Education

Cabinet Approves Phase II of STEM Education Project

The Cabinet has given the green light to the second phase of the Higher Education, Science, and Technology Project, an initiative aimed at boosting the quality and relevance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued on …

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MPs Push for Elderly Teachers’ Hiring Priority

Members of Parliament have voiced concern over the current teachers’ recruitment process, criticizing it for leaving behind older graduates who remain jobless even as they near retirement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The National Assembly’s Education Committee called the system unfair, noting that it continues to favor recent …

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Moi University to Auction Dogs, Donkeys, and Vehicles

Moi University has scheduled a public auction for a variety of surplus items, including dogs and donkeys, with reserve prices starting at KSh40,000. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The auction will take place on Thursday, June 24, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Campus in Kesses, …

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HELB Opens Loan Applications for KMTC Students

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened the loan application window for students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), providing financial assistance for tuition and related expenses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This initiative stems from a partnership between HELB and KMTC aimed at …

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CS Ogamba Urges Proper Use of Education Funds

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has emphasized the need for prudent management of public funds allocated to schools, announcing that the government will strengthen its school auditing systems to ensure accountability. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the first National Retreat of Public Universities Councils in Mombasa, …

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Education Tops 2025/26 Budget with Sh702.7 Billion Allocation

The education sector has once again received the highest funding in the national budget, with the Kenya Kwanza administration allocating Sh702.7 billion for the 2025/26 financial year—equivalent to 28% of the total Sh4.29 trillion budget. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This represents an increase of Sh44.5 billion from …

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Thousands to Benefit as Open University Aims to Slash Education Costs by Over 30%

A new path to affordable higher education is emerging for many Kenyans long hindered by high tuition fees. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, the government’s Open University initiative is set to lower the cost of university education by more than 30% …

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Ogamba: Learners Won’t Pay for National Exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Migosi Ogamba has assured the public that parents will not be required to pay for national examinations, despite a significant Sh62 billion shortfall in the education sector budget. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The reassurance follows concerns sparked by the discovery that no funds had …

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Moi University Issues Redundancy Notices Amid Financial Woes

Moi University has begun issuing redundancy notices to a significant number of its employees, citing financial difficulties and overstaffing concerns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The institution attributes the staffing surplus to the return of personnel from campuses that were recently granted independent charters, leading to their reintegration …

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TIBS College Engineering Students Gain Firsthand Experience at KenGen

A group of Electrical and Electronics Engineering students from TIBS College recently took part in an eye-opening academic trip to the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), gaining practical insights into the country’s energy production and power systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The trip, organized by the college’s …

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