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Kenya’s CBE faces equity test as poor learners struggle with resource gaps

Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amimo said the curriculum’s emphasis on experiential learning and school projects could disadvantage children in under-resourced schools, whose families may struggle to afford materials and other requirements

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

UASU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed 2025–2029 CBA

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UASU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed 2025–2029 CBA

UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga said on Thursday that the strike followed the failure by university councils, the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury to honour a Return-to-Work Formula signed in November 2025.

By David Abonyo 24 Sep 2026

MPs turn up heat on top schools over extra charges

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MPs turn up heat on top schools over extra charges

The warning came as Parliament continued its scrutiny of financial decisions made by schools, with principals being required to explain why they introduced extra payments without clearance from the Ministry of Education.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 18 Sep 2026

Grade 10 STEM: Learners race to pick subjects and senior schools

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Grade 10 STEM: Learners race to pick subjects and senior schools

The Ministry of Education opened the Grade 10 selection process on August 24, 2026, giving learners until September 11 to make their choices through the Selection and Placement System.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 8 Sep 2026

Kuppet demands answers as teachers face stalled promotions and pay concerns

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Kuppet demands answers as teachers face stalled promotions and pay concerns

The union is also calling for action on the proposed 2026 Career Progression Guidelines, which it says have faced delays in approval and budgeting by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 5 Sep 2026

University, TVET funding application deadline extended to September 21

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University, TVET funding application deadline extended to September 21

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the extension was approved after the ministry noted that some eligible students and trainees had been unable to submit their applications within the initial period.

By David Abonyo 3 Sep 2026

Utumishi Girls rebuild takes centre stage as DIG Lagat leads fundraising drive

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Utumishi Girls rebuild takes centre stage as DIG Lagat leads fundraising drive

The fire broke out in the early hours of May 28 as students were asleep. Authorities said it began on the first floor of one of the dormitories, which was later completely destroyed.

By Bradley Bosire 29 Aug 2026

MPs clear Sossion, Lentoijoni to serve on Teachers Service Commission

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MPs clear Sossion, Lentoijoni to serve on Teachers Service Commission

Ruto had nominated Sossion and Lentoijoni to fill vacant positions at the commission following a period when the TSC had fewer members than required.

By Bradley Bosire 26 Aug 2026

KNEC faces record 3.6 million candidates in 2026 exams

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KNEC faces record 3.6 million candidates in 2026 exams

The 2026 examination cycle comes as the education sector continues to implement reforms under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), while KCSE remains in place for secondary school candidates.

By Bradley Bosire 7 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

Rival bills throw free university education plan into doubt

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Rival bills throw free university education plan into doubt

While 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 Otieno 27 Jul 2026

Schools end difficult term as unrest, CBE hurdles dominate learning

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Schools end difficult term as unrest, CBE hurdles dominate learning

Data 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 Bosire 26 Jul 2026

CS Ogamba defends TVET recruitment, says all 47 counties represented

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CS Ogamba defends TVET recruitment, says all 47 counties represented

The Ministry of Education says recruitment in Kenya’s public TVET institutions follows constitutional requirements on diversity and equal opportunity. Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told a Senate committee that all 47 counties are represented in the TVET workforce and outlined trainer hiring processes, audits and planned human resource instr

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 23 Jul 2026

Silence over Grade 9 placement leaves schools, parents waiting

Education and Career

Silence over Grade 9 placement leaves schools, parents waiting

About 1.2 million Grade 9 learners, who make up the second cohort under CBE, are expected to use the ministry's automated placement system to select their career pathways, subject combinations and preferred senior schools.

By Bradley Bosire 22 Jul 2026

Theological colleges given 90 days to meet education rules

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Theological colleges given 90 days to meet education rules

The order is contained in a report by the National Assembly Committee on Public Petitions following a petition filed by Rev Josiah Njiru, Chairman of the Association of Pentecostal Vocational and Training Institutions of Kenya.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 16 Jul 2026

Stakeholders oppose fresh school unrest probe, push for action

Education and Career

Stakeholders oppose fresh school unrest probe, push for action

The 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 Kinyanjui 15 Jul 2026

Utumishi Girls' Academy parents oppose reopening over unresolved fire safety concerns

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Utumishi Girls' Academy parents oppose reopening over unresolved fire safety concerns

In a letter addressed to the school administration and the Nakuru County education office on Saturday, the parents called for the reopening process to be suspended until consultations involving all stakeholders, including officials from the Ministry of Education, are held.

