Basic Education PS Julius Bitok concluded talks with teachers’ unions at Jogoo House to finalize the 10,000-member delegation heading to State House for a meeting with President William Ruto. Photo courtesy Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Julius Bitok has concluded high-level talks with teachers’ unions and associations to finalise the composition of a 10,000-member delegation…

KNUT Nakuru branch secretary Anthony Gioche has opposed plans to enroll teachers in the Social Health Authority scheme, insisting they prefer an independent medical cover tailored for their needs. Teachers under the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have opposed the government’s plan to enrol them on the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical insurance scheme.…

Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok, KUPPET Secretary-General Akello Misori, KNUT Secretary-General Collins Oyuu, and KUPPET National Chairman Milemba Omboko during union leaders’ consultations on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, ahead of the State House meeting scheduled for September 12, 2025. President William Ruto is expected to host 10,000 teachers and education leaders at State…

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has expanded its academic offering with a new range of degree programmes, postgraduate diplomas, masters and PhD options, alongside professional development short courses and ICT certifications. At undergraduate level, the university has introduced nine new degrees. These are Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics,…

Kisii University gate/photo file Kisii University students have asked the government to widen or construct pedestrian paths on the Mwembe-Kisii Campus junction to ease traffic that is caused by their big number in the institution. The learners who were led by Reuben Nyanumba, Grace Moraa, Kevin Mokua and Peter Maroko asked the boda boda riders…

The County Government of Bomet has intensified efforts to improve nutrition and physical activity among young learners through a sensitization workshop targeting Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers. The one-day workshop, on Wednesday, organised by the Department of Education and Vocational Training in collaboration with the Nutrition Department under the Department of Health Services,…

Angry Kiptergekyan Primary School parents in demonstration against the Government for deliberately starving their school of capitation funds. They eventually closed the school. Photo Daniel Mutai Parents of Kiptergekyan Primary School in Bomet Central sub county of Bomet County have resolved to shut down the institution, citing frustrations over what they term as deliberate neglect…

Kenyenya Teachers Training College in Kisii County is facing an acute shortage hostels to accommodate the increasing number of students in this year. Speaking at the college on Wednesday as he received first years, the college Principal Nathan Nyang’iti said the number of students has doubled compared to that of last year and called for help…

Ideally, Form Four candidates conscious of climes and times can audit themselves through in-depth introspection and soul-search. For the Athenian thinker Plato said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Somehow, they can pause and pose self-assessment questions that can help them prepare to sit and write KCSE exams. No wonder, I weave words about…

Ndaraweta Girls High School in Bomet. Angry students have threatened to strike over transfer of their best teachers. They demand the postings be rescinded./photo courtesy Tensions escalated at Ndaraweta Girls High School in Bomet Central Sub County yesterday night and continued into this morning after students threatened to go on strike following the proposed transfer…