Tag Archives: Julius Ogamba

CS Ogamba Urges Universities to Prepare for First Cohort of CBE Students

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on universities to begin preparations for the first group of learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, who are expected to join higher education in 2029. Speaking on Wednesday during Kisii University’s 14th Graduation Ceremony in Kisii County, Ogamba urged higher learning institutions …

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Why Learners Won’t Get Certificates in Kenya’s New Assessment System

Kenya’s education system has entered a new era as 2.3 million learners sit for the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) — the first national evaluation under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. The week-long assessment, running from October 27 to November 3, marks the completion of junior secondary school …

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KCSE Exams Begin as CBC Tests Set for Next Week

The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially began on Tuesday, ushering in a decisive period for thousands of Form Four candidates across the country. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confirmed that all systems are in place for a smooth and transparent process, following successful rehearsals held …

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CS Ogamba Reassures on Helb and Capitation Disbursement

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government’s commitment to affordable and accessible education under the new funding model. He noted that university fees now range between Sh5,814 and Sh75,000 per semester depending on need and programme costs, with the Higher Education Loans Board already disbursing Sh9.46 billion to …

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PS Bitok: Free Education Policy Still Intact Despite Funding Challenges

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has reassured the public that the government remains committed to offering free education, dismissing any suggestion that the policy might be scrapped. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a prize-giving ceremony at St Thomas Girls Secondary School in Kilifi County on Friday, …

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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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CS Ogamba: Public Schools to Receive Ksh.21B Capitation Funds Starting Monday

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the government will begin disbursing Ksh.21 billion in delayed capitation funds to public schools starting Monday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the Inaugural Education Conference 2026 at Lake Naivasha Resort, Ogamba attributed the delay to increased competition for …

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CS Ogamba Reinstates Math as a Mandatory Subject in Senior Secondary Education

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that mathematics will once again be a required subject across all senior secondary school pathways. This decision comes after significant backlash from professionals and the public following an earlier proposal to remove mathematics as a compulsory subject for some students under the Competency-Based …

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KUCCPS Opens Placement Portal for September 2025 Intake

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for placements in various educational institutions. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a notice released on Friday, KUCCPS announced that the placement is focused on candidates who completed the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education …

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Schools to Receive Sh14 Billion Capitation This Week – Ogamba

The government is set to release the delayed Sh14 billion capitation funds to schools this week, as confirmed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ogamba assured that his ministry is collaborating closely with the Treasury to ensure that the funds are distributed without …

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