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.
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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.
A new wind at TSC? Why we should appreciate the swift implementation of teachers' salary adjustments
For many years, salary reviews in Kenya's public service have followed a familiar and frustrating pattern. Negotiations are concluded, agreements are signed, celebrations follow, and then comes the long wait.
KSSSA launches nationwide player eligibility checks ahead of Term Two national games
KSSSA has intensified preparations for the 2026 KCB Group National Term Two Games by rolling out a nationwide player eligibility verification exercise
CS Ogamba retains key education council members to steer governance and curriculum reforms
MoE has confirmed new appointments to the governing councils of two strategic institutions central to Kenya’s curriculum and technical training agenda, signalling continuity in leadership as reforms gather pace.
Schools ordered to submit learner enrolment data by Friday to secure capitation funds
Public secondary schools have until Friday, July 24, to submit learner enrolment data to the Ministry of Education (MoE) to facilitate the disbursement of capitation funds.
Headteacher arrested over ghost learners scam worth 6.8 million shillings in Gov’t capitation
A primary school headteacher in Bupoto, Uganda, is facing criminal charges after investigators uncovered a scheme in which he allegedly inflated his school's enrolment records by 340 non-existent pupils
KUPPET demands SHA cover for intern teachers, warns of strike over health discrimination
KUPPET insists intern teachers must be included in the Social Health Authority scheme, terming their exclusion discriminatory. The union warned it could mobilize teachers for a strike if TSC fails to act
From a prison cell to lecture hall: Mwendwa Kilatya joins Africa Nazarene University
Four years after a Sh1,000 errand cost him his freedom, 34-year-old Mwendwa Kilatya is beginning an entirely different chapter of his life. The former inmate has been admitted to Africa Nazarene University to pursue a Certificate in Business Management for the August 2026 semester, capping a journey that took him from a crowded Coast prison cell to a university lecture hall.
Koskei faults parents over fee arrears, pushes for fairer investment in local schools
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei faulted parents for neglecting fee payments in community schools while prioritising prestigious institutions, warning that this widens performance gaps
KNEC explains payment delays for invigilators and supervisors despite KSh1.5 billion Treasury release
KNEC has explained that invigilators and supervisors are yet to be paid due to discrepancies in personal details requiring validation within the CP2 system
KNEC releases March 2026 TVET examination results
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the March 2026 Business and Technical examination results, paving the way for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to access candidates' performance reports.
School principal arrested over alleged sexual abuse of students
A school principal has been arrested and arraigned in court over allegations of sexually abusing several students, in a case that has sparked concern among parents and education stakeholders in Kiambu County
KNEC sets July 30 deadline for registration of Grade 10 learners for Senior School Assessments
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has set July 30, 2026, as the deadline for senior schools nationwide to register all eligible Grade 10 learners for the country's inaugural Senior School-Based Assessments, a key step in the rollout of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
Mother arrested after suspected arson kills two children in Bomet County
A 40-year-old woman is in police custody after two of her children, aged three and six, died when the family house they were locked inside was set on fire in Sosik village, Ndanai, Sotik Sub-County, Bomet County, on Monday night.
Nyamira's St. Paul’s Nyankanda Secondary School rocked by strange fire
A fire broke out at St. Paul’s Nyankanda Secondary School in Kitutu Chache North Constituency late Sunday night, sparking panic among residents and learners. Quick intervention by Kisii County firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to other buildings within the institution.
Teachers raise alarm over anomalies in PSSF records as TSC issues urgent registration directive
Teachers across the country have raised concerns over alleged anomalies in their pension records after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) directed all teachers to urgently register on the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) Member Self-Service Portal.
Which counties are investing the most in education? A look at Kenya's ECDE and TVET priorities copy
Counties are increasingly prioritising Early Childhood Development Education and vocational training as drivers of long-term development. West Pokot, Narok and Kiambu lead in propo