Higher Education Funding model Stories

Varsity students to receive up to Sh60,000 Helb upkeep as state disburses Sh3.32 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The CS confirmed the release and noted that each student will receive between Sh40,000 and Sh60,000.

Wajir girls return to school thanks to cash support programme
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 30, 2025

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-sch...

Student under probe for diverting school capitation fee into his account
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 27, 2025

The bank reported that Sh1, 173, 352 was fraudulently diverted to the account held by Gideon Kibet Langat at the bank's Nandi Hills branch the previou...

Climate crises force millions out of school; Kenya among hardest-hit nations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Globally, around 242 million students in 85 countries faced interruptions in their schooling due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones...

Hope for students and workers of troubled Moi University as new council takes charge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed on Wednesday that medical students will graduate in March this year.

Teachers scramble for promotions as TSC receives 189,000 applications for 25,288 vacancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers is preparing to resume negotiations with TSC to ensure the promotions are implemented this year.

Cabinet approves dual training policy to transform TVET education
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The initiative seeks to bridge the skills gap in the labour market by integrating classroom instruction with hands-on industry experience.

Governors vow to continue providing bursaries despite budget advisory
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The advisory has sparked concerns over its potential to disrupt the education of thousands of learners who rely on county government support.

Mandera County launches feeding programme for ECDE learners in bid to boost education
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 20, 2025

The programme has seen a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of young learners from 23,499 in 2021 to 35,238 in 2024. Adan attributed this to the nutrit...

State proposes Sh68 billion budget increase to tackle education crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The new budget proposal includes a Sh26.3 billion increase for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, with Sh22 billion earmarked for...

ODM slams Controller of Budget’s decision to limit county bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The party expressed concern over what it described as political double standards, claiming the directive undermines the principles of devolution and c...

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

Protest after over 100 learners locked out of Mathare school in dispute over rent arrears
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 13, 2025

Margaret Aluoko, the school’s director, said the institution has had challenges with rent arrears and was in talks with the proprietors of the premise...

Iranian ambassador to Kenya calls for faith-based solutions to violent extremism
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 12, 2025

The ambassador maintains there is a need to explore peace, dialogue and coexistence to promote stability and security through understanding religious...

Kenya faces funding challenge as record number of students qualify to join universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The 2024 increase, which represents an additional 45,258 students compared to last year, raises concerns over how the government will fund these candi...

KCSE 2024: National schools continue to showcase academic dominance as private schools rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Schools from metropolitan counties, particularly Nairobi and Kiambu, dominated the rankings.

Orphaned girl from Garissa who beat odds to score A- in KCSE aims at becoming a medical doctor
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

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