Sh6.7bn funding gap puts pressure on KNEC ahead of national exams
The Kenya National Examinations Council, however, has been allocated only Sh9.9 billion in the current financial year, leaving it with a funding deficit of Sh6.71 billion.
The Kenya National Examinations Council, however, has been allocated only Sh9.9 billion in the current financial year, leaving it with a funding deficit of Sh6.71 billion.
The survey ranked education first among the 12 functions devolved to county governments, earning a 50 per cent performance rating in 2026. Although it retained the top position, the score marks a drop from 55 p...
The briefing to Parliament comes as lawmakers continue to examine the causes of recurring school unrest and the measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in learning institutions.
Addressing a press conference, Uasu-UoN Secretary-General Prof George Osanjo said the university's academic workforce has already declined sharply over the last six years and warned that the latest policy could...
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, the second-term legislator maintained that none of the school buildings had collapsed or been declared unsafe for occupation, arguing that the controv...
Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Deputy Secretary-General Hesbon Otieno said the ministry should have completed the exercise earlier to allow schools enough time to analyse learner assessment reports and...
The new e-Certificate verification service is expected to make the verification process quicker while improving confidence in Kenya's examination certificates.
Responding to the concerns, TSC Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei told senators that the commission had already put in place reforms intended to improve promotions, leadership development and success...
TSC told senators that budget shortfalls are affecting the timing of acting compensation, teacher recruitment and promotions, as lawmakers raised concerns about teacher welfare, succession planning and retireme...
Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing wi...
Principal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
KESSHA chairperson Willy Kuria said schools received only Sh6,577 per learner during the first term, while Sh1,375 was retained by the Ministry of Education. That brought the total allocation to Sh7,952, leavin...