New agritech lab to equip students with new skills

Private sector players are concerned that, although Kenyan institutions are producing bright and technically smart students, many lack practical experience, soft skills and hands-on industry exposure.

10 Universities on the Spot Over False Student Data

The govt has now set new regulations.

Morning Fire Destroys School Dormitory

The fire has affected hundreds of students.

Govt Responds After UoN Students Threaten to Protest

This is after the students protested outside the Ministry of Education offices.

MoH revokes irregular nursing internship placements, suspends nursing council CEO

According to a statement released Monday, the affected students—drawn from ten public and private universities—were unlawfully submitted for internship placement before completing their academic progr...

Kenyan students to compete in World Robot Olympiad in Singapore

Maxwell Karanja, Joshua Kioko and Dennis Kioko emerged victorious in the senior category at the National Robotics Competition in Nairobi.

UoN Issues Warning to Incoming First Years Ahead of Admissions

First-year students have also been urged to change their phone settings.

Turning rabbit waste into organic fertiliser

What began as a small experiment two years ago has blossomed into an inspiring environmental initiative, equipping students with hands-on skills to combat climate change

Young Scientists Kenya Trains 170 Teachers in AI

Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), working with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, has trained 170 secondary school teachers in AI

Court orders TSC to mediate with interdicted teachers who fled North Eastern

The teachers, who had been posted to the region, were interdicted after abandoning their workstations following a series of deadly attacks linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

School Closed Indefinitely after Students Stage Early Morning Protest

There have been continued student unrest in many schools recently.

Beware of fraudsters selling fake employment letters, TSC warns

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudsters selling fake TSC employment letters and registration certificates to unsuspecting job seekers. In a statement, the commission said the conmen are charging hefty sums for the fake document

MTRH eyes modern training college project to boost students intake

The investor is to recoup the investment over a period of 30 years under a PPP model.

Kaplong Girls closed indefinitely after riot over teacher sexual harassment claims

Some students sustained minor injuries following unrest, which also resulted in the destruction of school property.

Kaplong Girls High School closed as students protest sexual harassment

The students accused a male teacher of repeated sexual misconduct, including claims that he had impregnated one of them. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

TSC Cautions Aspiring Teachers

TSC implored all trained teachers to adhere to the directives.

National School Shut After Students Riot Over Teacher’s Misconduct

The students staged protests, halting learning activities.

Drama as High Schoolers Protest Disappointing Concert

The students marched out of the school compound at night.

State now mulls merging 3,000 secondary schools no one wants

Move by ministry meant to optimise resource use amid growing financial constraints.

Low earning teachers to get 29% salary hike in new Ksh.33 billion CBA deal

TSC, Teacher unions sign Ksh33.7B deal in new 2025–2029 CBA

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Kenya’s three main teacher unions, securing improved pay, better working conditions, and new welfare provisions for more than 400,000 public school teachers. According to a stateme

Teachers to Earn as High as Ksh167k in New Salaries After New Deal

Teachers have described the latest development as a major win.

Special needs learners in Nairobi benefit from organic farming project

Over 200 learners with special needs at a school in Nairobi are set to acquire hands-on skills in sustainable food production, thanks to a new initiative aimed at enhancing food security and climate change education.

Government to prioritise rebuilding of schools in banditry-prone North Rift

KUCCPS releases KMTC second placement results

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has released the placement results for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) September 2025 intake. According to a statement posted on X, successful applicants are advised to log into the KUCCPS Student Po

Alarming Education Gaps Uncovered as Grade 10 Transition Nears

The Ministry is left with only five months to grade 10 transition.

TSC announces retooling of teachers ahead 2026 senior school rollout

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a nationwide retooling exercise for senior school teachers in Competency-Based Education (CBE), scheduled to take place from 28th July to 15th August 2025. The retooling targets teachers currently serving in regular secondary sc

Poor infrastructure, ICT gaps hurt Kenyan schools, report

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 - A new education sector report has revealed glaring systemic challenges facing Kenya’s learning institutions, citing underfunded Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

State of Education Report cites inadequate staffing, ICT as major challenges

The State of Education in Kenya report also identified capitation for public schools as a major drawback to delivering effective education outcomes.

TSC announces retraining of senior school teachers in Competency-Based Education

The face-to-face training is scheduled to take place from 28th July to 15th August 2025 at selected or procured venues across various counties.

Crisis looms as schools facing shortage of 100,000 teachers - Report

Among the top concerns are a severe shortage of teachers and a lack of basic infrastructure, including toilets, laboratories and classrooms, which continue to impact thousands of learners daily.Despit...

Capitation confusion as Treasury, Education Ministries clash

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – Conflicting statements from the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury have sparked confusion over the status of capitation disbursements to public schools, raising concerns about funding delays and their impact on school operations. Principa

Grassroots sex education: Breaking taboos to combat STIs and HIV

A community-led initiative is transforming sexual health awareness among Lake Victoria's high-risk populations, dismantling generations of silence

5,000 secondary schools not selected by 1.2mn learners joining Grade 10

Ps Bitok, described this as a source of concern and indicated that it poses logistical and planning challenges for the ministry and school administrators. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Polytechnic students implore Interior ministry to reinstate Mawego police station

Mawego police station was torched on July 3 when the body of slain blogger Albert Ojwang’ was brought home for burial.

MoE overhauls error-prone NEMIS to fix school funding gaps, oversight

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 - The Ministry of Education (MoE) is replacing the error-prone National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) with a new Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Govt Unveils Special Loans for Select Students

The loans and bursaries will target specific students.

Ministry on Spot as 9000 Pupils Missed Final KCPE

The pupils now risk missing out on secondary school education.

MPs demand answers for 9000 students left behind by 8-4-4 phase-out

'These learners now risk never progressing to secondary school simply because they did not take the KCPE.' – MP Beatrice Elachi

Ministry to Restructure Curriculum for Select Schools

The changes are set to affect thousands of students across the country.

Screen addiction behind U.S. adolescent suicide surge: study

SACRAMENTO, the United States, July 16 (Xinhua) -- American adolescents are facing a mounting mental health crisis, with two in five high school students Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

National School Closed Indefinitely After Students Go On Rampage

The students destroyed classrooms and other infrastructure.

Govt loses Sh3.7bn to ghost students, audit finds

Some 354 secondary schools received capitation funds exceeding their actual enrollment figures, resulting in an overpayment of Sh3.59 billion. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke