Classrooms Damaged, Students Hospitalized After Storm Hits Kisumu School On Wednesday evening, a storm caused by heavy rains hit Kisumu County, leading to significant destruction at a local learning institution. Nine students were rushed to the hospital after the storm caused severe damage to their school. The storm struck St. Aloys Mayenya in Kisumu East Sub-county after heavy rains that occurred the previous day. The students, who were going about their daily routines, sustained injuries when the storm tore off the roofs of their classrooms. In addition to the damaged classrooms, the teachers’ offices and staffroom were also severely affected…
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KUPPET’s NGC Members Revolt Against Leadership as Discontent Brews Among Top Officials. The political and administrative dynamics within the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) became apparent during a tense meeting of the National Governing Council (NGC) on Friday, September 20. The 70 out of 73 members of the NGC expressed their frustrations about how the National Executive Board (NEB) suspended the teachers’ strike on September 2, 2024. Unionists from all 47 branches voiced concerns about the way the NEB handled the strike suspension. The NEB members themselves admitted that the decision revealed deep-rooted internal divisions. This situation…
School Audit: Ministry of Education to Close Non-Compliant Schools by January. The Ministry of Education has emphasized that schools failing to meet safety standards by January next year will be shut down. This decision is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring that learning institutions provide safe environments for students. Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang revealed that a multi-agency team has been established to audit schools’ adherence to safety regulations outlined in the school safety and standards manual. He expressed concern over the condition of key school facilities such as dormitories and laboratories, stressing the importance of maintaining…
Boys Feel Safer in Schools Compared to Girls, Study Reveals. A recent study has shown that boys in Kenyan schools feel more secure than girls. This disparity is attributed to better safety measures in boys’ schools, as detailed in a report released on Thursday by Usawa Gender. The report highlights that boys’ schools nationwide demonstrate a higher level of compliance with safety protocols, reaching 67 percent. In contrast, girls’ schools lag behind, with fewer resources and less emphasis on safety measures. Specifically, the study revealed that 85 percent of boys’ secondary schools have medical personnel, compared to 55 percent of…
Musingu School Rewards Top Mock Performers with KQ Flight to Nairobi. Musingu High School has taken its celebration of academic excellence to new heights. The top three performers in the August MOCK exams, along with their class teacher, were awarded an exclusive KQ flight experience. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the group boarded a Kenya Airways flight from Kisumu International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 7:40 a.m. The high-achieving students—Emmanuel Boaz, Eugene Mate Sirho, and Morgan Muchapa—earned this honor by securing top A grades in the August MOCK exams, which included participation from six schools: St. Joseph’s…
University Staff Unions Reject Ogamba’s Return-to-Work Agreement, Dispute with Education Ministry Continues. University staff unions remain at odds with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, signaling that their industrial action is likely to persist. Ogamba stated on Friday that his Ministry had resolved several issues raised by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) through ongoing negotiations. He reported that both parties had reached an understanding on a few key issues: the harmonization of retirement age, a seven percent salary increase for higher grades, annual leave provisions, and the creation of national committees to oversee the…
Government to Deploy 10,000 Kenyans Weekly for Overseas Jobs – Dr. Mutua. The Kenyan government has unveiled plans to facilitate the weekly recruitment and deployment of 5,000 to 10,000 Kenyans for overseas jobs. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua shared the details during a meeting in Nairobi with private recruitment agencies and home care training institutions. Dr. Mutua emphasized the government’s intention to work with financial institutions to provide credit to job seekers, which would expedite the deployment process. He explained that the availability of credit would allow quicker processing of documents, ultimately increasing the number of…
KNEC Develops Online Training Platform for Teachers and Educators on Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the development of a new online training platform aimed at empowering teachers and educators on Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). The platform, created by the KNEC Resource Centre, offers a self-paced learning experience designed to help educators gain a deeper understanding of CBA practices. The platform is equipped with interactive tools, such as instructional videos, live chats, discussion blogs, podcasts, and video conferencing sessions. It also includes collaborative features like forums, wikis, and shared documents that allow peer-to-peer interaction. To ensure…
KEWOTA Women Teachers Conference at KICC to Feature Low/Zero Interest Rate Financial Solutions. The Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) is set to hold its annual Women Teachers Conference and Exhibition on October 18-19, 2024 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event will feature a variety of products and services tailored to women teachers, with special payment plans that include low or zero interest rates. Attendees are invited to visit the KEWOTA Shared Services booth for exclusive offers, including discounted goods and services designed to empower women in education. Among the offerings will be: KEWOTA will also showcase its…
Kenya’s Dual Training Initiative Onboards 3,300 Trainees in 65 TVETs and 1,500 Industries. Dr. Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary for TVET, has emphasized the critical role of industry-based training in driving Kenya towards the next phase of industrialization. Speaking at the Industry Liaisons Quarterly Updates and Progress Review Workshop at Safari Park Hotel, Dr. Muoria underscored the importance of fully integrating Dual Training into Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The two-day workshop, attended by Industry Liaison Officers (ILOs) from 151 TVET institutions across the country, reviewed the progress of the Dual Training implementation. Dr. Muoria called on…