Author: Hezron Rooy

KEPSHA Conference Ends With Head Teachers Push for Tech Solutions in CBC Education. The 21st annual Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers (KEPSHA) conference, attended by over 15,000 head teachers from public schools, concluded with a resounding appeal to the Ministry of Education. Education stakeholders urged the ministry to harness technology to improve communication on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to parents and teachers across the country. Motivational speaker Wambugu wa Kamau, who has visited schools nationwide, observed a communication gap regarding CBC. Kamau noted that information parents need from the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) had not reached them effectively.…

Ministry of Education Warns Principals Over Failure to Register Candidates for National Examinations. The Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang, issued a stern warning to school principals who fail to register students for national exams. Dr. Kipsang described such actions as examination irregularities with severe legal consequences. He stressed the government’s commitment to providing all students access to examinations, with the state fully covering examination fees. While supervising the opening of an exam container at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Kikuyu, Dr. Kipsang explained that there was no justification for non-registration of any student. He shared that…

KUSO Petitions High Court for Urgent Release of HELB Funds to Students Under New Funding Model. The Kenya Universities Students Organization (KUSO), under the leadership of President Antony Manyara, has submitted an urgent petition to the High Court of Kenya, requesting the immediate release of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funds for students under the recently introduced Higher Education Funding Model (HEFM). This appeal is directed at Hon. Justice Chacha Mwita in the Constitutional Division, referencing Case No. HCCHRPET/E412/2023. Following a court order issued on October 3, 2024, HELB funding has been restricted to students under the old funding system.…

Government to Review Primary School Headteachers’ Promotion Request to Principal Status Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reassured primary school headteachers that their requests for elevation to principal status will be considered, given the added responsibilities they have taken on since junior secondary schools were introduced last year. He committed to an impartial assessment of elevating primary school administrators to the principal level, which is traditionally limited to secondary school leaders, while considering the potential financial impact on the government. Mr. Ogamba pledged to explore all possibilities regarding the promotion of primary school administrators, stating that where feasible, the government…

Moi University Reopening: Talks Stalled Amid Financial Crisis. Attempts to resolve the impasse at Moi University through late-night discussions on Wednesday between government officials and staff representatives ended without a resolution. Despite these protracted talks, the issue of reopening the university remained unresolved by Thursday, leading to mixed statements from involved parties. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged the drawn-out talks, expressing that reopening the university remained a priority. He made this statement while attending a conference in Mombasa. However, Moi University Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kosgey, in a later press briefing in Nairobi, confirmed plans to reopen the university…

KCSE Candidate Sits Exams With Oxygen Cylinder in Tow. As thousands of students across Kenya sit for their KCSE exams, Terry Charity, a student at King David Junior and Secondary School in Juja, faces an exceptional challenge due to her serious heart condition. To complete her exams, she relies on an oxygen cylinder and tubes—a lifeline since the national exams commenced last week. Terry’s parents, Lucy Mumbi and Paul Njiru, start each day early, carefully preparing her for school. Living in Sewage Estate near Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, they hire a taxi daily to take her to…

List of KMTC New Courses for 2024 Intake: Qualifications, Campuses, Application Guideline. The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), in collaboration with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), invites applications for various health-related programs. This placement offers prospective students a structured route to pursue specialized courses in health sciences across numerous KMTC campuses nationwide. Below is a detailed list of available programs, the required academic qualifications, and the specific campuses where each program is offered. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook List of KMTC New Courses for 2024 Intake: Qualifications, Campuses, Application Guideline Available Programs S/No.Program NameKCSE Mean GradeMinimum…

KMTC Announces New Health Care Assistant Course for D Plain KCSE Students: Eligibility, Fee, Application Process. The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has introduced a new short course aimed at training Health Care Assistants. This six-month program is set to commence in September 2024 and is designed to equip learners with essential skills to effectively assist in healthcare settings. Course Overview The Health Care Assistant course provides training to help learners support patients and clients in both home and institutional care settings. Emphasis is placed on maintaining hygiene in healthcare facilities, a critical component of patient care. The course combines…

Eight KCSE Candidates Faint, Five Hospitalized as Gas Leak Disrupts Examination at Makande Girls Secondary School.A gas leak on Thursday morning at Makande Girls Secondary School disrupted the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination, causing eight candidates to faint. Five of these students remain hospitalized at Makadara General Hospital in Mombasa. The leak interrupted the Kiswahili paper, as gas spread across a significant area of the examination center. Following the incident, 84 out of the registered 90 candidates were relocated to Makande Boys Secondary School to complete their exams. The five hospitalized candidates are expected to be discharged…

Kiambu County and KICD Roll Out Diploma Training Program for Non-Certified ECDE Teachers. In a collaborative effort, Kiambu County and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have launched a training program for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers. The initiative targets ECDE teachers who were hired without diploma qualifications, ensuring they now have access to diploma courses. The County government will fully sponsor the training, aiming to enhance the teaching skills of all 1,538 teachers across 524 public ECDE centers in Kiambu. Governor Kimani Wamatangi inaugurated the three-day capacity-building workshop in Kiambu, expressing that the program would allow interested…