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Lewis Nyaundi

Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

Critics argue that making the subject optional could undermine Kenya’s intellectual and economic development.

Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

Outrage over proposal to drop Maths as a compulsory subject

Outrage over proposal to drop Maths as a compulsory subject

Maths no longer compulsory as CBC pioneers set to pick careers

Maths no longer compulsory as CBC pioneers set to pick careers

TUK tutors' strike hits 50 days as talks collapse

The lecturers’ strike at the Technical University of Kenya entered its 50th day on Wednesday after attempts to resolve the industrial action collapsed.

TUK tutors' strike hits 50 days as talks collapse

How Sh70b debt, leadership rows are crumbling public varsities

A silent but devastating crisis is unfolding in public universities, threatening to cripple institutions that were once beacons of academic excellence.

How Sh70b debt, leadership rows are crumbling public varsities

Court suspends UoN's two-year transformation strategy

High Court halts UoN’s two-year transformation strategy, spearheaded by Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen, pending hearing and determination on March 24.

Court suspends UoN's two-year transformation strategy

Students left in limbo as ruling stalls placement in universities

Six weeks after the release of the 2024 KCSE results, candidates who qualified for university admission remain in limbo as the course selection portal is yet to be opened.

Students left in limbo as ruling stalls placement in universities

UoN Council Chair Amukowa Anangwe dismissed

Education CS Julius Ogamba revokes appointment of Prof Amukoa Anangwe as University of Nairobi Council chairperson, effective February 21, 2025.

UoN Council Chair Amukowa Anangwe dismissed

Financial crisis in public schools to worsen as State eyes funding cuts

Schools will receive Sh21 billion less than what is needed to provide capitation under the Free Day Secondary Education programme.

Financial crisis in public schools to worsen as State eyes funding cuts

US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gains

The United States government has dealt a huge blow to President William Ruto’s administration by canceling the Tusome literacy programme, which was funded through the USAID.

US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gains

MPs recommend dissolution of University of Nairobi Council

MPs have recommended for the dissolution of the University of Nairobi council over meddling with management of the institution.

MPs recommend dissolution of University of Nairobi Council

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of council chair

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of University Council Chair Amukoa Anangwe over alleged interference in varsity’s operations, give government 7-day ultimatum.

UoN staff threaten strike, demand removal of council chair

Public schools on verge of shut down as funding crisis worsens

The school principals further point out that delayed disbursements and rising costs of essential commodities are straining school budgets.

Public schools on verge of shut down as funding crisis worsens

Parents school cost shocker as MPs plan to end exam fee waiver

Parents with KCSE candidates could soon be forced to shoulder part of the cost of exam registration as Parliament considers scrapping the full waiver introduced in 2016.

Parents school cost shocker as MPs plan to end exam fee waiver

Teachers face health crisis over delayed medical cover funds

For six months, hospitals have gone without payments for teacher’s health insurance, forcing some facilities to turn away patients or demand cash up front.

Teachers face health crisis over delayed medical cover funds

Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden

Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government.

Private varsities push for overhaul of funding model to ease state burden

Students favour public and NGO jobs over private sector - report

Survey shows many KCSE graduates prefer government or NGO jobs, yet few pursue tech or engineering.

Students favour public and NGO jobs over private sector - report

Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

Thousands of teachers are on the verge of missing medical services as the government delays remittance of insurance scheme capitation.

Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

Restriction on repeat candidates has further complicated any plans to boost student enrolment in secondary schools.

Schools stare at cash crisis after repeat candidate exam suspended

Uasu proposes salary increases for university staff, up to Sh1m

Union proposes huge salary increases for university staff, aiming to attract top academic talent.Proposed pay adjustments address financial strain, education quality and staff retention.

Uasu proposes salary increases for university staff, up to Sh1m

Leadership shake-up at Moi University as VC Kosgey sent on leave

Moi University Council sends VC Prof Isaac Kosgey on 8 months leave effective Jan 30, appoints Prof Kiplagat Kotut in acting capacity; suspends its CFO and legal officer.

Leadership shake-up at Moi University as VC Kosgey sent on leave

Education Ministry halts registration of KCSE repeaters

The High Court in Kisii on Wednesday suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi.

Education Ministry halts registration of KCSE repeaters

Special KCSE exam sparks controversy over repeaters preparation time

Concerns have emerged over the mid-year KCSE special exams for repeat and absentee candidates as registration enters its third day today.

Special KCSE exam sparks controversy over repeaters preparation time

Learning centres: Is the war against liquor spots lost?

2,252 schools in the country are located about 300 meters of alcohol-selling spots. Learners could be affected by disturbances.

Learning centres: Is the war against liquor spots lost?

