Education CS Julius Ogamba Stories

Free education in jeopardy as CS Ogamba reveals only half of school funds released
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

MPs have raised the alarm over delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that the financial strain could undermine the provis...

C+ remains minimum university entry grade for 2024 KCSE candidates
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Ogamba urged the public to disregard erroneous reports, affirming that all candidates who meet the C+ entry requirement are eligible for university pl...

Government bows to pressure and sacks Amukoa Anangwe as UoN Council chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

UASU had called for the removal of University Council Chairperson Amukoa Anangwe, whom they accused of sabotaging operations.

KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

Education CS Ogamba warns schools against charging extra fees
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 09, 2025

The warning follows reports that, since the resumption of the academic calendar on January 6, 2025, some schools have been demanding additional paymen...

MPs grill Education CS Ogamba over flaws in university funding system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2024

Education CS Ogamba on Wednesday had a difficult time defending the MTI system, which uses data to classify students into different categories for fin...

Education CS Ogamba in fresh efforts to bring order at Kenya Literature Bureau
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 31, 2024

Catherine's petition attempts to stop the implementation of its new Human Resource (HR) structure as it allegedly lacks the backing of the Public Serv...

Over 12,000 KCSE graduates appeal new higher education funding categories
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 25, 2024

Government officials argued that their categorisation was the result of disinformation or a failure to give proof to demonstrate their need for State...

Universities ordered to deliver new admission letters to first-year students by Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

Education CS Ogamba announced that 125,893 students who had applied for loans and scholarships under the Student-Centred Model will be receiving these...

Ogamba links education challenges to funding shortfalls, proposes budget safeguards
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

He stressed that the Ministry will seek funding through various routes to address sector challenges such as school dropout rates.

Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods which have s...

Education CS directs mapping of unused public land to build more schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 29, 2024

According to Machogu, public schools constitute only 31 per cent of the schools in Nairobi, with the other 69 per cent being private institutions.

Form One transition rate in Northeastern hits 96 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2024

The President announced the government has already disbursed Sh7.5 billion to schools countrywide.

Same schools, same uniforms for 1,282,574 students joining Junior Secondary
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 12, 2024

"We want every eligible student to join Grade 7 in their familiar primary schools," Education CS Ezekiel Machogu declared.

Despite missing KCPE, 2000 candidates will still join Secondary School: CS Machogu
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 08, 2024

Despite missing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams last year, approximately 2,000 students will still have the opportunity to joi...

No SMS option for accessing 2023 KCSE results
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 08, 2024

The SMS code for the 2023 KCPE results failed to work resulting in uproar from learners and parents.

KCSE 2023: Results for 4,113 students withheld over exam irregularities
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 08, 2024

The CS briefed President William Ruto at the Eldoret State Lodge this morning before releasing the much-anticipated results.

1,216 candidates score Grade A in 2023 KCSE exams
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 08, 2024

Candidates who scored E grade were 48,174.

Government to spend Sh12.8 billion for construction of new classrooms
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 08, 2024

Machogu said the National Treasury has already released Sh31.34 billion to support learners enrolled in the sub-sector.

Registration for 2024 KPSEA and KCSE exams to start from January 29
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 08, 2024

Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) CEO David Njengere said the exercise will run from January 29 to March 29, 2024.

KCSE results to be released in second week of January - CS Machogu
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 28, 2023

The CS said the compilation, verification and validation of scores are ongoing.

CS Machogu confirms opening dates for new 2024 school calendar 
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 25, 2023

Form One students will report to their new institutions on January 15, 2024.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu to release KCPE results today
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 22, 2023

In a highly anticipated event, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, is set to officiate the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of...

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