Author: Hezron Rooy

Students Urged to Enroll in Marketable Courses to Boost Career Prospects. Students across the country have been encouraged to pursue skills and courses that are marketable both locally and internationally. This call was made during the Gastronomy Festival hosted by Utalii College, an event that highlighted Kenya’s cultural diversity through the preparation of traditional dishes from various communities. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook According to Acting CEO Peter Muhindi, the festival is an integral part of equipping hospitality students with practical experience and exposure. It aims to prepare them for successful careers in the hospitality industry, both within Kenya and…

At Least Ten Pupils Injured, Others Feared Dead in Southern Bypass Bus Accident. At least ten pupils sustained severe injuries, while others are feared dead after a bus accident occurred along the Southern Bypass near the Ole Sereni Hotel. The tragic incident happened at approximately 3 pm on Saturday, November 23, when the bus transporting the students reportedly lost control and overturned along the busy ring road. Videos shared online depicted the aftermath of the crash, showing the bus overturned and lying in an upside-down position. Rescuers were seen working urgently to evacuate those trapped beneath the wreckage. Footage further…

KPSEA Marking Complete, Report to be shared in January. The Ministry of Education disbursed funds to support free education initiatives, allocating Sh65 billion for day secondary schools, Sh35 billion for junior schools, and Sh9 billion for primary schools. CS Ogamba highlighted that marking for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) has been completed, with a report set to be shared with schools and learners in January. CS Ogamba commended the Multi-Agency Examination Administration Team, which includes officials from the Ministries of Education, Interior and National Administration, ICT, and TSC, for their role in ensuring the efficient coordination of the…

UASU Ends Lecturers’ Strike After Agreement with Government. The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) announced on Saturday, November 23, the end of a strike that had disrupted university operations nationwide since September. The decision followed a government pledge to honor the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), originally valued at Ksh9.76 billion. The National Treasury committed to allocating the full CBA amount in the 2024/2025 financial year under Supplementary Estimates II. As part of the deal, all legal petitions filed to halt the lecturers’ strike were withdrawn, and UASU representatives pledged to recover lost teaching time. This resolution came shortly after…

60,000 Primary School Teachers Retrained to Handle Junior Secondary Education. The government has implemented measures to ensure readiness for Grade Nine, including the distribution of textbooks by December, confirming over 46,000 intern teachers, and recruiting 20,000 new intern teachers for junior schools. Approximately 60,000 primary school teachers have been retrained to handle junior secondary education. Strategic initiatives are also in place to support senior education under CBC, with ongoing assessments to ensure senior schools meet standards for Grade 10 hosting. “Over 46,000 intern teachers confirmed, and 20,000 new intern teachers are being recruited for junior schools. There are 60,000 primary…

Ministry of Education Focuses on Classroom Readiness Ahead of Senior School Transition. To ensure a smooth transition to junior secondary school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), the government allocated Sh18 billion for Grade Nine infrastructure development. Initially targeting 16,000 classrooms, the plan expanded to 18,000 classrooms to be delivered in three phases. Phase one, comprising 3,500 classrooms, is nearing completion, while phase two, involving 7,500 classrooms, has commenced. Additionally, NG-CDF is set to support the construction of 6,800 classrooms, with Nairobi County receiving an extra Sh1 billion due to unique challenges. Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang stated that…

Replacing a Lost KCSE Certificate: What You Need to Know. Losing your KCSE certificate might feel devastating, especially when applying for jobs or further studies. However, a replacement process is available to recover your academic credentials. Here’s a comprehensive guide to replacing a lost KCSE certificate. Previously, replacing a lost KCSE or KCPE certificate was tedious and time-consuming. Today, the process is streamlined, with applicants receiving a results confirmation document instead of a duplicate certificate. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is stringent about this process, requiring applicants to prove that their certificates are lost or destroyed before approving any…

KNUT and TSC Resolve Contentious Issues in Recognition Agreement Top officials from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) concluded a week-long retreat in Naivasha. The retreat focused on addressing contentious clauses in the new five-year recognition agreement, a document that has governed industrial relations between the two entities since its inception in 1968. The agreement, traditionally renewed every five years, provides a framework for negotiating teachers’ terms and conditions of service. Upon review and finalization, the document will be signed and deposited with the Registrar of Trade Unions, ensuring it becomes legally binding.…

621 Candidates from 198 Examinations Centres Involved in Malpractice, Says Ogamba. The Ministry of Education has documented 621 incidents of examination malpractice following the completion of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. These cases, currently under investigation, were reported in 198 out of 10,754 examination centres across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed that the malpractices involved candidates and supervisors found with unauthorised items, including mobile phones, written materials, and instances of collusion and impersonation. The violations included candidates sharing images of exam papers on social media. Out of 965,501 candidates, 621 were implicated, representing…

348 Non-Compliant Boarding Schools to Transition to Day Schools by January. Following a directive by President William Ruto, the Ministry of Education conducted a national assessment of all boarding schools to evaluate safety and compliance with regulations. This followed a tragic dormitory fire at Hill Side Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County in September, which claimed 21 lives and left others injured. The assessment revealed that 348 boarding schools failed to meet required standards in areas such as dormitory safety, fire equipment maintenance, sanitation, and learner welfare. These schools will transition to day schools by January 2025 to ensure a safer…