Author: Hezron Rooy

Form Four Leavers Urged to Choose Marketable Courses. Education experts are advising KCSE graduates to seek career guidance from mentors, teachers, and parents before selecting courses to pursue in colleges and universities. This approach aims to help students choose marketable courses that align with industry demands, ultimately boosting their employability upon graduation. While addressing a group of Form Four leavers at Zetech University during a career guidance forum on Monday, experts emphasized the importance of informed decision-making. Prof. Peter Kibas of Dedan Kimathi University highlighted that most higher learning institutions have updated their curricula to align with market needs, introducing…

Govt Issues JSS Transition Updates as CBC Takes Center Stage. Kenya is gradually phasing out the 8-4-4 education system, implementing vital reforms to ensure the smooth adoption of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The final Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams under the 8-4-4 system will take place in 2027, completing the country’s transition to CBC. The Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, reported that the academic calendar for Junior Secondary School transition began on January 6, 2025. During a media briefing in Nairobi, he highlighted that the first cohort of CBC learners had joined Grade 9, marking a critical milestone…

Cabinet Approves Dual Training Policy for TVET Institutions. The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Dual Training Policy for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. This policy aims to enhance technical and vocational education across the country by integrating academic learning with practical industry experience. The approval was made during the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, chaired by President William Ruto at the Kakamega State Lodge. In addition to endorsing the new training model, the Executive agreed to dissolve nine corporations and divest from 16 others. A Cabinet dispatch revealed that the Dual Training model will allocate…

Catholic Priests Call for Principal Transfers Over Poor School Performance. Catholic priests in Etago Parish, Kisii County, have raised concerns over the performance of certain schools in the 2024 KCSE examinations. While acknowledging commendable improvements in schools like St. Linus Etago Girls’, they issued a stern warning to underperforming Principals, urging intervention from the County Education Board to address the issue. The priests, led by Fr. Benard Ndemo, praised schools that demonstrated progress but expressed frustration with some institutions that lagged behind. They proposed seeking permission from Kisii Diocese Bishop Okemwa Mairura to recommend the transfer of Principals deemed incompetent.…

HELB Among 42 Corporations Set for Mergers Under New Reforms. The Cabinet, under President William Ruto, has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at streamlining state corporations. During a meeting at Kakamega State Lodge, key decisions were made to merge, restructure, and dissolve several entities to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy. The Cabinet approved the consolidation of 42 state corporations into 20 parastatals following an assessment by the Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and address duplication of functions. However, state corporations slated for privatization will remain unaffected by this decision. Key mergers include:…

NGOs Lead Efforts to Address Education Sector Challenges. The education sector in the country is a cornerstone for empowering future generations and improving socio-economic conditions through increased employment opportunities. However, significant challenges persist, including infrastructure shortages, delays in funding, and teacher inadequacies. The government has made strides in addressing these issues. It has employed 76,000 teachers for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and is working towards a target of 110,000 to support the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Additionally, progress has been made in constructing grade nine classrooms, with 10,000 completed and 3,500 more under construction through the National Government Constituency Development Fund…

National DOS, HODs, Career Masters, Senior Masters & Academic Deputies Capacity Building Seminar – Nakuru High School. Nakuru High School has extended an invitation to teachers for a capacity-building seminar aimed at enhancing academic performance strategies. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the school’s Multi-purpose Hall, starting from 9:00 AM. Organized in collaboration with Zeraki Analytics, the seminar targets senior educators, including Directors of Studies (DOS), Heads of Departments (HODs), and deputies in charge of academics. Theme Empowering National DOS, HODs, Career Masters, Senior Masters, and Deputies (Academics) for Excellence in Education The seminar is…

Fire Breaks Out at Moi Girls High School, Nairobi. A fire broke out at Moi Girls High School, Nairobi, on the evening of Monday, January 20. The Kenya Red Cross reported the incident and confirmed that the blaze started late in the evening. Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene to control the fire, although the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. Eyewitness accounts indicated that three fire engines were deployed to contain the inferno shortly after it was reported. According to preliminary reports, all students were evacuated safely. However, by Monday evening, uncertainty loomed over their safety as…

TSC to Disburse January Salaries with Annual Leave Allowance Next week. Teachers across the country are set to start receiving their January salaries early next week. These payments will include salary enhancements as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) incorporates the annual leave allowance into this month’s payroll. The TSC has finalized the January payroll to facilitate salary and allowance disbursements for teachers, alongside payments for loans and other third-party deductions. The recent payroll update also reflects the conversion of 46,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, granting them new salaries and benefits. New Permanent Teachers in the Payroll The…

Former KU Student Mathew Nyamlori, Who Sat KCPE Nine Times, Succumbs to Cancer. Mathew Nyamlori, a man who captured national attention for his relentless pursuit of education, sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams nine times, has passed away after battling gastric cancer. His death was announced on Monday, January 20, by his close friend, Okoto Nyuka BeL. Okoto disclosed that Nyamlori’s final days were marked by a sense of peace and acceptance. He shared that Nyamlori had even made personal arrangements, signaling his readiness for the inevitable. On the morning of his passing at 7:00 am, Okoto…