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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.

CS Magoha Calls for Reinstatement of Corporal Punishment in Schools

Join Our Telegram Group The Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha has called for the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schools. The CS has called for the reintroduction of caning in schools in order to instil much-needed discipline in schools. In his view, children should not be given too much freedom. CS Magoha implored […]

KMTC Announces Job Vacancies; How to Apply

Join Our Telegram Group The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has advertised the availability of job openings and how to apply for the positions. The medical facility announced through a notice noted Tuesday the 23rd of August, 2022 that it was planning to recruit 84 people to fill the advertised positions which range from drivers […]

Court Rules Against Exorbitant HELB penalties

The Nairobi High Court has ruled that the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) interests and penalties should not exceed the principal amount.. High Court judge Alfred Mabeya ruled in the lawsuit filed by Anne Mugure, Davis Nguthu and Wangui Wachira in 2021 and declared that Section 15 of the HELB Act was not constitutional. “A […]

Chief Calls for School Feeding Program to Curb Learner Absenteeism

With learners already in schools following the General Elections held on the 9th of August, 2022 some learners are in limbo since they are struggling with hunger and are weighing whether to go to school on empty stomachs or stay at home. This has led to Syau Location Chief Michael Kitulu calling on the government […]

Shitoto Girls Principal Collapses and Dies before Reporting To School

Shitoto Girls Secondary School Principal Madam Lily Mbati collapsed and died before reporting to school. According to reports, Madam Lily collapsed and died in her house in Ekero village in Mumias town located within Kakamega County while she was getting set to report to school in the morning of Monday the 22nd of August 2022. […]

Migingo Girls Deputy Killed: All the Details

Migingo Girls High School Deputy Principal Roselyn Nyawanda has been killed allegedly by her own son according to Kochieng assistant chief. It has been revealed that after killing his mother, the man elected to burn the body and then locked himself inside the main house of the family. According to Kochieng assistant chief Shadrack Awuor, […]

Magoha Asks For Forgiveness from Anyone He Offended During His Tenure

The outgoing Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha has apologized to Kenyans that he might have offended during his tenure in office. CS Magoha was speaking last week on the 17th of August after Commissioning phase two of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) classroom at Mwangaza Secondary School that is located in Kayole in Nairobi […]

PS Jwan Calls for Quick Probe into Kisumu Boys Fire Incident

The Ministry of Education has cleared the path for investigations to begin to find out what caused a fire that burnt down three dormitories and four classrooms at Kisumu Boys High school. The fire incident occurred on the morning of Saturday 20th August. Property worth millions was consumed by the fire which displaced 250 students. […]

KNEC Issues Circular on Schools with Less Than 30 KPSEA, KCPE And KCSE Candidates

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a circular with important information concerning schools that have less than thirty (30) KPSEA, KCPE and KCSE candidates. The following is the full circular: KNEC/EA/EWKCPE/KPSEA/KCSE/HOS/CENTRES/2022/015 i) All Heads of Primary and Secondary Schools Presenting Candidates for 2022 KPSEA; KCPE and KCSE examinations. ii) All Sub County Directors […]

Parents Tell Magoha to Either Extend Term Dates or Reduce School Fees

Parents have issued an ultimatum to the Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha to either extend term dates or reduce school fees. This year parents are required to pay school fees in a congested academic calendar which forces parents to pay school fees after a short time. Besides, parents have also asked school administrators […]