Author: Hezron Rooy

National Kiswahili Teachers’ Workshop Slated for February 1 in Nakuru KONGAMANO LA KITAIFA LA WALIMU WA KISWAHILI WA SHULE ZA UPILI NCHINI KENYA, JUMAMOSI TAREHE 1 FEBRUARI 2025 Kwa mara nyingine idara ya Kiswahili ikishirikiana na Bahari ya Elimu Radio 47 wana fahari kuwaalika walimu wapendwa wa lugha ashirafla ya Kiswahili litakalofanyika katika ukumbi wa shule ya kitaifa ya Nakuru siku ya Jumamosi tarehe 1 Februari, 2025 kuanzia saa mbili asubuhi hadi saa kumi alasiri. Kikake kitashughulikia mambo yafuatayo Tumewaalika watahini wazoefu wa karatasi zote tatu za Kiswahili ambao walihusika katika usimamizi na usahihishaji wa KCSE 2024 na wana tajriba…

High Court Halts KNEC’s Mid-Year KCSE Retake Plan. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)’s initiative to conduct mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) retakes has encountered a setback following a High Court suspension. The council had announced the retake in July to provide candidates with a chance to improve their grades from last year’s exams. However, this process has been temporarily paused. Kisii High Court Lady Justice Odera Teresa Achieng, in her ruling, affirmed that the petition filed by Nakuru-based doctor Magare Gikenyi warranted conservatory orders. Justice Odera ruled that the application had met the threshold for issuing such…

Declining TVET Enrollment as Youths Flock to Boda Boda Sector. Education stakeholders in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, have voiced concerns over the declining interest among local youths in enrolling at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Instead, many are choosing to join the boda boda business. Despite being situated in Makululu village, Kaloleni Technical and Vocational College (KTVC) has struggled to attract students, even from its neighbouring community. The institution, which began admitting students in 2019, currently has a student population of approximately 400. Kaloleni Sub-County Education Officer, Ms Josephine Lomata, expressed disappointment over the situation, stating that parents…

KNEC Sued Over July 2025 KCSE Exams Series A legal petition has been filed by Dr. Magare-Gikenyi seeking to halt the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams scheduled for July 2025. The academician argued that the exams were introduced without public participation, contravening constitutional provisions and violating students’ rights. Dr. Magare-Gikenyi highlighted the absence of stakeholder consultations in the decision-making process. He noted that the newly introduced guidelines had created two distinct groups of candidates: those with a limited preparation window (July) and those with extended revision time (November). He contended that this disparity was unjustifiable and infringed on…

Lari Schools Closed Due to Declining Enrollment After 2024 KCSE. Two secondary schools in Lari Constituency, Ragia Forest Secondary School and Kiambogo Secondary School, have been shut down due to a sharp decline in student enrollment during the current academic year. According to Lari Sub-County Education Officer Benjamin Moeni, the closures followed the completion of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Moeni explained that the classrooms in both schools have since been converted into storage spaces, while science laboratories have remained unused since last year’s practical assessments. Ragia Forest Secondary School is situated in Kinale Ward, and…

TSC Nyanza Regional Director Njage Appointed SRC Commissioner. President William Ruto has officially appointed Jane Gatakaa Njage, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Nyanza Regional Director, as a Commissioner in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). This appointment positions her as the teachers’ employer’s representative in the commission. Njage, originally from Embu County, joined five other commissioners in taking the oath of office last week for a six-year term at SRC. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on January 20, 2025, and witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.…

KICD Invites Publishers to Submit Senior Secondary CBC Materials for Approval. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has issued an invitation to publishers registered or legally represented in Kenya to submit proposals for Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) senior secondary materials. This initiative aims to evaluate and approve suitable learning resources. KICD has instructed publishers to download the 2025 edition of submission, evaluation, and approval procedures for support materials from its official website. These guidelines provide a framework for interested publishers to align their proposals with the institute’s requirements and timelines. To streamline logistics, publishers intending to submit materials must notify…

TSC Transfers Teremi Boys Principal to Malava Boys After Community Fallout. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced abrupt leadership changes at Bungoma’s Friends Teremi Boys High School. Dr. Elphas Luvaso, the principal at Teremi Boys, has been reassigned to Malava Boys High School in Kakamega North County. In a reciprocal arrangement, John Wakwabubi, the chief principal of Malava Boys, will take over as the new head at Teremi Boys. Wilson Koros, the Kakamega TSC Director, has confirmed these adjustments. Dr. Luvaso’s tenure at Teremi Boys High has been marked by tension, primarily driven by opposition from parents and the…

Cheplaskei Students Trek 20km at Night to Protest School Mismanagement. A wave of student unrest unfolded in Uasin Gishu County late Tuesday night as students from Cheplaskei Secondary School marched 20 kilometers to air their grievances before the County Commissioner. Deputy County Commissioner Lilian Lagat revealed that authorities were alerted to the unusual protest around 2 a.m. on Wednesday. Authorities quickly dispatched security teams to ensure the safety of the students during their trek. According to the Uasin Gishu County Education Director, John Thiringi, the students were peaceful throughout the journey and caused no damage. The protesting students cited inadequate…

CS Ogamba Unveils Changes to University Funding Model & Roll Out Date. The government has initiated the development of a revised university funding model following a High Court ruling that nullified the model introduced in 2023. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba disclosed on January 28 that a proposal outlining the changes was nearing completion. CS Ogamba reported that a special committee established by President William Ruto last year had submitted an initial draft containing proposed changes, with the remaining adjustments expected to be finalized by the end of the week. Once approved, the updated funding model is set to take…