UTUMISHI GIRLS REOPENS AFTER FATAL FIRE
Utumishi Girls Academy has reopened more than a month after a devastating dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 students, with learning resuming under enhanced safety measures as investigations into the tragedy continue. The school, located in Gilgil, Nakuru County, officially resumed operations on Thursday, July 2, following weeks of consultations involving the Ministry of […]
TEACHERS OPPOSE FRESH TSC TRANSFERS UNDER DELOCALISATION POLICY
Teachers have renewed calls for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to halt transfers under its delocalisation policy, arguing that the continued movement of educators away from their home counties is causing prolonged family separation and financial hardship. The concerns follow reports that some teachers have recently received transfer letters requiring them to report to schools […]
DPP APPROVES MURDER CHARGES IN UTUMISHI FIRE
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved 16 counts of murder against students implicated in the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, marking a significant step in the prosecution of one of Kenya’s deadliest school tragedies in recent years. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director […]
TEACHERS QUESTION NEW PAYE DEDUCTION
Teachers across Kenya are seeking clarification over an unexplained increase in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions reflected in their June 2026 payslips, with unions calling on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to explain the additional tax charges. The concerns arose after teachers accessed their June payslips and noticed an increase of approximately Ksh108 in […]
FIRE GUTS MBAGA GIRLS’ DORMITORY HOURS AFTER STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL
A dormitory at Bishop Okoth Mbaga Girls High School in Siaya County has been destroyed by fire, just hours after Form Four students resumed learning following a temporary closure prompted by student unrest. The fire broke out on Monday night during the first phase of the school’s reopening, with only KCSE candidates having been allowed […]
REQUIEM MASS FOR STUDENTS KILLED IN UTUMISHI GIRLS FIRE.
Tears and sorrow engulf Gilgil Stadium,Nakuru on Friday as families, friends, classmates, and community leaders gather for the requiem mass of the 16 students who perished in the tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls senior school. The requiem mass comes just over two weeks after the May 28 incident that killed 16 students and injured 79 […]
GROWING UNREST IN KENYAN SCHOOLS RAISES FRESH CONCERNS
A fresh wave of student unrest has swept through Kenyan secondary schools, disrupting learning, damaging property, and raising fresh concerns among parents, educators, and government officials. In recent weeks, protests have been reported in several schools across the country. Some incidents have involved suspected arson attacks, while others have seen students stage mass walkouts. In […]
MPs Alarmed by Surge of Unlicensed Trainers in TVET Institutions
Members of Parliament have raised red flags over the growing number of unlicensed trainers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, warning that the trend could compromise the quality of skills development across the country. The concerns emerged during a session of the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee on Education and Governance, chaired […]
CS Ogamba Orders Action Against Nairobi Principal Over Illegal Fee Hike
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to take disciplinary action against a Nairobi girls’ school principal after investigations uncovered unlawful fee charges imposed on parents. In a letter dated April 29, 2026, addressed to acting TSC CEO Eveleen Mitei, Ogamba said findings from the Ministry of Education revealed that […]
No more graduation gowns for TVET students.
Students graduating from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will no longer wear traditional academic gowns during their graduation ceremonies. Education Principal Secretary in charge of TVET, Esther Muoria, announced the directive on Friday, April 18, stating that all institutions must now adopt attire that reflects students’ specific areas of training. Under the […]
Thousands Eye University Slots as KUCCPS Launches 2026 Placement Exercise
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has officially opened its online application system for the 2026 placement to universities, colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. In a statement released on Tuesday, KUCCPS announced that the application window opened on April 7, 2026, and will run until May 6, 2026, […]
HELB Opens Loan Applications for 2026/2027 Academic Year
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened the portal for first-time and subsequent loan applications for the 2026/2027 academic year. Students in universities and TVET institutions are encouraged to apply early to avoid delays in disbursement. HELB CEO Charles Ringera emphasized that the board has simplified the application process by integrating it with […]
Knec Releases Result Dates for 2026 National Examinations
The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has announced the official dates for the release of the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. Results are expected to be out by the second week of January 2027. Knec Chairman Prof. Julius Nyabundi assured parents and candidates that […]
Private Universities Call for Fair Distribution of Government Funding
The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has petitioned the Ministry of Education to review the distribution of government-sponsored students. They argue that private institutions have the capacity to ease the congestion in public universities if given equitable support. ‘We are partners in the education sector and should be treated as such to ensure every […]
TSC to Recruit 20,000 More Teachers to Address Shortage in Junior Schools
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a major recruitment drive targeting 20,000 teachers to be posted in Junior Secondary Schools. This move comes as the commission seeks to address the teacher-student ratio imbalance exacerbated by the full implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). TSC CEO Nancy Macharia noted that the recruitment will prioritize unemployed […]
University Funding Model Revised to Support Low-Income Students
The government has announced a revision of the New Higher Education Funding Model to ensure that students from the most vulnerable backgrounds receive 100% scholarship and loan coverage. The changes follow recommendations from a task force that reviewed the initial roll-out of the model. Under the new structure, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) will […]
Ministry of Education Announces New Guidelines for Grade 9 Transition
The Ministry of Education has released a comprehensive framework for the transition of learners to Grade 9 in 2026. Education CS Migos Ogamba stated that the government has completed the construction of 15,000 new classrooms across the country to accommodate the pioneer CBC class. ‘We are making every effort to ensure a seamless transition for […]