Education and Career

Treasury cuts Sh600 million from school feeding programme

The Treasury’s proposal to reduce funding for the school feeding programme by Sh600 million.

Learners in limbo as Government slashes Sh62bn from school budget

The massive reduction, enforced by the National Treasury, threatens to cripple key programmes and services at the heart of the education system.

KNEC to fine schools Sh500 for each late CBC project upload in 2025

Schools are expected to administer these tasks, assess them, and upload the students' scores by July 31, 2025.

Education Ministry overturns UoN Council's VC appointments

PS Inyangala clarified that no formal consultation took place between the University Council and the Ministry before the decision was made.

Varsities face mounting debt, seek self-reliance

Public universities are facing a deepening financial crisis.

Ndemo declines Nairobi University role, cites breach of procedure

Prof. Ndemo issued a public statement on the same day, rejecting the appointment.

HELB eases diaspora repayment with online platform

HELB announced that the process has been simplified through the use of the WorldRemit platform.

President Ruto grants charter to Kisumu’s Uzima University

This development pushes the total number of chartered universities in Kenya to 68.

Teacher shortage crisis continues despite large pool of trained educators

TSC boss Macharia blamed the shortfall on inadequate budgetary support.

KUPPET opposes unilateral move to cut teachers' hardship pay

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori criticized the proposal, labeling it as "unilateral and illegal".

Cash shortfall blocks HELB loans for over 324,000 needy students

Without these funds, their ability to complete or even continue their studies is at risk.

School fined Sh500,000 for sharing student’s data without parental consent

The Commission determined that the school shared the student’s details with a travel agency and the US Embassy, violating data protection laws.

Teachers reject government plan to cut hardship allowances

The unions cautioned that taking away hardship allowances could reduce teacher morale.

TSC seeks 2,000 teachers for permanent jobs

The new staff will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms.

TSC begins hunt for new CEO ahead of Nancy Macharia’s exit

The commission has given applicants until May 27 to submit their applications.

Kenyatta University VC pledges to reclaim research hospital

Wainaina highlighted that despite having a modern facility on campus, KU students are currently training in inadequate facilities.

MPs slam TSC for not hiring teachers over 45 years old

Several MPs called for TSC to appear before the Education Committee to explain the prolonged delays in employing these teachers.

Students left in limbo after court declines to rule on bursary case

The case revolves around the approval and release of bursary funds by county governments.

Schools struggling with Sh70 billion debt owed by Government

But how can the schools be run without money?” he questioned, noting that the issue has already been raised before the National Assembly.

Sh19 billion budget deficit delays HELB funding for KMTC students

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained to the National Assembly’s joint committee on Education and Health that current regulations, have created significant barriers to supporting students in institutions like KMTC.

Government to disburse Sh21 billion as public schools grapple with delays

The disbursement follows rising pressure from education stakeholders after schools reopened for the second term without receiving the much-needed funds.

KUPPET justifies school fees increase, blames delayed capitation

KUPPET argues that the fee hikes are necessary due to delays in the disbursement of government capitation funds.

Union war looms over Junior School teachers as KNUT moves in

The growing dispute places more than Sh40 million in monthly agency fees at the center of a fierce standoff.

KNEC dispatches 2023 exam certificates following government directive

The certificates are being delivered through Sub-County Directors of Education nationwide.

2024 KCSE candidates set to collect certificates as KUCCPS portal nears closure

The CS emphasized that collecting the certificates was essential for students to access employment.

TSC faces Senate scrutiny over 'unfair' teacher promotions

The controversy centers around claims that the criteria used to promote teachers were opaque.

Schools reopen as heads warn of crisis over delayed funds

This term will also see the Education Ministry announce the placement of Grade 9 learners.

Unchecked growth of universities leaves sector drowning in debt

Education institutions put on the spot for violating public finance rules

“The committee will not tolerate any form of mismanagement or discrimination in our education institutions. We must ensure proper use of public funds and equal opportunities for all,” Wamboka said.

Financial struggles lead to calls for HELB funding for KMTC students

“Currently we have a fee balance of Sh1.5 billion from 41,319 students. Helb has failed 70,000 students at KMTC,” Oluoch said.