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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.

KUCCPS Releases Circular on Review of the placement criteria to degree and TVET programmes

Join Our Telegram Group The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has revealed issued a circular regarding the review of placement criteria for degree and TVET programmes in Education. The details on the circular are shown below. To:          Vice-Chancellors, Public Universities Vice-Chancellors, Private Universities Dear All, RE: TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION PROPOSALS ON THE […]

Ministry of Education Announces New Dates for Form One Admission

The Ministry of Education has announced changes in the date for admission of Form Ones to secondary schools via a circular dated the 27th of April, 2022. Below is the full circular on the new admission dates for form ones. Regional Directors of Education County Directors of Education RE: CHANGE OF THE REPORTING DATE FOR […]

Commonwealth Ministers to Discuss Post-COVID-19 Recovery

The Government of Kenya via the Ministry of Education alongside the Commonwealth Secretariat is set to host a high-level conference under the theme, ‘Rethinking Education for Innovation, Growth and Sustainability post-COVID-19’ starting from the 27th to the 28th of April this year. The Commonwealth conference is usually held every three years.  The event is also […]

TSC to extend service of 1594 Teachers on a Contract Basis

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Nancy Macharia has revealed that 1,594 principals and heads of schools set to retire in 2020 and 2021 will have contract extensions to work under contract for a further two years. “Principals offered to remain in service for an extended period will help us stabilize […]

CBC to be in Secondary School before 2023

The Competency-Based Curriculum for Junior Secondary is set to be implemented in secondary schools by January 2023. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Charles Ong’ondo, the CBC will admit more learners to secondary schools at a stage when the learners are adventurous and imaginative. Ong’ondo said that […]

IEBC advertises the Availability of Positions for Officials of the August Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has advertised the availability of positions for various Polling Officials for the 9th August 2022 General Elections. The advert provides the advertised positions, the qualification requirements, duties and responsibilities and terms and conditions. THE ADVERT: POLLING OFFICIALS FOR 9TH AUGUST 2022 GENERAL ELECTION GENERAL ELECTION The Independent Electoral […]

Outstanding Teachers to Be Awarded On Madaraka Day

President Kenyatta has promised to honour outstanding teachers during this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations. This year’s Madaraka Day will be Uhuru’s final celebration before his term comes to an end in August. “My administration recognizes the important role that teachers play in advancing our development agenda. As Madaraka Day 2022 approaches, I look forward to […]

Magoha Reveals Number of Teachers Employed under President Uhuru’s Tenure

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Prof George Magoha has revealed that President Uhuru’s government has recruited more than 120,000 teachers. CS Magoha was speaking at Mombasa during the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) conference where he revealed that he was humbled to have worked under President Uhuru. “I am privileged to serve under […]