TVET principals Stories

Parliament moves to hold college principals accountable over audit failures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

MPs have initiated steps through the Parliamentary Directorate of Legal Services to propose targeted legislation aimed at curbing mismanagement and en...

MPs raise concerns as missing Kenya School of TVET title deed hinders school’s operations and reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

Documents presented during the session show that the title deed was collected by the Ministry of Education on September 9, 2016, and despite repeated...

HELB: Former students owe Sh32 billion in unpaid loans, 64,000 blacklisted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

Currently, at least 708,000 students are enrolled in Kenyan universities, and over 100,000 graduated this year.

Senators demand reopening of HELB portal to allow more students to apply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi termed the premature closure of the portal as ill-timed, saying it has disadvantaged learners who had only recently acq...

MPs raise red flag over governance gaps in newly formed technical training institutes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

During a recent visit to Njoro Technical and Training Institute and Gilgil Technical and Vocational Training College, MPs reviewed unresolved audit qu...

DStv Kenya faces subscriber exodus as families ditch pay TV for cheaper options
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

MultiChoice has defended the increases, describing them as part of a routine review aimed at balancing costs while maintaining service quality.

Google integrates Gemini AI into smart TVs for more personalised viewing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

Users can now access Gemini’s advanced features, voice-assisted searches, content recommendations, and interactive tools without needing a separate de...

DStv loses 80 per cent of Kenyan subscribers in one year as price hikes bite
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

According to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the service had only 188,824 active accounts by June 30, 2025, down from 1.19 million a year...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

HELB confirms full funding for university and TVET students despite past delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.

Communications Authority of Kenya revokes licences of 42 TV stations over violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

CA Director General David Mugonyi said the revocations would take effect within a week, targeting broadcasters found to be in breach of regulatory req...

Turkana youth unlock opportunities with market-ready vocational training
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

As part of the Ujuzi Mashinani initiative in Katilu and Kalapata Wards, trainees are acquiring essential skills in mechanics, hairdressing, electrical...

HELB extends student loan application deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

HELB confirmed that first-time applicants now have until September 14 to apply. Continuing students, meanwhile, have until September 7, extended from...

AI on TVs: Samsung brings Microsoft Copilot to 2025 TVs and monitors
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

Whether you're looking for spoiler-free recaps of the latest show, trying to remember where you left off in a series, or need a quick weather update,...

KUCCPS extends TVET application deadline for September 2025 intake
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The intake targets KCSE holders from 2000 to 2024, who can apply for diploma, craft, and artisan certificate programmes with the following minimum gra...

Bolt rolls out dashboard cameras to boost driver-passenger safety, accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The cameras are being introduced through a partnership with Driver Technologies, which provides a smartphone app that functions as a dash cam, capturi...

HELB loans awarded to 136,000 first-time university students as government caps fees
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Semester fees for students will now range from a minimum contribution of Sh5,814 to a maximum of Sh75,000, depending on the student’s level of need an...

KUCCPS reopens TVET applications for September intake, cuts fees to widen access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The placement body has invited Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders from the years 2000 to 2024 to apply.

Turkana County launches project to train 1,250 youth as community digital champions
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2025

According to the county government, applicants seeking to become community digital champions must be residents of the community, active smartphone use...

Audit flags 25 TVET institutions for breaching procurement, financial regulations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The report also exposed systemic flaws in financial management, staffing and oversight, raising concerns over the credibility and transparency of the...

HELB disbursements to begin August 15 after Sh5 billion funding boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move is aimed at ensuring that all eligible students receive financial support and that no on...

2024 KCSE learners urged to explore TVET as alternative route to jobs, entrepreneurship
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2025

The system allows for gradual certification, enabling students to enter or return to the job market as they progress through their training.

Duale orders CCTV upgrade in referral hospitals after Kenyatta National Hospital patient murders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

To address the crisis, Duale has directed all national referral hospitals to conduct comprehensive security audits and implement reforms such as anony...

Report exposes funding gaps, staff shortages and infrastructure failures in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The findings show that despite policy efforts and rising enrolment in some areas, many learners and teachers continue to operate in under-resourced en...

HELB turmoil deepens as Chairperson Ekwee Ethuro, CEO Geoffrey Monari clash over Sh12.9 billion shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

In an interview on Thursday, Ethuro claimed HELB is financially healthy, dismissing reports of a funding crisis. But in a separate appearance before M...

KUCCPS opens TVET applications for September 2025 intake
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The portal will be accessible between July 14 and July 31, 2025, allowing eligible KCSE certificate holders from the years 2000 to 2024 to apply for p...

HELB tightens portal rules, orders minor applicants to update national ID details
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

HELB said applicants who registered using their KCSE index number must now revise their account details by adding their national ID number and first n...

KHRC slams police for inaction over attack on mothers’ briefing ahead of Saba Saba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

KHRC said the assailants broke through the perimeter wall of its Gitanga Road premises, violently disrupted the event, roughed up attendees, and made...

DStv, GOtv prices set to rise again in August as Showmax fees slashed
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

The price cuts come amid growing competition from international streaming services and increasing mobile internet penetration. MultiChoice says the ad...

HELB opens loan and scholarship applications for university, TVET students until August 31
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

In the notice, HELB emphasised inclusivity by reiterating the urgency and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.

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