The government has issued a cautionary advisory to schools nationwide, urging them not to resume operations amidst the flood emergency triggered by the ongoing heavy rainfall. In an appearance on the Hot 96 Breakfast show, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized the importance of school administrators adhering to President William Ruto’s …
Read More »Uasin Gishu’s Bii Increases Bursary Fund to Over Sh200 Million, Benefits 23,330 Students
Governor Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu has successfully distributed bursary checks to disadvantaged students across all 30 wards in the region. Personally delivering the checks to recipients’ doorsteps, Governor Bii emphasized the importance of this initiative in directly engaging with the community and gaining insights into their challenges. The distribution …
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By: KNA Kenya is revamping the Technical, Vocation Education and Training system with the aim of making it meet the growing industrial and labour market needs of the country, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has said. Mr Machogu noted that TVET is a powerful tool to prepare the youth …
Read More »Kirinyaga Woman Rep Grants Scholarships to 500+ Students
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has initiated a program called ‘Tupange Kesho,’ aiming to support education for over 500 students in Kirinyaga County. ALSO READ: [Live]:Pictures of Late CDF Francis Ogolla’s Memorial Service at Ulinzi Complex Together with Kirinyaga Senator James Murango Kamau, she allocated Ksh.3 million in bursaries to assist …
Read More »Kareh B Demands Justice After Son’s Tragic Death in Chavakali Boys’ School Bus Accident
Mugithi maestro, Kareh B, now a grieving mother, is demanding answers and justice following the devastating loss of her son in a tragic road accident involving a bus carrying Chavakali Boys High School students. Expressing her anguish on social media, Kareh B disclosed that despite being a parent at Chavakali …
Read More »Stakeholders Urged to Back School Feeding Initiatives
Limuru Member of Parliament (MP) John Kiragu has revealed that a sum of Sh10 million has been allocated for the construction of a kitchen to facilitate the feeding of over 10,000 pupils. Kiragu emphasized that the prepared meals will be distributed to schools lacking existing feeding programs via designated vehicles. …
Read More »Kenyatta University Suspends Classes to Mourn 11 Students
Kenyatta University has halted all classes for a three-day period to grieve the loss of 11 students involved in a tragic road accident in Voi. The deputy vice chancellor for academics made the announcement in a memo dated March 19, 2024, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. Additionally, the university …
Read More »KUCCPS Portal Now Open For Course Revision
KUCCPS has initiated the opening of its application portal for the First Revision phase, offering an important chance for prospective students to amend their preferences for placement into various educational institutions. The portal, active from Monday until April 4, 2024, targets specific groups such as applicants yet to secure choices, …
Read More »TSC Scraps P1 Training, Implements Diploma Requirement
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has discontinued the Primary Teachers Certificate Training Course, commonly referred to as P1, as part of its ongoing review of the legislation governing the teaching profession in Kenya. This decision has sparked varied reactions from stakeholders within the sector. Among the proposed legislative changes is …
Read More »TSC Initiates Talks to Export Kenyan Teachers Abroad
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is in discussions with several government bodies, including the Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with other stakeholders, to facilitate the placement of teachers in foreign countries for employment opportunities. Calvin Anyuor, the Director of Legal Affairs at TSC, highlighted Kenya’s surplus …
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