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The Ministry of Education has acknowledged reports of alleged malpractices during the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. These reports include instances of collusion among candidates, possession of unauthorized materials, and use of mobile phones during the exams.…
During a recent education tour in Mombasa, school administrators voiced their concerns over the current policies governing teacher promotions in Kenya.The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has long emphasized performance-based promotions, tying advancement opportunities for educators to the academic outcomes of…
The Ministry of Education, through Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang, has reassured Kenyans that the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results will be released on time, dispelling fears of delays or potential manipulation. Speaking during an education sector…
A Nairobi court has charged a woman, Peris Mumbi Muriithi, for allegedly defrauding an unemployed teacher of Ksh355,000 by falsely promising him a job at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Appearing before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, Muriithi was accused of masquerading…
In a decisive move to ensure student safety, the Ministry of Education has marked numerous schools in Kisii County for potential closure following a safety assessment conducted ahead of the January 2025 reopening. This initiative comes as part of the…
Kenya’s education sector is facing a crisis that threatens to derail the future of millions of children. Education stakeholders and experts are raising the alarm, accusing the government of neglecting critical issues that have plagued schools for years. Despite numerous…
The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is transforming education in the digital age, offering free online courses that promise to equip learners with essential 21st-century skills. Situated in the heart of Konza Technopolis, OUK is blazing a trail in virtual…
Teachers across Kenya are feeling the financial pinch as increased government levies eat into their already modest paychecks. With the latest payroll deductions taking effect, many educators are left with significantly thinner payslips, sparking outrage and concerns about their financial…
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the education sector, the Ministry of Education has announced the closure of the boarding sections of 348 primary schools across the country. The directive, detailed in a circular dated November 27,…