Education and Career

TSC Promotes over 25,000 teachers after waiving three-year rule

Sh5.9 billion reallocated to rescue national exams after public outcry

The total amount required for the 2025 national exams is Sh12.58 billion, but the wider education budget presented for 2025/26 faces a staggering Sh62 billion shortfall.

TSC CEO search halted after court challenge on constitutionality

Education panel proposes shift in funds for exams, teachers and scholarships

The proposal aims to plug a critical funding gap after the exams were left out of the original budget.

Teachers pulled from Kerio Valley as insecurity escalates

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) say the region is no longer safe, especially for teachers from outside the area.

KNEC to scrap 70 TVET courses by November 2025

In a circular dated May 5, KNEC said the outdated non-modular courses will not be offered beyond that date.

TSC under fire over alleged bias in teacher promotions

TSC faces heat over promotions favouring certain regions.

Moi University layoffs spark uproar from union chiefs

The union leaders are calling on Moi University management to clarify the criteria used to select staff for redundancy.

Government releases Sh22 billion for term two capitation

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Tuesday announced that the funds had been disbursed to cater for capitation in the second term of the 2025 academic year.

KNEC to conduct KJSEA qualifying test from June 9 to 11

The test timetable is available on KNEC’s official website, and candidates scheduled to sit the assessment have already been notified.

Cash crunch threatens closure of special schools, warns KUSNET

Torome stated that the association had convened a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Education’s Directorate, during which they reached a consensus on the urgent release of the funds.

KNUT appeals to Parliament to restore Sh62 billion cut from Education budget

Oyuu stressed that education reforms cannot succeed without proper funding.

KUCCPS opens portal for course revision and fresh applications

The portal is also open to Form Four leavers who qualified in their KCSE examinations but have not yet applied for placement.

KICD to introduce separate Math curriculum for non-STEM tracks

The new subject, called Essential Mathematics, will serve learners in Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports tracks.

State unveils 15-member team to roll out KEMIS, curb ghost learners

A full transition to the new platform is scheduled for September.

TSC seeks Sh70bn to hire 98,000 teachers

TSC faces a shortage of nearly 100,000 educators, requiring Sh70 billion to hire more.

Education Ministry to roll out new data system, KEMIS in July

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the transition will improve coordination within the sector.

CS Mbadi rules out parents paying for KCSE exams amid budget row

Mbadi said the suspension of exam funding was temporary and aimed at reviewing how the funds have been used in the past.

UoN Council blames Education CS Ogamba for VC appointment standoff

Despite leading the list, Ndemo later declined the appointment, calling the process “unprocedural” and formally withdrew his candidacy.

Ndemo yet to officially decline UoN VC role, says Council Chair Anangwe

Anangwe questioned why Ndemo chose to decline the appointment publicly without officially notifying the council.

Alarm as Government allocates zero for national exams

This has triggered panic among parents and leaders, who now fear that families might be forced to shoulder the cost of exam registration for learners in public schools.

Over 20,000 intern teachers in limbo as TSC budget falls short

Though these teachers were hired in the current financial year, they remain stuck in temporary roles.

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.