By David Abonyo 28 Jun 2026

State turns to parents and mental health support to tackle school unrest

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State turns to parents and mental health support to tackle school unrest

Speaking during the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (Kessha) Annual National Conference in Mombasa on Tuesday, Ololtua said parents must take a more active role in guiding and disciplining their children.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 26 Jun 2026

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba speaking during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Thika School for the Visually Impaired and the commemoration of International Albinism Awareness Day 2026 on June 13, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT

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Government pledges more support for learners with visual impairment

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba made the commitment during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Thika School for the Visually Impaired and the commemoration of International Albinism Awareness Day 2026.

By Bradley Bosire 13 Jun 2026

MPs reignite caning debate as schools face wave of unrest

Education and Career

MPs reignite caning debate as schools face wave of unrest

School unrest has remained a recurring challenge in many institutions, with some schools reporting cases of arson, destruction of property and confrontations between students and school administrations.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 13 Jun 2026

Alliance High student petitions Parliament to end ban on dreadlocks in schools

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Alliance High student petitions Parliament to end ban on dreadlocks in schools

The petition has been received by the National Assembly Education Committee, which says it falls within broader concerns about children’s rights and the ongoing debate over discipline and conduct in schools.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 12 Jun 2026

Education Ministry to shorten second term to ease pressure on secondary learners

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Education Ministry to shorten second term to ease pressure on secondary learners

The Ministry of Education says it will shorten the second term starting next academic year to balance the school calendar. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba cited concerns over learner pressure and unrest in some senior secondary schools.

By Bradley Bosire 11 Jun 2026

Ministry of Education rolls out measures to curb student unrest in 204 senior schools

Education and Career

Ministry of Education rolls out measures to curb student unrest in 204 senior schools

The ministry attributed the unrest to several factors, including leadership challenges within schools, examination-related anxiety, poor conditions in boarding facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, demanding school routines, peer influence, and copycat behaviour

By Chrispho Owuor 10 Jun 2026

President Ruto reassigns Principal Secretaries Bitok, Ololtuaa in executive reshuffle

Under the changes, Bitok has been moved from the State Department for Basic Education in the Ministry of Education to the State Department for Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife.

By Bradley Bosire 9 Jun 2026

34 counties sign education funding pacts amid legal questions

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34 counties sign education funding pacts amid legal questions

Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.

By Bradley Bosire 6 Jun 2026

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development, chaired by Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, during consultations with stakeholders in Mombasa.PHOTO/HANDOUT

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MPs push for centralised student funding registry to streamline bursaries and scholarships

The lack of a unified financing framework has led to concerns about duplication of support, inefficiencies and accountability gaps.

By Bradley Bosire 5 Jun 2026

Education Ministry orders nationwide boarding school safety audit after Utumishi fire

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Education Ministry orders nationwide boarding school safety audit after Utumishi fire

The Ministry of Education has ordered nationwide inspections of all boarding schools after the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil killed 16 students and injured dozens. Inspections begin June 2 and run for 10 days.

By David Abonyo 1 Jun 2026

“We had to jump”: Utumishi student narrates deadly dormitory fire ordeal in Gilgil

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“We had to jump”: Utumishi student narrates deadly dormitory fire ordeal in Gilgil

She described how the situation turned even more dangerous as students faced limited escape options, leading to desperate jumps from upper floors in an effort to survive.

By Chrispho Owuor 29 May 2026

A cycle of smoke and loss: Kenya’s repeated dorm fire crisis in schools

Education and Career

A cycle of smoke and loss: Kenya’s repeated dorm fire crisis in schools

Each incident follows a familiar pattern; emergency response, investigations, official statements, and promises of reform before attention fades and the same weaknesses remain.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 29 May 2026

Principals summoned after wave of strikes, fires and closures in schools

Education and Career

Principals summoned after wave of strikes, fires and closures in schools

The directive comes against a backdrop of repeated unrest in schools, with incidents of student strikes, destruction of property, arson attacks and sudden closures disrupting learning in several counties.

By David Abonyo 13 May 2026