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KNEC Begins Registration for Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) Ahead of Senior School Transition
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially commenced the registration process for the inaugural Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), a critical step in preparing Grade 9 learners for their transition to senior school. The...
How CBC Learners Will Be Admitted to Senior School
Kenya’s education system has undergone significant transformation with the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), replacing the older 8-4-4 system. The CBC follows a 2-6-3-3-3 structure: 2 years of pre-primary, 6 years of primary (split into 3 years of...
Exciting Opportunity: KNEC Announces Training for KJSEA Examiners in 2025
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially announced the commencement of training for examiners for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). This highly anticipated training is scheduled to take place in March and April 2025 and...
Education CS Julius Ogamba Dismisses Reports on University Admission Cut-Off Revision
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has refuted claims that the government has altered the minimum university admission cut-off grade, reaffirming that the entry requirement remains unchanged. In an official statement released on Thursday, CS Ogamba urged the...

Treasury Declines to Settle Sh64 Billion Capitation Arrears for Public Schools
The National Treasury has announced that it will not pay Sh64 billion in unremitted capitation funds to public schools, citing the government’s cash-based budgeting system, which does not allow funds to be carried forward from previous financial years. Cabinet...

Higher Education in Crisis as High Court Upholds Ruling Against Government Funding Model
Higher education in Kenya has suffered a significant setback after the High Court reaffirmed its earlier ruling declaring the government’s new university funding model unconstitutional. The decision has thrown the fate of over 400,000 students into uncertainty. In his...

Equity Group Foundation Selects 750 Top KCSE Students for Prestigious Internship Program
Equity Group Foundation has awarded 750 of Kenya’s brightest students from the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations a coveted spot in its annual scholarship and internship program. The selected students will undergo a six-month...

Essential Considerations Before Choosing a Career
As the time to join institutions of higher learning approaches, the thrill of choosing a career path is mixed with the pressure of making the “right” decision. With countless options out there, it's important to set aside the fear of the unknown and focus on what...

Kenya Public Universities Face Staff Pay Crisis: Government Intervention Urgently Needed
Kenya's public universities are facing an escalating crisis over staff pay, with mounting concerns regarding the sustainability of funding for academic salaries. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) is demanding urgent government intervention to take full...
Schools Face Financial Strain Following Suspension of Repeat Candidate Exam
The suspension of the newly introduced Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) July examination for repeat candidates has sparked fresh financial concerns for schools. Both public and private secondary schools are grappling with a sharp decline in student...