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09 Jan

President Ruto Briefed on 2024 KCSE Results

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President William Ruto received a briefing at State House Nairobi on the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, which are set to be released today. Speaking on the occasion, President Ruto expressed satisfaction with the progress in the education sector. “We are glad that our education system keeps improving as we enrich the curriculum, hire more teachers, and equip our schools with more learning materials and facilities,” he remarked. The President highlighted the positive trends in academic performance across the country, noting that more girls are enrolling and completing their education. “Consequently, performance is improving in schools…

15 Sep

Speaker Wetang’ula Calls for Swift Reconstitution of IEBC Ahead of Parliament’s Resumption

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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, this Sunday attended a solemn service at Chebukwa Catholic Church in Bungoma County, where he took the opportunity to call for the swift reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). His appeal comes ahead of Parliament's resumption after its recess. Speaking to the congregation, Hon. Wetang’ula emphasized the urgency of addressing the IEBC issue as there were many pending commission activities which had stalled due to lack of commissioners. "We cannot afford further delays on boundary reviews or pending by-elections in our wards and constituencies. I urge those…

24 Aug

Government of Kenya Releases Ksh. 21.8 Billion to Public Schools

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In preparation for the upcoming school term starting on 26th August 2024, the Kenyan government has announced the release of Ksh. 21,879,307,912.48 as capitation funds for public basic education institutions. This substantial allocation is aimed at supporting learners across all public primary, junior secondary, and secondary schools in the country. The breakdown of the funds is as follows: Free Primary Education: Ksh. 1,623,828,995.40 Free Day Junior School Education: Ksh. 6,109,654,633.94 Free Day Secondary Education: Ksh. 14,145,824,283.14 The timely disbursement of these capitation funds is expected to facilitate a smooth and seamless resumption of school activities as students return for the…

14 Aug

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Shocked by Death of Learners

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with shock the death of several learners in Gauteng yesterday. She said: “This is indeed incredibly sad such young lives, dying so tragically. They will now never reach their full potential. The youth is the future, but South Africa will now never benefit from these young people.” Ms Maimela was reacting to media reports that three Sebokeng’s Evaton Primary School learners, two of them were siblings got sick at school and were taken to a nearby health facility. They were declared dead on arrival at hospital…

18 Jul

Stakeholders in Garissa Push for 100% School Enrollment Amid Challenges

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Stakeholders in Garissa County are calling for a concerted effort to achieve 100% enrollment of children in primary schools. The county is significantly affected by the issue of out-of-school children aged 6-13, many of whom remain at home or in villages. Key factors contributing to this problem include parental illiteracy, poverty, the nomadic lifestyle of the communities, retrogressive cultural practices such as early marriages, and frequent droughts and flooding. Stakeholders emphasize that addressing these issues is critical to boosting school enrollment rates. Osman Mohamed, an education specialist with UNICEF, highlighted the progress made over the last six years in increasing…

11 Jul

Governor Wanga Launches “Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms”

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Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched the "Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms" initiative, aimed at modernizing classrooms and boosting education across the county. The ambitious project, titled "Building Futures – Reconstructing Learning Spaces for Tomorrow’s Leaders," will see the construction of 240 modern classrooms using a community-led and labor-based approach. Unveiling the project at God Ndonyo Primary School in Kibiri Ward, Wanga emphasized the initiative's goal to foster a sense of ownership within the local community. She highlighted that the project would stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and utilizing local resources. As the initiative progresses, it is…

04 Jul

KeSSHA Pledges to Reform School Funding and Examination Processes

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The newly elected chair of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KeSSHA), Willie Kuria, has vowed to initiate crucial dialogues with the government, specifically through the Ministry of Education, to ensure that school capitation funds are sent directly to schools. Kuria emphasized that the current delays in capitation from the government hinder the smooth operation of educational institutions. Speaking during the celebrations at Murang’a High School, Kuria criticized the government for the funding delays, stating, "It affects education since schools are unable to run smoothly." His commitment to streamlining the funding process aims to alleviate these issues and ensure that…

01 Jul

Kenya to Launch 12th National School-Based Deworming Campaign

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Kenya will launch the 12th round of the National School-Based Deworming Campaign on 4th July, 2024. The initiative aims to improve the health and learning abilities of children by targeting parasitic infections that hinder their well-being and educational performance. The campaign is set to reach six million children across 16 high-risk counties, including Kirinyaga, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya, Bomet, Kericho, Nandi, Narok, Trans-Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, and Vihiga. These regions have been identified as having a high prevalence of parasitic infections among school-aged children, necessitating concerted efforts to address the issue. By administering deworming medication, the program…

28 Jun

Education CS Machogu: Government Prioritizes Employment of 46,000 JSS Teachers

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Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has announced the government's plan to prioritize the employment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 47th Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) conference, Machogu outlined the government's commitment to addressing the staffing needs of JSS. “We are going back to our drawing board as government to set our priorities and what we can cater for. One of the key issues we are going to give priority to is the employment of the 46,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers,” Machogu stated. Machogu assured the media that the government…