Education CS, Julius Ogamba photo; Julius Ogamba/X In a statement on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba expressed concern regarding the rise in prohibited practices among certain high school administrators. He emphasized that the government will take action against principals who violate ministry orders by charging additional school fees. The Ministry […]
The much-anticipated 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results have been released, with 1,693 candidates earning a mean grade A, marking a notable increase from 1,216 in 2023. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba highlighted this achievement during the announcement, attributing the success to the new grading system introduced last year. The updated grading system, […]
Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri reopened its doors on Tuesday, turning the page to a new chapter just three months after a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 21 learners. The resilient community is now focused on rebuilding futures and creating a safe haven for education. The school has transitioned fully into a day […]
Schools are scheduled to reopen for the 2025 academic year on Monday, January 6, 2024. Consequently, parents are anticipated to visit bookshops and school uniform stores to purchase necessary items for their children’s return to school. As schools resume, the inaugural cohort of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) will advance to Grade 9. Schools are working […]
The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the government to fulfill its commitments, warning that failure to do so may result in significant disruptions to universities across the country. Lecturers at public universities have threatened to strike in two weeks if the government does not resolve the issue of unpaid […]
In a remarkable achievement, the University of Embu has emerged as the top-ranked university in Kenya in the recently released Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE). This distinguished recognition underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in training and research. The rankings, tailored specifically to Sub-Saharan Africa, assessed performance across five key […]
University students remain in limbo as lecturers refuse to back down from their nationwide strike, insisting on full payment of their demands. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has rejected the government’s release of Sh4.3 billion, stating it falls short of the Sh9.7 billion required to fulfill their Return to Work Formula (RTWF). UASU Secretary […]
In a shocking revelation, 19 officials overseeing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams at Kebabe SDA Mixed Day and Boarding High School in Kisii County have been suspended following the discovery of widespread cheating. The scale of the incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the national exams. Among those suspended […]
Varsity students face uncertainty as strike persists. Students find themselves torn between canceling the semester and returning home in hope, or remaining in a leap of faith. The lecturers’ strike has entered its third week, with university instructors nationwide remaining firm on their demands from the government. Education is at the core of progress as […]
The 2024 KCSE exams are already stirring controversy, with a crackdown on exam malpractice sparking a wave of intense reactions. In a striking move, ten teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School in Homa Bay County have been slapped with a Ksh.2 million bond each following allegations of facilitating exam fraud. Meanwhile, other exam centers have […]