October 21, 2022
Kenya: Education CS Nominee Machogu Puts Net Worth at Sh590 Million
Education Cabinet Secretary nominee Ezekiel Machogu has put his net worth as Sh590 million. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Kenya: Moroccan, Tunisian Education Provider Holged Eyes Kenyan Market
Leading private education provider in Tunisia and Morocco Holged is planning to expand to Kenya and other African countries after securing funding from Africa50, a Pan-African… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Kenya: UASU Wants Govt to Employ More Lecturers in Public Universities to End Persistent Shortage
University dons have urged the new government to urgently employ more lecturers in public universities so as to end a shortage that has persisted for years. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Kenya: Education Stakeholders Commit to Teaching Coding in Schools as Building Blocks for Economy
Education stakeholders have affirmed their commitment to the early introduction of the coding curriculum in schools to help learners acquire technical skills relevant to a digital… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: Secondary School Heads Urge President Ruto to Fulfill Pledge to Employ 58,000 Teachers
The Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) has urged President William Ruto to employ over 58,000 teachers as he promised in the Kenya Kwanza Education Charter. Read more »
Kenya: TSC to Reward Teachers Who Excelled in 2021 KCPE, KCSE
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to name and reward teachers who excelled in the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Kenya Certificate of Secondary… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Kenya: 2 Million Children in Western, Central Regions Benefit From Blue Band Campaign
At least 2 million children across 4,800 schools in Western and Central regions have benefitted from Blue Band Nutrition Education Campaign aimed at promoting healthy living. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Kenya: Taskforce on Education Reforms Gazetted After President Ruto Appointment
A task force on education reforms has been gazetted following its appointment by President William Ruto. Read more »
October 02, 2022
Kenya: CBC Task Force to Thoroughly Assess Curriculum to Alleviate Parents' Burden - President Ruto
President William Ruto has assured that his administration will streamline the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) to avoid burdening parents and teachers. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Kenya: Form 4 Students Commence Selecting Courses On KUCCPS Platform
Form Four students across Kenya have begun selecting the courses they wish to pursue in universities and colleges next year under government sponsorship. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Kenya: University Student Leaders Seek President Ruto's Intervention Over HELB Delays
University student leaders have written to President William Ruto seeking his intervention over delayed disbursements by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Read more »
September 26, 2022
Kenya: E-Learning Feat - History Made As USIU-Africa's Fully Online MBA Class Graduates
The United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has today made history in the local higher education space with the graduation of its first cohort of students who… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Kenya: Advocates Urge CJ Koome to Entrench IT Use in Magistracies
Advocates in Rift Valley have called upon Chief Justice Martha Koome to improve on use of information technology especially in magistrate courts in a bid to fast track the… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: United States International University-Africa Welcomes Vice Chancellor Margee Ensign
The United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has formally welcomed Professor Margee Ensign as the new Vice-Chancellor following her recent appointment. Read more »
September 18, 2022
Kenya: Havi Says Teachers' Union Leaders Dishonest on CBC, Calls Out Doublespeak
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has castigated teachers' union officials over their about turn to slam the competency-based curriculum despite having filed… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Kenya: Former KNUT Boss Sossion Claims CBC Outcome Based, Not Competency Based
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion now claims the curriculum being taught in schools has never been 'competency-based' but… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Kenya: Strathmore University in Deal to Revamp Remote Learning
Strathmore University has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revamp its remote learning programme worldwide. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Review Education Curriculum, Says Public Participation Key in Implementing CBC
The fate of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) now lies with a task force set to be launched next week by new President William Ruto who took over leadership on Tuesday. Read more »
September 04, 2022
Kenya: Ruto's Plan to Save Universities If Confirmed President
President-Elect William Ruto has pledged to address the challenges facing institutions of higher learning by pumping more funds to support their operations. Read more »
August 24, 2022
Kenya: CS Magoha Rules Out Extension of School Calendar
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has ruled out an extension of the school calendar amid pressure from education sector school heads. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Kenya: Court Stops Higher Education Loans Board From Imposing Exorbitant Fines
The High Court has barred the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) from imposing interest, penalties or fines that exceed the principal amount of the loan one owes the agency. Read more »
Kenya: Schools in Areas Slated for Monday By Elections to Remain Closed - CS Magoha
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha says schools in eight electoral areas where by-elections are slated to be held on Monday will remain closed for a day. Read more »
Kenya: Court Directs Higher Education Loans Board to Stop Charging Exorbitant Fines
The High Court has barred the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) from imposing interest, penalties, or fines that exceed the principal amount of loan one owes the agency, offering… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Families to Dig Deeper in Their Pockets to Purchase School Items - Survey
Kenyan Families will spend more of their monthly income on purchasing school items according to a survey conducted by global company World Remit. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Kenya: I Have Delivered, Magoha Says as He Apologizes Over Appearance of Arrogance
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha says he has delivered during his tenure despite appearing to be arrogant. Read more »