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Back-to-school rush as schools reopen amid divided unions' stance on teachers' strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2024

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has maintained that the planned teachers' strike will proceed as scheduled, beginning on M...

MPs to investigate early school reporting times amid health, academic concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2024

Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi raised concerns about a troubling trend where students are required to wake up as early as 5 am to catch schoo...

State announces new half-term dates for schools countrywide
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2024

Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the adjustments were due to the disruptions in the reopening dates for Term Two.

Nearly 2,000 schools countrywide affected by ongoing floods
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2024

The situation has forced the Ministry of Education to grapple with significant challenges in ensuring continuity of learning for thousands of affected...

Modern Coast allows parents, students to reschedule their travel plans for free
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

Those affected will be allowed to reschedule their travel plans by opening their tickets three hours prior to the departure time at no costs.

State postpones schools' reopening  to May 6 due to heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 29, 2024

Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.

Economic pressures fuel second-hand textbook rush in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 10, 2024

A surge in textbook sales has been witnessed in the last four days as parents flock to secure educational materials for their children in Eastleigh.

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