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KICD warns parents, schools to be wary of people selling unapproved CBC textbooks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

KICD CEO Charles Ong’ondo urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid exposing learners to content that has not met the required standards set by th...

KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

TSC to promote 28,288 teachers in 2025 as funding from government increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Muturi emphasised that the promotions reflect the commission's ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work of educators.

As schools grapple with Grade 9 admissions, empty Form One classrooms highlight CBC's transition struggles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The 2025 academic year will mark the first time in decades that there will be no Form 1 intake, leaving secondary schools with empty classrooms.

KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA results; here is how to access them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

KNEC described the KPSEA results as a significant milestone in the lives of Grade 6 learners, marking their progress within the Competency-Based Curri...

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

Over 10 Bills still awaiting Cabinet's approval delaying education reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Chaired by Prof Raphael Munavu, the Working Party sought to address challenges in Kenya’s education sector, including access, equity, relevance, quali...

2025 marks a historic shift with no Form One intake after 39 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

KESSHA national chairperson Willy Kuria expressed concern about the financial shortfall in secondary schools.

KNEC introduces questionnaires to guide Grade 9 students in career selection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The questionnaires are part of KNEC's ongoing efforts to implement the CBC, which is designed to focus on the holistic development of students.

Ministry assures parents of seamless Grade 9 transition under CBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang, confirmed that the government has allocated Sh11 billion for the construction of 11,000 classr...

Concerns rise over CBC curriculum as senators question readiness for Grade Nine transition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The lawmakers highlighted several challenges in policy execution, curriculum development, teacher training, and funding.

State allocates Sh18bn for 18,000 Grade Nine classrooms countrywide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

CS Ogamba also revealed that the government has allocated Sh65.2 billion to support free secondary education, Sh35.9 billion for junior secondary scho...

Government accelerates preparations for transition to Grade 9 in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

The government is focusing on building classrooms, recruiting teachers, and distributing learning materials to accommodate the inaugural cohort.

Education Ministry sets new guidelines for Grade 10 students' academic pathways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

Students will be required to select their areas of specialisation once they reach Grade 9.

School heads concerned over inadequate funds for building Grade 9 classrooms
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 05, 2024

KEPSHA Chairman Johnson Nzioka said that the current allocation of Sh1 million per classroom is insufficient.

Shock as 23 pupils in Eldoret sit fake KPSEA tests in unregistered school
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2024

The Silver Bells Academy case has been handed over to the Ministry of Education and KNEC for further action.

Teachers Service Commission advertises 20,000 new JSS positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

While the internship is unpaid, participants will receive a monthly stipend of Sh20,000, minus statutory deductions.

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