October 16, 2023
Kenya: 120 Amabuko Secondary School Students Hospitalised Due to Food Poisoning
120 Amabuko Mixed Secondary School students in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County, were rushed to hospitals today after being taken ill of diarrhoea and stomach upsets. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Kenya: 2024 School Calendar to Begin on January 8 - Jogoo House
The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 school calendar for pre-primary, primary, secondary schools and teachers training colleges with reporting dates set for January 8… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Roots for Inclusive Education to Support the Boy Child
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized the importance of inclusive education, particularly focusing on the education of the boy child. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Teams Up With America's Human Development Fund to Enhance Education Access
The Ministry of Education has joined hands with the Human Development Foundation (HDF) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the quality of education in… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua Calls on the Maasai Leaders to Embrace Girls' Education
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Maasai community to promote the education of girls for development. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Seeks Increased Increased Capitation to Cater for School Meals
The Ministry of Education will now be pushed to revise the capitation of primary schools upwards following a resolution by the National Assembly seeking to increase the capitation… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: KNUT Wants Collaboration With TSC in Teachers Recruitment
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to join forces with the union in the recruitment and hiring of new teachers. Read more »
Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya
As part of her official visit to Kenya, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen launched the EU's Digital Economy Package for Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Mulls New Laws to Anchor Munavu Taskforce Reforms
The Ministry of Education is considering legislative proposals to anchor the implementation of recommendations by the Presidential Working Group Party on Education. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Kenya: Parliament Watchdog Committee Calls for Audit of CBC Classroom Construction Funds
The Parliamentary watchdog committee has demanded a special audit on the expenditure of Sh4.5 billion used for the construction of phase 2 of the Competency-Based Curriculum… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya: TSC to Use 223,223 Teachers as Supervisors, Invigilators in 2023 National Examinations
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has vetted 223,223 teachers to serve as supervisors and invigilators in the national examinations. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: TSC Recalls All Field Officers, Teachers on Leave Ahead of National Exams
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has recalled all field officers and teachers on leave from October to help with the preparation and administration of the Kenya Primary School… Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Announces New KCSE Grading Structure
The Ministry of Education has announced a new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations that is expected to increase the number of… Read more »
Kenya: Stakeholders Urge Education Changes to Address Emerging Issues
Stakeholders in the education realm are calling for reinventions of learning models in Africa to produce graduates who will fit in the ever-changing labor market. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Will Not Spare Any Person Found Abetting Exam Cheating, CS Machogu Warns Officials
The Ministry of Education has put on notice national examination cheating abettors as the docket tightens preparations to ensure effective administration and assessment of the 2023… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Kenya: Open University Goes Live, First Enrollment Starts
The Open University of Kenya application portal has opened today, allowing students to start applying for courses. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Hands Over Boeing B737-700 Aircraft to Mang'u High School to Support CBC
Kenya Airways has handed over a Boeing B737-700 aircraft to the Mang'u High school in support of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: Education Ministry to Change Grading Structure of KCSE Exams
The Ministry of Education is set to change the grading structure of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to reflect the dominant aptitudes and interests of… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Education Officials Rule Out Closure of Kisumu Boys Following Unrest
Education officials have ruled out closing down Kisumu Boys High School following a fire outbreak on Sunday that gutted down a dormitory and a store. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Kenya: Kisumu Girls High School Closed Indefinitely After Students Rampage Over Entertainment Music
Kisumu Girls High School has been closed indefinitely and students sent home. Read more »
Kenya: Govt, World Bank to Strengthen Capacity of 35 Teachers Training Colleges
The government jointly with the World Bank is set to strengthen the capacity of thirty five Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges (PTTCs) to provide initial training for… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: State Plans to Tax Schools Offering Services Not in Education Curriculum
Services provided in schools that are not related to the education curriculum will soon be taxed under a new proposal by the National Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Over 100 Stakeholders to Meet in Nairobi for Talks On Innovation in Higher Education
More than 100 education stakeholders will convene in Nairobi next week to discuss and deliberate on the best learning practices in higher education in the digital age. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt Extends Deadline for Application of University Scholarship, Loans
The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for applications for scholarships and loans for students joining universities this year. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: UNICEF Report Underscores Need for Teachers to Get Training Dealing With Children With Disabilities
A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on African countries to prioritise the training of all teachers to deal with children with disabilities. Read more »