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Examiner dies during KJSEA marking in Machakos
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confirmed the death on Monday, sending shockwaves through the education sector.
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Marking begins for KCSE as ministry deploys 32,558 examiners
CS Ogamba on Friday said 32,558 examiners have been posted to 40 centres across the country, where strict monitoring measures have been put in place. He said examiners from centres previously linked to malpract...
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Education Ministry flags 418 KCSE malpractice cases, investigations ongoing
CS Ogamba confirmed that while most centres observed the rules, cases of cheating were still reported and are being processed by investigators in line with the KNEC Act of 2012.
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Education ministry completes nationwide learner count ahead of capitation release
During a media briefing on Friday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained that the final numbers will guide how much each school receives. Under the new figures, high school students will get Sh22,...
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Ruto says 24,000 more teachers to be hired by January 2026
Ruto noted that the country had been grappling with a serious shortage of teachers and a difficult transition under CBC, a situation he said was made worse by the financial struggles in universities.
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US colleges report drop in first-time foreign students amid stricter visa rules
The survey, carried out by the Institute of International Education, covered 828 higher learning institutions across the country. While the flow of new students slowed, the total international student populatio...
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Teacher killed, 25 girls taken in Nigeria's Kebbi school raid
During the confrontation, one teacher was shot dead while trying to protect the students, and another was injured and is receiving treatment at a local facility. Eyewitnesses described a large group of armed me...
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Audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners as 44,495 schools get capitation clearance
According to the Ministry of Education, 44,495 schools have so far been cleared after submitting verifiable information. At the same time, the audit has already uncovered 87,000 ghost learners and identified 10...
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Ruto urges universities to embrace AI as he grants Gretsa University full charter
The President said institutions of higher learning can no longer afford to delay in adopting modern, industry-driven digital competencies.
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Ogamba: Over 11,000 examiners on duty as 78 arrested for exam fraud
Ogamba thanked candidates, teachers, security officers and members of the public for supporting the exercise so far. He urged Kenyans to stay alert and report any suspicious behaviour using KNEC’s toll-free num...
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Teachers urged to adopt continuous learning for CBE success
The mandatory programme offers in-service training designed to improve teaching methods, subject mastery, and overall classroom performance.
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KCSE cheating crackdown: 26 more suspects arrested across counties
The education sector has expressed concern over repeated cases of malpractice and emphasized the need for strict enforcement to protect the credibility of KCSE results. Investigations are ongoing, with authorit...