Latest education stories from across Kenya.
The retooling process for Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is underway, but it’s not without its bumps. Delays in reimbursements are causing a sluggish start, leaving Curriculum Support Officers…
Dr. Luchetu Likaka, Senior Research Manager at Fral Development Consultants, has revealed why diploma graduates are likely to get jobs faster than degree holders. Speaking to the Kenya Times, Likaka revealed some employers prefer diploma…
The government has announced plans to abolish the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and use artificial intelligence (AI) to mark the national examinations. The proposals contained in the Kenya National Education Assessments…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has debunked a Facebook group that is misleading students with false claims about the 2025 university placement process. In a public alert issued on Sunday, April 13,…
Butere Girls High School is one of the prestigious national schools in the country with an excellent performance history. Located in Marima, Butere, Kakamega county, the institution is one of the oldest in Western Province and was founded…
Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding the performance of Echoes of War, a play by Butere Girls High School. In a statement, Maraga condemned the police’s actions against the students,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Chief Executive Officer, Agnes Wahome, has revealed why students who qualify for degree courses are opting for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)…
Kenya Railways has announced various training opportunities for railway professionals at the Railway Training Institute. In a notice on Wednesday, April 9, Kenya Railways invited students to apply for admission, noting that the application…
Thousands of KCSE 2024 students who missed out on scoring at least a D+ in Mathematics may now face challenges in pursuing their dreams of becoming teachers. This year’s performance means many hopeful candidates won’t qualify for Diploma…
Kenya’s education system is facing a serious challenge, with a staggering shortage of 98,281 teachers. This alarming figure was highlighted by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and shared with the National Assembly’s Constitutional…
The CEO of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), Agnes Wahome has addressed a common concern: students being assigned to courses they didn’t initially choose. This issue is especially common among those…
Graduates of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) can now breathe a sigh of relief. Collecting your transcripts just got a whole lot easier. Thanks to a new decentralization initiative, you can now pick up your Final Qualifying…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has released seven mistakes that it has observed to be the most commonly made by students applying for courses on the KUCCPS portal. This comes as the deadline for…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the country are set to adopt a new learning system to prepare learners adequately in the ever-changing job market. The new system, which will take effect next month,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is moving ahead with its scheduled retooling program for intern teachers, which will take place from April 16 to April 25. This initiative is targeted at those who joined the ranks in late 2024. While…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has shared the 2025 exam schedule for the Diploma in Special Needs Education (SNE), along with some important instructions that candidates should know. It’s crucial for trainers to ensure that…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has revealed how students applying for placement to various universities can boost their chances of securing their preferred courses. In a statement, KUCCPS advised…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has put school principals on notice: holding onto students’ national exam certificates over unpaid fees is not just a bad practice—it’s illegal. If principals don’t comply with the directive to…
The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) has released its 2025 exam timetable and registration details for courses like CPA, ATD, CIFA, and CS. For candidates, here’s everything you need to know. Exam…
A new legislative proposal is finally aiming to boost teacher allowances. Recently introduced in the National Assembly, this bill, sponsored by Mandera South MP Abdul Haro, seeks to amend the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act of 2012,…
The recent promotion list from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has left many senior teachers feeling sidelined and frustrated. Despite dedicating years to their profession, teachers over 50 find themselves missing from the list of…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is reaching out to teachers and educators, inviting them to join a training program focused on developing competency-based assessments. This initiative is part of KNEC’s ongoing commitment to…
The Ministry of Education has opened a portal for the placement of students who attained university entry grades to pursue courses of their choice in various institutions across the country. Speaking on Wednesday during a prize-giving day…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the promotion of over 2,000 teachers following successful interviews conducted in January and February this year. The promotion interviews for post-primary school teachers were held…
