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For the November 2026 series, institutional candidates, including those taking Business Single and Group subjects, will register from July 6 to September 11, 2026.
The agency warned that waiting until the end of the application period could slow down verification processes and delay payments, affecting students who depend on timely release of funds to stay in school.
Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely after unrest during Monday night preps. The Board of Management directed parents to pick up learners from 8:00am Tuesday under supervision while the school assesses the situation.
Speaking at the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, the President said the reforms were necessary to address long-standing exclusion in access to education.
The Ministry of Education has ordered nationwide inspections of all boarding schools after the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil killed 16 students and injured dozens. Inspections begin June 2 and run for 10 days.
A significant share of the debt burden, about Sh7.4 billion, is linked to accumulated statutory deductions and pension arrears that have not been settled for several years.
Ogamba further revealed that there was prior warning before the incident, saying two teachers had been alerted to planned unrest by a section of Form Three students, but no preventive steps were taken before the arson incident occurred.
National Parents Association SG Maina Gaithuru says repeated boarding school fires and weak enforcement of safety standards are increasing risks to learners. He calls for reforms in school governance, infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness, during a Radio Generation interview.
The audit focused on 42 secondary schools drawn from Machakos, Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Kajiado and Kiambu counties, selected due to reported fire outbreaks between 2015 and 2019.
Kang’ata assured parents and residents that updates would continue to be shared through official county communication channels as investigations progress.
According to papers presented to the committee, primary schools are facing a capitation deficit of Sh8.9 billion, while junior schools and senior secondary schools are each short of Sh27 billion in funding.
Each incident follows a familiar pattern; emergency response, investigations, official statements, and promises of reform before attention fades and the same weaknesses remain.
The organisation stressed that schools are expected to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow and develop without fear, noting that parents rely on education authorities and school administrations to ensure strong protection systems are in place before admission.
MPs on the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee raised concerns during 2026/27 budget scrutiny over delayed teacher pensions, lack of insurance provisions and capitation shortfalls. They backed increased support for TVET, school feeding, infrastructure and special needs reforms.
The issue of costly uniforms was also highlighted by President William Ruto while opening the conference, where he challenged delegates to address barriers preventing children from poor families from accessing education.
He said the State has recruited 100,000 teachers, built 23,000 classrooms, and increased TVET enrollment from 297,000 to 718,000 students through ongoing reforms and infrastructure investment.
The Deputy President noted that many teachers have stagnated in one job level for more than a decade, a gap the government now seeks to address through structured promotions and reforms in service delivery.
The DP said Kenya’s democracy allows citizens to speak freely and demand accountability, but warned that such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and without destroying livelihoods or public infrastructure.
Unlike the 8-4-4 system, where university placement is mainly determined by KCSE results, the new approach will focus on specialised pathways chosen by students during senior school.
The Commission also acknowledged the exit of Leila Ali Abdi, noting that her service as Vice Chairperson had officially come to an end upon completion of her term.
The Teachers Service Commission told lawmakers that the missing allocation is among the major challenges affecting its budget and could disrupt school administration while worsening welfare concerns for teachers already in acting roles.
According to KUCCPS, the webinar will be led by Chief Executive Officer Dr Agnes Mercy Wahome, who is expected to respond to questions from students and parents during a live question-and-answer session that will be streamed on Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, and X.
WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned there are currently "significant uncertainties to the true number of infected persons and geographic spread" of the outbreak.
The Teachers Service Commission said the three insurance packages form a core part of teacher welfare, ensuring financial protection in cases of death, injury, or occupational illness.
KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Wahome said candidates who have already been placed have been informed through SMS and the KUCCPS online portal.
Ruto linked education reforms to wider government programmes such as affordable housing, universal health coverage and infrastructure development, saying they form part of a broader national transformation agenda.
For Free Primary Education, the ministry requires Sh15.7 billion, but has been allocated Sh7 billion. With more than 6.3 million learners in public primary schools and a capitation rate of Sh2,330 per learner, the funding gap is already critical.
The Basic Education PS said the government was concerned that unrest incidents were interfering with learning and forcing the temporary closure of some institutions.
Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the move is aimed at positioning Kenya as a global leader in advanced technology, medical research, and industrial transformation, arguing that no country has achieved prosperity without deliberate investment in science and human capital.
The concerns emerged during a meeting held at Bunge Towers on Wednesday, where the committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met TSC officials led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei to review the 2026/27 Annual Estimates of Expenditure.