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Museveni takes early lead in poll as violence, tension grip Uganda

Figures by Electoral Commission showed Museveni had secured about 76 per cent of the vote amid vote rigging claims.

By Ndung'u Gachane and Lewis Nyaundi 13 days ago

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Why Grade 10 admission period could be extended

Less than half of the 1.1 million learners expected to join senior school have so far reported to their respective institutions.

By Lewis Nyaundi and George Njunge 14 days ago

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KCSE results improve as bottom grades decline

Candidates in the 2025 KCSE have posted better scores compared to the previous two years, even as bottom grades declined.

By Lewis Nyaundi 19 days ago

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Shock of primary school learners sitting KCSE exams

It has now emerged that thousands of students are increasingly sitting the Form Four national exams while still very young.

By Lewis Nyaundi 20 days ago

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KCSE: Girls shun technical fields as boys shine

The 2025 KCSE results have exposed subjects girls are keeping off in secondary schools.

By Lewis Nyaundi 20 days ago

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Principals warned against charging illegal fees, asking parents for bribes

Parents can now report school heads demanding a commitment fee or a bribe to secure a senior school admission, after the Ministry of Education declared such payments unlawful.

By Lewis Nyaundi 22 days ago

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Parents allege Sh150,000 bribe demands for senior school slots

Parents continue to grapple with frustration in search of a senior school admission slot after it emerged that principals are asking for up to Sh150,000 in kickbacks.

By Lewis Nyaundi 23 days ago

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How Grade 10 placement went wrong

The placement of the first cohort of learners to senior school has exposed deep flaws in the new system, leaving parents frustrated and raising questions about the process.

By Lewis Nyaundi 26 days ago

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Stakeholders divided over proposal to split junior school

Details have emerged on a proposal to split Junior School into two in a move that would effectively revert Kenya's education system to the scrapped 8-4-4 model.

By Lewis Nyaundi 27 days ago

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Education sector players voice demands for the year

Stakeholders are pushing for solutions to challenges in junior secondary schools, confirmation of intern teachers, and clarity on the transition to senior secondary school.

By Lewis Nyaundi 28 days ago

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Battle for top schools as placement transfer window closes

Parents are locked in an intense scramble for places in top senior secondary schools as the seven-day placement transfer window closes.

By Lewis Nyaundi 30 days ago

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Grade 10 placement: Why principals have lost admission powers

All placement and transfer decisions now centralised under the Ministry of Education amid complaints from parents frustrated with children being placed in schools they did not choose.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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From leadership wrangles to VC recruitment: Why UoN is facing backlash

UoN has defended its decision to re-advertise the post of Vice-Chancellor following the expiry of Prof Margaret Hutchinson's term as acting Vice Chancellor.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Stakeholders seek clarity after midnight results

Night-time placement release surprises parents, sparking confusion and widespread concern.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Anxious leaners await delayed Grade 10 placement results

Parents say the uncertainty has triggered panic, with learners unsure which senior school they will report to next year.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Boom for university staff paid Sh3.85b

Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced that the Ministry of Education has settled the Sh3.85 billion owed to lecturers as arrears.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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CBE transition: How students will be placed in senior school

More than 1.13 million learners who sat the 2025 KJSEA will on Friday find out which senior schools they have been placed in.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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PSC advertises top university positions as UoN languishes in power vacuum

PSC has called for applications for three top posts at the country's premier university. It is also seeking to fill the position of VC at Maseno University and Deputy VC at Laikipia University.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Refugees in Kakuma raise concerns over integration plan

The Shirika Plan is Kenya's new approach to refugee.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Scramble for top schools as Senior School placement begins Monday

Placement considers learner pathways; STEM, Social Sciences, Arts and Sports scores. Parents and experts call for fairness, transparency and respect for school choice.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Why E is the new A

Perhaps the most symbolic transformation lies in the grading itself, as the once-dreaded "E" - long associated with failure - has been elevated to represent excellence.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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KJSEA results: The beginning of a radical shift

The country will, for the first time, receive results that do not include merit lists.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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How KJSEA results will be a far cry from past exam celebrations

Candidates may never know their final marks in results to be released tomorrow.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

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Labour ministry warns Kuppet on poll laws as union stays put

Kuppet has been faulted for initiating elections under suspended rules. However, the union insists court stay orders lapsed and defended election preparations.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

Scholars warn Ruto's Singapore dream will slip away if research remains underfunded

The elusive and meagre funding for research in universities has now been identified as a major obstacle to Kenya's ambition of achieving its own version of the Singapore dream.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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"Pay us or we strike": Lecturers threaten a fresh January strike

Lecturers could be back on the streets in January, paralysing teaching and learning in public universities, amid growing frustration over the government's possible failure to pay.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

JSS interns to down tools in January over contract extensions

The Commission instructed county officials to immediately issue extension offers and ensure that interns either accept or decline the renewed terms.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

TSC lists medical facilities to offer health services amid disquiet

A total of 8,032 health facilities has been listed as service points for teachers and their dependents

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

No voting, citizenship rights for refugees in new integration plan

Refugees living in Kenya will not gain citizenship or voting rights under the government's new Shirika Plan, which seeks to integrate them into host communities.

By Lewis Nyaundi 1 month ago

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Teachers' fears as shift to SHA cover takes effect

It comes amid an expected legal showdown after two teachers moved to court seeking to stop the shift of their medical cover from private insurer Minet/AON.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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TSC to migrate teachers to SHA cover despite court battle

This means that all teachers will be on boarded to the SHA scheme by December 1, when the government-run cover takes effect.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Teachers' medical scheme in limbo as petition seeks to block planned migration

The transfer of all teachers and their dependents to the SHA is facing fresh headwinds after two teachers moved to court to block the process.

By Nancy Gitonga and Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Rogue medical colleges hire quack tutors, issue diplomas in two months

A survey by HPOA has revealed commercialised medical courses in Kenya compromises patient safety.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Fresh leadership crisis hits UoN over VC appointment

A fresh leadership struggle is shaping up at the University of Nairobi following the expiry of Prof. Margaret Hutchinson's term as acting Vice Chancellor.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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CS announces start of KCSE marking as test is concluded

Marking will be conducted in 40 centres and will involve 32,558 examiners.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Ruto's speech ignored key education issues, experts say

Education sector stakeholders expressed disappointment about the President's speech.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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More anxiety over junior secondary as Kuppet changes tune

Secretary General Akelo Misori now wants all graduate JSS teachers moved to senior schools.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Teachers' SHA upgrade clouded by delays, fraud fears and legal risks

Teachers face uncertainty as the government shifts from Minet to SHA, promising improved benefits.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Why Sossion wants back Knut top post

Former secretary general says he is weighing his options ahead of the January elections.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

Lobby warns of refugee exploitation by punitive lenders

Kenya overall hosts 853,074 refugees and asylum seekers as of February 2025, making it the fifth-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago