George Ruto meets Teacher Cillah at Westlands Primary School
George Ruto has met Teacher Cillah, at Westlands Primary School in Nairobi, following a light-hearted social media exchange that attracted attention online
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Over 62,000 JSS teachers demand answers over unpaid ICT training allowances
Teachers who participated in the June nationwide programme say they are yet to receive their allowances.
Teachers locked out as TSC PSSF online sensitisation portal reaches capacity
Thousands of teachers have been left frustrated after TSC online sensitisation session on the PSSF reached maximum capacity, preventing many from joining.
KUPPET opposes TSC’s new social media guidelines for teachers
KUPPET has opposed new TSC guidelines on teachers' social media use, accusing the commission of unnecessary micromanagement of professionals.
Teachers raise alarm over limited SHA medical services in Webuye
Bungoma East teachers say limited comprehensive SHA services are forcing some beneficiaries to seek treatment elsewhere.
Term Three 2026 school funding: Money is coming, but schools need circulars on time
Learners follow a lesson in a Kenyan public school. Timely capitation and Ministry guidelines are essential for effective teaching, learning and school management. Photo courtesy
TSC bars County Directors from making acting appointments, declares irregular roles ‘null and void’
TSC has ordered county directors to stop appointing officers to acting positions after concerns that some officials have been issuing appointment letters without authority.
MPs seek limits on school streams to ease senior school coeengestion
MPs seek limits on school streams to ease senior school coeengestion
TSC moves to discipline teachers who danced seductively to impress students at Agoro Sare
TSC moves to discipline teachers who danced seductively to impress students at Agoro Sare
Kenya's football sides bow out of FEASSA 2026 as regional rivals battle for glory
Kenya's hopes of lifting the football titles at the 23rd FEASSA Games have suffered a major setback after all four Kenyan representatives were eliminated
HELB advises first-time 2026 university and TVET applicants to apply early for funding
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has urged first-time applicants to begin their funding applications early as thousands of KCSE graduates prepare to transition into universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Vihiga ECDE learners shine at Kenya National Music Festival
Vihiga County ECDE learners have posted an impressive performance at the ongoing 98th Kenya National Music Festival, with one team emerging national champions and two others securing top-five finishes.
Vihiga ECDE learners shine at Kenya National Music Festival
Vihiga ECDE learners shine at Kenya National music festival Vihiga County's ECDE learners have posted an impressive performance at the ongoing 98th Kenya National Music Festival
Public Service Commission declares Kibabii University VC Post vacant amid succession dispute
The succession battle at Kibabii University has taken a new twist after the Public Service Commission (PSC) formally advertised the Vice Chancellor’s position, even as the institution’s Council maintained that Prof. Isaac Ipara will continue serving in an acting capacity until a substantive office holder is competitively recruited and appointed.
Uncertainty deepens as teachers await TSC’s new internship recruitment guidelines
Thousands of teacher interns across Kenya are anxiously waiting for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to release official guidelines for the next round of recruitment, amid growing debate over whether serving interns will be given priority in the selection process.
Government launches nationwide survey to accelerate clean cooking transition in schools
The government has launched a nationwide data collection exercise to facilitate the transition of schools to clean cooking technologies as it seeks to expand the National School Meals Programme (NSMP) in a sustainable and climate-friendly manner
PremiumGarissa County Education Board accused of imposing secret cash levies on learners
The Garissa County Education Board, the statutory organ mandated to oversee basic education in the county, is facing allegations of secretly imposing cash levies on learners
Uasin Gishu parents protest after Mandago’s acquittal in KSh1 Billion Finland education scam
Parents and students affected by the KSh1 billion Finland education programme scam in Uasin Gishu have taken to the streets of Eldoret, demanding refunds a day after Senator Jackson Mandago and two others were acquitted in a case linked to the scandal.
Omanga promotes menstrual hygiene and girls’ education in Ngundu Primary outreach
Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has renewed her commitment to advancing menstrual hygiene, girls’ education and learner welfare during a spirited outreach programme at Ngundu Primary School in Kalumu, Ruai Ward.
St. Patrick's Iten dormitory fire: Seven students plead guilty to arson as investigations intensify
Seven students pleaded guilty to charges linked to the torching of a dormitory at St. Patrick’s High School-Iten. The fire, which broke out on the night of July 22, 2026,
PremiumCSOs: The forgotten soldiers of Kenya's education system driving curriculum success
Every dawn, CSOs set out with files, laptops, and determination, traversing rough terrain to reach schools in Kenya’s most remote corners. Their work is rarely seen, yet it underpins the success of classrooms and learning outcomes across the country.
Ruto launches Ksh2 billion NextGen.KE youth employment programme
President William Ruto on Friday launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE) at State House, Nairobi, in a bid to tackle youth unemployment through a Ksh2 billion government-backed initiative.
PremiumWajackoyah’s four-hour school day idea sparks fresh debate on Kenya’s education future
Former presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah has reignited national debate with a radical proposal to shorten the school day to just four hours, arguing that Kenya’s education system should shift focus from long classroom hours to nurturing creativity, practical skills, and holistic child development.
KUCCPS opens KMTC September 2026 intake as thousands eye medical training courses
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened the application window for the September 2026 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), setting in motion one of the country’s largest medical admissions exercises.
TSC appoints, transfers county directors in latest reshuffle
Several field directors have been transferred or appointed in the latest changes by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to replace officers who have proceeded to retirement.
KUPPET rejects SRC salary increments, cites widening pay disparities
KUPPET has rejected the salary increments proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), arguing that teachers have been treated unfairly compared to other civil servants.
MoE flags 'widespread errors' in Junior School onboarding, orders heads to personally verify data
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has raised concern over widespread inaccuracies in the ongoing Junior School (JS) onboarding exercise, warning that persistent errors in data submissions are threatening the integrity of the national registration process.
Kericho County to recruit 210 ECDE teachers as stakeholders welcome Sh211.2 million investment in early learning
Education stakeholders have welcomed the Kericho County Government's decision to recruit 210 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers,
KUPPET accuses TSC of poor pay deals, demands immediate CBA review with SRC
KUPPET has accused TSC of failing to secure favourable pay and employment terms for teachers, saying the commission has not effectively represented their interests before SRC and other government agencies.
Ruto defends plan to fully fund university, TVET education for all students
President William Ruto has moved to defend his administration’s proposal to fully fund university and college education, assuring Kenyans that every student admitted to a public university or TVET institution will receive financial support, despite mounting public concern over how the programme will be financed.