August 5, 2026

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The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General Constantine Wasonga

UASU orders varsities to stop hiring part‑time lecturers, demands full‑time recruitment

UASU has ordered universities to stop hiring lecturers on part-time terms, insisting on permanent and pensionable recruitment. The union has opposed the Public Service Commission’s retirement age changes, saying they have worsened staffing shortages nationwide. Wasonga has condemned inconsistent pay structures for part-time lecturers and has demanded standardised, negotiated remuneration through UASU. The University Academic…

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KNEC

KNEC KSh6.7 billion funding gap raises concerns as CBE assessment system faces a major test

KNEC has reported a Sh6.7 billion funding gap against the Sh16.6 billion it needs to administer national examinations and assessments. The council has prepared to handle one of its largest assessment cycles yet, covering about 1.3 million KPSEA candidates, 1.19 million KJSEA candidates and over one million KCSE candidates. Education stakeholders have warned that the…

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Over 200 Ruiru TVC students to benefit from KSh3 Million NG-CDF Scholarship

Ruiru NG-CDF has awarded a KSh3 million scholarship to benefit more than 200 students at Ruiru Technical and Vocational College. MP Simon King’ara has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting technical and vocational education as a driver of youth empowerment and economic growth. The scholarship will enable students to pursue industry-oriented training in various fields, easing…

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