotion
Education PS Belio Kipsang said tutors who spend their time training and preparing learners to participate in co-curricular activities will earn points and promotion progressively.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Creative arts and sports could soon earn teachers promotion
Academic programmes, music festival affected by Gen Z protests
The Gen Z protests also disrupted travel plans for students and teachers proceeding to and from the Kenya Music Festival in Eldoret.
By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Academic programmes, music festival affected by Gen Z protests
Aladwa wants Arati picked as deputy leader of ODM
Aladwa wants party leader Raila to endorse Simba Arati and his Mombasa counterpart Abdullswamad Nassir to replace Oparanya and Joho respectively at the top of the party.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Aladwa wants Arati picked as deputy leader of ODM
Prof Margaret appointed acting UoN Vice-chancellor after Prof Kiama sent on three-month suspension
This is after the council rejected a second term request by embattled Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama and rather sent him on a three-month suspension.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Prof Margaret appointed acting UoN Vice-chancellor after Prof Kiama sent on three-month suspension
Relief as TSC reinstates sacked JSS teachers
The Teachers Service Commission has reinstated 720 Junior Secondary School (JSS) who were sacked after three-week strike that disrupted learning in schools.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Relief as TSC reinstates sacked JSS teachers
Schools close amid anti-State protests
The term experienced disruption due to the on-and-off anti-government protest wave in various parts of the country spearheaded by Generation Z demanding accountability.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Schools close amid anti-State protests
Teachers' pay rise plan in limbo as Treasury cuts Sh10b from budget
National Treasury slashed the TSC budget from Sh357.7 billion to Sh347.4 billion. Officials say this will affect implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Teachers' pay rise plan in limbo as Treasury cuts Sh10b from budget
Ray of hope as MPs restore education funding amid budget cuts
Critical areas like free day secondary education, free primary education, and Junior Secondary School (JSS) have been spared from rationalization.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Ray of hope as MPs restore education funding amid budget cuts
Technology expo to spur empowerment, says PS
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing science, technology, and innovation as key drivers for youth empowerment and national development.
By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago
Technology expo to spur empowerment, says PS
Anxiety after government revokes university fees breakdown
Parents and guardians have been left in a dilemma after the government nullified the fee structure for first-year students who are preparing to join university from September.
By Mike Kihaki and Lewis Nyaundi 4 months ago
Anxiety after government revokes university fees breakdown
Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently
Kuppet boss Misori wants the 46,000 interns handed permanent and pensionable terms.
By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago
Push for intern teachers to be hired permanently
Kepsha, Kurasa Africa partner to equip teachers with digital skills
Kurasa Africa platform offers robust and comprehensive digital tools designed to empower teachers and inspire learners and also address their challenges.
By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago
Kepsha, Kurasa Africa partner to equip teachers with digital skills
KICD invites education stakeholders to review Grade 10 curriculum
The agency said collaborative review will refine and enhance the educational framework that will shape the future of Kenya's children.
By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago
KICD invites education stakeholders to review Grade 10 curriculum
Delayed school funding puts strain on teachers
Schools received Sh4,156 per learner for second term, far short of the expected Sh5,000.
By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago
Delayed school funding puts strain on teachers
Ezekiel Machogu was dwarfed by towering predecessors
As his tenure unfolded, Machogu's promises and actions often clashed, leaving a mixed legacy.
By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago
Ezekiel Machogu was dwarfed by towering predecessors
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