May 06
Kenya: Govt to Re-Construct All Damaged Roads, Schools
The National Chairperson Committee of Transport and Infrastructure, George Kariuki Ndia Member of Parliament says roads and schools damaged by the ongoing rains will be… Read more »
April 30
Kenya: American Institutes for Research Opens Nairobi Office to Support University Research
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has commissioned a new office in Kenya to help conduct research and provide technical assistance in the East Africa region. Read more »
April 29
Kenya: Sakaja Pays Bus Fare for Stranded Students in Nairobi After Schools Reopening Postponed
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday paid bus fare for all stranded students in Nairobi termini following the postponement of schools reopening. Read more »
Kenya: School Reopening Pushed to May 6 Amid Devastating Floods in Kenya
Schools reopening for the second term has been postponed for a week until May 6 following the devastating effects caused by the ongoing rains in Kenya. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Huawei to Sponsor University Students to Undergo Tech Training in S.Africa
Huawei Kenya is set to sponsor selected students from different universities in the country in a technology teaching program in South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: 12 African Ministers of Education to Convene in Nairobi for Paset's 6th Forum On Skills and Industrialization
At least 12 African Ministers of Education are expected to gather in Nairobi for the 6th Forum of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology… Read more »
March 26
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh13 Billion Funding Commitment From China for Tvets
President William Ruto has announced a Sh13 billion funding from China for the acquisition of learning equipment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions… Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Govt Withdraws Contentious Higher Education Amendment
The government has withdrawn a contentious amendment proposal embedded within the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 that would have otherwise had an impact… Read more »
March 20
Kenya: Teacher Who Went Viral for Bravery Shot Dead
In a tragic incident near Tangwani town, Kandhkot-Kashmore district, primary schoolteacher Allah Rakhiyo Nandwani fell victim to dacoits' gunfire while commuting to his school on… Read more »
March 19
Kenya: Govt to Release Free Secondary Education Capitation Next Week
The Ministry of Education has assured that the government will disburse the outstanding capitation funds owed to public secondary schools across the nation, within the next 10… Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Govt Faces Hurdle Financing Free Education Over Increased Student Population
The Ministry of Education has decried resource constraints triggered by the increasing student population. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Treasury Delay in University Funding Triggers Urgent Concern for Needy Students
University funding for needy and vulnerable students faces a crisis as the National Treasury delays disbursing approved Sh 19.8 billion. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Machogu Says Kuccps Portal to Remain Open Until March 4
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal will remain open until March 4 to allow 2023 KCSE candidates to register their choices for tertiary… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Edufood Revolution - Igniting Change At the 2024 AU Summit
At the ordinary 37th African Union (AU) Summit, the AU launched the theme "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century," echoing the global commitment to provide quality education… Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Kenya National Qualifications Authority Says Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning Policy to Reduce Academic Certificate Fraud
The implementation of Recognition of Prior learning Policy (RPL) will be crucial in addressing the problem of fake and academic fraudulent certificates in the county, Kenya… Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Human Rights Council Files Case to Stop National Exams Until KCPE, KCSE Results Audit
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Elimu Bora Working Group (EBWG) have filed a petition to stop national examinations until the 2023 KCPE and KCSE results are… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Sanctions Digitization of Education Sector Within 30 Days
The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Education to digitise the sector within 30 days to end fraud and exploitation of parents. Read more »
February 07
Kenya: High Court Suspends Government Directive On School Fees Payment
The High Court has suspended the government's directive requiring parents to pay school fees for children in government-owned schools through the e-Citizen online platform. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Tala's School Loan Uptake Surges By Nearly 50%
The uptake of school loans has increased in Kenya over the last four years amid tough economic times. Read more »
January 24
Kenya: Technical Skills Will Accelerate Implementation of Projects - President Ruto
The Government is revamping Technical and Vocational Colleges to equip the youth with skills to drive the country's development agenda. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Foreigners No Longer Be Allowed to Undertake Medical, Dental Internship in Kenya - KMPDC
Foreign medical trainees will no longer be allowed to undertake their medical or dental Internships in Kenya. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: EACC Concerned Over High Land Grabbing Rate, Fake Academic Papers
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised a red flag on land grabbing and use of fake academic papers to gain employment across the country. Read more »
January 21
Kenya: Ruto Warns School Managers Against Exploiting Parents
President William Ruto has cautioned school managers against exploiting parents on the pretext of delayed capitation. Read more »
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »
January 15
Kenya: Business College Founder Liz Wanyoike Dies at 73
Lizz Wanyoike, the founder of the popular Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is dead. Read more »