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Vihiga County List of Selected ECDE Teachers 2020

Join Our Facebook Page The County Government of Vihiga through the County Public Service Board has released the 2020 list of successful Early Childhood and Development Education ECDE teachers after the interviews. In case of any omission, or clarification, about this 2020 Vihiga County ECDE list, then reach the County Public Service Board via either […]

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

Join Our Facebook Page 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 […]

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 […]

TSC Issues Training Module for Staff on COVID-19 Guidelines and Health Protocols

This training module provides guidelines and protocols to guide the Institutional Heads, Teachers/Tutors/Instructors and Support Staff in facilitating effective Re-opening of the Institutions and ensure continuous learning. All teaching and non-teaching staff should be conversant with facts concerning COVID- 19 Pandemic. FOREWARD The Government of Kenya is committed to the provision of quality and equitable […]

West Pokot County Merit List of 2020 TSC Job Applicants

The following are the shortlisted teachers who applied for Teachers Service Commission TSC teaching job vacancies in West Pokot County in September 2020. These teachers will attend the TSC interviews at the set venues as communicated by the TSC County and Sub-County Directors. West Pokot County Merit List of 2020 TSC Job Applicants Download West […]

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 […]

Parents to Incur the Cost of Reopening Schools

Education CS Magoha announced today the resumption of learning in basic education institutions albeit allowing only form Fours and class eight and grade 4 students to report to schools on Monday 12th. Parents are likely to incur much of the costs for reopening. The rest of the learners remain disillusioned as to what plans the […]

Rwanda’s Phased School Reopening Plans Are Underway

The Republic of Rwanda is set to use the next few months as ample time to plan a gradual nationwide reopening of schools, while it subdues the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. The Cabinet has approved the reopening that will deal with higher institutions first, and others will get a pass on other chosen […]