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Term One KPSSA Activities 2025 (Primary Schools and Junior Secondary. Kids Athletics (8-11 Years) This category focuses on introducing young learners to basic athletic skills in a fun and engaging way. Gymnastics Gymnastics activities are included to enhance coordination, flexibility, and overall physical fitness among primary school learners. Track Events (Primary) The following track events will be held for boys and girls across various distances: Field Events Athletes will compete in the following field events: Cross Country Cross country events will take place for the following age categories: KPSSA JUNIOR SCHOOLS TERM ONE ACTIVITIES Swimming Swimming competitions will feature multiple…

Education CS Reassures No Job Losses in Parastatal Mergers. The Ministry of Education has alleviated fears surrounding job losses following the recent mergers of education-related parastatals. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba emphasized that no employee would face termination as a result of the restructuring. The ministry clarified that the changes involve aligning and rationalizing functions rather than eliminating them. Employees whose roles are impacted will be redeployed to other areas within the ministry. Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency The restructuring is intended to improve efficiency within the education sector by aligning specific functions with their appropriate institutions. The ministry noted that…

KNEC Issues Guidelines for 2025 CBA Projects and Performance Tasks for Grades 4, 5, and SNE. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced guidelines for administering the 2025 School-Based Assessments (SBA) for learners in Grades 4, 5, and the Special Needs Education (SNE) Intermediate Level. According to the circular, the assessment tools, including projects, practicals, and performance tasks, will be uploaded to the KNEC Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal. Headteachers are tasked with accessing these tools through the CBA portal at https://cba.knec.ac.ke. In cases of password issues, schools are advised to seek assistance from their respective Sub-County Directors of Education…

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). What is the main function of KUCCPS? The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) primarily oversees the selection and placement of secondary school graduates into universities and colleges under government sponsorship. It also develops career guidance programs to assist students, collects and maintains data on student placements, and provides advice to the government on matters concerning student placement. What is the difference between KUCCPS and HELB? While KUCCPS serves as the government’s student placement agency, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is responsible for funding students.…

Ksh.19B School Capitation Insufficient, Say KNUT and KUPPET. Education stakeholders have criticized the government over delays in disbursing capitation funds owed to schools, highlighting the frustration faced by school administrators. While the Ministry of Education announced the release of Ksh.19 billion for capitation, secondary schools are yet to receive their allocated share. The ministry attributed the delay to an ongoing financial crisis within the government, promising to release additional funds by the end of the week. However, stakeholders argue that the funds released so far are grossly inadequate to meet the demands of schools. The Kenya National Union of Teachers…

Kiambu County Registers High Turnout for KCSE Exam Retakes. The Kiambu County Education Office has so far received approximately 150 applications from candidates intending to re-sit the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams scheduled for July 2025. The exams, organized by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), are intended for individuals who missed the national exams or wish to improve their grades. Registration Process and Deadlines Consolata Wanjiru, the Kiambu Sub-County Director of Education, encouraged the public to take advantage of this opportunity. She noted that the final KCSE exams under the 8-4-4 curriculum will be administered in 2027,…

MKU Nursing School Reaccredited, Setting the Stage for Expansion. Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s School of Nursing has received a significant endorsement for its growth agenda with the award of a re-accreditation certificate from the Nursing Council of Kenya. This milestone highlights the institution’s dedication to delivering top-tier nursing education that surpasses regulatory expectations. The Nursing Council of Kenya Registrar and CEO, Dr. Lister Onsongo, emphasized the institution’s exemplary standards during the presentation of the certificate. The council recognized the university’s investment in ultra-modern skills laboratories, equipped with high-fidelity mannequins, as a benchmark for quality nursing training. Dr. Onsongo noted that…

Nyandarua University College Set to Open After Final Approval. Efforts to establish Nyandarua University College are advancing swiftly, with the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Nyandarua County Government conducting a final inspection of lecture rooms and departmental offices at the Ol-Joro Orok Agricultural Training Centre (ATC). This marks a critical step toward the institution’s official launch. Governor Kiarie Badilisha, alongside Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, and a CUE delegation, visited the center on Tuesday. The purpose of the visit was to assess the facility and prepare a final report that will guide…

Nakuru County Strengthens TVETs to Harness Youth Potential. The Nakuru County Government, in partnership with the National Government and other stakeholders, is intensifying efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education. This initiative aims to boost the country’s capacity to deliver practical training that drives economic growth. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Ms. Zipporah Wambui, stated that the collaboration seeks to leverage technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to empower young people, enabling them to contribute positively to economic development. She highlighted that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) focuses on accelerating economic progress by investing in…

Meru University Students Protest Over Killing of Colleague. Transportation on the busy Meru-Maua highway was brought to a standstill for most of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, as university students demonstrated against the killing of a colleague and the lack of action by authorities. The protests were sparked by the death of a Meru University student, who was reportedly stabbed around 10 p.m. on Monday night. Hours after the incident, students took to the streets, with the demonstrations continuing throughout the night and intensifying by morning. Kenyans.co.ke has established that students at Meru University have been grappling with insecurity both on…