Education and Career

Public schools receive wrong, late or no textbooks in Sh27.9 billion scheme

In some cases, schools received textbooks for subjects not offered in their curriculum, leading to a waste of Sh30.3 million.

Student loan uncertainty grows as HELB leaders contradict each other

HELB CEO Monari, while addressing Members of Parliament, warned that the board is grappling with a major shortfall of Sh12.9 billion, making it impossible to fund 100,000 new students.

Over 5,000 senior schools snubbed in Grade 9 transition exercise

The worrying trend has sparked concerns over rising inequality in school preferences and cast doubt on the readiness of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) transition.

Government freezes hardship area review after uproar

The proposed changes had sparked anger in several regions, particularly arid and semi-arid counties, where public servants feared the review would strip them of hardship allowances.

New report reveals gaps in ECDE access as thousands of children skip foundational learning

Mandera and Marsabit counties recorded the highest levels of exclusion at 51.4 percent and 33.3 percent, respectively.

Auditor flags Sh2.3bn loss in EduAfya scheme over premium irregularities

The audit, covering the period from 2020 to 2024, shows that the difference of Sh2.29 billion was not accounted for and lacked any reconciliation or explanation.

MPs raise concern over 9,000 pupils who missed final KCPE exam

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, while requesting a statement in the National Assembly, urged the government to give the affected learners a chance to resit the exam and continue with their education.

Alliance Girls teacher sent on compulsory leave over sexual abuse claims

The Ministry of Education has said it is working with TSC and other partners to address the issue, although the commission operates independently and does not report to the ministry.

HELB faces Sh33.2 billion loan default crisis amid youth unemployment, economic strain

In a briefing to Parliament’s Education Committee, HELB revealed that over 292,000 loan accounts have fallen into default, with officials citing economic hardship and widespread youth unemployment as key driver...

Cemastea targets 5,300 teachers in tech, AI training as Grade 9 transition nears

South Korea launches youth study in Kenya as protests intensify

The announcement comes amid a tense political atmosphere in Kenya, where Gen Z has emerged as a powerful voice demanding reforms and better service delivery.

KUCCPS TVET application open for September intake with no fee required

The application window, which runs from July 14 to July 31, is open to all KCSE certificate holders who sat their exams between the year 2000 and 2024.