Education Ministry

CS Ogamba on the spot as MPs probe surplus textbook deliveries

The value of the surplus at Kagumo has also raised concern among lawmakers. The average price of a Grade 10 Geography textbook from four publishers is Sh1,093, with Kenya Literature Bureau selling it at Sh870, Longhorn Publishers at Sh1,102, Distinction Geography at Sh1,150 and Mentor Geography at Sh1,250.

PS Ololtuaa: 462 learners arrested over school unrest in Second term

The briefing to Parliament comes as lawmakers continue to examine the causes of recurring school unrest and the measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in learning institutions.

Students get one-month window to change universities after KUCCPS placement

Speaking during the release of the placement results, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the move is intended to provide students with sufficient time to make informed decisions about their academic and career paths before reporting to their respective institutions.

Utumishi Girls parents demand major safety reforms following deadly dormitory fire

Parents are also seeking the installation of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and emergency exits in all dormitories and classrooms, alongside routine fire drills in line with the Ministry of Education’s Safety Standards Manual.

CS Ogamba announces plans for a multi-stakeholder team to address school unrest

Speaking during the 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at Burieruri High School in Meru County on Sunday, CS Ogamba said the proposed team would bring together key players in the education sector to identify long-term solutions to what he described as a recurring challenge affecting learners.

All injured Utumishi students discharged after fatal Gilgil dorm blaze

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed on Wednesday that the last group of 79 injured girls, who had been receiving treatment in various hospitals including Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, have fully recovered and been allowed to go home.

BOM Board Chair, Joyce Wamahiu, defends school governance amid unrest

Wamahiu added that schools operate under multiple legal frameworks beyond education law alone

Six new sports introduced for term two school games

Cricket, lacrosse and baseball are among the six new disciplines officially introduced into the school games calendar. The other sports added to the programme are beach volleyball, chess and scrabble.

PS Bitok breaks down Sh1,400 per learner funding after confusion over Sh95 allocation

Bitok explained that the capitation funds are already disbursed in two main accounts based on enrolment data from the National Education Management Information System as of November 25, 2024.

Education Ministry flags 34 headteachers in nationwide school data audit

Fourteen school leaders did not submit critical student information, while 20 are suspected of inflating enrolment numbers, undermining the accuracy of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).

Senators raise alarm over ECDE-primary teacher training merger

Senators cautioned that issuing the change through an administrative circular risks returning control of ECDE teacher training to the national government, contrary to constitutional provisions.

State intensifies push for 100 per cent Grade 10 transition

Speaking on Sunday during an interdenominational church service in Maemba, Sigowet Soin, Kericho County, Kindiki said measures had been intensified to ensure every learner is in class before the end of the week.

Confusion and gaps mar Kenya’s CBC transition to senior school

Kenya introduced the Competency-Based Curriculum in 2017 as a major shift from exam-focused learning. The new system was meant to build skills, talents and practical knowledge while supporting the overall growth of the learner. It placed emphasis on creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, with the aim of preparing young people for modern work and social life.

Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification

The Education CS further told MPs that 570 out of 990 primary schools failed to submit updated data to the ministry even after receiving half of their funds, a gap that continues to complicate the disbursement process. According to Ogamba, about 6,000 schools countrywide, ranging from primary to senior secondary, are still non-compliant with the ministry’s requirements, with some institutions operating with as few as 45 pupils.

Schools set to open January 5 as Education Ministry issues 2026 timetable

According to the Ministry, Term One for all pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools will run for 13 weeks from January 5 to April 2, 2026. A short half-term break will take place from February 25 to March 1, followed by a three-week April holiday from April 7 to April 24.

Budget cut puts 2.6 million poor learners on the edge of dropping out

The budget cut goes against President Ruto’s pledge to double the funding and expand coverage to four million children.

CS Ogamba orders release of withheld certificates

CBC: Mathematics no longer compulsory for Grade 10 students

The Ministry of Education has scrapped Mathematics as a mandatory subject for students transitioning to Grade 10.