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The discoveries have brought the management of education funds into focus, particularly the systems used to determine the number of learners in each institution before the government releases capitation money.
Financial records presented to Parliament show that UoN is carrying Sh17.2 billion in current liabilities, against current assets worth Sh8.94 billion. This translates into negative working capital of Sh8.25 billion.
The findings, released by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), point to a major gap in the representation of young teachers in school leadership, with only 65 out of approximately 21,000 public primary schools.
The commission has scheduled the sensitisation exercise for November 18 to 27, 2026, with meetings planned in eight regions to help businesses registered under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme.
The Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) has captured just over five million pupils in public and private primary schools, against an estimated population of 7.2 million, leaving a shortfall of approximately 2.15 million learners.
According to the President, a January 2026 Usawa Agenda assessment found that fewer than three in 10 Grade 4 learners could read and comprehend a Grade 3 story while also solving a Grade 3 numeracy problem.
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Chief Executive Officer Prof Charles Ong’ondo said the replacement programme was informed by findings from a Ministry of Education report and a World Bank study, both of which highlighted the condition of existing textbooks and the need to update their content.
The leaders raised concerns on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, arguing that schools in the region have faced years of inadequate staffing and that more deliberate government action is needed to address the imbalance
TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi said misconduct by a section of teachers and school administrators was damaging the reputation of the entire teaching profession, urging school leaders to uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism in their institutions.
A review by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu found that children in several counties are attending ECDE centres with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate sanitation, insufficient furniture and too few teachers, raising concerns about the quality of education offered at the foundational level.
The commission said the vacancies are intended to replace teachers who have exited service through natural attrition during the 2026/2027 financial year.The recruitment drive covers 5,609 positions in primary schools, 25 in junior schools and 2,086 vacancies in secondary schools.
The DP said the proposed legislation is intended to address disparities in higher education financing by ensuring that learners receive support regardless of the institutions they join or their family backgrounds.
The university has until December 7, 2026, to pay the outstanding amount, which covers pension contributions deducted from employees' salaries but allegedly never transferred to the retirement scheme.
The Cabinet Secretary said investing in education was necessary for building a skilled workforce, developing human potential and sustaining Kenya's economic progress.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Advocate of the High Court Abdul Nassi argued that teachers should retain the freedom to use social media to express opinions, criticise wrongdoing and participate in public discussions without facing disciplinary action for lawful expression
The college's management raised the matter on Thursday, November 5, when it appeared before the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Committee at Parliament Buildings.
The pledge translates into 50 sponsorship opportunities over the 10-year period, providing financial support to students pursuing higher education at the institution
The Education CS said universities must move beyond measuring their performance through the number of students admitted and instead focus on the quality of education, skills and values imparted to learners
The President said universities must move beyond traditional teaching methods and focus on producing graduates who can apply technology, solve practical problems and compete for jobs in an increasingly digital economy.
The revised calendar provides longer February and June breaks, cuts one week from the second term and adds an extra week to the third term. The changes will apply to pre-primary, primary, junior, senior and secondary schools.
The emerging cases have placed renewed focus on the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec), which has stepped up security and monitoring measures to prevent examination malpractice during the national tests.
University lecturers are urging Parliament to protect Treasury funding for their 2025–2029 CBA and reject proposals to finance staff salaries through student fees.
One of the biggest concerns is the proposed establishment of the Tertiary Education Funding Authority (TEFA), which will take over responsibilities currently shared by the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb), the Universities Fund and the Tvet Funding Board.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, Ogamba identified the deceased as Congestina Achieng’ of Alaru Central Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo West, Homa Bay County; Cornelius Kiplagat Rotich of Katebee Secondary School in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County; and Vivianne Adhiambo Owiti of Dhene Secondary School in Gem Wagai, Siaya County.
According to a public announcement issued by the TSC on November 4, Mitei is among five applicants shortlisted from 124 people who submitted their applications following the commission’s advertisement for the position.
The recruitment process is being conducted under Article 250(12) of the Constitution and Section 16(1) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012, which mandate the commission to appoint its Secretary through a competitive recruitment process
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba says the ministry moved the centres on Monday as part of measures to protect candidates and safeguard the administration of the national examinations.
The university's announcement signals preparations to restore academic activities following the agreement between the government and the unions, which had brought public university operations to a standstill
Longhorn attributed much of the deterioration to impairment losses arising from changes in the education curriculum and the derecognition of previously recognised deferred tax assets
Geoffrey Monari outlines HELB proposals to expand tertiary education financing, clarify repayment responsibilities and support equitable funding for students and trainees.