July 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt Launches New Higher Education 100% Funding Portal for Poor Households
The Ministry of Education has launched the application portal for the new funding model for higher education that will provide 100 percent funding to poor households. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Kenya: High Court Declines to Stop City Nairobi County Govt's School Feeding Program
The High Court has declined to issue an order stopping the school feeding program initiated by the Nairobi County Government. Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan University's 4 Residency Programmes Receive Global Recognition
Four of Aga Khan University's residency programmes in East Africa have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International, (ACGME-I). Read more »
Kenya: House Education Team Concludes Probe on KCSE Cheating Allegations
The National Assembly Education Committee is set to hold a meeting with the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions and Judiciary in regards to the Inquiry on allegations of… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Universities to Innovate in Agriculture to Boost Food Security
Universities have been urged to embrace agricultural innovations and research, to create solutions that will ease the cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Families Spend Sh68,702 Per Child on Education
The education cost for most households in Kenya is 1054.31 percent, or approximately 10 times their average monthly household income. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Kenya: Govt Will Arrest Parents Keeping Children From School - Koskei in Marsabit
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Felix Koskei, has cautioned parents in Marsabit County who do not take their children to school that they… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Kenya: Save the Children Alarmed About Children's Education Rights Amid Protests
Save the Children has raised concerns about children's rights to education, safety, and well-being as a result of the ongoing Azimio coalition protests across the country. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Kenya: Govt Orders Schools to Re-Open on July 20 Despite Protests
The government has ordered schools to re-open Thursday despite protests called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Orders Schools Closure Over Opposition Protests
Schools in Kenya's two main cities will remain closed Wednesday following planned protests by the Opposition over a high cost of living crisis. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Signs School Feeding Agreement With National Govt
The Nairobi County Government has signed a school feeding program agreement with the National Government. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Machogu Says Planned Demos Won't Be Allowed to Affect School Calendar
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu now says the planned demonstrations will not be allowed to affect the school calendar. Read more »
Kenya: Tunza Mtoto Coalition Kenya Files Petition Against Sakaja's 'Dishi na County' Feeding Program
A lobby dubbed 'Tunza Mtoto Coalition Kenya' has filed a petition in the high court challenging Governor Johnson Sakaja's feeding program 'Dishi na County' for students enrolled in… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Kenya: Over 50 Kenyan Students Headed to China On Full Academic Scholarships Tours China Cooperation Projects in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 - More than 50 Kenyan students awarded full Chinese scholarships are preparing to travel in September to begin their studies in various universities. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: Sakaja Unveils Sh100 Million for Free ECDE Program
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled sh100mn for free ECDE program for Nairobi County Children. Read more »
Kenya: TSC Sets 5-Year Teacher Listing Target to Seal Shortage Standing At 111,870
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set out a five-year recruitment target that will see an additional 111,870 teachers listed in a bid to address staffing gaps in public… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: TSC Advertises 20,000 Posts for Intern Teachers to Support CBC Rollout
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced recruitment of 20,000 posts for intern teachers to support the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Kenya: Govt Reviews Procedure of Examination Papers' Collection Before Exercise
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that national exam papers will now be collected twice daily as opposed to collecting all papers for the day once as it has… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Kenya: Postbank Rolls Out Financial Literacy Program for University Students
Postbank Kenya has rolled out a month-long financial literacy program to promote saving culture among Kenyan youth. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Calls for Increase of Funds in Secondary Schools Amid High Cost of Living
Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) chairman Kahi Indimuli has supported the request for increased government funding for schools by pointing to how the rising cost… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Kenya: Technical University of Mombasa Students Riot Over Alleged Fee Increment
Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) students on Monday rioted against an alleged fee increment. Read more »
Kenya: KNUT Wants Government to Review Capitation to Schools.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers, (KNUT) wants the government to review the capitation to schools, saying that the current amount cannot effectively take care of the education… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: Chinese Embassy in Kenya Hosts Kenyan Students to Interact With Ambassador Zhou Pingjian
Students from Kenya's top prestigious schools were hosted at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya in an initiative to deepen ties between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Reschedules Midterm to Run From June 27 to July 1
The Ministry of Education has extended the mid-term break for learners in the country citing the planned dates coinciding with the national conference for secondary school heads. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Increase Funding to the School Feeding Programme
The school feeding programme will be intensified to boost performance of learners. Read more »