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 »
August 10, 2022
Kenya: Schools to Re-Open Monday After Closure for National Elections
The government has ordered all schools to re-open on Monday next week following closure to facilitate the General Election conducted on Tuesday. Read more »
August 06, 2022
Kenya: President Kenyatta Presides Over Countrywide Roll-Out of Coding Curriculum in Schools
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday presided over the countrywide roll-out of the coding curriculum in primary and secondary schools. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Change Tack in Delivery of Higher Education, President Kenyatta Challenges Universities
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged universities to change tack in the delivery of higher education in the country to cope with the market demands. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Kenya: Polls - Basic Education Institutions to Close Tomorrow Until August 10
The Ministry of Education has directed that all basic learning institutions close by Tuesday, August 2, to pave the way for the General Election set for August 9. Read more »
July 31, 2022
Kenya: Magoha Orders Schools to Allow Students Wear Hijabs, Veils
Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has ordered all schools to allow their students to wear their different religious regalia like hijabs and veils. Read more »