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Dominic Gekonge

Dominic is a Computer Science Specialist with lots of bias on Education. If he's not writing about Education, then he's coding. If not, then you will find him watching series movies.

KICD Prescribes and Vets Ten KCSE Fasihi and Literature Set books

Join Our Telegram Group The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has replaced literature set books used in teacher training colleges and schools. The curriculum development institute asked publishers to submit printed literary texts in English and Kiswahili for evaluation. The current ones shall be replaced following their introduction in the year 2018. The new […]

Secondary School Principal Arrested For Burning His 5-Month Old Baby

A principal in Baringo County is in police custody following allegations of burning his 5-month old baby causing serious injuries. Mr. Paul Kipsang, a Principal of Katokon Secondary School in Tiaty is alleged to have placed the baby on fire in his house at the Ngaratuko area under circumstances that are not clear. According to […]

KUPPET’s Demands to the Ministry of Education Ahead of Monday Reopening

The Kenya National Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands they want the Ministry of Education to be meet as schools reopen this coming Monday. Akello Misori KUPPET secretary-general led KUPPPET in the address implored the Ministry of Education to republish the term dates for parents and school heads so as provide […]

Jamleck Muturi Officially In Office as TSC Chairperson for Six-Year Term

Dr. Jamleck Muturi John and Timon Alfred Otieno Oyucho were yesterday the 3rd of May 2021 sworn in as Chairperson and members of Teachers Service Commission (TSC) respectively, at the Supreme Court of Kenya. Following vetting in Parliament, President Uhuru approved the duo to start their duties at TSC and yesterday the Supreme Court cleared […]

Here is why KCSE Results may be delayed

The 2020 academic year’s KCSE results may not be released as planned following a number of teachers marking the KCSE examinations at Moi Girls in Nairobi downing their tools on Monday the 3rd of May, 2021. The high school teachers went on strike and went to the streets to protests over unpaid allowances. Cabinet Secretary […]

KICD set to release New KCSE Setbooks for 2021-2025

The government of the Republic of Kenya is in the process of approving new set books for both secondary schools and Teacher Training Colleges. The setbooks will be in use from the month of May 2022 when the current Form two students shall be joining Form 3. KCSE set texts are changed after every four […]

Teacher Clothes Needy Learners after Being Posted To SDA School

Needy pupils at Nsoatre SDA Primary School in Bono Region, Ghana, have reason to smile after their new teacher made new school uniforms. When the new teacher Ms. Janet Asibi arrived at the school she noted that some learners attended the school with uniforms that were worn out while others did not wear school uniforms […]

Headteacher Works as Security Guard As COVID-19 Takes Its Toll on Finances

The COVID-19 global pandemic has had its impact on peoples’ lives, forcing many to make ends meet. A headteacher at Fairway Childcare Nursery and Primary School in Mukono District, Uganda is the latest victim of the economic recession experienced worldwide. The Headteachers, Mr. Rodgers Gimei from Uganda narrated to the media how the quite substantial […]

KUPPET’s Full Statement on 2021 Labour Day

The following is the KUPPET statement during Labour Day of 2021. For the second year running, Kenyans mark the International Day of Workers (Labour Day) without a national event. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt national life, our teachers, students, and all workers are paying a heavy price. Whereas Lenya has thus far been […]