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Parliament seeks public input on education reform Bills across four counties

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Parliament seeks public input on education reform Bills across four counties

The six Bills are the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026; Basic Education Bill, 2026; Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026; Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026; Kenya National Qualifications Framework (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Sep 2026

TVET training shifts closer to workplaces as State targets jobs

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TVET training shifts closer to workplaces as State targets jobs

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said closer cooperation between training institutions and industry was necessary if the country was to get better results from technical and vocational education.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 10 Sep 2026

Top senior schools squeezed by high enrolment as lower-tier schools struggle for learners

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Top senior schools squeezed by high enrolment as lower-tier schools struggle for learners

The difference is even clearer when the number of streams is considered. Cluster 1 schools have an average of 8.1 streams per class, compared with 4.7 in Cluster 2, 2.7 in Cluster 3 and 1.8 in Cluster 4.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Aug 2026

Education Ministry moves to introduce CBE in universities

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Education Ministry moves to introduce CBE in universities

In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, the department said the assignment will support the Commission for University Education (CUE) in reviewing, validating and preparing the framework for implementation across universities.

By Bradley Bosire 18 Aug 2026

Sh6.7bn funding gap puts pressure on KNEC ahead of national exams

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Sh6.7bn funding gap puts pressure on KNEC ahead of national exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council, however, has been allocated only Sh9.9 billion in the current financial year, leaving it with a funding deficit of Sh6.71 billion.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 5 Aug 2026

Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba during a past event./HANDOUT

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Grade 10 selection delay sparks concern over learner transition

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Deputy Secretary-General Hesbon Otieno said the ministry should have completed the exercise earlier to allow schools enough time to analyse learner assessment reports and guide them appropriately.

By Bradley Bosire 2 Aug 2026

Growing mental health challenges among learners spark calls for early intervention

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Growing mental health challenges among learners spark calls for early intervention

Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing with depression and anxiety.

By Bradley Bosire 30 Jul 2026

Teachers Service Commission Acting CEO Eveleen Mitei addressing the press after the award East Africa Superwoman Awards in Nairobi on 16th April, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I.

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TSC announces 20,000 permanent teacher jobs for junior schools

The vacancies are for post-primary teachers who will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms to teach in junior schools. Interested candidates have until midnight on August 31, 2026, to submit their applications through the Commission's online recruitment portal.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Jul 2026

Teachers to renew licences every five years in new professional development plan

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Teachers to renew licences every five years in new professional development plan

Under the plan, all registered teachers will be expected to participate in ongoing professional training aimed at improving teaching methods and enhancing learner outcomes.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 27 Jun 2026

Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association National Chairperson Willy Kuria. PHOTO/HANDOUT

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KESSHA proposes Sh87,781 fees for national schools in first review in 11 years

Under the plan, day secondary school learners would pay Sh7,675 per year. These learners are currently under the Free Day Secondary Education programme, but principals say the funding has steadily declined while operational costs continue to rise

By Maureen Kinyanjui 24 Jun 2026

Ruto’s Sh2.93 trillion budget puts security and 2027 polls at the center

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Ruto’s Sh2.93 trillion budget puts security and 2027 polls at the center

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) saw its budget rise to Sh64.1 billion after review by Parliament, up from the Sh58 billion proposed by the National Treasury.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 4 Jun 2026

Ruto links education funding to economic growth plans

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Ruto links education funding to economic growth plans

President William Ruto defended the government’s education infrastructure expansion at the National Education Conference in Naivasha, citing funding increases and the shift to Competency-Based Education, while announcing an audit that found ghost learners and schools.

By Chrispho Owuor 7 May 2026

Education stakeholders in Wajir engaged on CBE rollout

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Education stakeholders in Wajir engaged on CBE rollout

It aims to educate stakeholders on the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

By Yunis Dekow 7 May 2026

Kenya to roll out digital Education database in two months, says Ruto

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Kenya to roll out digital Education database in two months, says Ruto

Ruto said the government was determined to seal loopholes that had allowed misuse of education funds for years.

By David Abonyo 7 May 2026

Over 151,000 CBE learners fail to complete Junior School

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Over 151,000 CBE learners fail to complete Junior School

Figures from the 2025 National Assessment Insights show that the cohort that started Grade 3 in 2019 had 1.28 million learners. By the time they reached Grade 9 in 2025, the number had reduced to 1.13 million. This represents an 88.17 per cent retention rate, meaning 151,691 learners dropped out before completing junior school.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 6 May 2026

President Ruto unveils digital royalty system to boost transparency for artists

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President Ruto unveils digital royalty system to boost transparency for artists

Ruto said the new royalty system will rely on a transparent digital platform that will make it easy to track how much money is collected and how it is shared among stakeholders in the creative value chain.

By Chrispho Owuor 17 Apr 2026

TSC expands principals’ role in rollout of CBE reforms

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TSC expands principals’ role in rollout of CBE reforms

Under the revised approach, principals are now expected to take direct responsibility for supervising classroom instruction, supporting teachers in understanding the curriculum and ensuring that continuous assessment is effectively carried out.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Apr 2026

TSC turns to principals to drive Competency-Based Education rollout

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TSC turns to principals to drive Competency-Based Education rollout

TSC Acting Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei said Kenya is going through a major shift in education and warned that the reforms cannot succeed through policy documents alone.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Apr 2026

Over 300 Secondary schools miss out on Grade 10 learners in new placement exercise

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Over 300 Secondary schools miss out on Grade 10 learners in new placement exercise

The ministry is now reviewing the placement results and plans to establish a technical team to examine the situation and recommend how schools with very low numbers should be managed if the trend continues.

By Bradley Bosire 12 Mar 2026

MPs seek Sh284 billion boost to address education shortfalls

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MPs seek Sh284 billion boost to address education shortfalls

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.

By Bradley Bosire 1 Mar 2026

Universities push to implement CBE amid Sh223 billion funding shortfall

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Universities push to implement CBE amid Sh223 billion funding shortfall

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.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 26 Feb 2026

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba during a visit to the English Press Ltd in Nairobi, where he met members of the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) Council and officially flagged off the distribution of textbooks on January 22, 2026/HANDOUT

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Education Ministry gazettes new senior school fees, bars extra charges

Under the new fees breakdown for boarding schools, parents will pay Sh25,385 for boarding equipment and stores, Sh12,900 for other vote heads, Sh250 for activity fees, and Sh2,000 for maintenance and improvement. Tuition will be fully funded by the government.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Feb 2026

KECSHA Chairman Fuad Ali Abdalla/KNA

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School heads body says no formal complaints lodged over Grade 10 placement

KECSHA reaffirmed its support for the ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in implementing education reforms.

By Bradley Bosire 2 Feb 2026