Category: Education
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A programme has been launched to offer 100% free scholarships to over 4000 people with disabilities in Kenya at a cost of Ksh 480 million (3,145,00 million Euro) over the next 5 years. The programme was initiated by Nominated Senator Crystal Asige through her foundation in partnership with the European Business Institute of Luxembourg led…
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has unveiled sweeping reforms to the management of teacher transfers across Kenya’s 32,000 public schools, replacing the long-criticised manual system with a modern, automated, and transparent digital framework. The new policy, according to the Commission, is designed to balance fairness with accountability, while also addressing genuine health-related requests and ensuring…
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At the heart of Petercrest School’s success story in Eldoret lies a powerful partnership with NCBA Bank, a collaboration that has transformed vision into reality and continues to fuel the school’s mission of nurturing tomorrow’s leaders. From the school’s inception to its steady rise as a premier institution, NCBA has been more than just a…
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One of my favourite things about the Kenya–Japan relationship is that it’s not just a story of governments and institutions, it’s a story of people. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is one of the clearest examples. For decades, young Kenyans have joined JET as Assistant Language Teachers, Coordinators for International Relations, and Sports…
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Primary school teachers, popularly referred to as P1 teachers, will not be moved away from teaching in the lower grades even after undergoing the highly anticipated upgrading program sponsored by the World Bank. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has entered into a partnership with the World Bank to strengthen the capacity of teachers, clarified…
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Kirinyaga University Lecturers’ Strike. Lecturers have said they will no longer tolerate promises without tangible action. Kirinyaga University lecturers have joined a nationwide strike launched by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) following the government’s failure to release Ksh2.7 billion needed to implement the second phase of their Collective Bargaining Agreement. Speaking on Wednesday, a…
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St George’s Girls’ Secondary School. The situation has sparked safety concerns among parents regarding the teaching staff. Students and parents have been left stranded, leading to a slight commotion outside the St George’s Girls’ Secondary School in Nairobi after the administration blocked them from entering the institution. Speaking outside the school on Thursday, the parents…
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In the mid 60’s, the Friends Church Quakers established Musingu High School in Kakamega County; an institution that would develop to become one of the most cherished schools in Kenya. During its early days, the community also provided land and participated in harambees to build the school. It is on record that in 1964 Kenya’s…
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Dr Magana Kabugi Named to MLK Collegium of Scholars ATLANTA — Morehouse College announced that Magana J. Kabugi, Ph.D., has been selected for induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars at the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity ceremonies. The induction will take place during the Benjamin…
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On a quiet morning in Homa Bay County, the gates of Orero Boys High School swing open to reveal a school that hums with energy and promise. From its well-kept lawns to its towering classrooms, Orero is more than just a school, it is a place where young men are moulded into achievers both in…