Category: Education
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The Ministry of Education has taken a bold step to solve management crisis in primary and junior schools. In a surprise move Ministry led by Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has adopted the proposals of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER) that recommends joining the two institutions into one. The PWPER proposals…
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Kihunguro Junior Secondary School situated in Del Monte Plantation during a Nutrition and Agriculture class Parents and students got rare relief in September as the cost of certificate and vocational courses eased, even as Kenya’s inflation edged higher to 4.6%. The relief wasn’t confined to classrooms. Households also enjoyed lower prices on key staples. A…
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Milly Nafula, a fourth-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery student at Mount Kenya University, has received yet another shot in the arm in the quest to achieve her dreams of becoming a medical doctor. On Tuesday, September 30, Nafula received upkeep, learning equipment, and study resources that will further help her achieve her…
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Parents of the alleged quack doctor Mugo wa Wairimu have come out to defend their son against claims that he is not a qualified medical practitioner. Speaking to the media at their home near Dagoretti Market, his mother Regina Wairimu says Mugo studied at the University of Nairobi and graduated in 2000. “He is my…
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Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha on Thursday officially released the results of the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination. Mumo Faith Kawee of Kari Mwailu Primary School in Makueni was named the top-performing candidate with 433 marks out of the possible 500 followed by Wesonga Yvette from Nanzala Chogoria Girls (432 marks)…
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The High Court in Uganda has dismissed a petition seeking to stop the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) from investigating Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja’s degree from Team University. The Kampala-based university wanted the court to stop NCHE from investigating whether Sakaja studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management (external) degree from…
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ulahas has urged education stakeholders to prioritize the education of boys. During a prayer day at Bungoma D.E.B Mixed Primary School on Saturday, Wetang’ula discussed the importance of providing inclusive education, specifically for male students who are often overlooked. He noticed that the church’s youth programs largely consist of girls, emphasizing…
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The Ministry of education has launched a pilot project for the new education system that is expected to elbow out the current 8-4-4 system. According to Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, the pilot study to be rolled out in 470 schools is meant to test the feasibility and validity of the planned curriculum designs. “A…
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Peter Wangaki: A community advocate for Aviation careers When the conversation turns to education in Kenya, the spotlight often focuses on exam scores and academic performance. Yet, as industries from aviation to the maritime sector rapidly evolve, a growing chorus of voices is calling for a pivot towards practical skills and alternative learning pathways. Peter…
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Thousands of secondary school teachers will be retooled in November in readiness for January senior school roll out. The Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology in East Africa (CEMASTEA) will train STEM teachers and those with Technical subjects and are Heads of Departments (HODs) in their schools. The first Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) cohorts will…