The mobile program builds on KRDA’s long partnership with the Atlas Foundation UK, which has supported disadvantaged children in Kenya through rugby and life skills programs for more than ten years.
David AbonyoMatiang’i rejected arguments that the current problems would not exist if another education system had been retained. He maintained that any curriculum inherited by the current leadership would have suffered the same fate.
Chrispho OwuorSince June 2025, Eveleen Mitei has been acting as CEO following the expiration of Macharia’s term.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe survey reveals strong resistance to removing uniforms across several regions. On the Coast, 64 per cent of respondents said the government should maintain the requirement, compared to 34 per cent who supported scrapping it.
David AbonyoThe findings reflect a nation divided on the impact of CBC/CBE, which continues to replace the 8-4-4 structure across Kenya’s learning levels.
David AbonyoAccording to the Ministry, all information submitted through the platform will be treated with strict confidentiality to protect whistleblowers and ensure credible investigations. The reporting window will remain open until Monday, February 2, 2026.
Bradley BosireSpeaking at the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, Ogamba told lawmakers that the system will help the country determine the true cost of educating a child, a figure that remains unclear due to multiple funding sources.
David AbonyoKUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome noted that sticking strictly to minimum university grades is becoming increasingly unsustainable, particularly after many students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams did not meet the Grade C+ requirement.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe commission confirmed that Musili’s remains have been taken to Nairobi and that arrangements are underway to support his family and ensure a respectful funeral.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a January 23, 2026 letter, the union said 16 universities had failed to release 50 per cent of the Sh7.9 billion arrears and had not sent statutory and third-party deductions or paid lecturers who had already left service.
Bradley BosireThe scholarships, which will run for three years, target high-performing learners from disadvantaged households. Since 2020, the Elimu programme has helped 62,000 students, with special focus on vulnerable groups such as refugees, host communities, children from informal settlements, and families with limited income.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe President highlighted that the country has successfully guided learners through critical transitions under the new education system, including moving from primary to junior secondary, and now from junior to senior secondary schools.
Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing the issue on Friday at State House during the launch of the Affordable Housing Programme Internship Programme, Ruto described expensive uniform policies as a potential avenue for corruption.
Maureen KinyanjuiNyoro estimated that about Sh30 billion would be needed each year to make secondary education completely free, noting that careful management of existing funds could cover the cost.
Maureen KinyanjuiEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Education has procured a total of 11,867,325 textbooks for Grade 10, reinforcing the government’s policy of providing core learning materials at a ratio of one book per learner.
Bradley BosireIn the directive, learners without senior fees or school uniforms have been allowed to report in their junior school uniforms as temporary arrangements are made.
Bradley BosireThe President said the government has taken concrete steps to ensure universal access to education, including employing 100,000 teachers, increasing the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, and building 23,000 new classrooms over the past three years.
David AbonyoKUCCPS said the conference is designed to bring together students, parents, universities, TVET colleges, industry players and government agencies under one roof. The aim is to give learners a clear picture of career options, training pathways and current trends in the job market at a time when many are preparing for their next move after secondary school.
David AbonyoThe CS acknowledged that while reports of forced uniform purchases exist, enforcement has been difficult because there is no hard evidence against the schools involved.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Ogamba, ministry field teams have been working with county and sub-county education officers to resolve issues related to school timetables, student placements, and infrastructure challenges linked to the reforms.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Monday on Radio Generation, she argued that voters value discipline and clarity, warning that failures in essential services such as healthcare and schooling fuel frustration and strengthen calls for political change.
Chrispho OwuorVeteran broadcaster CT Muga traces his path from teacher to KEMRI researcher and finally Kenyan radio host, revealing how faith, culture and education shaped his voice and outlook.
Chrispho OwuorThe Sh7.2 billion initiative, launched in 2015, was designed to modernize technical colleges, improve student access, and enhance the quality of training, but slow execution has meant some of its resources could not be used.
Maureen KinyanjuiFigures from the Ministry of Education show that only around 400,000 of the 1.1 million students placed have reported so far, leaving more than 700,000 yet to start. National schools are recording strong attendance, while extra-county and sub-county institutions lag behind.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, the UGM Party leader said true access to education must go beyond simply admitting children into schools. He stressed that the system should allow learners to remain in school, move forward smoothly, and complete their studies with dignity.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Council said the licences for the University of Nairobi Faculty of Law in Parklands and the Moi University School of Law in Eldoret lapsed on December 10 2025.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe audit by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu examined the use of capitation and infrastructure grants from the 2020/21 to 2023/24 financial years. It criticised the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for failing to factor textbook purchases into its procurement plans, despite being responsible for coordinating the supply of learning materials.
Maureen KinyanjuiDesigned to be self-paced, the programme follows a step-by-step sequence, requiring teachers to finish one unit before moving to the next. KNEC says this approach ensures that teachers build a strong foundation in all aspects of CBA, equipping them to conduct assessments effectively and consistently.
Maureen KinyanjuiFor learners with special needs, registration also included categories such as Visual Impairment (VI) for blind candidates using Braille, Low Vision (LP) for those requiring large-print papers, and Hearing Impairment (HI).
Maureen KinyanjuiEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba emphasized that the process should remain guided by merit and fairness, warning that political commentary could harm learners’ well-being.
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