Latest education stories from across Kenya.
On Monday 29th July, the Kenyan government, through the Higher Education Loans Board, announced that all government employees are eligible for education loans. As announced on X (formerly Twitter), the Jielimishe loan allows all government…
Nelson Mandela once said that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. African countries have experienced growth in academic quality as increasingly more nations grow literate. In line with this, the…
Extracurricular activities present a multitude of benefits to kids of all ages. They help burn off extra energy, offer an opportunity to socialize, enhance their emotional wellbeing, build character and confidence. These activities also…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is seeking qualified and available secondary school teachers who are currently awaiting transfer or swaps to temporarily redeploy them to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS). In a memo dated July 19, TSC…
The Ministry of Education came clear on Sunday and assured Kenyans that higher education remained affordable despite the uproar over increased university fees. Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Muganda Inyangala revealed that…
Dasha Asienga, a Kenyan lady living in the US, recently graduated with top honors from Amherst College in Massachusetts. After her graduation, she secured a job as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle. Her…
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has approved 40 subjects that had been offered for proposal for the Grade 10 CBC curriculum. Grade 10 is the first class of the Senior Secondary School in the new education model, which…
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education must prepare students for the challenges of the present and future uncertainties. The traditional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum has been the cornerstone of…
This year, there’s been a worrying trend of many Teachers Service Commission employees resigning from their jobs and leaving the TSC to pursue better opportunities overseas. The most popular destinations for these teachers are the United…
Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED EA) celebrated the graduation of its eighth cohort, comprising over 1,200 students, in partnership with the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).…
In today’s society, where values are rapidly changing, it is increasingly crucial to teach children about personal safety. Unfortunately, the rise in concerns about the safety of children, cuts across those they trust such as family…
Despite the evolving innovations around the world, and the adoption of fast advancing technologies, handwriting remains an important communication skill that helps develop and improve cognitive ability and motor skills. The evolution of…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) invites applications from qualified candidates to fill 20,000 teacher internship posts to support the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum. Of the total vacancies, 18,000 are in junior…
The Ministry of Education has announced an early closure of schools for the second term’s half-term break following political unrest in the country. In a memo to school principals, the Ministry of Education said that the half-term break…
Introversion is a natural personality trait characterized by a preference for solitary activities and a tendency to avoid social gatherings. Introversion may not be a problem as a trait; however, a child may struggle with socializing. This…
Praise is a powerful tool that can shape a child’s behaviour, self-esteem, motivation and self-actualization. When used thoughtfully, it can foster a positive environment and encourage growth. However, ineffective praise can have the…
Financial knowledge for most of us while growing up was a rare discussion. It was simple, money was for grown-ups, period. Over the years a realization dawns of the importance of financial literacy at an early age. Many of us might have…
I recently had a telephone conversation with an elderly uncle and he casually asked me if I knew the names assigned to the age-sets in my traditional community. I told him that I did not pay too much attention to my traditional culture,…
Teenage years are a time of transition, growth and challenges for both parents and children. They face new academic, social and emotional pressures that can affect their well-being and behaviour as they progress in school. While this stage…
The start of a new academic year marks a time when learners find themselves on different paths. Some embark on a journey to a new school while others progress to the next grade within the familiar walls. These changes are not just…
You may for a variety of reasons need to support your child’s learning through a private tutor. A tutor can help reinforce key concepts and bridge any learning gaps that are present. The tuition industry is widely unregulated which brings…
