•Institutions Struggle with Financial Constraints Due to Delayed Disbursements The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has called on the government to expedite the payment of Sh50 billion in pending bills accrued since 2015 for government-sponsored students placed in 34 private universities. Since the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) began assigning students […]
•Launch of New Programmes to Address Industry Needs and Technological Advancements The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has introduced 10 new academic programmes and eight professional development courses to align with evolving industry needs and technological advancements. This initiative aims to equip students with the necessary skills for the modern job market while reinforcing OUK’s […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has encouraged Kenya’s skilled youth to consider foreign job markets as a viable solution to the country’s unemployment crisis. Speaking during an education forum, Ogamba emphasized that Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system plays a crucial role in empowering young people with market-ready skills […]
Muranga, Kenya| The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has called on the government to urgently review the capitation funds allocated to schools, citing escalating costs and financial difficulties that threaten to cripple learning institutions. Speaking in Murang’a County, KESSHA Chairperson Mr. Willy Kuria emphasized the need for an upward revision of the current allocation […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant step towards improving early childhood education and addressing malnutrition, Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif officially launched the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Feeding Programme for the 2024/2025 financial year on Monday, January 20, 2025. The initiative is set to benefit 35,238 young learners across 355 ECDE centres in the county. […]
Image: A collage of Dr. Esther Muoria’s photos. She is the Principal Secretary in charge of TVETs|Source: KNA
Homa Bay, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Homa Bay branch has strongly condemned the harassment and forced removal of teachers by parents dissatisfied with school performance in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The union has threatened to facilitate the transfer of affected teachers to ensure their […]
The National Treasury has announced plans to release Sh48.8 billion in capitation funds to schools beginning next week, signaling a critical move to support Kenya’s education system amid ongoing economic challenges. Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, made the announcement during a press briefing, assuring school administrators that the government is […]
Garissa, Kenya| In a tale of resilience, determination, and unyielding hope, Yasmin Dubat Farah, an 18-year-old from Garissa County, has emerged as one of the top-performing students in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in the Northeastern region. Her journey to academic excellence is a testament to the power of perseverance amidst […]
Top-scoring students from Nyaikuro Secondary School in Nyamira County are now setting their sights on prestigious careers in engineering and health sciences after achieving impressive results in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Among them, Clifford Ogato and Mary Onkundi, who both earned exemplary A (minus) grades, have already identified their preferred […]