Category: Education
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 […]
A somber mood has enveloped Epanja village and Ebubere Secondary School in Kakamega County following the sudden death of 19-year-old Calistus Wamboye Oteu, a KCSE candidate. Calistus, who showed no signs of illness, reportedly collapsed in his classroom as he prepared to sit for his exams, leaving family, friends, and the school community in shock. […]
The young mother gave birth to her baby just before beginning the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam. The student from Laliat Secondary School gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Kericho County Referral Hospital. Several hours later, the 18-year-old mother was prepared to take her final secondary school national exam. Being a […]
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a strict warning against any attempts to undermine the integrity of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, which officially commenced nationwide on Monday. This year, a total of 965,501 candidates are registered across 10,754 centers. Speaking during the exam’s launch in Kibera, Nairobi County, CS Ogamba […]
In an era where education must adapt to the rapidly changing world, Kenya has embarked on a transformative journey with its new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This innovative framework seeks to equip learners with essential skills and knowledge tailored for the 21st century, moving away from rote memorization towards a more holistic approach to education. At […]
Over 960,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates are set to begin their exams today. French, German, Sign Language, Arabic, Music, and Home Science will dominate the first week of this year’s KCSE examinations, which will take place across 10,755 exam centres throughout the country. As students prepare to tackle a variety of subjects […]