The President said the government had committed Sh3.5 billion to improve the institution’s infrastructure, with the planned projects including student accommodation, a library and lecture halls.
By Bradley BosireKessha chairman Willy Kuria said teachers had legitimate concerns that needed to be addressed but cautioned against industrial action that could interfere with candidates’ examinations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the KNEC timetable, oral and practical examinations will begin on Monday, October 19, covering subjects such as French, German, Kenyan Sign Language, music and Arabic. The main written examinations are scheduled to start on November 2 and run until November 20.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education issued the warning on Wednesday as it questioned the use of public funds in schools, raising concerns over payments to associations whose legal status and eligibility to receive government money have come under scrutiny.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amimo said the curriculum’s emphasis on experiential learning and school projects could disadvantage children in under-resourced schools, whose families may struggle to afford materials and other requirements
By Chrispho OwuorThe warning comes at a critical stage of preparations, with examination rehearsals expected to start on Friday and the first tests scheduled for October 19.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, PPRA trained 9,136 stakeholders and procurement practitioners from primary and secondary schools. The exercise cost Sh911,108,000, translating to an average expenditure of approximately Sh99,713 per participant.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe batches are HELB-007062, HELB-007166, HELB-007170, HELB-007171, HELB-007163, HELB-007150 and HELB-007148
By Chrispho OwuorEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the Senate that the government was working with the National Treasury and other stakeholders to raise the money required to employ the remaining teachers permanently.
By Bradley BosireEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the restrictions were prompted by concerns over political interests and interruptions to school programmes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe board said the money had been processed and disbursed to institutions for onward processing, with affected students now required to confirm the status of their funds through the HELB student portal or by contacting their institutions.
By Bradley BosireHe argued that greater participation by practitioners, particularly those in private schools, could help identify implementation challenges and improve the effectiveness of CBC
By Chrispho OwuorEducation CS Julius Ogamba officially launched the distribution of the Grade 11 books at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Tuesday as the government moved to ensure schools receive the materials before the new class begins.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, Ruto said Kenya needed to move away from a long-standing culture that measures educational success largely through academic qualifications
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the graduation of 3,727 workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme at State House, Atwoli said the initiative was an important step in recognising the contribution of millions of workers who have acquired skills through practical experience
By Chrispho OwuorThe admission came as Ogamba responded to questions from nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who had sought detailed information on teenage pregnancies recorded in 2023 and 2024.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe confirmation comes shortly after President William Ruto announced that 20,000 contract teachers would be given permanent and pensionable positions beginning January next year.
By Bradley BosireThe findings by the Elimu Bora Working Group show that more than nine out of every 10 households surveyed had either paid an illegal levy in 2025, expected to pay one in 2026 or faced demands exceeding the officially gazetted school fees.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has released the official list of learning materials cleared for use in Grade 11, covering both regular learners and those under Special Needs Education (SNE), including learners following the Stage Based Pathway.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 2026 examination season will bring together candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and learners taking the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed 2026 Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) will create two career routes for teachers, separating classroom teaching from leadership and administrative positions
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Monday, Melly said the government had placed teachers and education infrastructure at the centre of its development agenda
By Chrispho OwuorRuto linked the development of human capital to productivity, innovation, and Kenya’s ability to compete in an increasingly digital global economy.
By Chrispho OwuorFor retirees, the change could significantly shorten the period between leaving employment and receiving the savings and benefits accumulated during their working lives
By Chrispho OwuorOgamba said the government was committed to timely negotiations and conclusion of future agreements.
By Chrispho OwuorThe appointments, made under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act, give the new council members three-year terms.
By David AbonyoParker-Jones, who has served as Rugby School's Head Master since 2020, will join Wellington Kenya a year before its launch and also take on the role of Head of Education at Rendeavour.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) and Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) said the latest counter-offer did not resolve issues they had raised during earlier negotiations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to introduce a range of new disciplinary offences for teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
By Maureen KinyanjuiParents Associations proposed replacing Parent-Teacher Associations with recognised Parents Associations, with a stronger and more clearly defined role in supporting schools and learners.
By Chrispho Owuor