June 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Build 3, 500 Classrooms in Nairobi in Decongestion Plan - President Ruto
President William Ruto has made a commitment to construct 3,500 classrooms in Nairobi as part of his administration's efforts to alleviate school congestion and create a favorable… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: Scholars Unveil 11-Country Campaign to Promote STEM Courses Among Girls
Scholars holding a week-long symposium at Kenyatta University (KU) today launched an 11-country campaign that targets girls to make science, technology, engineering, and… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Unveils Sh1.2 Billion Food Subsidy Program in Nairobi Schools
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a Sh1.2 billion food subsidy program that is set to benefit 250,000 children in the county. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: University of Nairobi Ranked Best University in the Country
The University of Nairobi (UoN) is the best university in Kenya, according to a new report by uniRank, an international higher education directory and search engine. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Wants Review of Competence Based Curriculum System for Effective Implementation
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula wants the government to consider reviewing the new Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) education system to ensure effective implementation. Read more »
Kenya: Local Varsities Charged to Provide More Scholarships to Sports Talents
Tennis Kenya president James Kenani has urged local universities to provide more scholarships to young talents in sports in the country. Read more »
June 10, 2023
Kenya: TSC Extends Teachers' Recruitment Exercise Amid Low Application
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the recruitment of teachers amid a low number of applicants. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Offers Djibouti Students 300 University Slots at Non-Foreign Rates
President William Ruto on Sunday said Kenya will unveil 300 slots in its universities for Djibouti students at fees applicable to Kenyan students. Read more »
Kenya: TSC Extends Application Deadline for Teachers' Promotion to June 15
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the deadline for the promotion of teachers after failing to attract enough applicants. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Kenya: Govt Orders Re-Opening of Schools in West Pokot County Closed Due to Banditry
The government has ordered the re-opening of schools that were shut down as a result of banditry in West Pokot County. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Kenya: Schools to Receive Sh28 Billion Capitation Funds By Tomorrow - CS Machogu
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu says schools will start receiving capitation money tomorrow. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Kenya: KNEC Kicks Off Recruitment of KCSE Practical Paper Assessors
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has kicked off the recruitment for teachers and college tutors to assess the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Kenya: Placement Agency Urges Youth to Take Up Technical Courses as Application Deadline Looms
The first phase of university and college applications ends tomorrow amid calls to Kenyan youth who did not qualify for degree courses to take up technical and vocational training… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Nyanza, Central, North Eastern Regions Achieve Over 100% Transition to Secondary School
Some regions in the country have surpassed their targets on the 100 percent transition to Junior Secondary School and Form One, latest data from the Ministry of Education has… Read more »
May 28, 2023
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Boys' Dormitory at Nyando's Kochogo Mixed School
A fire incident at Kochogo Mixed Secondary School in Nyando razed down the dormitory housing boys Saturday night, authorities said on Sunday. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: We Must Make the Learning Environment Conducive for Better Results - President Ruto
The Government will intensify funding in schools to upgrade their infrastructure and human resource. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: CS Machogu Appoints University Councils for 14 Institutions
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has appointed university councils for 14 institutions that were operating without the top governance organs. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Polytechnic Students Riot Over School Fees Hike
Learning at Kisumu National Polytechnic has been paralyzed as students' riot over school fees hike. Read more »
Kenya: Education CS Urges Kenyans to Harness Science, Tech and Innovation for Food Security
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education Ezekiel Machogu has urged Kenyans to harness science, technology and innovation (STI) for food security and public good for a… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Kenya: New University Funding Model to Solve Cash Crisis in Public Institutions - Monari
The new university funding regime announced by President William Ruto will see the current scenario of cash crisis bedeviling public universities dwindle. Read more »
Kenya: Revised Law to Centralize University Placement Regardless of Sponsorship
The Ministry of Education is mulling an amendment to the Universities Act to allow centralized placement of both State-sponsored and self-sponsored students to higher learning… Read more »
May 20, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Reiterates Commitment Recalibrate Teacher-Student Ratio
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to narrow disparities in teacher-student ratio in public schools as part of reforms in the education sector. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh100 Million to Rehabilitate Baringo Schools Ruined By Bandits
The government has released Sh100 million to support the rehabilitation of all schools damaged by bandits who have been terrorizing the North Rift region. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Kenya: Waiguru Urges Increased Funding to Meet Growing Demand for Bursaries
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has appealed for more funding to the counties to meet the growing demand for student bursaries. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: Schools Reopen for Second Term Amid Salary Hitches for Newly Listed Teachers
Primary and secondary schools were set to reopen for second term on Monday amid challenges in processing of salaries for newly employed Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers. Read more »