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School Calendar Conundrum As Virus Encroaches Schools

Join Our Facebook Page Coronavirus cases have begun rising among teachers and learners and this could derail plans of coming up with a back-to-school calendar even though the Ministry of Education insists that everything is okay. A teacher died in Kiambu and two schools had to close in Mombasa, putting the government under more pressure […]

Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla): What’s New

Join Our Facebook Page Ubuntu 20.10 ‘Groovy Gorilla’ is finally out. Canonical Ltd released it yesterday on October 22, 2020. The Groove Gorilla is just about a few minor changes rather than being about groundbreaking features as many users might have imagined. However, the build does not have support in the long term, so is […]

Just 0.6 Of Africa’s Indigenous Women Educated, Study Reveals

Join Our Facebook Page A study has revealed that of the 18.5 million indigenous women in African, only 0.6% (percent) have accessed advanced education. According to the report (Global Study on Situation of Indigenous Women and Girls (2020), given by the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (Fimi) which is a global network comprising of leaders of […]

Opinion: Should we keep closing schools due to COVID-19 cases?

The government closed schools in March to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and kept them closed until recently when they partially reopened. According to widespread reports, the government closed three schools in Mombasa as around 15 cases of COVID-19 infections struck the schools. The schools that the government closed include Star of the Sea Grils […]

President Kenyatta to Attend UNESCO Global Education Meeting with Over 60 Ministers of Education from Across 5 Continents

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to take part in the UNESCO’s high-level virtual meeting with over sixty Ministers of Education from across the five world continents, to set priorities for learning recovery and also secure financing following the global Covid-19 pandemic The meeting is aimed at revitalizing Global Education and will take place on Thursday, […]

Burundi First Lady partners with Merck Foundation to empower girls in education, and break the infertility stigma

BUJUMBURA, Burundi. The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, has partnered with Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany to build healthcare capacity, empower girls in education, and break the infertility stigma. During a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and the Burundi First Lady,  the Merck Foundation […]

Two Schools in Mombasa Closed After 15 Teachers Test Positive for Covid-19

The latest breaking news indicates that two Secondary Schools in Mombasa County have been closed down after 15 teachers tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. According to the KTN News, the two schools include Tononoka Secondary School where 11 teachers tested positive for Covid-19 and Star of the Sea where 4 teachers’ also tested positive. […]

12,000 Teacher Interns Jobs is Fake News, Says TSC

The Teachers Service Commission has come out publicly on Tuesday 20th of October 2020, to denounce the advertised 12,000 teacher internship job vacancies as fake news. The 12,000 TSC October 2020 teacher Internship vacancies had been advertised to be up for grab after an unconfirmed source claimed that the Teachers Service Commission TSC advertised 4,000 […]

Huduma Number Cards Officially Ready, CS Matiangi

Dr. Fred Matiangi, the Cabinet Secretary of Interior, announced on Tuesday 20th October 2020, that the Huduma Number cards are officially ready. The CS announced the news during the Mashujaa day celebrations held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County. ” Just over two years ago, your excellency (President Uhuru), you directed that we commence the […]

October 2020 TSC Recruitment of 12,000 Teacher Interns (Unverified Source)

12,000 TSC October 2020 teacher Internship vacancies are up for grab after an unconfirmed source claimed that the Teachers Service Commission TSC advertised 4,000 teaching posts for Primary and 8,000 for Secondary Schools. According to the source, the above 12,000 teacher interns will be an economic stimulus from the National Government after the Covid-19 Pandemic. […]