August 28
Kenya: Kenya, Saudi Arabia Boost Academic Ties in Higher Learning Sector
The government has entered into a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties between the two countries in higher learning and research thorough the exchange of expertise… Read more »
August 26
Kenya: Nyamira County Students Shine At Young Scientists Kenya 2024 Awards
Students of Nyamira County Menyenya Secondary School, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori have emerged the overall winners of the 7th Edition of the Annual Young Scientists Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Changes Tune On JSS Teacher Employment, Says Money Available
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says there is money available to employ Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. Read more »
August 23
Kenya: 10,000 Appeals Lodged As Students Contest New Funding Model
Nearly 10,000 aggrieved students have so far registered appeals through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal contesting the new university funding model. Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Says No Funds to Employ 20,000 Additional JSS Teachers
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says government has no finances to employ an additional 20,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers amid a looming teachers' strike… Read more »
August 22
Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Roots for Free Tertiary Education to Resolve Funding Inequalities
Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed free higher education in a bid to resolve bursary overlaps and unjust classification of students under the new funding scheme. Read more »
August 21
Kenya: Relief for Teachers As Govt Releases Funds for 2nd Phase of CBA
The government has released Sh13.5 billion for the implementation of the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement starting July 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Placed Students Won't Miss Slots Over Unpaid Household Contributions - Migos
All 2024 KCSE graduates will not miss their placement slots in tertiary institutions on account of unpaid household contributios, the Ministry of Education has assured. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Root for Consolidation of Bursaries to Seal Gaps in New Funding Model
Lawmarkers are pushing for the amalgamation and consolidation of all funds and bursaries supporting needy students entrenched to arrest an apparrent funding crisis in higher… Read more »
August 16
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Treasury to Negotiate With TSC Ahead of Planned Teachers Strike
President William Ruto has directed both Treasury and the Education ministries to negotiate with teachers' unions to address grievances raised by teachers in efforts to avert… Read more »
Kenya: KICD Apologizes After Public Uproar On Form 3 Biology Textbook Blaming Indecent Dressing for Rape
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has apologized following concerns regarding controversial content in the "Certificate Biology for Form Three" textbook. Read more »
Kenya: 100,080 Admission Letters Sent to Students After President Ruto's Directive
A total of 100,080 new admission letters from 36 Universities have so far been sent to students after President William Ruto directed the withdrawal of previous admission letters. Read more »
August 15
Kenya: Egerton University to Retrain Engineering Students Who Took Unlicenced Courses
The Milimani High Court has directed Egerton University to cover and facilitate remedial classes for engineering graduates who undertook unaccredited engineering courses. Read more »
August 14
Africa: A Tripartite Imperative to Fully Realize AI Benefits in Education
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Africa stands at a crossroads. Emerging technologies like AI and machine learning are no longer futuristic… Read more »
August 13
Kenya: CS Mutua Meets KNUT Officials Ahead of Impending Teachers Strike
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Tuesday met with Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) officials to discuss implementation of the 2021 Collective… Read more »
Kenya: Strathmore University Alumni Gather for an Unforgettable Evening of Reflection and Celebration
On Saturday, August 10th 2024, over 200 Strathmore University alumni gathered for a memorable black-tie dinner at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, an event aptly named… Read more »
August 12
Kenya: Teachers Strike Looms Amid Calls for the CBA Agreement Be Fulfilled
The Kenya Nation Union of Teachers (KNUT) says tutors will not go back for third term unless the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is fully implemented. Read more »
August 09
Kenya: Lands PS Korir Roots for Compulsory Acquisition of Moi University Land
Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir is rooting for the compulsory acquisition of a contentious land parcel adjacent Moi University in Eldoret for resettlement of squatters. Read more »
Kenya: Hrmped Administers Human Resource Diploma Exam
The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) is currently administering the third series of examinations for the CBET Diploma and Certificate in HRM. Read more »
August 06
Kenya: An Emerging Monster - Alarm Bells Over Rising Hooliganism At School Competitions
Musingu High School football team coach Brendan Mwinamo has sounded an alarm over increasing cases of hooliganism at schools competitions. Read more »
Kenya: UON Defends Law Program Amid Accreditation Rumors
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has disputed claims that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has refused to accredit its Master of Laws (LLM) program. Read more »
August 04
Kenya: UON Staff Union SG Wekesa Criticizes VC Kiama's Ouster
University of Nairobi Secretary-General Maloba Wekesa, has voiced concerns over the recent suspension of Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama. Read more »
August 01
Kenya: Catholic University Expands Housing With 1,350 New Beds From Acorn
Property developer Acorn Holdings Limited has entered into a deal with the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to provide accommodations to 1,350 students. Read more »
August 07
Kenya: TSC Introduces Allowances for Special School Tutors to Tap Talent
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced allowances for teachers in special schools to attract and retain them in the institutions. Read more »
August 05
Kenya: 46,000 Intern Teachers to Be Employed After President Ruto Assents to Supplementary Appropriations Act, 2024
A section of 46,000 intern teachers will be hired after President William Ruto Supplementary Appropriations Act, 2024 which provides Sh18.6 billion for their employment on… Read more »