More than 57,000 students who met the minimum requirements for university admission have not secured slots in degree programmes, according to the latest placement results released by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Following the shortfall, the Ministry of Education has extended the application review period to …
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More than 293,000 students who completed the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination have been admitted to universities, colleges and technical institutions after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released the 2026/27 placement results. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the placement results on Tuesday …
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Schools across Kenya began the second-term midterm break on Wednesday, with learners heading home for the five-day holiday that will run until June 28. Classes are expected to resume on Monday, June 29, ahead of the end of the second term on July 31. Unlike previous school closing days that …
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Education CS Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to curb rising cases of unrest in schools across the country, saying a long-term solution is being developed through a multi-sectoral approach. Speaking during a Prize Giving Day at Gianchere Friends Senior School in Kisii Central, Kisii County, Ogamba said the …
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Julius Ogamba is facing mounting pressure from MPs over the absence of a clear and enforceable school uniform policy, with lawmakers accusing schools of overcharging parents. During a parliamentary session, legislators questioned why some institutions are ignoring a presidential directive requiring them to admit students even without full uniforms. They …
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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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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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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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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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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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