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The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) officials during stakeholder engagements convened by the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education to review seven proposed education sector laws on October 28, 2026. – PHOTO/HANDOUT
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UASU wants salaries, pensions protected in proposed education laws

The union wants the proposed law to require the government to finance academic staff salaries, allowances, pensions and other employment benefits through parliamentary appropriations, rather than relying on student fees, loan repayments or commercial borrowing.

The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) CEO, Rose Eteye, appears before the National Assembly Committee on Education in Parliament on Oct 28, 2026. Photo: David Bogonko Nyokang'i
Education and Career

Basic Education Bill could threaten ownership rights and autonomy, private schools warn

The Kenya Private Schools Association’s proposed amendments to the Basic Education Bill would protect private school autonomy while seeking fairer access to public education support for learners.

Lydia Chege, Mizizi Elimu Afrika’s Lead for Ecosystems Building and Government Engagement, appeared before the National Assembly Education Committee in Parliament on October 27, 2026. Photo: DAVID BOGONKONYOKANG'I
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Mizizi Elimu Afrika urges Parliament to protect vulnerable learners in education laws

Mizizi Elimu Afrika is urging the National Assembly to strengthen proposed education laws to address poverty, documentation barriers, learning gaps and unequal financing.

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Basic Education, John Lekakeny Ololtuaa
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Ololtuaa warns KPSEA, KJSEA candidates against cheating as 2.58 million sit assessments

Ololtuaa said candidates found violating examination regulations risk disciplinary action, including cancellation of their results, as the government seeks to safeguard the credibility of the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA)

Ogamba vows action against exam fraud as Grade 6, 9 learners begin assessments
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Ogamba vows action against exam fraud as Grade 6, 9 learners begin assessments

Speaking in Makueni County on Monday, Ogamba cautioned examination centre managers, supervisors, invigilators and other officials against engaging in irregularities, saying all those entrusted with administering the assessments must uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba speaking during the 10th graduation ceremony at Thika Technical Training Institute in Kiambu County on October 23, 2026.
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CS Ogamba pushes for end to university lecturers’ strike as CBA negotiations continue

The Education CS urged university staff and their unions to give dialogue a chance, warning against continued disruption of students’ education while discussions aimed at settling the dispute remain underway.

The University of Nairobi students barricade a section of Waiyaki Way in Nairobi on October 21, 2026.
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University students threaten to join lecturers’ strike as classes remain suspended

Students at the University of Nairobi staged demonstrations on Wednesday to protest the continued closure of lecture halls, warning that they would organise further protests if the dispute remains unresolved. They accused the government of allowing the disagreement with university unions to drag on at the expense of students

Government targets fake school supplies as fertiliser diversion probe intensifies
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Government targets fake school supplies as fertiliser diversion probe intensifies

In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, ACA Board of Directors Chairperson Nelson Ributhi Gaichuhie said enforcement officers would increase inspections of bookshops, stationery wholesalers and suppliers serving schools to prevent the sale of pirated textbooks and revision materials.

Senate uncovers education gaps as thousands of children remain out of school
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Senate uncovers education gaps as thousands of children remain out of school

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by nominated Senator Betty Montet, found that the challenges extend beyond the availability of teaching staff, with thousands of children still unable to access formal pre-primary education despite legal and constitutional provisions guaranteeing access to basic education.

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika holding a cheque placard of Sh162.9 million during the launch of the second tranche of the 2025/26 financial year county bursary programme in Nakuru County on October 21, 2026.
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Governor Kihika launches Sh162.9m bursary for 28,678 students

The funding is part of Nakuru county government's efforts to reduce financial barriers to education and ensure that learners from disadvantaged households can continue with their studies

Kenya Union of Technical and Vocational Education Trainers (KUTVET)Secretary-General, Kepher Oguwi in a past briefing.
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TVET trainers suspend strike after government agrees to address grievances

The union’s Secretary-General, Kepher Oguwi, said the decision to suspend the planned industrial action followed discussions with officials from the Ministry of Education and the Competency-Based Education and Training Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC).

Luanda MP Dick Maungu, Chair of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education during the examination of the Auditor-General’s reports for the financial years 2020/2021 to 2024/2025: Meru School, St. Mary's Girls High School, Igoji, Chogoria Girls High School and Ikuu Boys High School on October 14, 2026.
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School Heads risk paying from own pockets over unauthorised transfers

The 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.

Founder, Uduak Amimo Coaching and Consulting, Executive Coach, Leadership Facilitator, Uduak Amimo on a Radio Generation interview on October 14, 2026.
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Kenya’s CBE faces equity test as poor learners struggle with resource gaps

Speaking 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

Sh911m school training programme reached only 34 constituencies, audit finds
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Sh911m school training programme reached only 34 constituencies, audit finds

According 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.

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