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 …
Read More »Flood-Hit Schools Delay Reopening, Less Affected To Reopen Today
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 …
Read More »Government Plans to Extend Second Term to Compensate for Lost Time Due to Floods
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 …
Read More »Strike Notice Issued by Junior Secondary School Teachers
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 …
Read More »Government Warns Against Schools Reopening Amid Floods
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. …
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