Education

13 Schools Remain Closed in Baringo, West Pokot, and Turkana Due to Banditry

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has announced that 13 schools in Baringo, West Pokot, and Turkana counties remain closed due to ongoing insecurity caused by banditry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry confirmed that students from these schools have been transferred to other institutions to …

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TSC Announces 8,707 Teacher Vacancies

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 8,707 job openings to fill vacancies created by natural attrition. According to a notice in MyGov newspaper, the positions available include 5,862 for primary schools, 21 for junior schools, and 2,824 for secondary schools. Successful candidates will be employed on Permanent and Pensionable …

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Form Four Leavers Advised to Seek Career Guidance for University Course Selection

Secondary school leavers have been urged to seek advice from career experts when choosing university courses, to ensure they make well-informed decisions for their future. This call for guidance was made during a career open day at Zetech University’s Ruiru campus on Monday, where thousands of students from various secondary …

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621 KCSE Candidates Involved in Exam Malpractice

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that 621 candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2024 were implicated in exam malpractice. This figure represents 0.064 percent of the total 965,501 candidates who took the exams this year. Ogamba shared these details on Friday, explaining that …

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[PHOTOS] President Ruto Attends Tangaza University Graduation

On Friday, President William Ruto attended the first-ever graduation ceremony at Tangaza University. He highlighted that the event symbolizes not only the conclusion of a significant academic phase but also the start of a new chapter brimming with endless opportunities. In his speech to the graduates, Ruto encouraged them to …

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High Court Permits Hillside Endarasha to Reopen Boarding Facilities for KPSEA Candidates

The High Court in Nyeri has authorized the reopening of the boarding wing at Hillside Endarasha Academy for 24 candidates preparing for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), with national exams starting next week. In a ruling on October 24 by Justice Magare Kizito, the court permitted the candidates …

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TIBS College Hosts Mr. Wambugu of Thika Motor Dealers for Collaborative Talks

Thika Institute of Business Studies (TIBS) College recently had the privilege of hosting Mr. Wambugu, the Managing Director of Thika Motor Dealers, in a visit aimed at fostering partnerships in the automotive engineering field. According to the college, the visit marks the beginning of potential collaborations between TIBS College and …

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Teachers Service Commission Invites Applications for 46,000 Teacher Vacancies

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified teachers as it seeks to fill 46,000 vacancies on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. This recruitment drive aims to enhance the quality of education across the nation. Available Posts The available positions are distributed as follows: – …

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Hillside Parents Await Autopsy Results as DNA Testing Continues

The parents of the 21 students who perished in the Hillside Academy fire on the night of September 5 are expected to visit Naromoru Hospital in Nyeri today. This marks their second day at the facility for DNA sample collection. A government pathologist is scheduled to perform the autopsies on …

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Court Suspends KUPPET Teachers’ Strike Until September 5

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has halted the secondary school teachers’ strike initiated by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) until further notice on September 5. The court issued the injunction on Tuesday following an urgent request from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) filed on …

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