Education

TSC: Sh3 Billion Needed to Promote 178,871 Teachers Stuck in Same Job Groups

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has stated that a total of Sh3 billion is necessary to promote over 178,000 teachers who have remained in the same job groups for years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The National Assembly Education Committee was informed that a funding shortfall of Sh35 …

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School Principal Issues Show-Cause Letter Over ‘Echoes of War’ Script Changes

The principal of Butere Girls High School has issued a show-cause letter to a teacher over alleged unauthorized modifications to the school play Echoes of War. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to a letter seen by The Star, the principal accuses the teacher of altering the original …

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Endarasha Fire Probe Nearing Completion – IG Kanja

The investigation into the deadly fire at Endarasha Hillside Academy that occurred on September 5, 2024, is nearly concluded, according to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While handing over a patrol vehicle to the Endarasha Police Station in Kieni on Wednesday, Kanja …

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KNEC Calls for Teacher Training on CBC Assessments

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced an invitation for teachers and teacher educators to apply for training in the development of competency-based assessments and standard setting. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice published in Tuesday’s edition of My Gov, KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr. …

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KUCCPS Highlights 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Course Applications

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a warning to students applying for courses, highlighting several frequent errors that could affect their placement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a social media post shared on Monday, KUCCPS listed key mistakes that applicants often make …

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Court Rules Government’s Directive on School Fees via eCitizen Unconstitutional

The High Court has ruled that the government’s mandate for parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Justice Chacha Mwita, in his judgment, noted that the directive was issued without public consultation and prohibited the government from enforcing it. …

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Gov’t to Revamp University Funding Model, Says Education CS

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has announced that the government will revise the university funding model. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the Nyeri Polytechnic graduation ceremony on Friday, Ogamba explained that these changes aim to make funding more inclusive for students. “The concerns raised indicated …

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MKU Nursing Students Secure Apprenticeships in Germany

The third group of nursing students from Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been offered apprenticeship placements in hospitals across Germany. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This brings the total number of MKU nursing students participating in apprenticeship programs in German hospitals to 25, with five students in the …

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KUCCPS Opens Placement Portal for September 2025 Intake

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for placements in various educational institutions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice released on Friday, KUCCPS announced that the placement is focused on candidates who completed the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education …

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HELB Disburses Ksh. 1.56 Billion to University Students

In a significant development for university and college students, the government, through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), has disbursed Ksh. 1.56 billion to support tuition and upkeep costs. The funds were released on Friday, offering relief to students and trainees facing financial difficulties. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba confirmed …

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