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Kenya education news: TSC, schools, universities, TVET and exams. Coverage for parents, teachers and students.
KUCCPS launches instant university admission portal for C+ and above
KUCCPS has launched an instant university admission platform allowing KCSE graduates with C+ and above to secure placement faster through a new digital portal.
Teachers reject salary adjustments as KUPPET warns of protest and demands new CBA
KUPPET says teachers are rejecting new salary adjustments and demanding fresh collective bargaining, warning that welfare needs fair pay, medical cover and full implementation of agreements.
Schools risk losing capitation if KEMIS learner records miss July 24 deadline
Schools risk missing capitation allocations if learner enrolment data is not submitted on KEMIS by July 24, as the records will guide planning and resource distribution for primary and junior schools.
Ruto announces plan for free university and college education for all qualifiers
President William Ruto has announced plans to fully fund university and college education for every student who qualifies for admission, saying no child should miss higher education because of fees.
Why young mothers still struggle to return to school in Kenya
Three decades after Kenya’s school re-entry policy for young mothers, research and reporting say faith communities and social stigma still block many girls from going back to class.
HELB warns students faking orphan status for bigger scholarships
Universities Fund and HELB leadership have cautioned students who falsely claim to be orphans to unlock higher scholarship support under the funding model.
Teachers flag delays in Grade 9 senior school selection
Teachers say they still lack clear communication from the Ministry of Education on Grade 9 senior school selection, raising anxiety for parents and schools under the CBC pathway.
Why Kenya’s teachers rejected an Sh8bn salary increment
Unions and teachers say an Sh8bn rise tied to the 2025–2028 CBA still falls short of living costs, staffing gaps and delayed implementation concerns.
Ruto signals U-turn toward broader university funding for qualifying students
President William Ruto has announced a shift toward universal higher-education funding for qualifying students, reversing key elements of the contested university financing model.