Category: Education


  • Inhumane conditions: Kugitura village in Migori demands urgent fix for crumbling school

    Concerned residents, led by BOM Chair Zephania Mokenye, say poor facilities at Kugitura Primary deny children safe, dignified learning. Concerned residents of Kugitura village have voiced their frustration over the deteriorating state of infrastructure at Kugitura Primary School, in Kuria West, Migori County, saying the poor conditions are denying local children access to quality education. During a…

  • KUPPET invited to State House for high-stakes talks with President Ruto

    KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori has directed branch secretaries to submit names of delegates ahead of a September 12 State House meeting with President Ruto. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has confirmed that its delegates across the country will hold a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House on Friday,…

  • MoE PS Bitok’s sack threats backfire as teachers’ unions bite back

    Education PS Prof Julius Bitok faces union backlash over threats linked to delayed or falsified enrolment records. PS for Education Prof. Julius Bitok has come under heat from teachers following threats today for those who have not submitted the enrollment data required by the Ministry of Education. He also promised to sack teachers and Sub-County…

  • MP in Kakamega relocates primary school over land squeeze, unveils Ksh 2 million new site

    Mukango Primary School in Shinyalu Constituency will be relocated after MP Fred Ikana secured new land for expansion. A primary school in Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, is set to relocate due to land constraints. Area MP Fred Ikana announced plans to relocate Mukango Primary School in Isukha Central Ward from its current location to a…

  • Teachers reject TSC plan to create Deputy head teacher position for Junior Schools

    Teachers, through KEJUSTA, have rejected a proposal by TSC headed by Evaleen Mitei to create a Deputy Headteacher position in Junior Secondary Schools, insisting autonomy must come first. The Kenya Junior School Teachers Association (KEJUSTA) has opposed the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) latest education proposal, strongly rejecting the planned introduction of a Deputy Headteacher role…

  • TSC urged to pay teachers for August holiday training

    Narok KUPPET Executive Secretary Charles Ngeno/photo file The Teachers Service Commission, (TSC) is under pressure to compensate teachers who underwent additional training during the August holiday to prepare for the rollout of Grade 9 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE). The call was made by Charles Ngeno, the Secretary-General of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers…

  • MOFA seals partnership with Maseno School to boost talent development

    From Left:Maseno school Chief Principal Peter Otieno and Michael Olunga Football academy officials/photo by Godfrey Wamalwa The Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) has entered into a new partnership with Maseno School, further cementing its role in nurturing young football talent across the country. The agreement was formalized during a visit by MOFA Director of Sports…

  • Controversy erupts over Ntulele school bus donation in Narok

    Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu during the official handover of bus to Ntulele secondary school in Narok East sub county on Monday/photo courtesy A controversy has emerged over a bus presented to Ntulele Secondary School in Narok East Sub-County, sparking debate over its actual source. The vehicle was officially handed over to the school on…

  • Grief engulfs Emitik Girls School in Nakuru as former teacher dies in accident

    Teacher Peter Lelei/photo courtesy Grief and sadness have engulfed the Emitik Girls High school fraternity, in Nakuru County after their one-time Chemistry, Physics and Maths teacher passed away. The celebrated scholar is reported to have succumbed to injuries from grisly road accident at Namanga Road. The Emurua Dikir born teacher, Peter Lelei was from work…

  • Nambale Constituency moves closer to hosting constituent college after JOOUST pact

    Nambale Mp GeoffreyMulanya together with Vice Chancellor Emily Akuno of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga university of science and technology/photo by Godfrey Wamalwa  Nambale Constituency has taken a major step toward hosting its own Constituent College after the local NG-CDF office signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).…