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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.

Chief Justice Koome Appoints Three Judges for CBC Case

Join Our Telegram Group Chief Justice Koome released a statement today the 7th of December revealed that she has appointed three judges who shall listen to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) case. The CJ’s reached the decision after finding out the petitioner had raised relevant questions as pertains the CBC. The three judges who will be […]

Magoha Confirms Dates for Next Year’s KCPE and KCSE Examinations

Join Our Telegram Group The Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha has confirmed when next year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be done. CS Magoha was accompanying his fellow CS for Interior Fred Matiang’I who was touring South Mugirang in Kisii County yesterday. Following complaints […]

MoE to do Away with Boarding Schools under CBC

Join Our Telegram Group Boarding secondary schools could be converted today schools once the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is in place in junior secondary schools come 2023. In a bid to solve the issues that have plagued the Ministry of Education in the current system of education, students under the CBC are set […]

KNEC’s Deadline for Uploading Scores to Stay

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has directed both public and private primary schools to adhere to the provided deadline of the 17th of December to upload scores for the assessments done for grades 3, 4 and 5 to the online portal. KNEC CEO David Njengere revealed that a national assessment that is done periodically […]

TSC under Investigation over Tribal Appointments

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is under investigation from the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) over recruitment done at the Commission in all its top jobs. The Chairperson of the CAJ, Ms Pauline Mumbua is in charge of an investigation on the issue. A petition was filed on the 23rd of November 2021 that is […]

TSC Unveils List of Teachers Deregistered in 2021

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has revealed teachers whom it has removed from the Register of Teachers due to gross misconduct. The revelation was done pursuant to section 30 of the TSC Act (2012). The Commission also revealed that under the law, the listed teachers are not allowed to engage in teaching in any learning […]

Proposed Budget Allocation to Favor Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to receive a bigger allocation in the education sector for the coming 2022/23 Financial Year. This was revealed in the budget policy statement that is set to be approved in Parliament. The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of National Treasury and Planning prepared the Draft 2022 Budget Policy […]

TSC Circular on the Roll Out of Leaves via Online Modules

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has revealed that they have moved their services online except for just a few that require physical files. The following are the type of TSC leaves that you can apply online. 1. Sick Leave 2. Annual Leave 3. Compassionate Leave 4. Paternity Leave 5. Maternity Leave 6. Study Leave 7. […]

Molo Boys Academy Students Walk Out of School

Molo Boys Academy students have today walked out of their school just four days after schools reopened following the half-term break. The Cabinet Secretary for Education Professor George Magoha and his Ministry adjusted the academic calendar to allow for the mid-term break amid an increase of school fires around that time. However, it seems the […]

KNEC Reveals Dates for ECDE Examination

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has revealed dates for trainees who doing their 2021 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Examinations. This was communicated through a Circular to the County Directors of Education whereby the Council revealed that the examinations will be done between the 30th of November and the 2nd of December 2021. Rehearsals […]

Organization of Private Schools against Reintroduction of Corporal Punishment in Schools

The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) national chairperson Mutheu Kasanga has revealed that she is against the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools. The reintroduction of corporal punishment or rather caning has been suggested on many occasions by some stakeholders in the education fraternity including the Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha. Kasanga implored […]