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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) on Monday, October 27, confirmed that the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) officially kicked off across the country this morning. The two national assessments…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has raised alarm over rising default rates, warning that the trend threatens new students’ access to academic loans and the institution’s long-term sustainability. HELB Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Monari on Thursday announced that the…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the opening of its online application portal for 24,000 internship vacancies in junior secondary schools across the country. The recruitment drive, set for August 2025, is part of the government’s efforts to address staffing gaps…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a fresh twist to its promotion exercise, prioritizing teachers aged 57 and above in a new 24,000-slot promotion drive. According to the new guidelines, promotions will no longer be pegged solely on performance…
There has been a stand-off and disagreement on the proposed location of Nyamira University after residents, leaders, and various interest groups disagreed over where the institution should be constructed. The matter sparked heated debates in public forums, gatherings, and political…
The government is looking at improving education in Kenya by offering teachers an opportunity to upgrade their qualifications. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a significant opportunity for trained teachers holding P1 or ECDE (Early…
The government is set to launch a nationwide promotion exercise for teachers, a move aimed at addressing years of stagnation within the profession. Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting, stating that the initiative is…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a public notice cautioning the public against fraudulent use of its identity on social media platforms. According to the statement, KUCCPS has identified a fake Facebook page operating under…
There are calls for the government to intervene and reduce the soaring accommodation fees charged by public universities, some of which now demand up to Sh40,000 per semester. The senators have raised concerns over the burden these fees are placing…
As Kenya grapples with education funding cuts, President William Ruto is banking on faith-based institutions to play a greater role in safeguarding access to quality learning. During a Sunday service at Kariobangi’s St Martins Light Industries Anglican Church, the President…