KNEC bars KCSE repeaters from registering for November exams

KNEC to begin registration for July KCSE re-sit on Monday, Jan 27 and end on Feb 21, costing Sh7,200; only qualified candidates will be eligible to retake exams.

KNEC bars KCSE repeaters from registering for November exams

Strikes become the new normal in varsities as cash crisis persists

The High Court dismissed a new funding formula terming it unconstitutional and illegal. The ruling has left all 39 public universities with no government funding since October.

Strikes become the new normal in varsities as cash crisis persists

Fear of layoffs amid plan to shut state corporations

Fear of job cuts has gripped the education sector after the government announced a plan to merge and shut some institutions.

Fear of layoffs amid plan to shut state corporations

2024 KCSE cheats offered chance to retake exams after results cancellation

Knec has announced that students whose 2024 KCSE results were cancelled will be allowed to retake the exams in July 2025.

2024 KCSE cheats offered chance to retake exams after results cancellation

Universities on the brink: Staff, students stuck as crisis deepens

Institutions haven’t received funding for five months after the court nullified the funding model. Lack of upkeep funds delays students’ return to university, and a wave of lecturers’ strikes.

Universities on the brink: Staff, students stuck as crisis deepens

Anxious wait: KCSE graduates in limbo over university placement

Even though there is an ongoing intake for those seeking to join technical colleges, the uncertainty over funding and failure by Education Cabinet Secretary to give direction is causing jitters.

By 2 months ago

Anxious wait: KCSE graduates in limbo over university placement

Rise of grade 'E' in national and private schools sparks concern

Between 2019 and 2024, about 700 students scored grade E in national schools with the number of learners with the lowest grade in private schools rising in 2024 to 6,910.

By 2 months ago

Rise of grade 'E' in national and private schools sparks concern

What next for over 700,000 students who missed varsity grade?

More than 700,000 students who sat last year’s Form Four examination will miss out on university placement after falling short of the required entry mark of grade C plus and above.

By 2 months ago

What next for over 700,000 students who missed varsity grade?

Old giants shine while little-known schools make stunning surprise

Merishaw Academy joined academic elites with the highest mean score of 10.57 in the country. Starehe Boys came back strong to reclaim its former glory with a mean score of 10.1.

By 2 months ago

Old giants shine while little-known schools make stunning surprise

Shock of 700,000 students who missed university entry mark

It has now emerged that over 700,000 students who sat the 2024 KCSE exams missed the university entry mark of grade C+(Plus) and above.

By 2 months ago

Shock of 700,000 students who missed university entry mark

KCSE results to be released anytime

Exam council met on Tuesday, then briefed Education CS on the process as the team expected to brief President Ruto upon his return from Ghana.

By 2 months ago

KCSE results to be released anytime

Swindlers lure parents, students in KCSE exam grades con game

Shocking revelations have exposed a network of scammers exploiting candidates by promising to upgrade their 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.

By 2 months ago

Swindlers lure parents, students in KCSE exam grades con game

How textbooks emerged as the silver lining in CBC journey

As schools reopen, Grade Nine learners will be the first to receive updated textbooks aligned with the rationalised curriculum following the reduction in the number of subjects.

By 2 months ago

How textbooks emerged as the silver lining in CBC journey

Age-old pain for parents as they grapple to pay fees, other costs

The most pressing concern for parents is how they will pay the first term’s fees given that schools are not getting their capitation soon.

By 2 months ago

Age-old pain for parents as they grapple to pay fees, other costs

Cash crunch looms as government yet to release funds hours to reopening

Not only are school heads scrambling for funds, the amount that will be released has been slashed.

By 2 months ago

Cash crunch looms as government yet to release funds hours to reopening

KICD releases list of books amid outcry from desperate parents

The government released a revised list of textbooks on Friday to be used in schools following a reduction in the number of subjects.

By 2 months ago

KICD releases list of books amid outcry from desperate parents

Candidates to know 2024 KCSE results next week, says Ogamba

The 965,501 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE exams could know their fate on Tuesday next week when the Education CS Julius Ogamba will release the results to the public.

By 2 months ago

Candidates to know 2024 KCSE results next week, says Ogamba

Unemployed 350,000 teachers to compete for 28,000 vacancies

The recruitment drive will include 20,000 intern teachers for junior secondary schools to address the teacher-to-learner ratio, as announced by President William Ruto in October.

By 2 months ago

Unemployed 350,000 teachers to compete for 28,000 vacancies

250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles

About 250,000 university students under government sponsorship are staring at an uncertain future after the High Court dealt a major blow to the new funding model.

By 2 months ago

250,000 students at risk as university funding model crumbles

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