Author: Hezron Rooy

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…

40 students from Egerton University have traveled to Israel to study advanced agriculture and water technology in order to acquire knowledge that will aid in addressing the nation’s food insecurity. Prof. Isaac Kibwage, vice chancellor of the university, stated that the students would travel to Israel for an 11-month intensive training program at various modern universities and colleges while studying at modern fundamental farms. Under the agricultural program known as the Arava International Centre for Agriculture Training (AICAT), according to the Vice Chancellor, 40 Egerton University Students will be trained in a variety of agricultural fields, including animal husbandry, cereal…

Mombasa is set to Host World’s Largest Floating Library. The advent of the MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest book fanfare, in August has given the country’s tourism industry a boost. The MV Logos will visit Mombasa 18 years after its identical sister ship Duolos. It will arrive at the Mbaraki Wharf on the 21st of August and be accessible to the general public from August 23 to October 3, on a weekly basis from Tuesday to Sunday, from August 23 to the third of October A crew for advanced preparations has already arrived in the country. Constanza Figueroa, a…