Education

President William Ruto has been urged to consider adding more funds to capitation channelled to institutions where needy students are…

The government has come under heavy criticism for inefficiencies that that have now culminated in more than 700,000 Grade Nine…

Dr. Vincent Gaitho, MKU Pro-Chancellor, urges politicians to refrain from interfering with the education sector, citing its negative impact on Kenya’s future. His remarks follow controversy over Grade 10 placements, criticized by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gaitho advocates for a calm environment, proper funding, and robust local investment in schools, praising Competency-Based Education and calling for an end to corruption.

St. Paul’s University (SPU) has launched a week-long training program under its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Park (iPARK) to equip students…

Kiambu Member of Parliament, Hon. Machua Waithaka, has signaled a new era for the constituency’s education sector, announcing a massive…

Former Kiambu Member of Parliament Jude Njomo has revisited the long-standing challenge of transitioning primary school graduates to secondary education,…

Elections for new KUPPET officials in Kiambu County suffered extensive delays and disorganization on Saturday, sparking widespread frustration among teachers. Voting began hours late, faced further halts, and required police intervention. Candidates and voters criticized the poor planning, inconvenient venue, and slow pace, with some suggesting an independent body like IEBC manage future polls. The exercise continued late into the night amid persistent queues and agitated voters.

Kiambu Women Representative aspirant Phylis Kioi launched a significant bursary program today, distributing Ksh 500,000 to students completing KJSEA exams. This initiative aims to ease their transition into senior schools, scheduled to begin this Monday. Kioi, a lawyer, utilized her “Heart of the Nation” foundation to support beneficiaries across 30 wards, advocating for timely bursary release from other leaders and prioritizing local students in county placements.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has launched the distribution of free learning materials and furniture to all public Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers. This initiative will benefit over 42,000 learners in 524 centers, fully funded by the county. It forms part of a larger strategy including enhanced feeding programs, new infrastructure, and teacher development, solidifying Kiambu’s commitment to accessible nursery education.

USIU-Africa emerged victorious at the Kenya University Sports Federation National Games, with Kenyatta University placing second. Mount Kenya University (MKU) secured an impressive third overall, despite fielding many new, unexposed talents. Their woodball and karate teams particularly shone, contributing significantly to their medal tally, while athletic teams faced challenges due to key player absences.