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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.

KPSEA exams kick off for 1.3 million Grade 6 students nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Rehearsals were held last Friday, with primary schools nationwide preparing students for the assessments by reviewing guidelines.

MUHURI calls for parental vigilance during holiday as child pregnancies rise in Lamu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

The organisation also highlighted the crucial role fathers play in guiding and protecting their daughters.

Marginalised communities bear the brunt amid CBC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The transformation has left many schools struggling to adapt, especially in regions where basic amenities are lacking.

TSC admits shortage of Science educators despite overall teacher surplus in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

"We are aware of situations where Arts teachers are teaching science. They often just read the material back to students." Kabondo Kasipul MP Eva Obar...

Tana River pupils struggle to learn in deplorable conditions at Maderte ECDE Centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2024

The optimism in their voices hides the struggle of keeping their dreams alive and learning in an environment in a deplorable state.

KNEC releases timetable for end of year assessment of Grade Six pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

KPSEA is a component of the Competency-Based Curriculum and signifies the completion of Grade 6 education.

Sh7.8 billion earmarked for JSS classrooms construction - Treasury clarifies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2024

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi clarified that the reports were false and misleading.