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Lewis Nyaundi

Broken promises pile up as public schools struggle without funding

Schools this week enter the second month of Term Two without receiving capitation funds, plunging many institutions into an operational crisis.

Broken promises pile up as public schools struggle without funding

PSC distances itself from UoN leadership wrangles

PSC distances itself from UoN leadership wrangles

Kemis: Second shot at fixing student data

Kemis: Second shot at fixing student data

Varsity crisis: VCs walk a tightrope

Varsity crisis: VCs walk a tightrope

Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay

Schools begin the third week of the second term with empty pockets after the government failed to release capitation to the institutions as they grapple with operation cost.

Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay

Power struggle erupts at varsity over selection of vice chancellor

An attempt to resolve a long-running leadership standoff at the University of Nairobi turned more melodramatic after the man picked to take over as vice chancellor turned down the offer.

Power struggle erupts at varsity over selection of vice chancellor

Fresh storm brews at UoN over disputed VC appointment

The appointment comes after it emerged that Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba extended the term for Prof Hutchinson, as acting VC.

Fresh storm brews at UoN over disputed VC appointment

"I dissociate myself," Ndemo withdraws from UON VC race

Ndemo, who is Kenya’s current Ambassador to Belgium, further cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process.

"I dissociate myself," Ndemo withdraws from UON VC race

UoN: Prof Hutchinson reinstated as acting VC

The Ministry of Education has reinstated Prof Jesang Hutchinson as acting Vice Chancellor.

UoN: Prof Hutchinson reinstated as acting VC

UoN gets new acting VC amid leadership wrangles

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has appointed Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa as the Acting Vice Chancellor, stepping into the role for six-months.

UoN gets new acting VC amid leadership wrangles

Second chance: 8-4-4 dropouts to rejoin school under CBC

The Ministry of Education is now working on new guidelines that will allow these learners to rejoin school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Second chance: 8-4-4 dropouts to rejoin school under CBC

Plan to give 8-4-4 dropouts second chance under CBC

The Ministry of Education is working on new guidelines that will allow learners who dropped out under the outgoing 8-4-4 education system to rejoin school under the CBC.

Plan to give 8-4-4 dropouts second chance under CBC

Storm over plan to reduce workers' hardship zones

Teachers have protested a government move to strike off some regions previously listed as hardship areas.

Storm over plan to reduce workers' hardship zones

The 12 minutes call that sparked a mother's hope for son's return

His voice returned, if only briefly. Now, Dorothy waits for the moment her son gets off that plane and into her arms.

The 12 minutes call that sparked a mother's hope for son's return

From prestigious to perilous: How Vice Chancellor post lost its lustre

Vice chancellors of University of Nairobi, KU and Moi universities have left office under a cloud of controversy.

From prestigious to perilous: How Vice Chancellor post lost its lustre

Why Bitange Ndemo could be the next University of Nairobi VC

The Council’s decision comes amid leadership wrangles that have rocked the university for the past two years and led to the expulsion of former VC Prof. Stephen Kiama.

Why Bitange Ndemo could be the next University of Nairobi VC

VC with nine lives as Prof Paul Wainaina returns to KU

In the latest conflict, the Employment and Labour Relations Court reinstated Wainaina on Wednesday as KU Vice Chancellor after being out in the cold for over a year.

VC with nine lives as Prof Paul Wainaina returns to KU

Mass teacher transfers loom as senior school rollout strains staff

It is now emerging that a mass reshuffle of secondary school teachers could be in the offing as institutions prepare to admit the first class of Senior School in January.

Mass teacher transfers loom as senior school rollout strains staff

Flip-flop as Education CS reverts on plan to make Mathematics optional

The education sector is sharply divided over whether mathematics should be made a mandatory subject in senior secondary school.

Flip-flop as Education CS reverts on plan to make Mathematics optional

Report proposes revised schools funding model

Under the proposal, students in senior school will be funded depending on what they choose to study.

Report proposes revised schools funding model

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

KNEC chairman says students will have gained enough arithmetic literacy by JSS level. Council says learners will be offered more time to concentrate on their learning pathways.

KNEC: Making maths compulsory at senior schools bad for learners

Babu Owino hints at 2027 Presidential bid, says he's the only one who can defeat Ruto

However, Babu has said he is still consulting with his grassroot support that will inform him whether or not to go for the Country’s top job.

