Topic: Ministry of Education
Gov’t Orders Closure Of Boarding Sections In 348 Primary Schools
This follows an extensive assessment conducted in September and October 2024 to evaluate the adherence of these institutions to Safety Standards for Basic Education Institutions.
This follows an extensive assessment conducted in September and October 2024 to evaluate the adherence of these institutions to Safety Standards for Basic Education Institutions.
Lecturers' Strike: Deadlock As Universities, Gov't Fail To Agree 23 Days Later
Despite the government agreeing to release Ksh.4.3 billion, which was initially accepted by lecturers, the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga quickly changed position.
Despite the government agreeing to release Ksh.4.3 billion, which was initially accepted by lecturers, the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga quickly changed position.
University Strike Enters Fourth Week, Lecturers Issue Warning
The dons have vowed to extend the industrial action despite assurances by both Treasury and Education cabinet secretaries, that the required funds needed for salaries increase and recruitment of additional academic staff have been committed.
The dons have vowed to extend the industrial action despite assurances by both Treasury and Education cabinet secretaries, that the required funds needed for salaries increase and recruitment of additional academic staff have been committed.
Crisis In Public Universities As Strikes Disrupt Learning
According to student leaders under the Elimu Bora Working Group, the disruption has caused immense mental anguish, leaving many students uncertain about completing their coursework or sitting for exams on time.
According to student leaders under the Elimu Bora Working Group, the disruption has caused immense mental anguish, leaving many students uncertain about completing their coursework or sitting for exams on time.
Gov't Forms Negotiating Team To Resolve University Lecturers' Strike
The ongoing strike by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU), now in its second week, has severely disrupted learning activities across all public institutions of higher learning in Kenya.
The ongoing strike by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU), now in its second week, has severely disrupted learning activities across all public institutions of higher learning in Kenya.
Appeals For University Funding Model To Be Heard In December - CS Migos
University students who have complaints about the current university funding model will have to wait a little longer for their appeals to be heard and their banding corrected where necessary, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has announced.
University students who have complaints about the current university funding model will have to wait a little longer for their appeals to be heard and their banding corrected where necessary, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has announced.
University Lecturers Defy Court Orders, Insist Strike Will Continue
The nationwide lecturers' strike entered its second day on Thursday, as university dons defied an order from the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
The nationwide lecturers' strike entered its second day on Thursday, as university dons defied an order from the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Learners Urged To Report To School Amid Planned Teachers Strike
In a statement on Sunday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos assured teachers of the government's commitment to addressing all their legitimate concerns.
In a statement on Sunday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos assured teachers of the government's commitment to addressing all their legitimate concerns.
Accept Finance Bill And We Will Make Education Affordable To All, President Ruto Now Says
President William Ruto on Thursday urged Members of Parliament to pass the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to give his government funds to implement various projects in the education sector.
President William Ruto on Thursday urged Members of Parliament to pass the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to give his government funds to implement various projects in the education sector.
PS Omollo Assures Learners Of Safety, Says Gov’t Monitoring Flood Situation
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is continuously monitoring the flood situation in the country and will ensure the safe and efficient movement of learners, parents, and teachers as schools reopen.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is continuously monitoring the flood situation in the country and will ensure the safe and efficient movement of learners, parents, and teachers as schools reopen.
All Schools To Be Re-Opened On Monday, President Ruto Announces
This decision comes in light of improved weather forecasts, indicating a reduction in heavy rains that had previously necessitated the postponement of school reopening.
This decision comes in light of improved weather forecasts, indicating a reduction in heavy rains that had previously necessitated the postponement of school reopening.
MPs Summon CS Machogu Over School Opening Changes
Machogu is expected to meet the MPs, for questioning regarding the effects of a last-minute communication, announcing changes on school opening dates.
Machogu is expected to meet the MPs, for questioning regarding the effects of a last-minute communication, announcing changes on school opening dates.
Chavakali Boys Bus Accident: Parents Question Decision To Release Students At Night
Easy Coach Bus, which was ferrying students from Chavakali Boys High school to Nairobi for the April holiday break, before overturning at the Mamboleo Junction in Kisumu County stands as a stark reminder of the perilous journey that ended in tragedy.
Easy Coach Bus, which was ferrying students from Chavakali Boys High school to Nairobi for the April holiday break, before overturning at the Mamboleo Junction in Kisumu County stands as a stark reminder of the perilous journey that ended in tragedy.
Court Allows Teachers Arrested Over Death Of Grade 8 Joy Gardens Pupil To Access The School
Two directors and three teachers of Joy Garden Primary School who had been arrested following the death of a pupil can now access the school.
Two directors and three teachers of Joy Garden Primary School who had been arrested following the death of a pupil can now access the school.
19 Schools Closed In Baringo Following Frequent Bandit Attacks
The attacks have claimed the lives of 16 people and displaced more than 2,000 families who now require humanitarian support in internally displaced camps.
The attacks have claimed the lives of 16 people and displaced more than 2,000 families who now require humanitarian support in internally displaced camps.
KRA Partners With KICD To Integrate Tax Education Into School Curriculum
They will integrate tax education into key subjects such as Business Studies, Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, and Social Studies, the initiative aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of taxation and its societal impact.
They will integrate tax education into key subjects such as Business Studies, Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, and Social Studies, the initiative aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of taxation and its societal impact.
KNUT Vows To Block Proposed Amendment Of TSC Act
The Kenya National Union on Teachers (KNUT) has vowed to ensure that the proposed Amendment Bill of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012 is blocked.
The Kenya National Union on Teachers (KNUT) has vowed to ensure that the proposed Amendment Bill of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012 is blocked.
Mysterious Illness Kills Two Pupils From Same School In Mwingi
According to reports, the first student was a Grade Two pupil while the other was a 13-year-old Grade Seven pupil, who died a week later.
According to reports, the first student was a Grade Two pupil while the other was a 13-year-old Grade Seven pupil, who died a week later.
County Commissioners To Become Education Boards Chairpersons
The Ministry of Education has drafted the Basic Education Bill, 2024, for legislation making County Commissioners chairpersons of the County Education Boards (CEBs).
The Ministry of Education has drafted the Basic Education Bill, 2024, for legislation making County Commissioners chairpersons of the County Education Boards (CEBs).
MPs Summon CS Machogu Over Ksh.883M Irregularly Disbursed To Private Universities
Members of Parliament have now summoned Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu in a probe on how Ksh.883.3 million was irregularly disbursed to government-sponsored students in private universities over the last 7 years.
Members of Parliament have now summoned Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu in a probe on how Ksh.883.3 million was irregularly disbursed to government-sponsored students in private universities over the last 7 years.
