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CBC Senior School Pathways Explained for Kenyan Parents
Key takeawaysFocus topic: CBC senior school pathwaysCovers: tracks, subjects, choices, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around …
Eight Students Charged with Murder in Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
Kenyan prosecutors charged eight Utumishi Girls Academy students with murder on July 2, 2026, over the May 28 dormitory fire in Gilgil that killed 16 classmates.
Grade 10 CBC Milestone: 1.2 Million Learners Enter Senior Secondary
Kenya's first CBC cohort enters Grade 10 in January 2026 as 1.2 million learners are streamed into four subject pathways shaping their career futures.
TSC Halts Permanent Teacher Hiring to Absorb 20,000 Interns First
TSC will not recruit permanent teachers in 2026/27, opting to absorb 20,000 existing interns first - and warns of a fake 24,000-vacancy social media advert.
HELB 2026/27 Applications Open: Apply by September 8 for Funding
HELB opened the 2026/27 HEF portal on July 10 for first-year students to apply for government scholarships, tuition loans, and upkeep grants - deadline September 8.
KUCCPS 2026 Placements: 293,869 Students Assigned Across Kenya
Education CS Julius Ogamba released KUCCPS 2026/27 placement results on July 8, showing 293,869 students placed - with Maseno University leading on 9,196 admissions.
Universities Fund Releases Ksh4.2 Billion for 400,000 Students
The Universities Fund has released Ksh4.2 billion to over 400,000 continuing undergraduates, pushing Kenya's 2025/26 higher education total to Ksh18.4bn.
Literacy Rate in Kenyan Pastoralist Communities Rises to 74% After Mobile Schools Programme
Literacy among Kenyan pastoralist communities has reached 74 per cent following years of mobile school expansion, a landmark gain in Kenya's most historically underserved regions.
Top Kenyan Students Win 14 Scholarships to Ivy League Universities in 2026
Fourteen Kenyan students have secured full scholarships to Ivy League universities in 2026, the highest number in a single year, reflecting the rising global competitiveness of Kenyan graduates.