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Kiambu Senator warns new tertiary funding law could leave poor students with heavier debts

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has questioned whether proposed tertiary financing reforms adequately protect needy students. He wants Parliament to guarantee scholarships, clarify loan repayment terms and cap interest charged on student loans. The debate comes as lawmakers collect public views on the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026. A new battle is brewing…

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Rethinking the meaning of ‘comprehensive school’ in Kenya’s education system

Kennedy Buhere questions whether Kenya is using the term “comprehensive school” in its proper educational sense. He says the phrase traditionally refers to secondary schooling combining academic, general and vocational programmes. Buhere warns that terminology can shape future policy choices and limit flexibility in education planning. As the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education subjects…

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Residents of Kisii, Kericho demand clarity on JSS, comprehensive school model

Stakeholders in Kisii and Kericho want clearer structures for Junior Secondary School management and governance. KUPPET has pushed for autonomous JSS institutions, while school heads have backed the comprehensive model. Funding, teacher representation, parental participation and support for learners with special needs also dominated submissions. The residents of Kisii and Kericho counties have called for…

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