The Ministry of Education has announced plans to reduce school fees for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to increase enrollment and reduce dropouts.

• The ministry aims to enroll at least 2 million youths in TVET institutions by 2027.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated that a review of TVET fees will commence on Thursday, February 26.
• This announcement follows the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) releasing admission requirements for various TVET courses targeting students with Grades C, D, and E.

Members of Parliament are pushing to amend legislation that would strip the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) of its role in admitting students to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

• The proposal aims to grant the Ministry of Health full control over KMTC admissions, citing confusion and coordination issues arising from the current split mandate.
• Key figures include Health Committee Chairperson Dr. James Nyikal and Health CS Aden Duale, who acknowledge the decade-long dispute.
• MPs argue that aligning curriculum development and workforce planning with admissions under the Ministry of Health is crucial to address staffing shortages in national health needs.

The National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Francis Meja as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), despite some debate regarding his eligibility.

• The appointment was approved by the National Assembly, presided over by Speaker Moses Wetangula.
• Key figures involved include Francis Meja (the nominee), Speaker Moses Wetangula, and Labour Committee Chairperson Ken Chonga.
• During vetting, concerns were raised about Meja's current membership on the PSC, but it was argued he could assume the chair after resigning from his previous role.