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TAITA TAVETA SCHOOLS FACE CRISIS AS LEARNER NUMBERS PLUNGE
Taita Taveta County is facing a growing basic education crisis as schools across the region struggle with a severe shortage of learners.
Lenana Students Face Expulsion Over June School Unrest
The fate of 67 students from Lenana School now hangs in the balance after the school's Board of Management recommended their expulsion.
Teachers Reject Sh8.4 Billion Salary Increment Over Low Take-Home Pay
Kenyan teachers have rejected the Sh8.4 billion salary increment package under the second phase of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
MPs Summon School Principals Over Billions in Capitation Funds
Public secondary school principals will, for the first time, appear before the National Assembly to account for how billions of shillings in government capitation funds have been spent.
Kenyatta University Leads KUCCPS Placements as Over 270,000 KCSE Candidates Qualify
Kenyatta University has emerged as the leading public university in attracting government-sponsored undergraduate.
KNEC Issues July 30 Deadline for Grade 10 CBA Registration
KNEC Issues July 30 Deadline for Grade 10 CBA Registration, with all schools required to complete the exercise by July 30, 2026.
Moi University Seeks Bailout as Debt Crisis Deepens
Moi University remains burdened by a deep financial crisis, with accumulated debt exceeding KSh 8 billion and pending bills now surpassing KSh 10 billion.
New Initiative Opens Children’s Eyes to Careers in Space and Beyond
Children from Nairobi’s Mathare informal settlement are being encouraged to dream beyond their surroundings through a unique initiative combining mentorship.
Eight Utumishi Girls Students to Take Plea Over Deadly Dorm Fire
Eight students accused in connection with the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy are expected to appear before the High Court in Kibera today, July 1, 2026.
Teachers to Receive Higher Pay as Government Allocates Sh8.4 Billion for CBA
The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Evaleen Mitei, announced that the Kenyan government has allocated KSh 8.4 billion.
TSC Opens Door for Single-Subject Teachers Under CBE Reforms
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially abolished the long-standing requirement that secondary school teachers must be qualified to teach at least two subjects.
Principals Seek Major School Fee Hike Over Funding Crisis
Public secondary school principals have formally petitioned the government to approve a major increase in school fees.
KESSHA Defends Principals Amid Rising School Fires
Secondary school principals have rejected attempts to place sole responsibility for the recent wave of student unrest and school fires on administrators.
Teachers Get Major Budget Boost as Free Education Faces Growing Funding Crisis.
Kenya's 2026/2027 national budget has delivered a significant financial boost to teachers.
New Academic Calendar Targets Stress and Indiscipline in Schools
The Ministry of Education has announced a major restructuring of the national academic calendar beginning in 2027.
Government Rules Out Early School Break Despite Unrest in Some Schools
The Ministry of Education says fewer than 1% of the country’s roughly 9,500 schools have experienced unrest, while more than 99% continue learning without disruption.
Maranda High School to Reopen for Form Four Students After Unrest
Maranda High School will reopen this weekend for Form Four students following an indefinite closure caused by student unrest and the torching of the Owino “B” dormitory.
Student Strikes and Arson Plots Force Closure of Learning Institutions
A growing wave of student unrest and security concerns has forced several secondary schools across Kenya to suspend learning.
Fresh Trouble for Julius Bitok as COFEK Demands Constitutional Removal Process
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking the removal of Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok
Questions and Grief as Utumishi Fire Suspects Face Court
students from Utumishi Girls Academy were arraigned in connection with the deadly dormitory fire that rocked the school last week.
Public Universities Sink Deeper Into Debt as Pending Bills Exceed Sh100 Billion
The National Assembly of Kenya Departmental Committee on Education has raised alarm over a deepening financial crisis facing public universities
New Education Reforms as President William Ruto Pushes Inclusive Learning
President Ruto adressing Kenyans during the Madaraka Day Celebrations at Wajir Stadium. PHOTO/A screengrab by People DAily Digital from a livestream by @WilliamsRuto/X
President Ruto Announces University Plan to Boost Northern Kenya Education
President William Ruto has pledged to establish a public university in Wajir County as part of efforts to address the historical marginalization of education in Northern Kenya.
Fresh School Fees Battle as Parents Reject KESSHA Proposal
The National Parents Association (NPA) has strongly opposed a proposal by secondary school principals to increase school fees by up to Sh43,000 annually.