Education News in Kenya

Below is a list of examples of ICT devices that can be used in teaching and learning. ICT devices that are used in teaching and learning are divided into hardware, software, and network communication. The tech Tools are suitable for students and teachers. General ICT tools for teaching and learning Desktop and laptops Projector Digital cameras Printer Photocopier tablets Popplet Pen Drive Ipods Ipads Webboards Scanners Microphones interactive white board DVDs and CDs Flash discs video Games SNE  ICT tools for teaching and learning Teachers dealing with the SNE will require special ICT tools like; text magnifier head wands keyboard… Read More »

NEMIS portal is a website launched by the ministry of education in Kenya in 2018 that is used for the registration of institution, staff, learners/students online to track their progress, performance and financial reports. The official National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) website is www.nemis.education.go.ke. Below is a step by step user manual on how to get the nemis forms. You can also download complete nemis pdf guide below the post. What is NEMIS? Nemis is an online portal that helps in the management of education system in Kenya. It is intended to be used for storing education data for… Read More »

The long holidays are over, and its time kids returned to school. They certainly need some shopping. Below is some guide of some of the products that you can buy at Jumia online shop at a discounted price (offer) for just the month of January 2018. CASIO Scientific Calculator     This Casio fx-82ms Scientific Calculator is mostly used in secondary schools for study and examination purposes. It has all that a  student will need in a calculator. It has 240 integrated functions.  In bookshops, this calculator goes for an average price of Ksh. 2800. But with Jumia Back to school… Read More »

Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Scholarship forms 2022: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (Educational Publishers) have been providing secondary school education funding for bright but needy students through the years. The foundation has kept its tradition and availed conditions and application forms for 2022 Form One applicants. Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate must be bright and orphaned or come from a needy family. Persons with disability are also considered for the scholarship. Requirements of application An applicant will need to attach the following documents to the application form: Birth Certificate Death Certificate/Burial Permit (of deceased parent or parents) KCPE… Read More »

Gazette notice from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) on the review/change of Examination Dates for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Examinations from December to April.      Following the consultative meeting held by the Education stakeholders concerning the changes in the ECDE examination dates, we wish to inform all stakeholders as follows:   The examination period for ECDE proficiency, certificate and diploma has been moved from the month of December to April with effect from the year 2019.   The final teaching practice will be moved from the third term (September-November) of the school calendar to the first term (January-March).… Read More »

The Internet has provided students and scholars with unlimited access to different types of academic resources. Whereas this may seem as a step in the right direction, some students (and scholars) abuse this advantage when they commit plagiarism.   The most recent that graced our tabloids involved the distinguished law scholar Dr. P.L.O Lumumba. It was reported that Dr. Lumumba extracted chunks of a colleague’s dissertation and passed them as his own. He personally confirmed this and apologized for the incident. This leads to the question; What is plagiarism and how can we avoid it? Plagiarism is the act of… Read More »

Learning a new language is something we have left to the young-ings. We expect the little ones to pick up our mother tongue, English, Kiswahili and the little sheng words we throw around the house once in a while. They are young, we argue, they can take it. We often excuse learning a new language because of age, the whole neuro-plasticity decreasing with age argument. Truthfully, it is valid in a sense. According to an article published by the Guardian, learning a new language may not always be easy for adults, but there is research to suggest that doing so is beneficial for… Read More »

Have you finished high school and you have no idea what to do as you wait to join college or university. Below is a guide on some of the the things form leavers can do before joining campus.   Volunteer   There are many humanitarian non-governmental organizations that someone can join. These organizations give a chance to the general public to give assistance when it is needed. Assistance is not only given to widows, orphans and street children, it is also given when accidents and natural tragedies occur. Some of them give their members tokens of appreciation for volunteering while… Read More »

Makerere University Office of the Academic Registrar wish to inform successful candidates that admission list for Government sponsored students under the Diploma Entry Scheme for the Academic Year 2017/2018 has been released. The list can be downloaded in the page below (Updated: for 2019/2020 list check this page).   More  Details Please note that the lists below are for Diploma Entry Scheme Only, A-Level (Direct Entry) ONLY for Makerere University, Makerere University Business School can be accessed here, Please note that the admission lists below are categorized under the different Colleges and Schools of Makerere University. Download First and Second List below Makerere… Read More »