VTC instructor pose for a photo with Koima Prathan during the training session/Photo by Philemon Kiprop The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, in partnership with Pratham International, an Indian organization, has concluded a refresher course for Vocational Training Centre (VTC) instructors on the new training methods. The training, which took place in Iten, aimed at…

Loads of nutritious seeds delivered to boost school feeding programme in Bomet County. Photo by Philip Koech Bomet County has flagged off a major nutrition and food security boost for schools following the donation of 3,000 kilograms of Nyota bean seeds and 1,500 kilograms of green gram (ndengu) seeds from Harvest Plus. The consignment received…

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba./ Photo file Appearing before the Senate on October 1, 2025, Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba urged lawmakers to transfer all CDF education allocations to his Ministry should the fund be abolished. Ogamba told senators that more than 75 per cent of NG-CDF resources are currently used to support education through…

The Two classrooms left roofless after being blown off by strong winds in Mbeere South, Embu County It was a relief for teachers, parents and learners of Karura primary School in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, after Senator Alexander Mundigi mobilized resources to renovate the affected classes whose roofs were blown off by strong wind.…

Nyatieko Secondary School gate/ Photo by Enock Okong’o Principals led by Nyatieko Secondary School Principal James Mokaya have asked parents to cooperate with the school heads in the area by paying any amount of money for the upkeep of their children at school during this hard time when the government has delayed remitting capitation money…

The brand new bus to be handed over to Olooltoto Comprehensive School. Photo Philip Koech Learners at Olooltoto Comprehensive School in Narok North Constituency are set to benefit from improved transport after their school received a brand-new bus courtesy of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The official handover ceremony is scheduled for Friday,…

The newly elected and inaugurated school board members have been encouraged to collaborate with teachers to prevent unnecessary conflicts. Speaking during the inauguration of primary school BOM members at Malivani AIC Comprehensive School in Makueni County, Assistant Director of TSC Daniel Ole Munyere added that teachers should be motivated and give their time humbly to…

Lindah Chebet during the cross country event in Kericho county. In the quiet hills of Chepseon, Kericho County, a 11-year old, grade five girl is steadily building a name that could one day shine on the global athletics stage. Lindah Chebet, a Grade Five pupil at Chepsir Primary School, has become the talk of her…

Tenwek Boarding Primary School pupil Abigael Chepchumba is awarded the First Lady’s Essay Prize for her outstanding work on environmental conservation under the PLAMA programme. Tenwek boarding primary school pupil wins First Lady’s essay award on Environmental Conservation. Abigael Chepchumba, a pupil at Tenwek Boarding Primary School in Bomet County, has won the prestigious First…

Education writer Hillary Muhalya argues that embracing mother tongue in early schooling is key to literacy, confidence, and long-term success in Kenya’s classrooms. Research and classroom evidence indicate that vernacular is not a barrier, but rather a foundation for literacy, confidence, and long-term success in national and global languages. In Kenya’s classrooms today, the struggle…