According to the report, 125 constituencies claimed to have assisted thousands of students, but have failed to provide proof of these payments.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe NG-CDF, designed to channel resources directly to constituencies, supports grassroots initiatives such as school construction, security infrastructure, and bursaries for students from needy families.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe union is demanding that salaries for June and July 2025 be paid according to the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement rates
Brenda SockyParliament announced that the Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, had reviewed and adopted the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (General) Regulations, 2025
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the report, counties collectively received Sh11.12 billion for bursaries and scholarships but spent only Sh9.8 billion, leaving an unspent balance of Sh1.3 billion.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe union drew comparisons with recent changes in the National Police Service (NPS), where officers who had been in the same rank for more than a decade were promoted without interviews or advertised vacancies.
Maureen KinyanjuiInterested and qualified candidates must apply online via the TSC portal before the deadline on Monday, August 25, 2025, at midnight. Manual applications will not be accepted.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Board Act, Cap 408A, to give counties a direct share of the fund.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe vacancies are open to Kenyan citizens with at least a diploma in education, a mean grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and a C+ in two teaching subjects. Applicants must also be registered with TSC.
Maureen KinyanjuiApplicants can find detailed guidelines on the KUCCPS website at www.kuccps.ac.ke. Those needing assistance are encouraged to visit any TVET institution or Huduma Centre nationwide.
Maureen KinyanjuiKuppet officials argue that abolishing the scheme (MKL Minet) without their consent would breach the CBA and amount to an unfair labour practice.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe updated framework makes Mathematics mandatory for all learners and adds non-examined subjects such as Physical Education, ICT skills and religious instruction to promote holistic growth.
Maureen KinyanjuiMembers of Parliament accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of ignoring a well-known annual event and abandoning participating schools.
Maureen KinyanjuiTo tighten oversight, county directors of education have been instructed to heighten vigilance and crack down on non-compliant schools and bus operators
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public notice released on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 HELB urged eligible students to apply early to avoid last-minute delays
Brenda SockyThe group also expressed concern over increasing cases of people applying for teaching jobs using forged or unverifiable documents.
Maureen KinyanjuiKUPPET Secretary-General Akello Misori said schools are increasingly strained by inadequate funding
Brenda SockyThe court was told that Erdemann had remained on the school’s land even after the lease had expired in June 2023.
Ann NyamburaOgamba noted that disbursement of HELB loans to first-year university students will begin on August 15, 2025, in line with the reopening of institutions.
Maureen KinyanjuiAt the moment, the Teachers Service Commission recognises 44 hardship zones, the Judiciary lists 21, and the wider civil service—including counties and state agencies, acknowledges only 16.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe funding model will continue to cover the full cost of university programmes by combining tuition fees, government scholarships, and student loans.
Maureen KinyanjuiMPs questioned the TSC, accusing it of selectively promoting and deploying teachers to rural schools that attract hardship allowances, while sidelining local educators.
Maureen KinyanjuiOgamba dismissed claims suggesting that the Ministry of Education had slashed capitation funds from Sh22,000 to Sh16,000 per learner.
Brenda SockyThe agency strongly advised individuals to avoid any engagement with fraudulent social media accounts that falsely claim to represent the official placement body.
Brenda SockyWangenye accused the state of abandoning its constitutional responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child, warning that schools across the country remain under-resourced.
Brenda SockyThe President emphasized that free primary education is enshrined in the Constitution and remains a cornerstone of his government’s agenda.
Brenda SockyOgamba affirmed that the government has no intention or authority to revoke this constitutional right, and is actively working to resolve the current funding gap.
Samuel OtienoMbadi further proposed that bursary funds from all other sources, including NG-CDF, the Government Affirmative Action Fund (GAAF), and county governments, be combined and distributed equally.
Maureen KinyanjuiHe clarified that the Treasury CS was calling for enhanced cooperation between the Executive and Parliament to ensure that education funding remains aligned with the growing needs of learners.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe fund is intended to improve facilities such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and provide schools with essential learning resources.
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