Author: Hezron Rooy

Abolishing NG-CDF Will Shift Fee Burden to Parents – Ndindi Nyoro. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of terminating the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). He stated that ending the fund would increase the financial burden on parents, especially regarding school fees. Citing his own constituency as an example, he mentioned that day school students in Kiharu pay only Sh1,000 due to the support of the CDF. Nyoro urged the High Court to reconsider its decision, arguing that without the CDF, parents would be left to shoulder the costs of school fees and infrastructure development.…

MUSINGU SCHOOL GIFTS FOUR TOP ACADEMIC HEROES IN MOCK EXAM WITH A KQ FLIGHT TO JKIA. In yet another wave of celebrating academic prowess, Musingu High School has registered a higher notch. The top three students in the August MOCK exam together with their class teacher were elated to a prestigious award of boarding KQ flight from Kisumu International Airport enroute to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA) on Saturday 21st September 2024 at 7.40am. Emmanuel Boaz, Eugene Mate Sirho and Morgan Muchapa registered outstanding A grade in the 5 Star August MOCK that comprised six schools namely: St. Josephs…

TSC Trains Education Directors on Teacher Standards and Policies The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has organized a five-day training program targeting Regional Directors of Education (RDEs) and County Directors of Education (CDEs). The program aims to enhance the oversight and implementation of teacher standards and educational policies across the country. This training session, which began on September 16, 2024, at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), will run until September 21, 2024. Key areas covered during the training include the integration of Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS) into schools and the effective implementation and assessment of the Competency-Based…

CS Ogamba: 89 Percent of Placed Students Are Now Enrolled in Universities. The Ministry of Education announced that, as of September 18, 2024, a total of 124,364 students, out of the 138,535 assigned to higher learning institutions across the country, have reported to their respective universities. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba provided this update while addressing Parliament, where he also shared that 75,000 students, representing 60%, have fulfilled their household contribution payment. The Ministry has confirmed compliance with a National Assembly directive mandating that all public universities admit students, regardless of their immediate ability to pay their household contribution portion…

Survey: Most Primary School Teachers Are Women, But Leadership Roles Highlight Gender Disparity. A recent survey on gender dynamics in basic education has revealed significant disparities between male and female representation in teaching and management roles across primary and secondary schools. The report, titled “Gender Report 2024: The State of Gender Relations Transformation in Our Basic Education” by Usawa Agenda, highlights key findings regarding gender distribution among educators and administrative roles, as well as differences in school facilities. The report shows that women are the dominant gender in primary school teaching positions, making up 56.6% of the teaching staff. However,…

University of Nairobi Lecturer Found Dead at His Residence. The University of Nairobi community is in mourning following the untimely death of one of its lecturers, Samuel Owino Mwanda, who passed away on Thursday, September 19. Mwanda was found dead at his residence in Karachuonyo Sub County, Homa Bay. His body was discovered hanging from a tree, raising suspicions of a possible suicide. One of his workers came upon the tragic scene and promptly alerted the villagers and local authorities. Incident Timeline Reports indicate that the incident occurred just hours after Mwanda had arrived from Nairobi. Witnesses revealed that he…

UASU Chairman Calls for Broader Stakeholder Involvement to Resolve Staff Strike. The chairman of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Cyprian Ombati, urged the government to involve additional stakeholders to help resolve the ongoing staff strike. In an interview on Spice FM on Thursday, he criticised the university councils for delaying the implementation of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), a key issue at the heart of the strike. Ombati recommended that an inter-ministerial committee be formed to facilitate discussions between the government and university staff. He expressed frustration over being sent back to the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum…

Report Reveals Gender Disparities in Educational Resources: Boys’ Schools Favored, Mixed Schools Unfavored A recent report by Usawa Agenda has shed light on the unequal distribution of educational resources in Kenya, with boys’ schools being more privileged than girls’ schools. This imbalance is contributing to a gap in educational outcomes between boys and girls. Resource Availability in Schools The assessment, which involved 1,342 secondary schools and 39,298 children aged 6 to 15, reveals significant disparities in the availability of science laboratories. These figures highlight the advantage boys’ schools have in terms of access to essential learning facilities. Financial Disparities The…

Teacher’s Home Burnt in Kitui in Suspected Arson. A teacher from Mwingi, Kitui County, is dealing with a major loss after his home was destroyed in what is suspected to be an arson attack. Silvester Mwendwa and his wife were away on a teaching assignment at a distant school when they were informed about the fire. A neighbor contacted Mwendwa in the middle of the night to break the news of the devastating incident. Upon returning, Mwendwa found his house engulfed in smoke, surrounded by neighbors who, though present, were unable to do anything except watch in shock as the…

Multimedia University Student in Viral Video Claims Police Brutality was Intentional Murder Attempt. Trevor Mathenge, a student from Multimedia University, is recovering from injuries inflicted by police officers. He believes he narrowly escaped death in what he claims was a deliberate attempt to kill him during a student strike. Eight students, including Trevor, have shared their experiences with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) as investigations into the police brutality continue. These students provided detailed accounts of their mistreatment by law enforcement during the recent strike. The Brutal Assault Captured on Video A viral video captured the moment Trevor was…