Author: Hezron Rooy

PS Kipsang Urges Teachers and Parents to Shape Youth Morals. The Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang, reflected on the successful completion of the 2024 KCSE examination cycle during the release of results. Speaking during the event, he thanked stakeholders for their dedication and emphasized the importance of instilling good morals in children. PS Kipsang highlighted key milestones achieved during the academic year, including the construction of junior secondary classrooms. He commended head teachers for optimizing the allocated resources to ensure these facilities were completed on time. Efforts to enhance ICT infrastructure and equip teacher training colleges with…

Celebrations Rock the Nation After KCSE 2024 Results Announcement. The release of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2024 results by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos sparked nationwide celebrations. Students, parents, and teachers across various counties gathered to honor their academic achievements, transitioning learners to their next phase of life. The festive atmosphere was marked by singing, dancing, and expressions of gratitude. Merishaw School, Merishaw School’s pioneer class set an impressive benchmark, achieving a mean score of A-minus. With 52 candidates, seven scored straight A’s, securing a 100% transition rate to university. The institution’s new entry into the education…

64-Year-Old MCA Excels in KCSE With D-, Daughter Achieves C. 64-year-old Kipkenyo Ward MCA, David Letting, popularly known as Kokwas, has become a symbol of perseverance after receiving his KCSE results. Despite never having attended formal classes in primary or secondary school, Kokwas managed to score a D- in the exams. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, he expressed immense gratitude for the achievement, attributing his success to God. He revealed that his goal was to simply obtain a certificate, not necessarily a high grade. Kokwas shared that his results were a reflection of his natural knowledge, as he never attended tuition or…

All Grade 9 Students Have Secured Classrooms, Says President Ruto. President William Ruto has reassured parents that the initial challenges associated with implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) have largely been resolved. On Thursday, he emphasized that the government is addressing the remaining issues systematically to ensure uninterrupted learning. Ruto sought to calm concerns regarding potential classroom shortages for Grade 9 learners, asserting that all students are currently accommodated. He highlighted the construction of 13,000 new classrooms, aimed at achieving CBC objectives and aligning Kenya’s education system with job market demands. The President underscored that no child is out of Grade…

Ex-MP Wilson Sossion Featured in PSC’s List of 109 PS Nominees. Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion is among 109 candidates shortlisted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for principal secretary roles. Other notable names on the list include former KMPDU secretary general Fredrick Oluga, former Nairobi governor Anne Kananu Mwenda, ex-Chief Administrative Secretary David Osiany, and social media commentator Gabriel Oguda. The candidates are scheduled for interviews at the PSC offices located off Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. The exact dates and times will be posted on the Commission’s website. The Public Service Commission has invited members of the public to provide…

Ruto: 2024 KCSE Results Reflect Progress in Education Reform. The Ministry of Education announced the eagerly anticipated 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results on Thursday, January 9. The results showed significant improvements, a development attributed to the Kenya Kwanza government’s investments in the education sector. President William Ruto expressed his satisfaction with the 2024 KCSE outcomes while addressing residents in Uasin Gishu County. He noted remarkable progress in the education system compared to previous years, emphasizing better performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, which had historically lagged. He also mentioned an increase in the participation…

Wilson Sossion: Timely Funding, Teacher Training and Recruitment Crucial for Education Reform. Wilson Sossion, a former MP and Secretary-General of KNUT, emphasized the importance of urgent reforms in Kenya’s education sector during a recent panel discussion. He argued that improving teaching standards requires upgrading school infrastructure, hiring sufficient teachers, and ensuring timely funding. Below are the key highlights of his remarks. Sossion noted that Kenya’s education system has faced unnecessary disruptions in recent years. He traced the issues back to the shift from the 7-4-2 structure to the 8-4-4 system, describing it as a structural change without significant systemic improvements.…

KCSE Results: Record-Breaking Results Put Kagumo High School in the Spotlight. At Kagumo High School in Nyeri, students, teachers, and parents gathered in a jubilant display of unity as the institution celebrated its remarkable performance. The national school achieved outstanding results, with 41 students earning straight A grades and 100 securing A-. Additionally, 116 students attained B+, while the lowest grade recorded was a C-, achieved by only seven out of the 444 candidate Dr. Silas Murigi, the Chief Principal of Kagumo High School, expressed immense pride in the results. He attributed the institution’s success to the collective efforts of…

Fire Breaks Out at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School After KCSE Results Release. A mysterious fire engulfed a dormitory at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho High School in Kisii shortly after the release of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. An insider, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, disclosed that the fire erupted in one of the dormitories as the school staff, led by the principal, were busy downloading the results from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) portal. The source recounted how smoke was spotted, prompting everyone to rush toward the affected area. Emergency Response…

Riokindo Boys High Shines in KCSE Results. Daniel Orina from Riokindo Boys High School in Kisii emerged as a top performer in this year’s KCSE exams by achieving an A plain, bringing pride to his school. Chief Principal Gerald Orina attributed the school’s impressive performance to the combined efforts of teachers, parents, and students. He noted that the collaboration had played a key role in restoring the institution’s academic reputation at the national level. He expressed gratitude, emphasizing that the outstanding results marked a step closer to their aspirations. The principal, accompanied by his deputies, Micah Mariita (in charge of…