Hard truths. Bold Insights. Real talk.
The association acknowledged ongoing initiatives, such as the rollout of coding and the hiring of STEM teachers by the Teachers Service Commission, but emphasized that these measures remain introductory and fall short of developing deeper technical expertise.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stressed that universities must strengthen both their physical infrastructure and academic capacity to manage the incoming cohort effectively.
Vice-Chancellor Peter Mwita, appearing before the committee, confirmed that the university received an unmodified opinion from the Auditor General but acknowledged that several critical issues remain unresolved.
Kuppet has called on the Teachers Service Commission and the Social Health Authority to reform the Public Officers’ Medical Scheme Fund, insisting that the current system leaves teachers vulnerable when seeking treatment.
Lawyer and Kenya Teachers and Health Workers Association (KETHAWA) National Secretary Ndung’u Wangenye says the country embarked on the reforms too quickly, without proper preparation for schools, teachers, and parents.
The placement agency encouraged applicants to ensure they meet the set qualifications before completing the process online.
On school leadership, Khamasi highlighted the authority of school heads while stressing the importance of accommodation in discipline matters.
In a notice to students registered for professional courses including CPA, CS, CIFA, CCP and CQP on Monday, KASNEB said the review is part of a continuous improvement initiative aimed at strengthening the assessment process.
Secondary schools also require extra funding. Senior secondary schools need Sh78.4 billion to fund 3.5 million learners at Sh22,244 per student, yet Sh54.8 billion has been set aside, leaving a shortfall of Sh23.5 billion.
The President described the programme as “significant and consequential,” saying it will reduce schools’ dependence on firewood and other non-renewable energy sources for lighting, cooking, and other daily needs.
The order follows sustained complaints from parents, guardians and students who say some schools have refused to release certificates, locking many out of college admissions and job opportunities.
Speaking during the Fifth Session planning retreat in Naivasha on Friday, Bitok told senators that Kenya has recorded strong progress in access to education, but the quality of learning, especially at the foundational stage, remains fragile.
Last month, a surge of parents rushed to secure spots for their children in Cluster 1 and Cluster 2 (extra-county) schools after the Ministry enabled principals to directly register learners through the National Education Management Information System (Nemis).
Under the new rules, Grade 10 learners will study a play and a novel from Kenya, Grade 11 will focus on African works, and Grade 12 will explore texts from the rest of the world. For autobiographies and biographies, a single set text will be used across all three years.
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has cautioned that universities face major hurdles, including the need to retrain lecturers, redesign curricula, and secure adequate funding to make the transition successful.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok told the National Assembly’s Education Committee on Wednesday that Sh147 million has been earmarked in the proposed 2026/27 budget to purchase a machine for printing optical mark recognition forms locally. He said this investment is a key step in modernizing the country’s exam administration system.
Previously, a petition by Thomas Mosomi Oyugi was dismissed after the court ruled that it lacked merit and did not demonstrate a public interest impact.
Currently, student placement into KMTC is undertaken by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service under the Education Ministry.
To qualify for the diploma, applicants must have attained at least a C plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024, sponsored by Mandera South MP Abdul Haro, seeks to set a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of six months for acting appointments. After this period, teachers would automatically be confirmed in the roles they have been serving.
Thousands of contracted officers were engaged to manage last year’s three national assessments; the Kenya National Examinations Council administered Kenya Primary School Education Assessment, Kenya Junior School Education Assessment and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala said the ministry continues to face a Sh100 billion deficit, even as the government implements the needs-based funding framework introduced by the President.
Committee Chair Julius Melly condemned the practice, noting that the President had already instructed principals to release certificates without delay.
The PS confirmed his readiness for the rescheduled meeting and expressed optimism about continued collaboration to enhance learning outcomes across the country.
Acting TSC CEO Evelyn Mitei told the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education on Thursday that the Commission had only been allocated Sh16.5 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year against a projected requirement of Sh26.5 billion.
Briefing the lawmakers, the Auditor General’s report read, “The statement of comparison of budget and actual amounts reflects final receipts budget and actual amount on a comparable basis of Sh1,503,865,584 and Sh1,794,814,789 respectively, resulting in an overperformance of Sh290,949,205 or 19 percent of the budget.”
When the University’s Vice Chancellor, Nathan Ogechi, appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, lawmakers were told that the Auditor-General’s report confirmed that the institution failed to fully comply with prescribed public sector accounting reporting frameworks.
Principal Secretary Esther Muoria told the Senate Education Committee that TVET fees are capped at Sh35,000 under the modular CBET system, down from about Sh40,396 per term, and remain within legal mandates.
The review shows that poor governance, missing records, and irregular approvals have put over Sh3 billion of taxpayers’ money at risk, even as institutions grapple with growing budget pressures.
Teachers and tutors who wish to apply must meet strict requirements. Applicants should be actively teaching the relevant subjects at the level being examined or higher. They must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission or the Public Service Commission and hold at least a Diploma in Education.