Category: Education
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I’m Peter, and I’m sharing my story to inspire young Kenyan professionals who feel stuck despite their qualifications. For years, despite having the necessary education and experience, job opportunities consistently eluded me. I’d apply for senior county government roles, even make the shortlist, only to watch less-qualified candidates with political connections or shady deals snatch…
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Ransomware attacks in schools have eased, yet the strain on IT teams remains a major concern, a recent report by cybersecurity firm Sophos shows. (Photo: Cybersecurity News) Ransomware attacks in schools have eased, yet the strain on IT teams remains a major concern, a recent report by cybersecurity firm Sophos shows. The State of Ransomware…
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Acting Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Evaleen Mitei before the National Assembly Education Committee at Bunge Towers, Nairobi on June 19, 2025. (Photo: National Assembly) Members of Parliament have accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of mishandling hardship allowances for teachers, saying the agency has failed to fairly classify hardship areas, leaving thousands of teachers…
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The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced internship opportunities for its female graduates as it aims to connect its alumni with job opportunities. In a notice on Tuesday, September 16, NYS noted that the internships target female graduates living with disabilities (PWDs). The six-month program will expose participants to careers in business management, driving, logistics…
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The Government of Ireland has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 International Education Scholarships, a fully funded programme that offers international students the chance to study at leading Irish universities. The scholarships are fully funded and cover both Master’s and Doctoral degree levels. Kenyan students aspiring to pursue full-time research master’s or doctoral…
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The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has introduced 60 new academic programs, including fully sponsored short courses. In a notice dated Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the university invited qualified candidates to apply to programmes ranging from short professional courses to PhD studies. According to the notice, the fully sponsored short courses include a three-week course…
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a fresh directive that will now require all secondary schools principals and their deputies to have at least a Master’s degree. At the same time, the commission will require headteachers and deputy headteachers of primary schools to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education. “For a…
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Former Alliance Girls High School teacher Peter Ayiro, accused of grooming and sexually exploiting students, has been found guilty of immoral conduct by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). TSC Director of Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor told the Senate Education Committee that investigators established Ayiro had engaged in inappropriate conduct with students. “This…
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When Lucy Adenya, the Secretary of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) tertiary wing in Kwale, walked into State House, Nairobi, for the very first time, she felt a sense of pride, teachers were finally being given priority by the highest office in the land. Surrounded by thousands of colleagues from across the…
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Plimo Juma a 21-year old from Chepkopegh village in Kapenguria, West Pokot County and a form four leaver who has been unable to continue with his educational journey for over 2yrs since completing his secondary education in 2023 has surprised many after walking into Kitelakapel Technical Training Institute with a goat seeking admission. The 21…