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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.

TSC’S Scoring System for Hiring Teachers Causes Uproar

Join Our Telegram Group Complains have emerged concerning the 11,574 vacancies advertised by the Teachers Service Commission. Teachers who applied for the posts are not happy and feel the scoring system used to recruit is hugely faulty as it hands the advantage to some candidates or applicants The vacancies advertised by TSC on the 1st […]

CS Magoha Confirms Reopening Of Schools Today

Join Our Telegram Group Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Magoha has today confirmed the reopening of schools in a press conference the CS held today. The announcement comes despite a pending court ruling on Wednesday that directed CS Magoha to hold consultations with all stakeholders within three days regarding the progressive reopening of schools. High Court […]

Schools Still Reopening On Monday, October 12, 2020, despite Pending Court Order

It is becoming increasingly obvious that schools are still reopening on Monday even though a court order suspended reopening of schools until the Ministry of Education has done consultations with stakeholders. Therefore, the Ministry of Education will proceed with the phased reopening of all institutions of basic education. High Court Judge James Maku issued the […]

Senate questions Magoha’s decision to reopen schools now, his leadership

The senate questioned Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha’s ability to lead the Ministry of Education and the decision he made to reopen schools as COVID-19 cases are seemingly on the rise in the country. Members of Parliament, however, supported the decision to reopen schools but faulted the Ministry of Education for not being able to […]

Court Blocks Reopening of Schools

Reopening of schools is now uncertain again as after a court order issued today that could mean learners staying at home for even longer. All learners in secondary and primary schools have been stuck at home since March following the closure of all learning institutions to curb the spread of the coronavirus. A Kisii High […]

HELB Repayment to Be Delayed By 5years If New Bill Is Passed

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) beneficiaries could begin servicing their loans after a duration of five years after completing their studies. This could only happen if a new bill currently in parliament is passed into law. The proposed HELB Act changes, also seek to reduce the interest rate that beneficiaries have to pay from 4% […]

Parents Facing Tough Times in Private Schools

Public and private schools are reopening on Monday as announced by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education Prof George Magoha. The government-released-funds will cover free education and was expected to reach schools on Thursday 8, 2020. Private schools have asked parents to pay school fees, with some asking for full payment, before the […]

Sossion Agrees with UNICEF and WHO That Children Are Safer In Schools

Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education Prof George Magoha announced on Tuesday, October 6 that all basic education institutions in both private and public schools will reopen on Monday, October 12, 2020. Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary-general Wilson Sossion has defended CS Magoha’s decision to reopen schools saying learners will be safer […]