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Special Needs Teachers Undergo ICT Integration Training

Join Our Facebook Page Special needs teachers from Kiambu, Kajiado, Nairobi and Machakos counties have undergone training on the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enable them to teach learners literacy in ICT. The tutors were trained on assistive technologies and accessible digital textbooks. This was done in a five-day workshop that was […]

KUPPET implores the government to employ Counselors in Schools

The Kenya National Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) has called upon the Ministry of Education to recruit counsellor on a full-time basis to address the growing concern of student unrests across the country. More than thirty (30) schools have been torched this term and this has led to widespread discussions on the best way […]

Parents to Pay Huge Amounts for Destruction in Schools

The Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha said last week that parents will have to pay for the cost of damaged property in schools following increased incidences of students’ unrest across the country. The directive applies to parents whether or not their children are guilty or not. CS Magoha also revealed that those students […]

Students Found Guilty Of Burning Schools Will Not Join Public Schools

Following the increased cases of school facilities being burnt or damaged by students, the government has taken the initiative to try to prevent further escalation. The government had previously announced that any students found guilty of arson could have their Certificate of Good Conduct tainted. This means that the records of crimes they have engaged […]

Ministry Of Education Announces Mid-Term Break Dates for Secondary Schools

The Ministry of Education through the office of the Principal Secretary has announced half-term dates for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic year. The announcement was made via a notice dated the 1st of November, 2021. Below is the circular on the same: When replying please quote: Ref. MOE/HQS/3/13/3 (67) Date: 1st November 2021 […]

Government of Hungary Increases Scholarship Vacancies for Kenyan Students

The Government of Hungary has revealed through the Ministry of Education that 200 scholarship vacancies will be available to eligible Kenyan students. The scholarship will be available to students who wish to pursue both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various disciplines. Speaking during an education event in Nairobi. The Principal Secretary to the State Department […]

Ministry Of Education Reveals Schools Registering Ghost Candidates in National Examinations

The Ministry of Education has revealed that some schools are registering non-existent Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates. Nairobi County Regional Director of Education, Jared Obiero, warned private schools that they are the main culprits. The director warned the schools during a meeting he held with directors […]

MoE and UNICEF Working Together To Return 250000 to School

The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a three-year programme to ensure 250,000 children return to schools in the country. The initiative was started in January 2021 and its purpose is to get children aged between six and thirteen in informal settlements in Nairobi, Wajir, Bungoma, West Pokot, […]

Magoha: Government Placement of Students in Private Universities to Continue

Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof George Magoha addressed a statement that his Principal Secretary, Simon Nakubwesi made before a Parliamentary Committee where he told the committee that he does not support the plan of placing students in private universities. “I am believing that my PS was misquoted on this. Maybe he was speaking for himself […]

MOE to roll out Refresher training for SIP Schools

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has revealed that they shall be starting an online refresher training for all SIP schools and other schools in all counties across the country. The training is set to take place This information was relayed via the circular shown below. Ref. No. RC/ED/GEN 7TH SEPTEMBER To all County Directors REFREHSER […]