Twelve students from Kitonyini High School in Machakos County have been barred from finishing their 2026 KCSE exams. The decision was made on Friday, November 13, 2026. The students were found in the school toilet doing what broke the Examination…
President Ruto says the government wants factories to move out of Nairobi and closer to ordinary Kenyans. He told the public that the plan will spread manufacturing across every county, so that all of them can share in the jobs…
The Ministry of Education has released the 2027 school calendar, outlining opening dates, holidays and national examinations. According to a circular obtained by Media, the schedule covers pre-primary, primary, junior, senior and secondary schools across the country. Pre-primary, primary and…
A fresh round of HELB tuition payments has been sent to universities, giving some students clarity after weeks of uncertainty over their funding. The Higher Education Loans Board said five additional batches had been processed and the corresponding tuition funds…
Public schools could receive higher government funding after President William Ruto ordered a review of the capitation rates used to finance education. The President said the current figures were last reviewed in 2015 and no longer adequately reflect the cost…
Thousands of additional teachers could secure promotion after President William Ruto directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to raise the 2026/27 target to 50,000. The directive was issued on Monday, October 5, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on striking university lecturers to return to classrooms, saying major outstanding obligations have already been settled by the government. Ogamba made the appeal on Monday, October 5, during the World Teachers’ Day celebrations,…
A dormitory at Tengecha Boys High School in Kericho County was badly damaged after a fire broke out on Sunday evening, October 4, 2026. The blaze was contained before it reached neighbouring buildings, with all students later accounted for and…
Kenyan universities have been challenged to make better use of their land, facilities, research and other resources instead of leaving valuable assets underused. The call was made by Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Cyrell Wagunda during an…
The 2026 school year is entering its final stretch, with learners preparing to complete the third term before the long end-of-year holiday. The closing weeks are expected to be filled with final lessons, revision, examinations and other academic activities as…
The National Assembly is set to resume sittings on Tuesday with six education Bills among the key legislation scheduled for consideration. The proposals cover tertiary funding, basic education, teacher training, national assessments, curriculum development and qualifications management. Six Education Bills…
The Teachers Service Commission has announced sweeping transfers affecting senior administrative officers. County Directors, Sub-County Directors, and headquarters officers across multiple regions have been reassigned completely. The reshuffle touches thirteen counties distributed across different regions of Kenya. These changes form…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has started identifying teachers who will oversee the administration of the 2026 national examinations and assessments. Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) are already working with heads of institutions to compile details of teachers who could serve…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has met officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) as concerns grow over inadequate government funding for schools. Ogamba held talks with KUPPET’s National Executive Board at Jogoo House on Thursday,…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has threatened industrial action in Nyamira County over alleged harassment of a newly deployed school principal. The union claims a section of Catholic clergy and members of the Board of Management…
First-time university students and TVET trainees who missed the government funding deadline have been given more time to apply. The Ministry of Education has extended the application window to September 21, 2026, allowing eligible students and trainees to submit their…
President William Ruto has appointed former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion as a member of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for a six-year term. Sossion’s appointment follows his nomination by the President and subsequent approval by Parliament after…
Students under Kenya’s old university funding model face fresh uncertainty after the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) explained why some applicants have yet to receive their funds. The clarification came as the Board started disbursing funds for the 2026/27 academic…
The Ministry of Education has released Ksh18.5 billion in capitation funds as public schools begin the third term of the 2026 academic year. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the disbursement on Monday, August 24, saying the funds will support…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has warned schools and candidates that widespread misconduct during the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) could affect every learner at an assessment centre. KNEC says it can cancel an entire assessment, specific papers…
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to award Ksh5 million to every school and institution that participated in this year’s music and drama festivals. Ruto announced the directive on Friday during the State Concert for the 98th…
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin hosting an annual State House event for winners of the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) starting in 2027. Ruto announced the directive during the 98th Kenya Music Festival…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has announced that it will begin a nationwide teachers’ strike unless the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotes the remaining 16,000 teachers from the 50,000 positions President William Ruto promised. The union issued…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has clarified that teachers are not guaranteed promotions every year, saying career progression depends on eligibility, qualifications and the availability of funding. Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei made the remarks while addressing the…
Three suspects have appeared before the Sotik Law Courts over an alleged job scam. Prosecutors accuse them of conning job seekers with false promises of government jobs. The suspects appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kimutai Matata. The court charged them…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a digital platform for KCSE certificates. The system allows candidates to access, download and verify their certificates online. The council unveiled the platform alongside detailed application guidelines. KNEC says the new service…
President William Ruto has announced a major overhaul of Kenya’s higher education funding system, saying the government will fully fund university and college education for every student who qualifies for admission. Ruto made the announcement on Tuesday, July 21, at…
The Kenya National Examinations Council has opened applications for teachers seeking examiner training for national examinations. Successful applicants will later help mark Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment papers. Teachers selected for the programme must…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened registration for the November 2026 Business and Technical examinations. Candidates seeking to sit for the exams must complete the process through the council’s online portal. The registration targets institutional candidates taking Business…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened applications for continuing undergraduate student loans. The announcement allows students pursuing their second, third and fourth years to apply for financial support. HELB confirmed the opening on July 8 through a public…