Topic: Ministry of Education
Ministry nullifies appointment of UON acting VC after Ndemo rejects post
May 09, 2025 at 03:45 PM
A cloud of uncertainty has descended upon the University of Nairobi following a stern pronouncement from the Ministry of Education, vehemently rejecting recent appointments announc...
Math returns as a compulsory subject in senior schools under new directive
Apr 24, 2025 at 03:14 PM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that mathematics will once again be a compulsory subject for all senior secondary school students in Kenya....
Education Ministry outlines criteria for 2026 grade 10 placement under CBC
Apr 23, 2025 at 04:39 PM
The Ministry of Education has disclosed a five-pronged framework that will guide the placement of Grade 9 learners into senior schools come 2026, when they will transition to Grade...
Govt directs parents to enrol all school-going chidren in SHA by end of February
Jan 31, 2025 at 04:07 PM
Parents and guardians have until the end of February to ensure their school-going children are registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), following a directive from the Mi...
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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 ...
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 ...
Court intervenes to halt ongoing KUPPET teachers' strike amid negotiations
Aug 27, 2024 at 08:04 PM
A Nairobi court has temporarily halted the ongoing strike by post-primary education teachers, granting an injunction to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)....
NDUTA KANGETHE: Does Julius Ogamba have what it takes to remodel education?
Jul 24, 2024 at 06:41 PM
Every President faces a delicate balancing act when it comes to cabinet selection, especially when re-election is at play....
6 million learners in 16 counties to benefit from Govt School Deworming Campaign
Jun 29, 2024 at 04:02 PM
Six million children across 16 counties are set to benefit from the 12th round of the National School-Based Deworming Campaign, which will be launched on Thursday....
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....
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....
Public servants face uncertainty as new social health scheme ousts NHIF
Dec 06, 2023 at 10:07 AM
The security provided by the National Health Insurance Fund's (NHIF) comprehensive cover is under threat, leaving 73 public institutions, civil servants, and millions of retired of...
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KNEC addresses growing concerns over discrepancies in 2023 KCPE exam results
Nov 25, 2023 at 03:12 PM
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has issued a statement addressing queries and concerns surrounding the recently released 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (...
HELB finally starts disbursing loans to university and TVET students after delay
Oct 05, 2023 at 01:46 PM
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced it has begun the distribution of tuition loans to universities and Technical Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) instit...
Why Kenya's Govt is changing the grading system for KCSE examinations
Sep 26, 2023 at 02:25 PM
The Ministry of Education in Kenya has introduced a revolutionary revision to the KCSE grading system with the objective of significantly boosting the number of students pursuing t...
University students given one more month to apply for scholarships, loans
Sep 06, 2023 at 04:22 PM
The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for applications for scholarships and loans for students planning to join universities and technical colleges this academic year...
Cabinet approves measures to improve access to higher education, upgrade TVETs
Aug 30, 2023 at 09:57 AM
During Tuesday's Cabinet meeting held at the Kakamega State Lodge, significant decisions were made concerning the advancement of higher education access and the transformation of t...
Govt orders schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu Counties closed during protests
Jul 18, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Following a thorough evaluation of the prevailing security situation in the country, the government has made the decision to extend the closure of schools in Nairobi and Mombasa Co...
Kenya takes steps to strengthen existing legislations to tame money laundering
Jul 18, 2023 at 06:47 PM
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has been granted the authority to impose sanctions for violations of the proceeds of crime, following the Cabinet's approval of the draft Anti-...
Details of the revised school calendar for 2023 released by Ministry of Education
Apr 24, 2023 at 06:26 PM
The Ministry of Education has released a revised school calendar for the year 2023, with changes to the dates for the academic terms and the holiday periods....
