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Join Our Telegram Group The COVID-19 global pandemic has had its impact on peoples’ lives, forcing many to make ends meet. A headteacher at Fairway Childcare Nursery and Primary School in Mukono District, Uganda is the latest victim of the economic recession experienced worldwide. The Headteachers, Mr. Rodgers Gimei from Uganda narrated to the media […]
Join Our Telegram Group President Uhuru has ended uncertainty with schools now going to reopen as planned for the third term. During the Labour Day celebrations at State House on Saturday, His Excellency President Uhuru assured parents and learners that the school calendar will proceed as scheduled without interruption. Besides, President Uhuru clarified further regarding […]
Join Our Telegram Group The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Task Force Chairperson Willis Akhwale had promised that names of the centres identified for the vaccination process will be made public. The first phase of the vaccination shall end in June and will target teachers who are of age 50 years and above. Nurses, clinical officers and […]
The KCPE and KCSE examination papers meant for the 1.9 million candidates sitting in March will arrive in Kenya next week. The first batch of the exams is set to arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from the United Kingdom, with more batches the following suit shortly thereafter. This information came into the light […]
Schools across the country have increased transport fees by up to 70 percent as schools seek to cover the extra costs of complying with the COVID-19 regulations that the Ministry of Health provided. The institutions are related to changes in higher fuel prices and costs of maintenance because of additional trips made by school buses […]
The government plans to provide facemasks, soaps, and sanitizers to students at a cost of Ksh. 2.1 Billion as schools are to reopen in January. The budget details are in the post-recovery plan released by the National Treasury named Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery Strategy (2020-2022). The document details that between December 2020 and June 2021, an […]
Kolanya Boys Secondary School form two student, Ezekiel Odera, has passed on after being shot by Police officers reinforcing COVID-19 safety protocols in Malaba. The incident happened sparked chaos in Malaba town yesterday (Friday). The local people marched to Malaba Police Station, Blocked the Malaba – Bungoma road, and lit a bonfire to show their […]
In East Africa, most schools have already reopened after a long Covid-19 shutdown. However, data presented by governments indicates a new spike of infection among citizens including students. These implies that not all schools are meeting the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) set by their governments in attempts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 or to […]
Following our report on the closure of three schools in Mombasa last week, we have more sad news today as the Principal of Tononoka Secondary School has died of COVID-19. Many media firms reported infections among the school’s staff last week. The Deputy Principal, Mr. Nzaro has confirmed that Mr. Khamis, the Principal of Tononoka […]
After many months of the corona-enforced holiday, students in class 8 and grade 4 are set to sit for an assessment examination in the coming week. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) released guidelines for the tests that headteachers of primary schools will manage. The other learners in classes that have not reported yet to […]
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 […]
Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has officially announced the school resumption dates to Monday the 12th of October 2020, for both the Primary and Secondary Schools. The form 4 class for high schools, standard 8 for the upper primary, and grade 4 pupils are the ones that will report to schools this coming Monday. […]