In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread condemnation across Kenya, at least 36 female students from Maikona Girls Secondary School in North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, have sustained injuries following an alleged brutal corporal punishment meted out by teachers. The incident, which reportedly occurred after the school’s victory at the 2025 Kenya National Drama […]
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Wajir High School, the oldest educational institution in Kenya’s former North Eastern Province, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand Diamond Jubilee that brought together alumni, students, educators, and leaders in a powerful display of unity, pride, and commitment to education. The event, hosted by the Wajir High School Alumni […]
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is gearing up for a pivotal meeting with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on July 2, 2025, to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The union has put forward a robust set of proposals aimed at significantly improving teachers’ remuneration, working conditions, and the overall structure […]
In a compelling address to the National Assembly’s Education Committee, Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has spotlighted a pressing issue plaguing Kenya’s education sector: the persistent shortage of teachers in rural schools. Highlighting the struggles faced by counties like Isiolo, Bonaya urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to reassess its classification of hardship areas, advocating […]
In a significant move to address the teacher shortage and enhance the quality of education in Kenya, the government has unveiled an ambitious plan to recruit 116,000 teachers by 2027. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced the initiative during a public address at Kasikeu Market in Kilome Constituency on Thursday, June 12, 2025, highlighting the […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The literary world mourns the loss of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan novelist, playwright, and scholar, who passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, herself an author, announced his passing on Facebook, stating, “He lived a full life, fought a good fight. […]
Design by Waso Wire Nairobi, Kenya| Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has launched a strong defense of the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) recent promotion of educators serving in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) regions, condemning what she termed as politically motivated attacks by the Parliamentary Committee on Education. Addressing journalists during a press briefing at […]
New accelerated learning initiative targets 500 out-of-school children annually, addressing deep-rooted socio-cultural and systemic barriers to education Samburu County has unveiled a pioneering education initiative aimed at tackling the alarmingly high number of out-of-school children in the region. The program, dubbed the Nabulaa Accelerator Learning Program (NALP), was officially launched by the Samburu Girls Foundation […]
•Parents Appeal for Government and Public Support to Rescue Education Dreams of Uasin Gishu Students Affected by Finland-Canada Study Scandal Uasin Gishu County, Kenya| Parents of over 200 students affected by the now-infamous Finland-Canada overseas education program in Uasin Gishu County are making a desperate appeal for support to salvage their children’s education. The students, […]
Mwea, Kenya| Pupils at Wang’uru Primary School in Mwea can now look forward to a more conducive learning environment following a comprehensive infrastructural upgrade spearheaded by Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi. The renovation, funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), is part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in […]
