President William Ruto signs a past housing MoU at State House. During today’s meeting with teachers, he pledged that 20 percent of affordable housing units will be reserved for educators. Hundreds of teachers gathered at the State House this morning for a special engagement with President William Ruto, where he outlined key government commitments to…

Two referees take a keen look at the VAR screen before reviewing a referring decision during CHAN competitions recently/photo courtesy A fresh debate is unfolding in the country’s education and sports sectors after reports emerged that video assistant referee (VAR) technology could be introduced in school games beginning next year. It is reported that the…

This journey across Isiolo, Laikipia, Meru, and Narok has opened my eyes in ways I could never have imagined. Each school I visit has its own character, its own struggles, its own hidden gems. After my enriching encounter at Ngarendare Junior School in Laikipia, where leadership by proximity revealed the power of humility and openness,…

Students going back home for fees/photo courtesy Parents from Etago Sub County in Kisii have asked the CS for education Julius Ogamba to intervene and stop principals from sending their children home for school fees. Led by Joash Nyangoya they said that third term is too short and it needs to be utilized well by…

Busia, County Director of Adult Learning Education Ann Mayoyo has said that men’s numbers in the adult learning is dwindling as many women join adult education. Speaking during the International Literacy Day event in Busia, Mayoyo said more men should consider enrolling as adult education is changing lives by giving parents and community members’ new…

President William Ruto responds to KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu at State House, promising a 60-day plan to address the plight of unemployed teachers aged 45 and above. President William Ruto has assured unemployed teachers aged 45 years and above that their long wait for classroom postings will soon come to an end, with a…

From right: Education CS Julius Ogamba, TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei, Basic Education PS Prof. Julius Bitok, and KUSNET Secretary General James Torome during the teachers’ meeting at State House, Nairobi. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will promote 50,000 teachers next year as the government pledges to double funding for career progression to Sh2 billion. President…

KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu addresses teachers at State House, pushing for a shorter CBA cycle as talks begin on a two or three-year review. The government has pledged to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) cycle for teachers following the signing of a new deal with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). KNUT Secretary General…

Teachers follow proceedings at State House. The government has pledged to halve the current school capitation gap of Sh800 per primary pupil and Sh5,000 per secondary student in the next financial year, with the goal of closing it fully within two budget cycles. President William Ruto announced at State House today while responding to concerns…

The junior school matter, as it stands, is on the brink of miscarriage before the Head of State. What was intended to be a smooth bridge between primary and senior secondary has instead exposed cracks in planning, coordination, and execution. A reform launched with hope now wobbles under the weight of poor communication, inadequate resources,…