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KPSEA Exams: Primary Schools Set for National Assessment Kickoff on Monday. Primary schools across Kenya on Friday engaged in rehearsals to prepare for the upcoming Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which begins Monday. This marks the third KPSEA test administered since the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and over 1.3 million students are expected to participate in the three-day assessment, running from Monday through Wednesday. In preparation for the assessment, students were instructed to ensure classrooms were exam-ready, removing all wall posters, charts, and any writing on desks. Teachers guided them through these tasks, ensuring an appropriate testing…

Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Academic Calendar for Schools and Teacher Training Colleges. The Ministry of Education has issued the official 2025 academic calendar for basic education institutions across the country, covering pre-primary, primary, and junior schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The announcement, made through a circular from the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Basic Education, provides a comprehensive breakdown of the school term dates, holiday periods, and assessment timelines for the upcoming academic year. Primary and Secondary Schools Primary schools are scheduled to begin their first term on January 6 and conclude on April 4, 2025.…

2024 KPSEA Exam Timetable and Guidelines Released by KNEC. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) timetable, along with critical instructions for candidates, supervisors, and invigilators. The KPSEA exams, scheduled to begin on Monday, October 28, 2024, after a rehearsal day on Friday, October 25, mark a pivotal step in primary education assessment across Kenya. Key Exam Guidelines According to KNEC’s guidelines, the time allocated for each paper is strictly as indicated on the timetable. Extra time will not be allowed, with reading time included within the official exam duration,…

High Court Orders Reopening of Hillside Endarasha Academy’s Boarding Section for KPSEA Candidates. The High Court in Nyeri has directed the reopening of Hillside Endarasha Academy’s boarding wing, allowing 24 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) candidates to stay on campus as they prepare for their national exams scheduled for next week. These candidates will join their 57 peers, who will take the exams as day scholars at the same institution. In an order issued on October 24, Justice Magare Kizito reversed an earlier ruling from October 17, which had delayed the boarding facility’s reopening. This delay was due to…

Teaching Vacancy at Mwazang’ombe Junior School – Kilifi School Details Date: 24/10/2024 Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Available Teaching Position Position: Qualified Teacher (BOM Terms)Mwazang’ombe Junior School is seeking a dedicated teacher for one of the following subject combinations: Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Application Process Please send your application addressed to: The Secretary, Board of ManagementP.O. Box 1062, Kilifi For inquiries, contact 0727742957 or 0702422126. Deadline: Applications should be received as soon as possible. ALSO READ: Teaching Vacancy at Mwazang’ombe Junior School – Kilifi

Grade six Pupils to sit for KPSEA Exams from Monday, KNEC Exam Administration Measures. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), is scheduled from October 28 to October 30. Security personnel are actively monitoring the administration of KPSEA and KCSE exams, which began on Tuesday morning with elective papers in subjects such as French, German, Sign Language, Arabic, Music, and Home Science. Theory exams are scheduled to commence on November 4 and will continue until November 22. This surveillance aims to prevent any possible interference with the examination processes. The government has assembled a multi-agency…

Hillside Endarasha Academy Case Pushed to December, Court Orders Fresh Safety Inspections. Education Cabinet Secretary, Nyeri County Director of Education, the Attorney General, and the Nyeri County Education Board have until December 20 to submit a Health and Safety report on Hillside Endarasha Academy. The report’s submission deadline was established by Justice Kizito Magare after the court found that the respondents had not adhered to previous court orders dated October 9 and October 17. Justice Magare directed the County Director of Education, Nyeri County Education Board, National Education Board, Education CS, and Attorney General to submit the required Health and…

Teachers’ Medical Cover at Risk as TSC Faces Ksh 11 Billion Deficit. Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia acknowledged a financial shortfall in covering the Ksh 11 billion needed for teachers’ medical insurance. She admitted that TSC is currently unable to meet the full contract cost for the teachers’ medical cover, citing a Ksh 10 billion deficit. “We don’t have money for medical to complete the contract, 11 billion..” Macharia emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that the lack of funds could lead to another teachers’ strike if the issue isn’t…

3,500 Grade 9 Classrooms Complete as Govt Targets 18,000 by January. With only two months left before the Grade 9 transition, the Ministry of Education has only completed 3,500 of the targeted 11,000 classrooms. In August, the ministry announced plans to construct 18,000 classrooms to accommodate Grade 9 learners. Of these, 11,000 were to be built with the help of development partners, while 7,000 were to be funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Ogamba reported that 3,500 classrooms have been completed, and an additional 7,500 are under construction, with completion rates ranging…

Ministry of Education Under Pressure to Fully Implement CBC policy. The Ministry of Education is under pressure to fully implement the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) policy to ensure that learners benefit from the education system. The National Assembly’s Committee on Education has raised concerns over the roll-out of the CBC system, which continues to disadvantage public school learners due to inadequate financial and infrastructural support from the government. Within the next year, the first cohort of CBC students is expected to transition to senior school, marking the completion of the first phase of the curriculum. However, members of parliament are worried…