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26 universities get new councils as CS Ogamba wields appointment powers
These decisions, made in accordance with sections 36 and 55 of the Universities Act, took effect from July 25, 2025, and will run for three years.
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Governors slam treasury over free education cuts
The Counci's CEO Mary Mwiti stressed that education is one of the few remaining tools for social mobility and national cohesion and should be safeguarded at all costs.
Education and Career
CS Ogamba releases 2025 KUCCPS results, nursing leads in applications
Speaking in Nairobi, Ogamba said 201,695 out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree courses applied for placement in universities and colleges.
Education and Career
87,000+ trainees certified in March-April 2025 CBET results
Ogamba highlighted that the results demonstrate the increasing acceptance and effectiveness of the CBET approach within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
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Open University to slash tuition fees by over 30%
CS Ogamba highlighted the institution’s digital learning platform and flexible study options as key factors driving the expected reduction in education costs.
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Ministry admits to Sh64 billion school debt as funding crisis worsens
Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee, Ogamba admitted that the ministry has not been able to track the exact amount but did not dispute the figure raised by lawmakers.
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Education Ministry moves to clarify Grade 9 pathway transition
In a statement on Saturday, May 31, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the move is aimed at helping learners make informed choices during the selection process.
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Ministry silent as Grade 9 school selection deadline passes
The silence from the ministry has unsettled parents, school heads, and learners who are looking to the government for guidance on what is a defining stage of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
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Stop monkey games, release withheld certificates, Kindiki tells school heads
Speaking in Arimi, Molo Constituency, Kindiki said the school heads should stop playing games and effect the presidential directive.
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UoN Council blames Education CS Ogamba for VC appointment standoff
Despite leading the list, Ndemo later declined the appointment, calling the process “unprocedural” and formally withdrew his candidacy.
Education and Career
Teacher shortage crisis continues despite large pool of trained educators
TSC boss Macharia blamed the shortfall on inadequate budgetary support.
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Sh19 billion budget deficit delays HELB funding for KMTC students
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained to the National Assembly’s joint committee on Education and Health that current regulations, have created significant barriers to supporting students in inst...