November 03, 2022
Kenya: Paul Wainaina Reinstated as Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor
Paul Wainaina has been reinstated as the Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor following the resolution of the dispute that led to his exit. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: KNUT Calls for Suspension of CBC, Proposes 8-4-4 Modification
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Homa Bay branch has called for the suspension of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) to allow for public participation on its… Read more »
Kenya: Increase University Fees, University Don Says
A Moi University Don Thomas Cheruiyot has said the government should increase university fees if they expect universities to provide quality services. Read more »
November 05, 2022
Kenya: Govt Will No Longer Fund Public Universities, Education CS Machogu Says
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu now says the government will no longer fund public universities and colleges urging them to find ways of generating their own-sourced… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Kenya: Universities Urged to Find Revenue Generating Mechanisms As Govt Funding In Balance
Universities have been implored to adopt innovative ways to mobilize for resources so as to address the current funding crisis in the sector. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto's Education Taskforce to Commence Public Hearings Monday
The taskforce on education reforms will on Monday kick off two-week public hearings across all the Forty Seven counties. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Kenya: Ruto's Education Taskforce Invites Memoranda on Curriculum Reforms
The 42-member committee constituted to assess the education reforms in the country including the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) has called for the public to send their views and… Read more »
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 »