A key requirement is completing a Financial Literacy Assessment. Students must score at least 70 percent to qualify for the scholarship and loan sections of the application.
Brenda SockyAccording to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the students had attained the required C+ grade or above but chose to pursue alternative routes or did not engage with the placement process.
Ann NyamburaThe KMTC placements are part of a larger national placement exercise that saw 310,502 students admitted into universities and colleges.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in Nairobi, Ogamba said 201,695 out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree courses applied for placement in universities and colleges.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe council said the missing deed could have implications for its operations, adding that internal investigations are underway.
Brenda SockyKUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori confirmed that negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are set to begin on Wednesday, July 2.
Brenda SockyThe principals also committed to embracing flexibility and innovation in implementing the Competency-Based Education curriculum, especially with Grade 10 learners expected to transition to Senior School in 2026.
Maureen KinyanjuiKESSHA National Secretary Abdi Noor Haji revealed that 1,864 principals, senior principals, and chief principals had their promotions withdrawn despite having successfully gone through interviews.
Rose AchiengThe group, Retired & About to Retire Members Welfare, led by Kepha Mwambala, moved to court on March 5, 2025, demanding that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promote them from Primary Teacher 1 (P1) to Secondary Teacher (S1).
Rose AchiengAccording to the CS, current data shows that there are between 62,000 and 65,000 trained teachers with Teachers Service Commission (TSC) numbers who remain unemployed.
Maureen KinyanjuiHis remarks come amid growing debate over teacher recruitment reforms, following Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba’s announcement of sweeping changes aimed at aligning teacher training with job market realities.
Brenda SockyThe failure to release the remaining funds has crippled operations in 31 private universities and directly disrupted the education of 9,192 students.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe association further appealed for more funding towards research and innovation, terming it key to Kenya’s development goals.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe council noted that the shift is meant to prepare learners for a more standardized and efficient assessment format.
Maureen KinyanjuiApplicants must visit the student portal at students.kuccps.net and use their KCSE index number, year of examination, and password to log in.
Maureen KinyanjuiThird term is expected to be the busiest as candidates gear up for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment, Kenya Junior School Education Assessment, and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe union has issued a stern warning of a nationwide strike if talks do not commence within the next week.
Brenda SockyEducation experts have emphasized the significance of simulations and modeling in facilitating the teaching of specialized subjects like Aviation and Marine and Fisheries Technology.
Brenda SockyPS Beatrice Inyangala urged institutions to reform their structures and adopt sustainable financial practices.
Maureen KinyanjuiEducation officials say the majority of teachers are not yet equipped to deliver the new senior school curriculum, which will focus on three specialised pathways.
Ann NyamburaThe draft includes school gardens, trained food handlers, sanitation upgrades, and strong community engagement.
Maureen KinyanjuiMPs have raised concerns over the Teachers Service Commission’s approach to hardship allowances and teacher deployment, accusing it of relying on flawed classifications and ignoring remote areas.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe university has in recent years faced internal leadership disputes and financial difficulties, which may have contributed to its declining performance.
Ann NyamburaSpeaking on Thursday during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto said the absence of labs in many schools means students only encounter basic science equipment for the first time during national exams.
Ann NyamburaKMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr Kelly Oluoch confirmed that the HELB portal is now open for applications and urged eligible students to apply before the deadline on June 24, 2025.
Rose AchiengThe new CBET system is designed to fast-track training, remove unnecessary academic requirements, and help youth enter the job market faster.
Maureen KinyanjuiHer hybrid collection of prose poems, fragmented narrative, and raw diary-like entries takes readers deep into the haunted corridors of memory, faith, heartbreak, and healing.
Yunis DekowAnother issue that came under scrutiny was the ethnic composition of staff. A report tabled before the committee showed that 737 out of 2,058 staff at Moi University were from the Nandi community, representing 36 percent.
Maureen KinyanjuiEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has maintained that the law must be followed and warned of consequences for any principal who demands unauthorized levies.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe budget cut goes against President Ruto’s pledge to double the funding and expand coverage to four million children.
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