Author: Hezron Rooy

Anestar Premier Student Sits KCSE Exams in Fear After Assault and Threats by Peers. A student from Anestar Premier High School in Lanet, Nakuru County, is sitting for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams under intense fear following threats from peers. Months after being assaulted by fellow students, he now faces additional intimidation, raising concerns about learner safety in schools. The student’s mother, identified as Lynn Franco, noted her son had been limping when he returned home during the August holiday. Upon questioning, he revealed he had been bullied and assaulted by two boys. Concerned for his well-being,…

No Student Involvement in KCSE Cheating, “All Arrested Are Adults,” Says Education CS Ogamba. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba assured the public that no students have been involved in cheating in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. He clarified that recent arrests for examination malpractice primarily concern adults and not the candidates themselves, underscoring the government’s commitment to maintaining exam integrity. Ogamba commended the collaborative multi-agency approach being employed to secure the KCSE exams. According to him, this year’s security measures have been strengthened by effective teamwork among various agencies, enabling preemptive actions against potential cheating…

KCSE Exam Cheating Cases Reported in Several Counties. Numerous cases of examination malpractice have emerged as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams progress across various counties. Officials are working diligently to preserve the exams’ integrity, as multiple breaches were detected on Tuesday, November 12. Exam Violations in Baringo County In Baringo County, a police officer identified a malpractice incident during the Christian Religious Education (CRE) Paper 1 at St. Mary’s Secondary School. PC Samuel Nyamawi from the Salawa Police Post observed suspicious behavior from a candidate, who was found concealing a Nokia C200 mobile phone between his thighs.…

KCSE Girl Dies of Kidney and Heart Complications in Migori. A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidate in Migori County tragically passed away while undergoing treatment for severe kidney and heart complications. Moline Atieno, a 19-year-old student from Okumbo Mixed Secondary School, had been taking her exams from the Migori County Referral Hospital due to her medical condition. Atieno had been admitted to the hospital on October 15, where she remained under close medical supervision to manage her condition. Her passing occurred on Tuesday evening at approximately 6:30 PM, despite ongoing medical interventions. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook According…

KCSE Candidate Collapses in Exam Room After Slaps by Education Official. A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) student at Sironga Girls High School in Nyamira County collapsed on Tuesday morning after reportedly being slapped multiple times by an official from the Ministry of Education. The incident unfolded during the morning exam session, in an exam room at the school located in the Bogichora area. The Ministry official, Beatrice Kendi, a quality assurance officer, conducted a routine inspection in the exam room around 9 a.m. when she reportedly noticed the candidate chewing something that appeared suspicious. According to a police…

TSC Intern Recruitment: What Next After Verification and Validation Exercise? As the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) completes its verification exercise for teacher recruitment, successful applicants can expect a few additional steps before final confirmation of their roles. Here’s a breakdown of the process that will follow, ensuring clarity and transparency for all candidates. Finalizing the Sub-County Merit List Upon completion of interviews, each sub-county will compile a Merit List, ranking candidates based on interview performance. This list will be communicated to all applicants, marking the end of the interview phase. In Junior Secondary Special Schools, the Sub-County Selection Panel will…

New Funding Model Suspension Leaves Over 200,000 University Students in Limbo. Public universities are again facing a significant financial crisis, with the government halting funding for over 200,000 students after a September court order ruled the new funding model illegal. This freeze affects scholarships and loans, leaving thousands of students unsupported and threatening institutional operations. Many students may be barred from sitting end-of-semester exams due to unpaid fees, as universities face an impending financial collapse. Without government funds, universities require students to settle outstanding tuition fees to sit exams. Many institutions have issued ultimatums to students, demanding full payment before…

Government Fails to Prove Lecturer Salary Payments. Efforts to end the ongoing lecturers’ strike in public universities met a setback after the Committee on Education of the National Assembly’s meeting, aimed at resolving the dispute, ended in disarray for the second time. This was due to the Inter-Public Universities Councils’ Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) failing to provide proof of government funding for lecturer payments. Students remain out of classes, as neither the Ministry of Education nor the National Treasury presented documents showing the government’s commitment of Sh4.3 billion to fulfill the lecturers’ pay demand. Government Fails to Show Evidence of Funding…

PS Kipsang Outlines Career-Based Placement for Senior School Students. The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) introduces a unique system of placement for Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners advancing to Senior Secondary School (SSS), focusing on individual strengths, career interests, and academic abilities. Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang announced that students will be placed based on one of three career-oriented pathways, each offering a structured curriculum aligned with higher education and career requirements. The three available pathways are: Structured Selection and Placement Process According to Kipsang, this pathway-based approach ensures that learners receive a tailored education experience. Before selecting schools, students…

University Strike Talks Fail Once More, Students Told to Stay Home. University students remain at home as recent efforts to resolve the ongoing lecturers’ strike faced yet another setback. A meeting organized by the National Assembly Committee on Education was postponed after the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) failed to present documents confirming the government’s commitment to invest Ksh. 4.3 billion towards reopening universities and resuming classes. The Committee’s chairman, Julius Melly, stated that three Cabinet Secretaries—Education CS Julius Magoha, Labour CS Alfred Mutua, and National Treasury CS John Mbadi—will be summoned next week to outline the government’s strategies…