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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...

A reform gone wrong: How Ruto’s university funding model failed students in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.

Auditor-General's report reveals Sh6bn wasted on substandard projects in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Desks, chairs, and laboratory equipment were found to be faulty, with some wooden furniture rejected due to issues like splinters and unfinished surfa...

Senate recommends scrapping county bursary funds citing constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Governors have defended the bursaries, arguing that they help disadvantaged students who miss out on national government scholarships and other forms...

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.

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

New Bill proposes independent post-poll reviews of electoral processes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The proposed legislation seeks to transfer the role from IEBC to an external firm, which would submit its findings to Parliament within 90 days of its...

CUE warns against fake degrees issued by unaccredited university
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The EBK has also ordered the university to recall the honorary degree and remove the "Eng." title from the certificate awarded to Kapseret MP Oscar Su...

New Mogadishu Mayor plans to hold first civic elections next year
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

State warns of looming crisis in varsities after court nullifies Ruto’s funding model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

However, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government plans to modify the new university funding model.

Government to revise controversial university funding model, says CS Ogamba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

He further explained that an interim report has already been introduced, which will be reviewed before a final report is released.

Nyeri's Hillside Endarasha Academy to transition to full day school following tragic fire
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fire that claimed the lives of the boys in the dormitory sparked widespread outrage and concern over safety standards at the school.

KCSE exam results to be released in January as KNEC enhances cheating scrutiny
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

While CS Ogamba did not specify an exact release date for the KCSE results, he assured that the ministry was committed to ensuring a fair and thorough...

Management crisis, internal wrangles at University of Nairobi trigger Senate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.

Education lobby group condemns financial mismanagement in schools, demands accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The group criticised recent remarks by Moses Kuria, who suggested that students not registered under SHA would be barred from reporting to school in J...

Mombasa governor wants Senate to help protect county-funded bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

He described education as the cornerstone of sustainable development and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making it a priority.

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...

State unveils 1,236 projects to benefit 6 million Kenyans in marginalised areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This move is in line with the government's commitment to bridging the gap between the marginalised and more developed regions of the country.

MPs urge Education Ministry to reverse closure of 348 boarding schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro said the directive was a panic reaction following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Sept...