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PremiumEvery dawn, CSOs set out with files, laptops, and determination, traversing rough terrain to reach schools in Kenya’s most remote corners. Their work is rarely seen, yet it underpins the success of classrooms and learning outcomes across the country.
President William Ruto on Friday launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE) at State House, Nairobi, in a bid to tackle youth unemployment through a Ksh2 billion government-backed initiative.
PremiumFormer presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah has reignited national debate with a radical proposal to shorten the school day to just four hours, arguing that Kenya’s education system should shift focus from long classroom hours to nurturing creativity, practical skills, and holistic child development.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened the application window for the September 2026 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), setting in motion one of the country’s largest medical admissions exercises.
Several field directors have been transferred or appointed in the latest changes by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to replace officers who have proceeded to retirement.
KUPPET has rejected the salary increments proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), arguing that teachers have been treated unfairly compared to other civil servants.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has raised concern over widespread inaccuracies in the ongoing Junior School (JS) onboarding exercise, warning that persistent errors in data submissions are threatening the integrity of the national registration process.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the Kericho County Government's decision to recruit 210 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers,
KUPPET has accused TSC of failing to secure favourable pay and employment terms for teachers, saying the commission has not effectively represented their interests before SRC and other government agencies.
President William Ruto has moved to defend his administration’s proposal to fully fund university and college education, assuring Kenyans that every student admitted to a public university or TVET institution will receive financial support, despite mounting public concern over how the programme will be financed.
For many years, salary reviews in Kenya's public service have followed a familiar and frustrating pattern. Negotiations are concluded, agreements are signed, celebrations follow, and then comes the long wait.
KSSSA has intensified preparations for the 2026 KCB Group National Term Two Games by rolling out a nationwide player eligibility verification exercise
MoE has confirmed new appointments to the governing councils of two strategic institutions central to Kenya’s curriculum and technical training agenda, signalling continuity in leadership as reforms gather pace.
Public secondary schools have until Friday, July 24, to submit learner enrolment data to the Ministry of Education (MoE) to facilitate the disbursement of capitation funds.
A primary school headteacher in Bupoto, Uganda, is facing criminal charges after investigators uncovered a scheme in which he allegedly inflated his school's enrolment records by 340 non-existent pupils
KUPPET insists intern teachers must be included in the Social Health Authority scheme, terming their exclusion discriminatory. The union warned it could mobilize teachers for a strike if TSC fails to act
Four years after a Sh1,000 errand cost him his freedom, 34-year-old Mwendwa Kilatya is beginning an entirely different chapter of his life. The former inmate has been admitted to Africa Nazarene University to pursue a Certificate in Business Management for the August 2026 semester, capping a journey that took him from a crowded Coast prison cell to a university lecture hall.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei faulted parents for neglecting fee payments in community schools while prioritising prestigious institutions, warning that this widens performance gaps
KNEC has explained that invigilators and supervisors are yet to be paid due to discrepancies in personal details requiring validation within the CP2 system
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the March 2026 Business and Technical examination results, paving the way for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to access candidates' performance reports.
A school principal has been arrested and arraigned in court over allegations of sexually abusing several students, in a case that has sparked concern among parents and education stakeholders in Kiambu County
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has set July 30, 2026, as the deadline for senior schools nationwide to register all eligible Grade 10 learners for the country's inaugural Senior School-Based Assessments, a key step in the rollout of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
A 40-year-old woman is in police custody after two of her children, aged three and six, died when the family house they were locked inside was set on fire in Sosik village, Ndanai, Sotik Sub-County, Bomet County, on Monday night.
A fire broke out at St. Paul’s Nyankanda Secondary School in Kitutu Chache North Constituency late Sunday night, sparking panic among residents and learners. Quick intervention by Kisii County firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to other buildings within the institution.
Teachers across the country have raised concerns over alleged anomalies in their pension records after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) directed all teachers to urgently register on the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) Member Self-Service Portal.
Counties are increasingly prioritising Early Childhood Development Education and vocational training as drivers of long-term development. West Pokot, Narok and Kiambu lead in propo