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KICD dismisses Sh540 million loss claims in textbook supply, blames NEMIS data inaccuracies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Ong’ondo defended the institute’s operations, saying all books delivered to schools aligned with the approved curriculum and that suggestions of “irre...

Senior school teachers to undergo mandatory CBC training from July 28
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The TSC has directed that the training be conducted face-to-face at designated venues across the country.

Over 3,000 public schools face merger over low enrolment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Data from the exercise revealed that more than half of the country’s 9,750 secondary schools were not selected by incoming Grade 10 learners.

Report exposes funding gaps, staff shortages and infrastructure failures in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The findings show that despite policy efforts and rising enrolment in some areas, many learners and teachers continue to operate in under-resourced en...

Kenya faces CBC crisis as teacher shortage surpasses 100,000 ahead of 2026 rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 18, 2025

The crisis is even more pronounced in special needs schools, where learners with disabilities continue to struggle due to inadequate support and limit...

More than 50 per cent of secondary schools not selected by Grade 10 learners, PS Bitok reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Bitok disclosed that out of 9,750 secondary schools, over 5,000 failed to attract any of the 1.2 million learners transitioning to Grade 10.

Only four in 10 Grade 4 pupils can read Grade 3 English story, report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report further reveals that three in every 10 Grade 6 learners across the country are unable to read and comprehend a Grade 3-level English story.

MPs demand action over 9,000 pupils who missed 2023 KCPE
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi urged Parliament to ensure the affected pupils are facilitated to resit the exam and continue with their education.

Labour CS Alfred Mutua pushes for competency-based learning in adult education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Wednesday revealed that the ministry is fully committed to transforming adult education into a powerful tool...

PS Carren Ageng'o calls for stronger child protection in ECD schools
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2025

PS Carren Achieng Ageng'o called for strengthening child care and safeguarding children from violence through an ecosystem that supports shaping the f...

AI in exam marking? Experts say Kenya’s new education Bill prioritises profit over learning
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 14, 2025

Scholar and CBC critic Wandia Njoya warned that the proposed reforms are not truly about using technology to enhance marking efficiency but are instea...

Coast schools urged to offer marine courses as CBC ushers in blue economy focus for senior secondary
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

Education stakeholders have asked parents to play an active role in guiding their children through this transition and helping them align their academ...

KNEC unveils teacher training hub for competency-based education assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The initiative comes just days before learners under the competency-based curriculum sit for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.

Government allocates Sh980 million to retrain teachers for 2026 CBC senior school rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition of the current Grade 9 learners to sen...

KUPPET proposes three-tier school system to fix CBC confusion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

The union is proposing to have the JSS level fully equipped and independent of primary and higher secondary levels in a bid to resolve CBC challenges.

TVETs to fully adopt skills-based curriculum by January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the change is part of a broader plan to transform the education system and produce graduates who are re...

Revealed: Senior school learners to study two types of mathematics under CBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

KICD Chairperson Professor Simon Gicharu said the two strands were introduced after education stakeholders pushed for mathematics to be included among...

State allocates Sh13.4bn to confirm JSS interns as pressure on teachers’ pay dispute mounts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Recently, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the government is targeting to recruit 24,000 more teachers by the end of the year.

Education gets Sh702.7bn in 2025/26 budget amid capitation woes, free learning concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

TSC will receive the lion’s share of Sh387.2 billion, including Sh7.2 billion earmarked for the recruitment of intern teachers and Sh980 million for c...

Government unveils CBE to replace CBC, promising skills-focused learning and 100pc transition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok hailed CBE as “the best education system in the world,” emphasising its focus on nurturing individual talents and abilities...

CBC system: Uncertainty looms for Grade 9 learners amid school choice delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

The delay has raised concern among parents and education stakeholders, who say the lack of communication and clarity risks compromising the learners’...

KNEC rolls out online proficiency test for new CBC entrants ahead of junior school assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The assessment will cover Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, and Kiswahili. According to the 2025 qualifying test timetable, all registered can...

KNEC announces July, August deadlines for 2025 CBC assessments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

Schools have been instructed to administer the tasks and ensure the scores for all learners are uploaded within the stipulated timelines.

State makes Math mandatory for all CBC senior school learners after public outcry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Under the revised curriculum, STEM students will continue with advanced mathematics, while their peers in the other two pathways will engage with more...

KUCCPS champions early career assessments in junior school to guide learners’ future paths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

While some stakeholders support the choice-based system, others have raised concerns, especially on the decision to make mathematics optional for non-...

Govt seeks to replace KNEC with AI-powered exam body in major education shake-up
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The new technology-based assessment system will require schools to invest in upgraded ICT infrastructure, including computers, servers, and a stable i...

KNEC opens applications for CBC assessment training
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

KNEC aims to boost the ability of educators to create quality assessment tools aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum.

Students break for three-week April holiday amid ongoing challenges in education sector
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The second term is expected to begin on April 28 and will last for 14 weeks.

Kenyan architects oppose removal of mathematics as compulsory subject, cite negative impact on economy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

The architects argue that eliminating Mathematics could have significant consequences for students' career readiness, especially in sectors crucial to...

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