Category: Education
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Life had become a constant battle for Brian Kimanzi, a university student in Kenya. Rent arrears weighed heavily on him, and the little allowance he received barely covered his daily needs. Out of desperation, he turned to sports b’etting, clinging to the hope that one lucky break might change his situation. But week after week,…
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From Tharaka Nithi, Kenya to an MBA in the US Journey For Rita Gakii Miriti, stepping into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport wasn’t just a travel day — it was the culmination of years of dreams, persistence, and faith. Starting her journey from Tharaka Nithi, Kenya to embark on her MBA, Rita is now heading to…
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced plans to roll out a series of sensitization and training programs targeting teachers and other personnel who will be contracted to administer this year’s national examinations and assessments. According to KNEC, the sensitization exercise will ensure that all contracted officers clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and the…
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially rolled out the 2025 Term Three School-Based Assessments (SBA) for both primary and junior school learners across the country. The release by KNEC marks yet another key milestone in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which relies heavily on continuous assessment to evaluate learners’ progress. In…
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially announced the opening of its online portal for students seeking admission into various programmes at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). In a notice issued on Tuesday evening, KUCCPS confirmed that the application window will be active from October 1 to October 14, 2025,…
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Former TSC CEO Nancy Macharia and Chair Jamleck Muturi cut a cake during World Teachers’ Day celebrations. Photo: Obegi Malack The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will lead Kenyans in celebrating World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025 on October 5, under the global theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession”. Working in partnership with the Ministry of…
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has convened a broad team of education stakeholders to plan for World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025. WTD will be celebrated on Sunday, October 5, 2025, under the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession.” A memo dated September 30, 2025, shows that more than 40 officials have been invited to…
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Dear reader, it has been a sad season in some secondary schools in Kenya. I am writing about the spate of unrest and strikes; where ferocious flames of fire have razed down some schools. We hope the schools will get some bold Nehemiahs to re-build the walls and gates brought down by rude and riotous…
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Officials planting trees to Commemorate World Teachers Day in Baringo/Photo By Alfred Kimosop Hundreds of students and teachers from schools within Baringo Central gathered to plant trees to commemorate World Teachers Day. The exercise presided over by Agriculture Chief Officer Dr. Milka Toromo, Sub County Director of Education, Baringo Central Thomas Mukabi and Kenya National…
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A classroom built by the Safaricom Foundation/Photo Courtesy Parents of Riangabi DEB Primary School in Gesusu Ward of Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, in Kisii have raised alarm over the declining standards of education in the school over the delay of commissioning of new classrooms to provide conducive learning environment to the learners. Speaking to Education News…