Education

Members of the Education Committee in the National Assembly expressed their puzzlement regarding the placement of 16,000 students at Kisii University in the current academic year. During a session on Tuesday, a representative from the Commission for University Education (CUE) faced difficulty defending this decision, despite asserting that the university …

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools, who have been engaged in protests seeking permanent employment, have reportedly begun to receive termination notices from their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The alleged letters, dated June 6, seen by The Star, cite professional misconduct as the reason for termination. According to …

Kenya is finalising a significant Bilateral Labour Agreement with the German Government, a move that promises to open up numerous job opportunities for Kenyans in Germany starting this September. Labour and Social Protection Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime announced this development, highlighting the potential impact on the country’s labour market. PS …

To compensate for lost instructional time during the flood-related school closures, the Ministry of Education has adjusted the Half-Term dates for Term Two. Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang announced the revision on Wednesday. According to the update, students in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools will now observe half-term from …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the release of placement outcomes for the 2023 KCSE candidates. Released on May 21, 2024, these results determine the university and college placements for students who completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2023. KUCCPS reports …

The introduction of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in December 2017 has left many Kenyans puzzled even today. Concerns linger regarding the transition of students to Senior School, the assessment process, and how learners will be directed into career paths. David Njengere, CEO of the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec), …

Ruto has pledged to procure school uniforms for students at Lenana School Primary, which he inaugurated on Monday to serve the Ng’ando community in Dagoretti South constituency. ALSO READ: Coffee Farmers Set to Thrive with Crop Diversification Training He expressed fulfillment of a promise made four years ago following the tragedy …

Ahead of the scheduled school reopening on Monday, the government has introduced a set of safety measures following a two-week delay caused by flooding in various regions of Kenya. The Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that certain schools severely affected by heavy rains and floods will not resume classes until …

Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that the government intends to prolong the second term to compensate for the delay in reopening caused by flooding. Originally scheduled to commence on April 29, the reopening was postponed due to severe rainfall and ensuing floods, which have claimed the lives of more …

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools have formally notified the government of their intention to strike, demanding permanent employment with pension benefits. The announcement came during a peaceful demonstration held in Kilifi on May 6, 2024. The teachers, representing a significant number of interns, voiced grievances against the Teachers Service …