Latest education stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sets varying cut-off points for Bachelor of Science programmes across public and private universities in Kenya. This depends on demand, institutional capacity, and the…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) CEO Agnes Wahome identified Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Teaching, and Law as the most sought-after degree programmes among students qualifying for university admission.…
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has defended the county’s decision not to place Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. Speaking in an interview with Nation FM on April 28,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has shared a tip for students applying for admission to universities, colleges, and TVET institutions on securing admission to their preferred programs. In a response…
Many students seeking to join a public university in Kenya fail to secure their preferred courses each year due to a combination of competitive placement rules and common errors in course selection. The Kenya Universities and Colleges…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued safety measures directives to all schools that pick and drop students as schools reopen. According to the NTSA, drivers involved in the school transportation should align with…
The Crystal Asige Foundation has announced a new scholarship intake for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Kenya. The program, offered in partnership with the European Business Institute of Luxembourg, follows a highly competitive…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sets cut-off points for various courses, including the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree programme offered in universities. These cut-off…
The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has announced changes to examination centres for candidates scheduled to sit the upcoming May licensure examinations. According to an announcement by the council on April 23, all candidates from Makindu…
For many parents and guardians, the back-to-school season begins in the small, quiet moments. It could be in the kitchen before sunrise, in thoughts on the way to work, or in the numbers tallied repeatedly in their heads. From school fees…
A study of 3,184 billionaires has identified the academic fields most commonly associated with extreme wealth, showing a strong concentration in a few key courses linked to business and decision-making. According to the analysis, Business…
Back-to-school Rush The back-to-school season always arrives with a familiar pressure. In the shops lining our neighborhoods and the busy market stalls, a sudden calm gives way to a flurry of activity. Parents arrive asking for specific…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued guidance to applicants on how to retrieve their Payment Reference after making payments during the application process. In a statement on April 23, KUCCPS…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has addressed reports circulating on social media about the hardship allowance reclassification structure ahead of their July 2026 review. In a statement on April 23, TSC referenced two flagged posters…
The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has announced the resumption of normal operations following a High Court decision made on April 22, 2026. In a statement issued by Executive Director and CEO Dr. Muriithi Ndegwa on April 22, KIM…
The government has released Ksh 23.4 billion in capitation funding for basic education institutions ahead of the second term. Speaking in the National Assembly, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, addressing Members of…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the Ministry of Education is implementing a presidential directive to review the pricing of school uniforms in all public schools. Appearing before the National Assembly on April…
The High Court of Kenya has suspended the revocation of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) accreditation and closure of its campuses pending the determination of the case. KIM challenged the decision, saying the actions are unreasonable,…
The Government has outlined its way forward for students and what it will do to address the Technical and Vocational Education decision to close the Kenya Institute of Management(KIM). Appearing before the National Assembly, Education…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance grilled principals from eight Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to explain recurring audit issues following the…
The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) leadership is currently engaging the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) following the notice of closure of the 13 campuses of KIM on April 20. TVETA flagged the…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sets cut-off points for students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Commerce degree program. The cut-off points will be used to place candidates who sat the 2025…
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Japan has opened applications for the 2027 MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship Programme for Kenyan nationals. The program offers fully funded opportunities across undergraduate, specialized…
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published the latest list of accredited universities in Kenya as of March 12, 2026. CUE was established under the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012 as the successor to the Commission for…
