Public universities in Kenya are facing a significant funding crisis, with the government slashing allocations by up to Ksh 13 billion under a new model. Leading institutions like JKUAT, UoN, and Egerton have seen drastic reductions in capitation over the past three years.

• Ksh 13 billion cut from university funding.
• Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data reveals steep declines in funding for major universities such as University of Nairobi (from Ksh 2.44 billion to Ksh 534.79 million), JKUAT (from Ksh 2.5 billion to Ksh 474.83 million), and Egerton University (from Ksh 1.73 billion to Ksh 365.24 million).
• A notable exception is Masinde Muliro University, which saw an increase in government-sponsored students despite reduced funding.

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is escalating pressure on the government, threatening industrial action over the unresolved status of 44,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers.

• KUPPET is demanding immediate confirmation of these teachers onto permanent and pensionable contracts.
• The union is also calling for the JSS structure to be granted full autonomy, citing a court ruling that declared the internship program illegal.
• Various KUPPET branches across regions like North Rift, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, and Baringo have issued ultimatums and warned of widespread disruptions and protests if demands are not met.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has set a deadline of May 29 for schools to submit results for Grade 4 and 5 School-Based Assessments (SBA).

• Schools must upload learner scores for Science and Technology, Creative Arts and Sports, and Agriculture on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal.
• The KNEC is overseeing these assessments, which are part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) upper primary evaluation.
• Schools are instructed to keep all assessment records and supporting documents for potential future verification.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is urging parents and guardians to verify the registration details for candidates sitting the 2026 KCSE, KPSEA, and KJSEA examinations and assessments before the April 30 deadline.

• Parents can verify registration status by sending the candidate's assessment or index number via SMS to 20076.
• Key details to check include names, gender, date of birth, school, and citizenship status.
• For KPSEA and KJSEA, subject choices also need verification; KCSE candidates must confirm optional subjects.