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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.

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Book vendors in Eastleigh report booming business with reopening of schools
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 06, 2025

Parents voiced concerns over the rising prices of textbooks, with many accusing vendors of taking advantage of the high demand to increase prices.

Parliament demands action on state's inadequate funding to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

On Saturday, the Ministry of Education confirmed that capitation funds had not yet been disbursed.

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...

Auditor General's report unearths school textbooks printing scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

The audit uncovered wasteful practices, such as schools receiving textbooks they do not need while lacking essential materials for certain subjects.

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