Latest education stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced open admission slots for certificates and diplomas at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). The open slots for certicates and diplomas at KMTC are 29 in…
As a teacher one is always excited about the new opportunity and the chance to bring perspective into the classroom, shape minds and influence futures. But some practices, like assigning homework, have been so ingrained in the education…
Parents of pupils at an academy in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, are in shock after it emerged that their children sat fake KPSEA examinations. The 23 children were students at Silver Bells Academy which is located in Eldoret. The learners were…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the hiring of 20,000 junior secondary school teachers on internship basis for a period of 12 months. In the announcement on Tuesday, October 29, TSC said the teachers will be deployed to…
The Kenyan government has announced that once students finish their KCSE national exams, they will be eligible to receive the new third-generation IDs known as Maisha cards. According to PS Julius Bitok from the State Department for…
Teachers under the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) are demanding a huge pay increase to invigilate and supervise the upcoming national examinations. KUPPET is demanding that teachers who will oversee the Kenya…
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the upcoming Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). According to the timetable, the assessment will begin on Friday, October 25, and end on Wednesday,…
The University Innovation Challenge, under the theme of Fostering Resilience, was successfully launched at KCA University on September 27, 2024. The challenge, which aims at nurturing student innovators, was organized by Uzuzi Hub in…
The Russian Embassy in Kenya has announced scholarship opportunities for Kenyans to study in Russia. In a statement on Tuesday, October 15, the embassy said the scholarships, which are funded by the Russian government, remain open till…
The Times Higher Education has revealed the best universities to study in the world, placing Kenyatta University as the best higher learning institution in Kenya. The 2025 World Universities Rankings released on Wednesday, October 9, 2024,…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has approved several driving schools to operate in Kenya after complying with the regulator’s standards including good quality training, having experienced instructors, and offering…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced new exam and marking scheme features for the national examinations that are set to start this month. The guidelines come barely weeks before the KCSE examinations which will…
Grade 9 classrooms that are expected to be constructed over the next three months will cost Sh. 18.8 billion. This is according to the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Education Julius Ogamba. The classrooms are expected to take in…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the recruitment of teachers on Permanent and Pensionable terms. In a notice, TSC stated that it intends to hire 46,000 teachers across primary, junior, secondary, and secondary schools as…
The Ministry of Education is planning to ask 46,000 teachers who currently work as interns under the Teachers Service Commission to apply afresh for permanent and pensionable terms. This is according to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…
Fourteen years after succesffuly completing her 2010 KCSE exams, Jelagat Maiyo has finally walked through the corridors of a college institution to pursue further studies. It is a season of celebration for the mother of six from Elgeyo…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is seeking to recruit 20,000 teachers on internship terms in October this year. The commission will employ 18,000 junior secondary school and 2,000 primary school intern teachers. The teachers will be…
The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has flagged four institutions for offering illegal and substandard nursing courses. In a statement on Wednesday, September 18, NCK disclosed that the four institutions were offering nursing courses…
Amanda Birkenstock, Executive Principal at Crawford International School, Kenya As parents, we eagerly watch our children attempt and reach their milestones from birth. One significant milestone often fills us with excitement and…
The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate inspection of all schools aimed at ensuring the safety of learners. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Ministry will inspect all…
The Ministry of Education has banned schools from engaging in any activities within their premises in the third term. In a directive to the regional, county, and sub-county Directors of Education on Wednesday, September 4, Education…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced changes to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) Exams in a bid to curb cheating. The commission has unveiled…
Suppose many had the chance to start over and return to school, they’d likely choose one that offers both enjoyable academic experiences and quality learning. So many schools from Nairobi and its environs seek to emulate this description.…
Equity Group, headquartered in Kenya, has disclosed the exact number of students who have successfully joined prestigious Ivy League institutions through their Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The banking institution shared these figures…