Babu Owino hints at 2027 Presidential bid, says he's the only one who can defeat Ruto

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

According to HELB data, a total of 4,621 appeals had been submitted by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as directed by the Court of Appeal.

4,600 students file appeals amid outcry over funding model

MPs press TSC Over 'unfair' teacher promotions

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia defended the process, stating it was legally grounded and decentralised to ensure regional representation.

MPs press TSC Over 'unfair' teacher promotions

Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honours

Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive James Mwangi has received the Freedom of the City of London Award.

Equity boss receives Freedom of the City of London honours

UoN leadership crisis deepens as council is dissolved

A fresh leadership crisis has engulfed Kenya’s premier institution, the University of Nairobi, following the abrupt dissolution of its governing council by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.

UoN leadership crisis deepens as council is dissolved

Leadership crisis looms at Kenyatta University over VC job advert

A leadership crisis is brewing at Kenyatta University following a contested advertisement for the vice chancellor position.

Leadership crisis looms at Kenyatta University over VC job advert

State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizen

The government has announced plans to appeal the High Court ruling that declared as illegal, payment of school fees through the eCitizen platform.

State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizen

Activists slam Ruto over remarks on new university funding model

The group claims that the president misrepresented the court’s ruling, misleading the public into believing that the model had been fully upheld as constitutional.

Activists slam Ruto over remarks on new university funding model

VC lays bare toxic relationship between UoN management, council

MPs have unearthed deep divisions between the University of Nairobi management and the university council, which have fueled a protracted leadership dispute at the institution.

VC lays bare toxic relationship between UoN management, council

Good news for teachers as TSC promotes 25,000 amid union outrage

The National Treasury allocated Sh1 billion to the TSC for the promotions following vacancies advertised in November and December last year.

Good news for teachers as TSC promotes 25,000 amid union outrage

Relief after portal for university selection finally opens

It is a reprieve for candidates who sat last year’s KCSE as the government opened the courses application portal, ending three months of anxiety among students and parents.

Relief after portal for university selection finally opens

Why South Sudan VP Riek Machar is under house arrest

Raila Odinga's attempt to meet South Sudan VP Riek Machar fails after President Kiir declines request, Machar to remain under house arrest amid a probe into a general's killing.

Why South Sudan VP Riek Machar is under house arrest

KUCCPS opens portal for 2024 university applications

KUCCPS opens university portal for 2024 KCSE candidates to apply for degree programs, applications for TVET and TTC courses are also open; deadline is April 21.

KUCCPS opens portal for 2024 university applications

New KEPSHA chairman Fuad Ali vows to advocate for CBC reforms

Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA) has called on the government to support school heads in the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum.

New KEPSHA chairman Fuad Ali vows to advocate for CBC reforms

Court clears way for new varsity funding model

Court of Appeal judges on Wednesday suspended a High Court ruling that had declared the government’s new university funding model unconstitutional.

Court clears way for new varsity funding model

Anxiety as varsities placement faces delay

KUCCPS says it has collected necessary data and it is ready to open applications portal. However, the court has found the new university funding model illegal.

Anxiety as varsities placement faces delay

Blow to Kuppet as court halts constitution changes

The Employment and Labour Relations Court issued conservatory orders halting amendments to the Kuppet constitution until a case challenging the changes is heard and determined.

Blow to Kuppet as court halts constitution changes

Ogamba explains why Prof Anangwe was removed from UoN Council

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has accused Prof. Amukowa Anangwe of blocking a representative of the Ministry of Education from attending the UoN council meetings.

Ogamba explains why Prof Anangwe was removed from UoN Council

State plans to move custody of KCSE certificates from schools

Education CS Julius Ogamba told MPs that he wants the issuance of KCSE certificates removed from schools after it emerged that principals defy directives not to withhold the papers.

State plans to move custody of KCSE certificates from schools

Inside eight-year Sh13b recovery plan for TUK

The troubles at the Technical University of Kenya will be cleared in eight years, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.

Inside eight-year Sh13b recovery plan for TUK

KCSE Certificates to be collected from government offices, not schools

It is a major win for students who sit KCSE examinations as the government now wants them to pick their examination certificates from the offices of sub-county directors of education.

KCSE Certificates to be collected from government offices, not schools

Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

Critics argue that making the subject optional could undermine Kenya’s intellectual and economic development.

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Maths or no Maths? What happens in other countries

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

School heads can breathe easy after the Ministry of Education announced the release of Sh14 billion for secondary school capitation.

By 2 months ago

State releases Sh14 billion for capitation

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