Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu Stories

Flood-damaged Tana Delta schools to be permanently relocated – CS Machogu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2024

CS Machogu said the ministry had allocated funds to the renovation of flood-damaged schools and the relocation of others to ensure uninterrupted learn...

Education Ministry introduces new system to streamline data access, policy-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2024

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the system will be a single source of truth and a one-stop shop for all information about learners an...

Education ministry warns head teachers against illegal school fees
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 29, 2024

Machogu noted that the ministry has prescribed the maximum allowable fees to charge at each level so schools must "strictly adhere to prevailing polic...

No early midterm over Finance Bill protest concerns, Education ministry says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

The ministry reiterated its May 24, 2024, memo, which instructed all county directors of education to communicate that the mid-term break would be on...

Climate crisis threatens education in Africa -Save the Children
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

The heavy rains and floods destroyed at least 62 primary schools nationwide, leaving over 15,000 children without a place to learn when schools reopen...

Tough times ahead as budget cuts put education sector in crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2024

Machogu said lack of funds poses a serious threat to the quality of education, particularly for students with severe disabilities

State postpones schools' reopening  to May 6 due to heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 29, 2024

Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.

Nairobi hosts key educational forum to advance technology skills in Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

With over 500 attendees expected, the event seeks to be a pivotal event in shaping the educational policies and initiatives.

Machogu put to task by MPs over lapse of Edu-Afya medical scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2024

The Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme, which had been operational since 2018, ceased in December 2023, leaving students without coverage.

Decline in STEM student numbers worries Education ministry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2024

The situation threatens Kenya's achievement of middle-income and industrialised nation status by 2030, says CS Ezekiel Machogu.

Daystar University in a spot over claims of forced church attendance
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 29, 2024

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali claimed on Wednesday that Daystar University allegedly withheld marks for Muslim students who declined to attend chapel services.

State asks KUCCPS to push application deadline further to March 4
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

The ministry has projected that 86 per cent of the 2023 KCSE candidates with C+ and above (171,738) will apply for placement.

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