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A key requirement is completing a Financial Literacy Assessment. Students must score at least 70 percent to qualify for the scholarship and loan sections of the application.
According to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the students had attained the required C+ grade or above but chose to pursue alternative routes or did not engage with the placement process.
The KMTC placements are part of a larger national placement exercise that saw 310,502 students admitted into universities and colleges.
Speaking in Nairobi, Ogamba said 201,695 out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree courses applied for placement in universities and colleges.
The council said the missing deed could have implications for its operations, adding that internal investigations are underway.
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori confirmed that negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are set to begin on Wednesday, July 2.
The principals also committed to embracing flexibility and innovation in implementing the Competency-Based Education curriculum, especially with Grade 10 learners expected to transition to Senior School in 2026.
KESSHA National Secretary Abdi Noor Haji revealed that 1,864 principals, senior principals, and chief principals had their promotions withdrawn despite having successfully gone through interviews.
The group, Retired & About to Retire Members Welfare, led by Kepha Mwambala, moved to court on March 5, 2025, demanding that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promote them from Primary Teacher 1 (P1) to Secondary Teacher (S1).
According to the CS, current data shows that there are between 62,000 and 65,000 trained teachers with Teachers Service Commission (TSC) numbers who remain unemployed.
His remarks come amid growing debate over teacher recruitment reforms, following Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba’s announcement of sweeping changes aimed at aligning teacher training with job market realities.
The failure to release the remaining funds has crippled operations in 31 private universities and directly disrupted the education of 9,192 students.
The association further appealed for more funding towards research and innovation, terming it key to Kenya’s development goals.
The council noted that the shift is meant to prepare learners for a more standardized and efficient assessment format.
Applicants must visit the student portal at students.kuccps.net and use their KCSE index number, year of examination, and password to log in.
Third term is expected to be the busiest as candidates gear up for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment, Kenya Junior School Education Assessment, and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
The union has issued a stern warning of a nationwide strike if talks do not commence within the next week.
Education experts have emphasized the significance of simulations and modeling in facilitating the teaching of specialized subjects like Aviation and Marine and Fisheries Technology.
PS Beatrice Inyangala urged institutions to reform their structures and adopt sustainable financial practices.
Education officials say the majority of teachers are not yet equipped to deliver the new senior school curriculum, which will focus on three specialised pathways.
The draft includes school gardens, trained food handlers, sanitation upgrades, and strong community engagement.
MPs have raised concerns over the Teachers Service Commission’s approach to hardship allowances and teacher deployment, accusing it of relying on flawed classifications and ignoring remote areas.
The university has in recent years faced internal leadership disputes and financial difficulties, which may have contributed to its declining performance.
Speaking on Thursday during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto said the absence of labs in many schools means students only encounter basic science equipment for the first time during national exams.
KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr Kelly Oluoch confirmed that the HELB portal is now open for applications and urged eligible students to apply before the deadline on June 24, 2025.
The new CBET system is designed to fast-track training, remove unnecessary academic requirements, and help youth enter the job market faster.
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Another issue that came under scrutiny was the ethnic composition of staff. A report tabled before the committee showed that 737 out of 2,058 staff at Moi University were from the Nandi community, representing 36 percent.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has maintained that the law must be followed and warned of consequences for any principal who demands unauthorized levies.
The budget cut goes against President Ruto’s pledge to double the funding and expand coverage to four million children.