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CS Ogamba Addresses School Transition, Admissions Crisis, and Costing Data Gaps

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba updated Parliament on the progress of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, specifically addressing the transition from Junior School to Senior School. A significant crisis is also unfolding, as over half of grade ten students have not yet enrolled in senior secondary school. This enrollment issue highlights widespread challenges faced by families in affording school fees and accessing education. Furthermore, CS Ogamba has admitted that the government currently lacks official data on the actual cost of educating a learner in the country. This admission reveals a significant gap in educational financial planning and transparency.

Land Clash in Njiru Injures Three; Three Children Die in Mlolongo Poisoning

Three people were injured in Njiru during a clash between armed individuals and residents amidst demolitions on Kirima land. This incident occurred during an ongoing dispute over the property's ownership. In a separate tragic event in Mlolongo, Machakos county, a family is mourning the deaths of three young children from alleged poisoning. The mother is suspected of being responsible for the deaths of her three children. The suspect, identified as Linet Munala, is accused of giving her children poisoned food before disappearing.

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