The Kenyan government has proposed consolidating 32 public Teacher Training Colleges into a single institution, the Kenya Teachers Training College, as part of the Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026.

• The bill designates the 32 colleges as campuses of the new, unified institution.
• The proposed Kenya Teachers Training College will be a corporate body responsible for coordinating pre-service teacher education and advising the Education Cabinet Secretary.
• The consolidation is a key component of a broader overhaul of teacher training, sponsored by Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah.

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is offering a significant incentive for loan defaulters, announcing an 80% waiver on penalties for those who fully settle their outstanding student loan balances.

• Over 380,000 beneficiaries have defaulted on student loans, collectively owing nearly Ksh42 billion.
• This initiative provides a chance for borrowers to clear their debt and avoid penalties exceeding Ksh5,000 per month per missed installment.
• Borrowers can repay through the USSD code *642#, the HELB Mobile App, or the Loanee Self-Serve Portal at www.hef.co.ke.

A new bill in Kenya aims to prevent teachers from striking during national examinations, a move that could impact upcoming 2026 assessments.

• The Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026 proposes restricting the right to strike for personnel involved in national exams.
• Key individuals and organizations include Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, the National Assembly, and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
• This proposal comes as teachers' unions have threatened a boycott over Ksh 1.5 billion in unpaid allowances for 2025 exam personnel.