Author: Hezron Rooy

Govt Appeals to Parents to Support Children’s Transition to Tertiary Education. The Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has urged parents to play an active role in ensuring their children successfully transition to tertiary education after completing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Dr. Omollo underscored the government’s significant investment in education, emphasizing the vital role of parents in encouraging their children to pursue higher learning opportunities, whether in universities or technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions. He noted that fostering human resource development is crucial for national progress. “Let’s ensure our children,…

Noah Midamba Appointed New Moi University Council Chairperson Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has appointed Noah Midamba as the new Chairperson of Moi University Council. This announcement was made in a gazette notice dated Friday, January 17, which also named Ronald Wasike, Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Edward Sambili, and Anne Weceke Makori as new council members. The appointments are effective immediately, with the members set to serve for three years. Noah Midamba brings a wealth of experience, having served as the Vice Chancellor of KCA University for a decade before stepping down in 2021. The new appointments come with the revocation…

KUPPET Demands TSC Action on Teacher Stagnation and Political Interference in Hiring. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Kisumu Chapter has raised alarms over the prolonged stagnation of teachers in the same job group. The Kisumu Executive Secretary, Zablon Awange, pointed out that Kisumu and Luo Nyanza regions have a significant number of teachers who have been stuck in the now-defunct Job Group N, later reassigned to D1. He emphasized that this historical injustice, which dates back to 2006 when teachers were initially assigned to Job Group N, must be rectified. Awange criticized the Teachers Service Commission…

KUPPET Demands Full Disclosure from KNEC on 840 KCSE Results Cancellations. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for full disclosure from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) regarding the circumstances that led to the cancellation of results for 840 students due to examination irregularities. The union is urging KNEC to provide detailed information so that parents can understand the events that caused the disqualification of their children’s results. Julius Macharia, the Executive Secretary of KUPPET in Nyandarua County, stated that KNEC must take responsibility and explain the specific role of the 840 candidates involved in…

TVETs Ready to Absorb Influx of 700,000 KCSE Graduates. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is well-prepared to accommodate the more than 700,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) graduates who did not meet the university entry requirements. According to TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria, the government is focusing on enhancing the capacity of trainers, improving facilities, and strengthening course competencies to better serve technical and vocational learners across the nation. Dr. Muoria emphasized that these initiatives are designed to provide learners with industry-relevant skills, enabling them to be better prepared for the job market. She…

Health Ministry Issues New Mpox Guidelines to Schools. In light of rising Mpox cases in the country, schools have been urged to adopt stringent health measures. Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki outlined six key recommendations aimed at safeguarding students’ well-being. School administrators are expected to adhere strictly to these guidelines to curb the spread of the disease. The Ministry of Health has emphasized the importance of hand hygiene, recommending frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of alcohol-based sanitizers. These practices should be observed especially after physical activities or contact with surfaces. Schools are required to…

NSSF Unveils Plans for Social Security Automation. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is gearing up to implement several initiatives aimed at modernizing Kenya’s social security system and enhancing accessibility for citizens. As part of a pilot program, the NSSF intends to launch a mobile-based enrollment system. This initiative is designed to enable individuals in remote and underserved regions to register and contribute to the fund with ease. Officials note that residents in these areas have historically been underrepresented in social security schemes. Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of delivery management, explained that this move was…

County Bursaries and Scholarships Banned as Governors Protest New Rules. A directive by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has placed county bursary and scholarship programs in jeopardy. Nyakang’o stated that any requisition for funds to perform functions under the national government must include an intergovernmental agreement. This move has raised concerns about its potential to leave thousands of students without access to education. In her communication to County Executive Committee members in charge of finance, Nyakang’o emphasized that counties must comply with the legal framework governing national government functions. She pointed out that county governments offering educational support must…

Govt Suspends University Fees for First and Second Years Over Funding Dispute. First- and second-year university students under the controversial new funding model will not be required to pay tuition fees temporarily. This decision offers relief to students who faced challenges following the court’s declaration that the funding model was illegal and unconstitutional. The reprieve will last until the government’s appeal against the court ruling is heard and determined. The government’s announcement follows confusion and uncertainty about the funding model, which was outlawed in December 2024. Vice Chancellors’ Chairman, Professor Daniel Mugendi, confirmed the development and outlined plans to address…

KNEC Dispatches 2024 KCSE Results Printouts to Sub-County offices for Collection. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has confirmed that all printouts of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results have been distributed to Sub-County Directors of Education (SCDEs) across the country. In a statement issued on January 16, KNEC directed schools to collect the results from their respective Sub-County offices. The council stated that schools that participated in the examinations should coordinate with their SCDEs to retrieve the documents. This announcement comes exactly a week after the results were officially released on January 9. Education Cabinet…