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Ngara Girls High awarded Sh13m over developer’s environmental violations
The court was told that Erdemann had remained on the school’s land even after the lease had expired in June 2023.
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Relief for university students as State increases HELB fund to Sh41 billion
Ogamba noted that disbursement of HELB loans to first-year university students will begin on August 15, 2025, in line with the reopening of institutions.
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TSC defends use of 1997 hardship policy amid rising concerns
At the moment, the Teachers Service Commission recognises 44 hardship zones, the Judiciary lists 21, and the wider civil service—including counties and state agencies, acknowledges only 16.
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Tuition fees in public universities reduced starting September 2025
The funding model will continue to cover the full cost of university programmes by combining tuition fees, government scholarships, and student loans.
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MPs demand answers on hardship allowance disparities for teachers
MPs questioned the TSC, accusing it of selectively promoting and deploying teachers to rural schools that attract hardship allowances, while sidelining local educators.
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CS Ogamba dismisses capitation cut claims, urges honest dialogue on education funding
Ogamba dismissed claims suggesting that the Ministry of Education had slashed capitation funds from Sh22,000 to Sh16,000 per learner.
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KUCCPS alerts public to surge in online impersonation
The agency strongly advised individuals to avoid any engagement with fraudulent social media accounts that falsely claim to represent the official placement body.
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State misleading nation on basic education funding- KETHAWA National Secretary
Wangenye accused the state of abandoning its constitutional responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child, warning that schools across the country remain under-resourced.
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Ruto: Government will not compromise access to education
The President emphasized that free primary education is enshrined in the Constitution and remains a cornerstone of his government’s agenda.
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We've not scrapped Free Day Secondary Education Programme- CS Ogamba
Ogamba affirmed that the government has no intention or authority to revoke this constitutional right, and is actively working to resolve the current funding gap.
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CS Mbadi blames Parliament for inadequate school capitation funds
Mbadi further proposed that bursary funds from all other sources, including NG-CDF, the Government Affirmative Action Fund (GAAF), and county governments, be combined and distributed equally.
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Budget concerns won’t end free schooling, says PS Bitok
He clarified that the Treasury CS was calling for enhanced cooperation between the Executive and Parliament to ensure that education funding remains aligned with the growing needs of learners.