Author: Hezron Rooy

Government Rolls Out Taifa Care Registration in Schools. The Ministries of Education and Health have joined forces to enroll parents and students in the Taifa Care program, managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA). This initiative aims to ensure equitable healthcare access across the country, leaving no one behind. Community Health Promoters temporarily halted learning in public schools in Mombasa to facilitate the registration process. Parents accompanied their children to schools, underscoring the program’s focus on family inclusivity. While accompanied by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and the President’s Special Economic Advisor Moses Kuria, Migosi urged parents to prioritize enrolling their…

TSC Concludes Promotion Interviews for Primary School Teachers. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has successfully concluded promotion interviews for primary school teachers across the country. The Commission had advertised a total of 25,288 promotion slots for both primary and post-primary school teachers. These slots were distributed as follows: Out of these, 16,109 positions were allocated to primary schools, while 9,179 slots went to post-primary institutions. This year’s promotion exercise attracted significant interest, similar to last year. A total of 189,000 teachers applied for promotions, with 96,640 applications from primary school teachers and 44,043 from post-primary teachers. Despite the overwhelming numbers,…

Students Faint as Police Tear Gas Disrupts Learning at Kimathi School. Learning at both Kimathi Secondary and Kimathi Primary schools in Manyani, Nakuru East, was abruptly halted following a protest over the mysterious disappearance of a local fisherman. The protest centered around Brian Odhiambo, a fisherman who went missing under suspicious circumstances after being apprehended by authorities for fishing illegally at Lake Nakuru. Residents claim that Odhiambo was last seen in the company of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers, fueling suspicions that the authorities were involved in his disappearance. This has led to heightened tensions in the community, with locals…

PS Inyangala Calls for Adoption of Smart Education in Universities. The State Department for Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, has called on institutions of higher learning to adopt smart education strategies. She highlighted the transformative potential of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), in reshaping the educational landscape. Dr. Inyangala underscored the necessity of equipping students with 21st-century skills through innovative education systems. In her remarks, she explained how integrating AI into learning systems could revolutionize education by personalizing learning experiences, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and improving student engagement. Dr. Inyangala also emphasized Kenya’s adoption of the Competency-Based…

Zetech Partners with Indian University to Advance Teaching and Research. Zetech University students have gained a significant academic advantage following the institution’s partnership with Christ University, a premier technological institution in India. The collaboration focuses on co-teaching and research in cutting-edge technological fields. Under this initiative, lecturers from both universities will jointly teach and conduct research in advanced areas such as Emerging Trends in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technology, and Advanced Data Structures. This approach aims to equip students with global expertise in these critical domains. Zetech University Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics, Research,…

Six Junior Secondary Schools Commissioned in Marakwet West. Marakwet West Sub-County has seen the commissioning of six Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), raising the total to 11 schools in the area. The effort forms part of the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program, a World Bank-supported initiative. Under its phases, the program allocates Sh1 million per classroom, with the Ministry of Education supplementing the construction of additional classrooms in phase four through capitation. Marakwet West Sub-County Education Director, Kipyego A. Sang, outlined the program’s progress, reporting significant strides across its four phases. Phase one provided six schools with nine…

Siaya Launches Fortified Porridge Program for ECD Pupils. The Siaya County Government is set to implement a school feeding program across all public Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers in the region. This initiative aims to boost pupils’ concentration and improve learning outcomes. During a consultative meeting held in Bondo with primary school headteachers and Ministry of Education officials, Trizer Okoth, the County ECD Coordinator, announced that over 670 ECD centers spread across the six sub-counties would benefit from the program. The fortified porridge initiative is funded by the county government and is scheduled to commence next week, on January 27,…

West Mugirango MP Distributes 1,260 Lockers and Desks to 13 JSS Schools. In a significant move to support Junior Secondary School (JSS) education, West Mugirango Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka has distributed 1,260 desks and lockers to 13 JSS institutions within his constituency. The initiative, aimed at improving learning conditions, underscores his commitment to quality education for Grade Nine students transitioning to JSS. During the handover ceremony held at the constituency offices, Mogaka emphasized the importance of maintaining the status of Grade Nine learners as secondary school students, despite their continued education in primary school institutions. He noted that the…

Kikuyu MP Allocates Sh40 Million in Bursaries to Support Education. Kikuyu Constituency MP Kimani Ichung’wah has allocated Sh40 million in bursaries to assist needy students, aiming to enhance education access in Kiambu County. The initiative, funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), prioritizes secondary school students, who will receive Sh25 million, while Sh15 million is set aside for those in universities, technical institutes, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions. This year’s allocation marks a Sh5 million increase compared to the previous year, underscoring the government’s heightened dedication to education in the region. Additionally, students undertaking short courses like fashion…

New NG-CDF Projects Transform Trans Mara Schools. Kilgoris Member of Parliament Julius Sunkuli has rolled out transformative development initiatives under the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). These projects aim to enhance educational infrastructure and uplift local communities within his constituency. The NG-CDF fund is revolutionizing Trans Mara’s educational sector, replacing outdated iron-sheet and mud classrooms with modern permanent structures. This transformation is a significant milestone in improving the region’s learning environment. During his development tour in Keyian Ward, Trans Mara West, Sunkuli underscored the critical role of the NG-CDF in fostering educational progress. Among the notable projects commissioned were…