Category: Education
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A teacher from Chebanyiny Primary School, Chepalungu Sub-county in Bomet County, has been selected for national recognition during this year’s World Teachers’ Day celebrations. Daniel Mutai has been named one of the Distinguished Awardees for 2025 by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). According to an official letter dated September 29, 2025, Mutai is being honoured…
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The Qwetu and Qejani students’ residences are undoubtedly some of Kenya’s most popular privately owned student accommodation facilities. The facilities offer modern, fully furnished rooms, communal lounges, high-speed internet, and a range of community-building activities, serving students in various parts of the city, including Thika Road, Parklands, Karen, Lang’ata Road, and Ruaraka, among others. The…
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More than 10 years after the government banned the use of asbestos for roofing due to its proven cancer risk, it is still widely used in schools and on some public buildings. The action taken in 2006 followed the confirmation of the carcinogenic effects of this once-popular roofing material. According to government records, 188 schools…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. | FILE Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced new measures to improve security in and around colleges and universities, including the establishment of police posts near learning institutions. Speaking on Thursday during Jukwaa la Usalama forum in Nairobi , Murkomen said the move is aimed at addressing rising concerns about drug…
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The Government is preparing reforms to address challenges facing Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), including independence, staffing, and infrastructure gaps. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told the Senate on Wednesday that the Ministry is committed to reviewing the JSS system to respond to concerns raised by teachers, parents, and lawmakers. “The process of reforming Junior…
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Kericho Senator calls for reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has called for the return of corporal punishment in Kenyan schools, arguing that its abolition has contributed to rising cases of indiscipline and unrest among students. Speaking in an event on Tuesday, September 30, he insisted that the country must re-examine…
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Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revealed that some schools across the country could be merged or deregistered Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revealed that some schools across the country could be merged or deregistered following an ongoing verification exercise that has exposed institutions operating far below optimal capacity. Speaking in front of…
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President Ruto’s senior advisor, Makau Mutua, has called for Kenya to follow Ethiopia’s lead in banning holders of honorary doctorates from using the title “Dr.” President Ruto’s senior advisor, Makau Mutua, has called for Kenya to follow Ethiopia’s lead in banning holders of honorary doctorates from using the title “Dr.” Through his X platform, the…
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Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for applications to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programmes. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for applications to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programmes. In a notice on Wednesday, October 1, KUCCPS invited students…
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French government announces scholarship opportunities with allowance (DETAILS) The French government has announced new scholarship opportunities under the France Excellence Eiffel program, a scheme developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attract outstanding foreign students to pursue advanced studies in France. The initiative is aimed at supporting international candidates seeking Master’s and Doctoral degrees…