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Education CS Addresses Parliament on Grade 10 Transition Crisis and Lack of Cost Data

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba updated Parliament on the progress of Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, focusing on the transition from Junior to Senior School. A significant crisis is unfolding as over half of grade ten students have not yet enrolled in senior secondary school, highlighting challenges families face in affording school fees. CS Ogamba also 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. The situation has highlighted widespread challenges faced by families in accessing education.

Gachagua's DCP and Opposition Announce Plans for Presidential Candidacy

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) will nominate a presidential candidate for the upcoming Kenyan general election. In a separate announcement, Kenyan opposition leaders stated their intention to field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. Gachagua also claimed that allies of President Ruto infiltrated the DCP and United Opposition with spies. He asserted these individuals have been identified and removed. According to Gachagua, the party's grassroots support remains strong and no members have defected.

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