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The Sh7.2 billion initiative, launched in 2015, was designed to modernize technical colleges, improve student access, and enhance the quality of training, but slow execution has meant some of its resources could not be used.
Figures from the Ministry of Education show that only around 400,000 of the 1.1 million students placed have reported so far, leaving more than 700,000 yet to start. National schools are recording strong attendance, while extra-county and sub-county institutions lag behind.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, the UGM Party leader said true access to education must go beyond simply admitting children into schools. He stressed that the system should allow learners to remain in school, move forward smoothly, and complete their studies with dignity.
The Council said the licences for the University of Nairobi Faculty of Law in Parklands and the Moi University School of Law in Eldoret lapsed on December 10 2025.
The audit by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu examined the use of capitation and infrastructure grants from the 2020/21 to 2023/24 financial years. It criticised the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for failing to factor textbook purchases into its procurement plans, despite being responsible for coordinating the supply of learning materials.
Designed to be self-paced, the programme follows a step-by-step sequence, requiring teachers to finish one unit before moving to the next. KNEC says this approach ensures that teachers build a strong foundation in all aspects of CBA, equipping them to conduct assessments effectively and consistently.
For learners with special needs, registration also included categories such as Visual Impairment (VI) for blind candidates using Braille, Low Vision (LP) for those requiring large-print papers, and Hearing Impairment (HI).
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba emphasized that the process should remain guided by merit and fairness, warning that political commentary could harm learners’ well-being.
In a continued push to support education, the MP has earmarked Sh10 million for revision materials in the current financial year, building on an earlier investment of Sh20 million committed to academic resources in previous years.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Waruku said that during the selection period, learners and parents rejected more than 3,600 out of 9,200 schools earmarked as senior schools, arguing they lacked the minimum standards to support learning pathways.
The judge further directed that the matter be mentioned on January 26, 2026, for directions before the substantive hearing proceeds. He also instructed the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Migos Ogamba, the chairperson of the University Council and the Public Service Commission to file their replies within 14 days.
Speaking in Nakuru County on Friday during the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital disbursement, Ruto noted that while the government has increased the education budget from Sh500 billion to Sh700 billion, this funding still falls short of supporting every learner across the country.
KNEC said candidates would initially access provisional results, with any queries to be submitted through heads of institutions within 30 days.
Data shows that ten counties had considerably more male than female students sitting the national exams. Garissa led with 66.24 percent male candidates against 33.76 percent female, followed by Mandera at 65.09 percent male and 34.91 percent female.
Ogamba highlighted trends in subject performance, noting that 17 subjects improved while 11 registered declines. Gender analysis showed female candidates performed better in six language subjects, while male students outperformed females in 11 other subjects.
Education PS Julius Bitok said the ministry is working closely with the National Treasury to clear dues for examiners, coordinators, and other staff, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of all examination stakeholders.
Male candidates, on the other hand, performed better in 11 subjects, including Mathematics Alternatives A and B, Biology and Biology for the Blind, Chemistry, General Science, History & Government, Geography, IRE, Building & Construction, and Business Studies.
Beyond those qualifying for university, 507,131 students (50.92 percent) achieved grade C- and above, qualifying for TVET, diploma, and other programs, while 634,082 candidates (63.67 percent) attained a pass grade of D+ and above.
Ogamba highlighted that a total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE across 10,765 secondary schools, with 492,012 males and 501,214 females, marking the second consecutive year female candidates outnumbered males.
TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei said all teachers set to receive the first cohort of Grade 10 learners are trained and equipped to deliver the senior school curriculum under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
Njengere reported that 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examinations in 10,765 schools, with 492,012 boys and 501,214 girls participating. Candidates were tested in 30 subjects using 74 examination papers over a 24-day period from October 21 to November 21, 2025.
A total of 993,000 learners sat the national examinations, with girls accounting for half of the candidature. The briefing was presented to the President before the results are officially released today.
The Ombudsman has criticized TSC for merging its pension unit with general human resource functions, a move that has worsened delays and left retirees and families in limbo.
New data from the Council of Legal Education (CLE) indicate that out of 1,834 candidates who sat the November 2025 Advocates Training Programme (ATP) exams, only 397 passed all nine required units.
Each learner is set to receive Sh4,193.07, while every school will be granted a total of Sh92,490.33 to cover operational and tuition-related costs, according to a circular sent to county education directors.
The slots cover a range of diploma and certificate courses offered by KMTC, which remains one of the largest trainers of middle-level health professionals in the region.
New policies that opened the textbook market to private publishers sharply reduced JKF’s market share. Publishing revenues fell 79 per cent, from Sh117 million to Sh25 million, affected by lack of government textbook orders, stiff competition from private schools, and large volumes of obsolete stock due to the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
The strike threat comes from around 20,000 junior school interns whose contracts were recently extended for another year. They will be joined in solidarity by 46,000 other junior school teachers, a move that could interrupt education for more than one million pupils across the country.
Introduced in 2017, CBC replaced the 8-4-4 system, which critics argued relied too heavily on examinations and memorisation. The new system aims to focus on skills, competencies, creativity, critical thinking, and learner-centred outcomes. Its design aligns with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030, and global education trends prioritising practical skills over rote learning.
KICD Director and CEO Prof Charles Ong’ondo told publishers that the Institute had already received Sh5.64 billion from the Ministry of Education to begin clearing pending invoices.