Education Stories

Tension mounts as school heads, teachers’ union reject new TSC leadership structure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authori...

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

78 people arrested over exam malpractice as KCSE enters final stretch
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution,...

TSC calls on teachers to embrace professional development for CBE curriculum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

The TSC chairperson said CBE is about upgrading competencies in curriculum design, assessment for learning, classroom management, digital literacy, in...

Teachers warn CBE curriculum risks undermining religious education, spiritual growth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

They cautioned that this oversight could weaken the moral and ethical foundation traditionally fostered through subjects such as Islamic Religious Edu...

How AI is reshaping education across Africa
DW News  |  Nov 13, 2025

American social entrepreneur Patricia Wilkins is among those investing in artificial intelligence (AI) education for underprivileged youth in Ghana. H...

Sudan’s war-tested university: How Mashreq kept students learning amid conflict
The Conversation  |  Nov 12, 2025

Amid bombing, looting, and displacement, Mashreq University turned technology and innovation into a lifeline for thousands of students.

HELB loan defaults hit Sh42 billion as number of defaulters surges by 40 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

Elite professionals, including lawyers, doctors, engineers and accountants, top the list of those who have not honoured their repayment obligations.

Kenyan school wins global education award in Dubai
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

The latest award came weeks after the group announced that its international campus had received recognition during World Teachers’ Day activities thi...

Education Ministry closes 10 ‘ghost’ schools as audit finds 6,000 under-enrolled institutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The 10 secondary schools that have been closed include Kiria Secondary in Nyandarua, Dr Machage Moheto in Migori, Ragia Forest High in Kiambu, Mugwand...

MPs outraged as Education CS reveals Sh1.1 billion paid to ghost students in public schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The CS explained that no ministry officers had been interdicted because the verification exercise, which began on September 5, 2025, was still ongoing...

Tunza Mtoto Coalition demands full disclosure of ghost student audit findings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Tunza Mtoto Coalition is demanding that within seven days, the Ministry publish the complete verification report on ghost students, disclose the names...

CS Ogamba renews call for university staff to resume work
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

On the contentious 2017-21 arrears, unions initially cited Sh7.94 billion, while the Salaries and Remuneration Commission placed the figure at Sh624 m...

No more certificates for Grades 6 and 9 learners under new education policy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained that the change is designed to reduce pressure and unhealthy competition among young learners.

KNEC faces Sh3.7 billion funding shortfall, raising fears over KCSE disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the National Assembly’s Education Committee that KNEC’s approved budget for the 2024/25 financial year...

Capitation withheld from 29 schools pending verification, Education CS Ogamba tells MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba said the affected schools are newly established and are being assessed before funds can be disbursed.

Government to release KPSEA and KJSEA results in December, KCSE results in January next year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

noted that the government had made adequate preparations to ensure all national examinations run smoothly and are released on schedule.

Parents to pay for school property destroyed during student strikes, CS Ogamba warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Ogamba noted that the government will not fund reconstructions, stressing that all costs must be borne by parents and school administrations to preven...

Ministry of Education addresses missing exam papers in KJSEA rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok says all missing papers have been replaced, exams are running smoothly, and new smart digital padlocks are securing KJSEA co...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

Taita Taveta hosts first-ever ECDE Teacher of the Year awards
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The event, held in Mwatate Sub-county, recognised outstanding ECDE teachers for their commitment to nurturing young learners, honoured retirees for th...

Three-judge bench to hear petition seeking to bar counties from issuing bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The bench, appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, will determine whether counties have overstepped their constitutional mandate in disbursing educat...

Education ministry warns against exam cheating as KNEC flags Telegram leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The warning comes as KNEC raised an alarm over the rampant use of Telegram channels to leak examination papers during the ongoing tests.

UASU, KUSU reject revised offer as lecturers' strike hits day 39
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

UASU and KUSU maintain that no negotiations will take place unless the government first pays the full amount and signs a binding return-to-work formul...

Refugee youth rewrite their future through film in Dadaab
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2025

The film tells the story of a young girl who, after becoming pregnant in school, defies the odds to return and excel in her education.

2025 KCSE kicks off nationwide with more than 996,000 candidates sitting exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The tests will commence with oral papers for foreign and sign languages including French, German, Arabic and Kenyan Sign Language, before practical ex...

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

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