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Lecturers want CS’s Ogamba, Mbadi and Mutua jailed as university strike halts learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite the suspension of the strike by the courts, UASU has vowed to continue industrial action until all its demands are met.

Teacher shortage persists in remote counties despite record recruitment drive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Ogamba said that while the government has hired 76,000 teachers in recent years and plans to recruit an additional 24,000 by December 2025, some regio...

Schools face funding crisis as data errors stall disbursements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Internal reports reveal that 719 schools provided incorrect bank details, risking misdirected or delayed funds, while around 900 schools submitted inc...

University lecturers told ‘strike must end now’ as government enforces court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...

Government releases Sh2.5 billion to avert nationwide strike by university lecturers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

UASU had issued a seven-day strike notice last week, accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments under the current CBA and demanding...

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Tusker FC bids farewell to Ryan Ogam as he seals Wolfsberger AC move
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 03, 2025

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...

Education CS Ogamba says university fees have not increased despite confusing reports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Ogamba explained that last year, the government conducted a thorough analysis of the actual cost of each university programme and subsequently reduced...

Government disburses Sh23.16 billion to university, TVET students
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The Universities Fund and HELB have already disbursed funds to 802,159 university and TVET students nationwide, with upkeep funds being sent directly...

Universities directed to update student portals amid frustration over HELB delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

This comes even as most students reported that they have not received Helb funds released by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, leaving many strugg...

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.

Ogam, Omija, coach McCarthy praise team spirit after Harambee Stars 1-0 win over Morocco
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 10, 2025

Coach Benni McCarthy explained the significant squad rotation from the Angola game, saying it was driven by player fatigue.

Four CSs in fresh legal battle over Sh50 e-Citizen fee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

In an application filed at the High Court, Magare-Gikenyi wants National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, ICT and Digital Econo...

Schools forced to fundraise after Ministry of Education fails to release festival funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The national event has been marred by reports of last-minute fundraisers, stranded learners and schools withdrawing from the festival due to a lack of...

Education CS Julius Ogamba defends 40 per cent varsity fee cut, cites higher enrolment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

CS Ogamba said the reduction, introduced under the student-centred funding model, is a deliberate approach to raise numbers and create sustainable fun...

Education CS Julius Ogamba announces major shake-up in public university leadership
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The changes, made under the authority of various sections of the Universities Act, are intended to reinforce governance, policy oversight, and institu...

Education CS Julius Ogamba put to task over Sh1.3 billion 'ghost school scandal'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The shocking revelations were brought to light during a parliamentary committee session on Thursday, where Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba w...

CSs Ruku, Ogamba, Mugaa make key appointments across public institutions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 19, 2025

In the Ministry of Public Service, Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appointed Lewis Nyaribo Oburu as a member of the Institute of Human Resource Manage...

Over 50,000 university-eligible students miss out on KUCCPS placement despite meeting entry grade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Although a significant number of eligible candidates missed out on placement, those who applied appeared to favour degree programmes in engineering an...

Over 310,000 students placed in universities, colleges and TVETs in 2025 KUCCPS results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba disclosed that out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree programmes, 201,695 applied for placement to various...

65,000 trained teachers unemployed as CS Ogamba pushes for data-led deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The CS revealed that a major challenge facing the sector is teacher distribution, with an estimated 62,000 to 65,000 trained teachers holding Teachers...

KUPPET warns court ruling on school levies will cripple public education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The ruling bars public schools from imposing any levies without prior approval from the Education Cabinet Secretary.

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...

Education CS Ogamba defends career pathway rollout for Grade 9
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Ogamba said the move is meant to help learners make informed decisions.

Government announces new appointments across key ministries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 24, 2025

In the energy sector, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi appointed Christopher Odhiambo Karani to the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Li...

Government unveils reforms to tackle financial woes, strikes in public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The report lists Kenyatta University, the University of Nairobi, and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as having the highest debt...

Public schools to receive Sh21 billion capitation funds from Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Addressing education stakeholders, Ogamba attributed the delay to competition for limited government resources but confirmed that the Treasury had com...

34% of students forced to decline admission due to fees crisis, KMTC boss says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 25, 2025

Appearing before a joint sitting of the Health and Education Committee on Thursday, Oluoch appealed for government support, saying the college is grap...

State makes Math mandatory for all CBC senior school learners after public outcry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Under the revised curriculum, STEM students will continue with advanced mathematics, while their peers in the other two pathways will engage with more...

National schools to offer all three CBC career pathways starting 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

The CS also announced that the current categorisation of schools into national, extra-county, county, or sub-county will be abolished starting next ye...

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