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Safaricom, Vodafone, MOE launch Sh240 million digital skills program for teachers
Oct 29, 2024 at 02:53 PM
A new dawn for digital education in Kenya is taking shape as Safaricom Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Vodafone Foundation, launches a transformative ...
New MIT podcast focuses on leaders enabling entrepreneurs thrive globally
Oct 28, 2024 at 11:05 AM
MIT’s Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship has unveiled a new podcast, “A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif.”...
Treasury confirms gradual employment of JSS teachers to begin in January 2024
Oct 17, 2024 at 09:33 AM
The employment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers is set to begin in January 2025, with the National Treasury announcing a phased recruitment plan aimed at strengthening Ken...
Secondary schools closure fears loom as Govt delays release of capitation funds
Oct 10, 2024 at 01:41 PM
A looming financial crisis is threatening to disrupt the academic calendar of secondary schools across Kenya....
‘Safaricom Hook Circle’ bootcamps kick off to equip the youth with essential skills
Oct 08, 2024 at 06:19 PM
In a significant initiative to uplift the youth of Kenya, Safaricom has launched a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps, known as the ‘Safaricom Hook Circle.’...
Labour Court suspends university staff strike during bitter dispute over CBA
Sep 19, 2024 at 11:25 AM
A strike launched by university staff members affiliated with the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) has been temporarily suspended ...
Govt confirms 17 deaths in tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri
Sep 06, 2024 at 05:40 PM
The Ministry of Education through its Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has confirmed a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West Sub County, which claimed the lives ...
EPK unveils 8 science laboratories in Nandi County to elevate STEM education
Sep 04, 2024 at 03:42 PM
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has taken a significant step towards enhancing STEM education in Nandi County with the commissioning of eight state-of-the-art science laboratories in l...
Starehe Boys' Centre launches Sh65 million endowment drive to mark 65th anniversary
Sep 02, 2024 at 05:18 PM
This year marks a significant milestone for Starehe Boys’ Centre as it celebrates its 65th anniversary, a journey defined by its enduring commitment to providing quality educatio...
Schools to be held liable for crashes by bus carrying unauthorized passengers
Aug 31, 2024 at 04:11 PM
A recent High Court judgment has significant implications for schools across Kenya that hire out their buses for public use....
Govt mandates learners to register under new SHIF before third term resumes
Aug 23, 2024 at 02:57 PM
The Ministry of Education has mandated all learners to enrol in the newly established Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) before the commencement of the third term next week....
Equity pumps Sh25 million into Kenya Music Festival, pledges Sh100 million
Aug 15, 2024 at 04:23 PM
Equity Bank has underscored its commitment to education and youth development through a significant partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Music Festival (KMF)....
Nova Pioneer co-founder shortlisted for prestigious Africa Education Medal 2024
Aug 08, 2024 at 07:04 PM
Nova Pioneer Co-Founder and Director Christopher Khaemba is among the 10 finalists shortlisted for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2024....
113 scholars secure global scholarships courtesy of Equity Leadership Program
Aug 08, 2024 at 04:08 PM
A cohort of 113 exceptional young minds from across East Africa is set to embark on a transformative journey after securing full scholarships to prestigious universities worldwide....
Kisumu welcomes Jubilee Life Insurance's 2024 Live Free Art Competition
Jun 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kisumu County played host to the launch of the 2024 Live Free Art Competition, an annual event organised by Jubilee Life Insurance....
University of Nairobi's Team Nexus takes top prize in 'The Great Millet Quest'
Jun 21, 2024 at 01:13 PM
The winners of "The Great Millet Quest," a competition designed to champion sustainable and innovative millet-based products, have been announced....
University of Nairobi makes significant strides in Global University Rankings
Jun 06, 2024 at 01:41 PM
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has secured a position within the top 1,000 universities globally according to the recently released QS World University Rankings 2025....
James Mwangi roots for more private sector involvement in education during AfDB meeting
Jun 03, 2024 at 05:44 PM
The private sector emerged as a key player in improving Africa's education landscape during a high-level dialogue held at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2024 Annual Meeting in...
How 22 students secured Sh980 million scholarship to join Ivy League universities
May 24, 2024 at 09:00 AM
It is the dream of every Kenyan learner to acquire the highest level of education to increase their chances of making it in the current dynamic and very competitive employment worl...
60 students to enjoy Mboya-Kennedy Sh430 million education airlift program
May 22, 2024 at 02:40 PM
The U.S. and Kenya, in another landmark move that signifies a renewed commitment to educational collaboration announced the relaunch of the Kennedy-Mboya education airlift program....
Go-Getter Internship Program: How NCBA Bank is helping young graduates in Kenya to kickstart their careers
May 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Securing an internship is one of the toughest things a young person goes through after they graduate in Kenya as they seek to get training to better prepare them for the job market...
Khadija Hamisi: Unusual journey from nutritionist to a proficient web developer
May 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Growing up in the coastal city of Mombasa, Khadija Hamisi always exuded her commitment to education and getting the right empowerment right from her formative schooling years....
Government urges compassionate admission policies amid flood crisis
May 12, 2024 at 12:50 PM
In a compassionate move aimed at mitigating the impact of recent floods on education, the Government has issued a heartfelt plea to school administrators across the nation....
Kenya-Japan alliance forges path for stronger STEM education in Kenya
May 07, 2024 at 12:44 PM
A recent meeting between Kenyan Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu, and Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Okaniwa Ken, solidified a burgeoning educational partnership between...
Govt postpones reopening of schools for second term, but communicates at 1am
Apr 29, 2024 at 06:28 AM
The Government has finally yielded to mounting pressure from concerned parents and postponed the opening of schools for the second term by one week....
Microsoft ADC launches new programme to empower women in tech in Kenya
Mar 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has taken a significant step towards bridging the gender gap in the Kenyan tech industry by launching the Women Inspiring and Nurturin...
100 students to benefit from Sh12 million NCBA Group scholarships for education
Feb 26, 2024 at 06:32 PM
More than 100 students will this year benefit from funding for education scholarships worth Sh12 million from NCBA Group that will be distributed through a number of partners....