Author: Hezron Rooy

Pressure Mounts on Education CS to Release 2024 KCSE Results. Julius Migos, the Education Cabinet Secretary (CS), is under increasing pressure from both parents and candidates to expedite the release of the KCSE 2024 results. On Saturday, the CS stated that the results for the 965,501 candidates would be released in two weeks. However, this timeline has sparked frustration among parents and candidates who had expected the results to be made available sooner, given that the marking and analysis process wrapped up in December. Candidates will no longer be able to access their results via the SMS system. Instead, the…

90% of Grade Nine Classrooms Complete, Says CS Ogamba. The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), has successfully constructed 14,500 out of the 16,000 classrooms required for the first cohort of Grade Nine learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum. This development ensures that a majority of Junior Secondary School (JSS) students will have access to adequate learning facilities. During a visit to Kajiado North to assess preparations for the new school term, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos, stated that efforts are being made to finalize the construction of the remaining classrooms. He…

Fare Hikes and Rising School Supply Costs Burden Parents. As schools across the country reopen, parents and students in Meru County are grappling with various challenges, including surging transportation costs and rising prices of school essentials. The increased cost of transportation has significantly strained household budgets, forcing many families to make financial adjustments, according to Mr. Paul Mutuku, a parent in Meru. The reopening season has also caused a frenzy in Meru town’s bookshops, as parents flood the stores with lengthy lists of textbooks, tools, and materials required under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which demands more resources compared to the…

Counterfeit Textbooks Seized in Nairobi Raid; Booksellers Arrested. Two individuals have been apprehended in Nairobi after a police operation targeting bookshops selling counterfeit textbooks. The raid, conducted in collaboration with the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA), resulted in the confiscation of numerous fake textbooks. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officers raided several bookshops suspected of duping customers with counterfeit learning materials. KPA’s CEO, James Odhiambo, shared that police had seized multiple cartons of fake books and expressed hope that such operations would eventually eliminate sellers of counterfeit materials. The latest arrests follow the apprehension of five other suspects in Nairobi…

85% of Public Primary Schools Have Received Grade 9 Textbooks, Says KPA Chairman. In response to concerns from parents about a textbook shortage, Kiarie Kamau, the CEO of East African Education Publishers and Chairman of the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA), clarified that the claim was not true. Kamau addressed the matter in a recent press conference, stating that books are available, and a significant portion of the textbooks have already been distributed. Specifically, he mentioned that 85% of public primary schools had received Grade 9 textbooks, with the remaining deliveries expected to conclude by January 13th. Kamau explained that the…

Parents Urge Drivers to Prioritize Road Safety as Students Head Back to School. As students return to school after the long holidays, parents are urging drivers to exercise caution and follow road safety regulations. This call for sober driving comes amid a shortage of vehicles to transport students, with some having to wait for hours to board a bus or matatu to reach their destinations. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged road users to report unroadworthy vehicles, while also conducting compliance checks to ensure the safety of all road users. At the main bus park in Kisii…

Hillside Endarasha Academy Starts New Term as Day School After Devastating Fire. Parents at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri are hopeful for a positive academic year as the school re-opened for its first term on Tuesday, three months following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 21 students. The school resumed operations without its previously existing boarding section, which was completely shut down after the devastating blaze. To reinforce this change, a wall has been constructed to seal off the area that once housed the dormitories for more than 300 pupils. Now fully converted into a day school, the…

No Plans End Sacco Deductions from Teachers’ Salaries, TSC Affirms. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed as fake reports circulating online, claiming the commission plans to stop direct Sacco deductions from teachers’ salaries starting February 2025. The commission clarified this on its official X account on Tuesday, cautioning teachers to beware of false information. The fraudulent announcement alleged that TSC intended to simplify payroll processes and grant teachers greater control over their finances. According to the fake notice, teachers would be required to manage their Sacco payments independently using modern payment methods such as mobile money and online banking.…

KNEC Uploads Kenya Pre-vocational Level Education Assessment Sample Papers on (CBA) portal; How to Access. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the availability of sample papers for the Kenya Pre-vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA). Schools offering the stage-based pathway can now access these resources through the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal. How Schools Can Access the KPLEA Sample Papers To help schools retrieve the sample papers with ease, KNEC has provided a step-by-step guide: Read Also: KNEC Announces Job Openings for Grade 7 Examination Officers: How to Apply Important Reminders KNEC has emphasized the need to maintain the confidentiality…

KNEC Announces Job Openings for Grade 7 Examination Officers: How to Apply. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), a state corporation mandated to oversee school and post-school examinations in Kenya, has announced vacancies for the position of Examinations Officer in the Applied Sciences, Business, and Technical Education categories. A total of six positions are available in KNEC Grade 7, marking the entry and training level for graduates. Responsibilities for Successful Candidates Candidates hired for these roles will work under the supervision of senior officers and will be involved in critical activities such as: Eligibility Criteria To qualify, applicants must meet…