The findings are contained in a study titled Employability of Graduates in Kenya: A Study of Perceptions and Expectations of Employers, which highlights a growing difference between university training and the abilities employers want from new employees.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA total of 6,460 learners drawn from 245 schools took part in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), alongside more than 760,000 learners from 91 countries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe opportunity targets students who missed the earlier application window and those seeking to join KMTC for professional training in healthcare-related fields
By Chrispho OwuorThe 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 KinyanjuiTSC said 7,620 public primary schools have either head teachers or deputy head teachers working in acting capacity. The situation is also common in secondary schools, with 3,612 institutions having either acting principals or deputy principals.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWaruku said teachers should be given greater professional freedom to evaluate whether learners have understood lessons, identify gaps and make necessary adjustments to their teaching approaches
By Chrispho OwuorWhile unveiling the policy at State House, Nairobi, on July 21, President Ruto said free university education would be anchored in the Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, adding that it had already been submitted to Parliament.
By Samuel OtienoData from the Ministry of Education shows that more than 330 cases of student unrest have been reported since April, among them 95 school fires and dozens of attempted arson incidents. The violence claimed the lives of 18 learners, making the period one of the deadliest school terms in recent years.
By Bradley BosireThe Stima Sacco Chief Executive Officer, in an interview with Radio Generation, says that before any professional title, he is first a husband and a father to three children. Looking back at his life, he says those roles remain his greatest achievement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Education Stakeholders Association of Kenya (ESAK) says the country does not need another round of investigations but should instead concentrate on implementing the reforms recommended in earlier reports.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest fire gutted Senior Chief Nathan Ojungo House, a dormitory occupied by Form Three students, leaving 113 learners displaced after the blaze destroyed the building together with all their personal belongings.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe funding model, rolled out after President William Ruto took office, is now facing its toughest challenge since its introduction. Official figures show university admissions have grown from about 70,000 students in 2017 to 202,133 placed this year, an increase of more than 300 per cent in less than a decade.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKUCCPS does not issue admission letters or joining documents. The responsibility of providing these documents lies with individual institutions where students have been placed. The letters will contain important details such as reporting dates, fee structures and other requirements needed before admission.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) says many of the materials being sold as CBE support resources have never undergone official review and approval, despite being aggressively marketed to schools across the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe planned promotions come at a time when concerns over delayed career progression have dominated discussions within the teaching profession, with teachers and school administrators calling for more opportunities to move to higher grades.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder 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 KinyanjuiUnder 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