The government is set to open the Kenya National Open University by September this year at Konza Technopolis as one of its flagship projects. Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the virtual university aims to enhance access to affordable university education. “Once the institution becomes functional, it will make university education more affordable,… Read More »
A SACCO is a member-based financial service institution where individuals pool their savings to provide loans to fellow members. This self-help organization not only encourages regular saving but also offers attractive dividends and easier access to credit compared to traditional banks. The Benefits of Joining a SACCO Firstly, SACCOs promote regular savings by requiring members to contribute a fixed monthly… Read More »
Junior Secondary (Grade 7-9) New CBC Learning Areas/ Subjects Core Subjects (i) English (ii) Kiswahili or Kenya sign language for learners who are deaf (iii) Mathematics (iv) Integrated Science (v) Health Education (vi) Pre-Technical and Pre-Career Education (vii) Social Studies (viii) Religious Education (IRE/ CRE/ HRE) (ix) Business Studies (x) Agriculture (xi) Life Skills (xii) Sports and Physical… Read More »
The Government has launched the Higher Education Financing portal. Students whose households are at the bottom of the pyramid shall enjoy equal opportunities in accessing university and TVET education through 100 per cent government funding. Students who require funding must make formal applications through the Higher Education Financing portal. The portal is accessible at www.hef.co.ke. In the new… Read More »
Helb to be replaced by the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Board: Final CBC Task Force Report. The CBC taks force has recommended the establishment of a Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Board, for the placement of the government sponsored students to public Universities, colleges and TVET institutions, for the management of a Fund to be used for… Read More »
Final Recommendations on Management of Tertiary Education (TVETs) by the Presidential Working Committee on Education. Globally, the TVET sector is regulated by a central body. However, in Kenya, several bodies in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) created by Acts of Parliament regulate TVET. This has contributed to a multiplicity of standards and qualifications as well as overlaps… Read More »
Final Recommendations on TVET and Universities Fees, Scholarships, Loans and Funding by the Presidential Working Committee on Education. Funding TVET and Universities in Kenya has continued to experience challenges over time. TVET sub-sector has grown exponentially both in the number of institutions and enrolment. This phenomenon is witnessed in many other parts of the world, including the developed… Read More »
The Presidential Working Committee on Education findings show that Universities in Kenya face many challenges that continue to weaken their performance in teaching and research. Universities in Kenya also perform poorly in international rankings, especially because of limited productivity in research and innovation. Governance is one issue that continues to impede Universities from effective performance. Appointments of senior… Read More »
Final Recommendations on Teacher Education and Management by the Presidential Working Committee on Education. The findings by the Presidential Working Committee on Education show that Kenya has made great strides in teacher education and management, becoming a regional benchmark. There exist structures and guidelines for both pre-service and in-service teacher training, with the country-producing qualified teachers normally absorbed… Read More »
Final Recommendations on the New Education System by the Presidential Working Committee on Education Reforms Here are links to the most important news portals: