Tag Archives: Kenya Education

Why TVET Graduates Will Never Wear Gowns Again

TVET Principal Secretary Esther Muoria has ordered technical training institutions to stop using academic gowns during graduation ceremonies. Under the new directive, trainees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will instead wear attire that reflects their specific fields of study. Institutions have been instructed to design appropriate …

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61% of JSS Learners Now in Senior School, Gov’t Says

The government reports that 61 per cent of eligible Junior Secondary School (JSS) students have enrolled in Senior Secondary School, as nationwide placement continues. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) said reporting timelines were extended after consultations with stakeholders to address challenges faced …

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KUPPET Slams Parents Over School Lockouts

KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori has urged parents to take more responsibility for their children’s academic performance instead of resorting to protests and school lockouts when results fall short. Speaking on a local TV station, Misori criticized the growing trend of parents demonstrating over poor exam results, emphasizing that guardians …

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Education Ministry Releases Full 2026 School Calendar

The Ministry of Education has published the official academic calendar and school reopening dates for the 2026 academic year. The detailed timetable outlines term schedules for Basic Education Institutions as well as Diploma Teachers Training Colleges (DTTCs). The circular was signed by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and copied …

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