Litein Boys High School is one of the most populated schools in Kenya. It is the heartbeat of Kericho County when it comes to academic performance and extra-curriculum activities. Many parents desire to have their sons to get admitted here because of its stellar performance. However, the school has repeatedly made headlines on a negative…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, during a consultative meeting with Gusii and Kuria leaders on September 3, 2025. PHOTO/MoE Under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Grade 9 learners will move to senior schools through a structured placement process. The Ministry of Education outlined how Grade 9 learners will be placed into Grade 10, with criteria designed…
Butula School entrance. PHOTO/Raymond Makaka Butula Boys High School is a national secondary school located in Busia County, Kenya. The school was established in 1964 and has since grown into one of the top-performing boys’ schools in the country. It currently occupies a 10-acre site and has a student population of over 2,000. The school’s…
The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has advertised twelve vacancies for the 2026 Pupillage Programme. In a public notice on Wednesday, September 24, PSC invited Kenya School of Law (KSL) students to apply for the programme. PSC noted that the programme will commence in January 2026 and will take a period of six months. “The Parliamentary…
Teachers in Isiolo have joined colleagues across the country in demanding autonomy for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and permanent employment terms for all JSS intern teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The educators raised concerns over conflicts of interest caused by the lack of clear guidelines on the management of JSS staff and resources,…
His career as a teacher began in Nyang’anga Primary School in Siaya County back in 1994, where he rose through the ranks from a teacher, senior teacher, deputy headteacher, and eventually, the headteacher. For 16 years, his record there remains a landmark: new classrooms, electricity installation, drilling of water, improved academic performance, and a surge…
High Court Lawyer Bernhard Kipkoech Ng’etich has called for through investigations into weekend’s fire incident at Litein High School in Bureti Constituency of Kericho County. The boys are said to have gone on rampage after they were denied chance to watch a football game between Arsenal and Manchester United. Property of unknown was destroyed during…
West Pokot teachers during the past retooling/ Photo file The West Pokot Siyoi Zone Curriculum Support Officer (CSO) has urged the teachers to embrace learner-centered and go beyond the traditional memorization style of learning. Speaking during a recent education stakeholders’ forum, Meli Matonyei, commended educators for their resilience and adaptability during a time of national…
Kericho Lawyer Bernhard Kipkoech Ngetich/ Photo Courtesy A Lawyer from Kericho County has condemned the recent rampage at Litein High School, describing it as a disastrous, reckless and destructive act that has robbed innocent students, parents, and the wider community of peace and hard-earned resources. Bernhard Kipkoech Ngetich said the incident has disrupted preparation for…
In many schools across Kenya, a silent crisis continues to erode the foundations of quality education — the persistent reality of overcrowded classrooms. While education reforms have introduced new curricula, expanded access, and raised awareness around inclusivity, one fundamental issue remains largely unresolved: the sheer number of learners crammed into spaces never designed to hold…