education sector Stories

Unions push for stand-alone junior schools, teachers cite stalled career growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

They want junior schools to be recognised as a stand-alone tier, separate from both primary and senior schools.

MPs approve new system to standardise education qualifications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

CS Ogamba informed the committee that the latest draft of the regulations included amendments proposed by MPs during an April 1, 2025, session.

MPs clash with civil society group over report criticising education sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Committee members took issue with both the tone and content of the report. Committee chair and Tinderet MP Julius Melly told the group their presentat...

EduAfya audit uncovers 'ghost students', Sh2.3 billion overpayment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

EduAfya programme was launched in 2018 under the National Education Sector Strategic Plan, with the aim of increasing access and equity in secondary e...

Kenya’s basic education institutions surge by 39pc in 2024 as junior schools drive expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

Pre-primary school enrolment increased to 2.91 million pupils in 2024, up from 2.88 million in 2023. Enrolment for boys grew by 1.5 per cent, surpassi...

TSC appeals for Sh17 billion to cover teachers' pay rise, promotions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

The TSC now awaits Parliament’s decision on the Sh17 billion request, which will determine whether teachers' salaries, insurance, and promotions remai...

Education sector headed in crisis as teachers announce strike
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 16, 2024

Knut accused TSC of breaching the agreement by failing to implement the second phase of the Addendum effective from July 1, 2024, for all teachers, in...

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

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