Author: Hezron Rooy

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has designated the acquisition of technical and vocational training as essential to the county’s socioeconomic development. Achani has stated that technical and vocational education is essential for all-around development, observing that young people should pursue technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in order to acquire practical skills that will improve their socioeconomic standing. In an effort to address the growing shortage of skilled labor in the county, the governor stated that her administration is shifting its focus to the provision of technical skills, adding that young people should value technical and vocational skills more than…

The graduate Prisoners serving their sentences at Kericho medium prison are mentoring their fellow inmates who are pursuing their primary and secondary school educations while incarcerated. According to Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP) Lennar Chepkirui Chepkwony, who doubles as the Principal of the Prison High school, prison officials have identified two inmates with Bachelor’s degrees and assigned them the responsibility of preparing the prisoners for their KCPE national examinations as well as teaching them various subjects in the secondary KCSE syllabus. She disclosed that the correctional facility opened the prison secondary school on April 27, 2022, with 13 detainees in…

Abduslwamad Shariff Nassir, the governor of Mombasa County, has pledged to invest significantly in the education sector in an effort to improve the lives of the city’s inhabitants. Nassir reaffirmed his dedication to improving the quality of education in Mombasa County as he spoke at the Ronald Ngala Memorial School in Mvita during the distribution of scholarships worth Sh64 million to 9,346 students. During the current fiscal year, the Governor has stated that the Education sector is one of the largest recipients of the department’s budgetary allocation. Skills Mtaani, a program that provides partial scholarships for vocational training, has been…

The Tiaty constituency in Baringo has a severe teacher shortage in primary schools as a result of mass transfers of teachers after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) lifted the delocalization policy, allowing teachers to return to their native areas. The county human resources officer James Kisabei both Tiaty West and East subcounties have a staffing shortage of 323, with West needing 187 teachers and East 136. In a county national department head meeting headed by county commissioner Stephen Kutwa in his Kabarnet boardroom, Mr. Kisabei revealed that the suspension of the decentralization program was late last year led to the majority…

The Kenyan Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) plays a crucial role in the placement of students for govt sponsorship in eligible institutions across Kenya. In order to ensure a fair and transparent process, the KUCCPS has established guidelines for eligibility and placement criteria. This article delves into the key aspects of eligibility for government sponsorship, programme eligibility, applicant eligibility, and the placement process outlined by the KUCCPS. Eligibility for Government Sponsorship The KUCCPS determines the eligibility of universities and colleges, programmes, and candidates for government sponsorship. Registered institutions must meet specific criteria, including being registered by the respective…

The North Rift has the highest proportion of teenagers who have never attended school. The Ministry of Health’s most recent Kenya Adolescent Health Survey reveals that 59% of respondents have never attended school. This makes North Rift the lowest region in terms of School Enrolment and Attendance Between December 2019 and January 2020, the investigation was conducted in 380 schools across 44 counties in Kenya. Among the data collection tools were electronic surveys delivered via Survey CTO software. The survey shows that this region has the lowest enrollment rate—35%—when compared to the national enrollment rate, which is 87%. North Eastern…

Governor Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma has advocated for the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) programme to be implemented in the Lake Region Economic Bloc Counties. During an LREB meeting in Kisumu, which was also attended by the region’s governor, Prof. Anyang Nyong’o, Lusaka advocated for the inclusion of additional counties, such as Bungoma, Homa Bay, Migori, Busia, Kakamega, and Vihiga, among others, to nurture young learners. Lusaka asserted that ECDE provides a solid foundation for young children as they pursue an education and implored partners to support all counties in LREB in order for the region to advance as a…

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu commended the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Wings to Fly Scholarship for its significant contribution in offering secondary and advanced education to numerous students from underprivileged backgrounds. Mr. Machogu stated that the Wings to Fly Scholarship Program has enabled a number of students to make remarkable contributions in various disciplines, both locally and internationally. On Thursday the Machogu made these remarks when EGF Wings to Fly Scholarship boss Dr. James Mwangi paid him a courtesy call in his office. State Department for Basic Education,Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang, and State Department for Higher Education and Research,Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice…

Arts Education in Focus: CBC Shines The Rift Valley Regional Music Festival held at Maasai Mara University in Narok County has been dominated by the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The country is currently implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in schools where students are performing in areas including music, dance, cinema, and theater. The event highlighted the significance of arts education within the context of the CBC learning process by showcasing the immense talent of young students from the Rift Valley region. Under the CBC, the emphasis is transferred away from rote memorization and toward the development of practical skills, creativity, critical…

The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has been diligently working towards improving the quality of education and teacher professionalism through its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. This article provides an overview of the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned during the implementation of the plan. It also highlights the key stakeholders and factors influencing the successful execution of the plan. The Three Pillars of the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan The 2019-2023 TSC Strategic Plan was built on three pillars, focusing on Teacher Competence, Conduct, and Performance Management; Reforms and Innovations in the provision of teaching services; and Service Delivery Re-engineering. Each pillar played…