Author: Hezron Rooy

Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County. The Ministry of Education has mandated the immediate shutdown of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools nationwide due to non-compliance with safety and operational standards. This directive follows a thorough safety evaluation conducted between September and October 2024. The assessment, which focused on adherence to Safety Standards for Basic Education Institutions, revealed gross violations in the identified schools. Key concerns highlighted during the evaluation include: In a circular issued on November 27, 2024, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang instructed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to…

MKU Ranked Among Kenya’s Top 3, Claims 32nd Spot in Sub-Saharan Africa Mount Kenya University (MKU) has secured the third position among 15 Kenyan universities in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Ranking. Regionally, the institution claimed the 32nd spot out of 129 Sub-Saharan universities that met the ranking criteria. The rankings, conducted by a globally recognized organization, evaluated 129 universities from 22 countries in the region. These rankings are renowned for acknowledging top-performing institutions across various disciplines. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook The ranking methodology emphasized universities’ contributions to addressing significant challenges within the region. This recognition highlights…

Private Universities Seek Sh47bn from Government, Cite Unpaid Bills Since 2016. Private universities are pressing the government to clear an outstanding debt of Sh47.1 billion, which they claim is due for educating government-sponsored students since the 2016/2017 academic year. The amount constitutes part of the pending bills owed by the government for various services provided. In 2016, following reforms in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) that reduced the number of university qualifiers, the government introduced a program to place and sponsor students in private universities. However, the government failed to remit 80% of the tuition fees for these…

Police Hunt for Suspect in KMTC Student’s Murder. Authorities in Kitale are actively pursuing a woman accused of stabbing a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student to death. The victim, 25-year-old Benedict Kiptoo, was a final-year student at KMTC’s Kitale campus, eagerly awaiting graduation. Reports indicate that he was fatally stabbed in the neck during an altercation in Kibomet, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Kitale. The suspect, Mercy Masika—also known as Nancy Faiza—is believed to have been in a relationship with the deceased. Dr. Evans Letting, who attempted to save Kiptoo’s life, reported that he succumbed to his injuries…

Disco Matanga Banned in Siaya County for Exposing School Children to Immorality. Night vigils, commonly referred to as ‘Disco Matanga,’ alongside unnecessary parties, will remain prohibited in Siaya County during the 2024 festive season. Siaya County Commissioner Norbert Komora has highlighted these gatherings as hotspots for criminal activities and avenues where school-aged children are often enticed into immoral behavior. He instructed chiefs to remain vigilant in December and emphasized that anyone found violating the ban would face arrest. “Disco Matanga and other parties are affecting us. Chiefs should be keen this December, those found culpable should be arrested,” he said.…

Unemployed Teachers Urged to Explore Self-Employment. Unemployed teachers have been encouraged to look into self-employment opportunities in related fields rather than solely waiting for government job openings. Migori Governor, Dr. Ochilo Ayacko, emphasized that the government cannot hire all graduates immediately, urging them to leverage the skills and knowledge they acquired during their training to become self-sufficient. He explained that the competencies they gained are valuable and can take them far, helping them avoid the fierce competition in the job market. Dr. Ayacko made these remarks during the 94th graduation ceremony at Kamagambo Adventist Teachers’ Training College (TTC), where 107…

Terminated KCSE Examiners Demand KNEC Fire Complicit Centre Managers for Malpractices Examiners whose contracts were terminated due to exam cheating in their schools have raised concerns, urging the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to take action against exam centre managers and supervisors who oversaw the malpractices. The affected examiners, including deputy principals and teachers from Kakamega and Bungoma counties, have claimed that KNEC unfairly held them accountable for breaches of the exam process, which were allegedly facilitated by school principals and exam supervisors. The group, whose identities remain confidential, also criticized the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission…

TSC Bids Farewell to Seme Sub County Director Joash Ogada Ndege. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) team gathered on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Kabondo, Nyakach Sub County, to join the family of the late Joash Ogada Ndege, TSC Sub County Director for Seme, in his final send-off. The ceremony was attended by thousands of mourners. The event drew a large representation from the teaching fraternity, including members of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA), Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA), Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). Local leaders and…

Teacher Appeals to President Ruto Over TSC Recruitment Concerns. A Kenyan teacher has written an impassioned letter to President William Ruto, raising concerns about alleged political interference in the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recruitment process. The teacher, who graduated in 2013, urged the president to restore meritocracy in the hiring of teachers, a practice they claim has deteriorated under the current administration. According to the teacher, recruitment during the administrations of former presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta was rooted in fairness and equal opportunity. However, they allege that since 2022, political influence has taken precedence over merit. “Politicians are…

Moi University Set for Major Reforms as Education CS Ogamba Targets Mismanagement. Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos, has announced that investigations have been launched into the mismanagement of Moi University. Those found responsible for the issues will face dismissal. During his visit to the Moi University School of Medicine campus in Eldoret, the CS emphasized that difficult decisions would be made to restore stability to the once-thriving institution. Migos stressed the need for transparent management within universities to ensure they offer credible academic qualifications. He confirmed that decisive actions would be taken to maintain the integrity of the sector, promising…