Nyabisase Secondary School in Kisii County has been closed indefinitely following violent student unrest. The closure came after students protested against the posting of a new principal on July 6. Kisii County Director of Education Philip Chirchir confirmed the shutdown…
Thousands of students who applied for higher education placement will know their fate on Wednesday, July 8, when KUCCPS releases the 2026 placement results. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service said the exercise considered students’ KCSE performance, selected…
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn criminal charges against former Merishaw School principal David Gideon Kariuki and the school’s examination hall operator Alex Kasaine Kataiyo. The two had faced allegations linked to the 2025 KCSE examination. The DPP…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced plans to establish a multi-stakeholder team addressing rising student unrest nationwide. He said increasing school fires and protests have disrupted learning across several secondary schools recently. Ogamba made the announcement while speaking during…
Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme, Ida Odinga, has urged students to focus on education and avoid actions that could damage their future. Speaking during the funeral of Professor Jacob Ogweno Midiwo in Kisumu on Saturday, June…
Thousands of teachers have raised concerns after noticing higher PAYE deductions in their June payslips. Many say the changes appeared without any prior communication from TSC. Reports indicate that most affected teachers lost about Ksh108 more in income tax. The…
Starehe Boys’ Centre and School has announced an early closure for the mid-term break, changing its academic schedule due to ongoing concerns over school unrest affecting parts of the country. The institution confirmed that learners will break earlier than originally…
Parliament has approved additional funding for the 2025/2026 financial year, paving the way for payments to teachers involved in national examinations. The allocation targets officers who supervised, invigilated, and assessed examinations across the country. Lawmakers approved the funding after adopting…
Thousands of unemployed Kenyan teachers could soon access job opportunities abroad through a government-backed initiative. The Teachers Service Commission has intensified efforts to implement the Mwalimu Majuu programme aimed at connecting educators with international employers. TSC held talks with the…
A proposal seeking to gradually eliminate boarding schools across Kenya has been presented before the Senate. Lawmakers behind the motion say the reforms could help address rising cases of student unrest, arson attacks, and insecurity in schools. Senators Catherine Mumma…
CS Ogamba Announces School Calendar Review. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has confirmed that the Ministry of Education will adjust the school calendar by shortening the second term starting from the 2027 academic year. Change to Term Structure Ogamba said…
President William Ruto has made changes in the senior ranks of government, moving Principal Secretary Julius Bitok from the Education Ministry. The changes, announced on Tuesday, June 9, involve a direct exchange between two Principal Secretaries. Bitok moved from Principal…
Alliance High School has suspended learning and sent students home following a fire incident reported within the institution on Thursday morning. School principal David Chomba confirmed that a blaze broke out at the school’s mattress storage area in the early…
Thousands of teachers in Kenya could soon benefit from faster career progression after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) proposed major reforms to its Career Progression Guidelines (CPG). The changes aim to address long-standing complaints about delayed promotions and stagnation in…
Learners in Competency Based Education institutions could soon wear standardised school uniforms nationwide. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal introducing a common dress code across basic education levels. The proposal emerged during the National Conference on Education held…
University of Nairobi has officially appointed Ayub Njoroge Gitau as its new Vice-Chancellor. The appointment ends a prolonged leadership standoff at the institution. The university council approved the appointment during a special sitting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Council…
The Ministry of Education has summoned all public secondary school principals for an emergency meeting. Officials want urgent discussions over rising student unrest across Kenya. The virtual meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 8am. Julius Bitok, the…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has updated the list of private universities eligible for HELB funding. The update followed the official opening of the 2026 placement portal on April seven. KUCCPS confirmed that thirty one private…
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to merge several secondary schools recording low student enrollment. Officials say the move aims to improve resource use and strengthen learning institutions nationwide. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok revealed the plan while…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a nationwide update of records for registered teachers. The exercise targets teachers who hold registration but currently lack employment with the commission. TSC issued the notice on Wednesday, March 4, urging unemployed registered…
The Kenya National Examinations Council has released the official timetable for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations across the country. The national exams will start on October 19 and end on November 20. Education officials say the timetable…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has moved to clarify its loan recovery procedures following public concern over claims that it had engaged auctioneering firms to pursue unpaid student loans. The controversy erupted after a loan beneficiary shared a message…
Schools Announce Mid-Term Break Across KenyaAll primary and secondary schools across Kenya will close for a five-day mid-term break from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Friday, March 6, 2026. The break applies to both learners and teachers, providing a structured…
All primary and secondary schools across Kenya will close for an half-term break for five days. The five-day pause applies to both learners and teachers. It falls midway through the first term to give a structured break. The mid-term break…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has stopped the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) from recruiting new teachers. The court’s decision targets positions currently held by contract teachers in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Lamu counties. Justice Jemimah Keli issued an…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a government plan to transfer Grade 10 students from low‑enrolment senior schools. The transfers could begin as early as next week once enrollment data finishes. The Ministry of Education is currently gathering accurate…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba warned school principals that blocking Grade 10 transition will lead to job losses. He instructed all heads to ensure learners join classes immediately regardless of fees or uniform status. Speaking in Kisii on Sunday, January…
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Chief Executive Officer, David Njengere, defended sub-county school performance. He stated that analyzing student results without considering entry behaviour in Form One is unfair and misleading. Njengere emphasized that education outcomes are determined long…
The government has warned secondary schools that fail to admit learners into Grade 10 that they risk closure as Kenya rolls out senior secondary education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba issued the warning on Tuesday,…
Another Member of Parliament has set day secondary school fees at Ksh 500 per term.The decision follows a similar education subsidy model earlier introduced by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. The programme applies to all public day secondary schools within the…