The financial year’s budget in Kenya is read in parliament by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for National Treasury and Economic Planning (previously Minister for Finance). The budget outlines the government’s planned revenue and expenditure for the upcoming financial year. Budget… Read More »
How to use Niokolee to request Safaricom Airtime via USSD Code
Safaricom has introduced a new service called Niokolee, which enables Safaricom customers to request airtime from other Safaricom users. This service aims to provide a convenient way for users to obtain airtime when they are running low or in need… Read More »
Intersex Bill wants schools to have gender-neutral uniforms, dormitories
The Intersex Persons Bill, 2023, proposed by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, aims to provide rights and protections for intersex learners in school. Section 10 of the bill states that learning institutions must not deny admission to intersex… Read More »
Ebunangwe Boys High School Dormitory goes up in fire
Ebunangwe Boys High School dormitory has been burnt down after a fire broke out today evening. The incident resulted in complete damage to the dormitory. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Emuhaya Sub-County, Vihiga County police have promised… Read More »
Government to introduce tree planting competition in schools, CS Machogu
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that schools will start competing based on the number of trees they have planted. A ranking system will be implemented to determine which school has planted the highest number of trees. According to… Read More »
KUCCPS cautions students against scammers
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a cautionary message to students regarding scammers. With the revision of courses and application process underway, KUCCPS has advised students to refrain from sending money to individuals operating WhatsApp… Read More »
Kenyatta University holds career week for form four leavers
Kenyatta University is currently holding a career week for form 4 leavers. The event is taking place from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Kenyatta University Main campus. It began on May 26th and will continue until June 2nd.… Read More »
Teacher colleges management to be centralized in new education reforms
The taskforce on education has put forward a proposal in which it suggests centralizing the management of Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) under one overall Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and one management board, similar to how the Kenya Medical Training College… Read More »
Primary school teachers to specialize in specific subjects
The Education Reforms Taskforce has put forward a proposal that suggests a significant change in primary schools’ teaching structure in Kenya. The proposal recommends that all teachers in primary schools specialize in specific subjects. This means that instead of having… Read More »