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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.
