Education News in Kenya

This is a speech that was delivered by president Uhuru Kenyatta on the benefits of handing Mission schools back to Churches that sponsored there development.  The speech was delivered during the burial of  Archbishop Emeritus John Njenga…(We have skipped some parts of the speech). …The Speech begins below… On The benefits of Church Sponsored Schools in our society “…we need to be able that to get back to that level where church sponsored schools must be allowed to mentor our children. If you look at some of the problems and the challenges, if we have any reason to say so… Read More »

Below is a speech delivered by Cabinet Secretary for Education, Amina Mohamed today (8th October 2018) on KNEC, the ministry of education and education partners preparation for 2018 KCPE and KCSE exams. The Ministry of Education today held a meeting with critical stakeholders drawn from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), Kenya National Parents Association and Kenya Private Schools Association to discuss measures put in place to ensure credible national examinations. With just three weeks remaining before the commencement of the national examinations on October 28, 2018, I am proud to announce to the country that the Ministry of Education… Read More »

Get to learn of where to take your child this long holiday for holiday tuition in Nairobi, Kenya and where to get teachers for private or home based tuition now that the ministry of education banned holidays tuition in schools. Ministry of Education take on School Holiday Tuition (law) In August 2015, the ministry of education directed all primary and secondary schools to stop conducting holiday tuition.  The banning of holiday tuition was anchored in law on Section 37 of the Basic Education Act, 2012. Breaking of the law attracts a fine of ksh. 100,000. Both public and private schools… Read More »

The Kenya Education Cloud (KEC) is an online portal for submission of content for evaluation, curation and approval.  The content is intended for basic education (ECDE, Primary, Secondary) and tertiary (Teacher Education and Technical and vocational education). Kenya Education Cloud (KEC) Content Categories Materials submitted to the cms portal include; Digital language and non-language readers Readers on ECD activity areas Digital Models Contemporary and emerging issue Digital Charts How to register and submit content at cms.kec.ac.ke To register and submit your content to the Kenya education cloud as a publisher, follow the following steps; Visit: cms.kec.ac.ke Then click the Register… Read More »

Competence based curriculum (CBC): The Lower Primary Curriculum designs by KICD are meant for learners in Grade 1, 2 and 3. The designs are comprehensive enough to guide the teachers to effectively deliver the new curriculum. The teacher must understand the learning outcomes and be able to use the suggested learning experiences to achieve the results.   Curriculum Designs for Grade 1, 2 and 3 (Lower Primary) The Curriculum Designs for Lower Primary (Grade 1 to3) divided into four volumes: Volume One Kiswahili Activities Literacy English Activities Volume Two Mathematics Activities Environmental Activities Hygiene and Nutrition Activities Volume Three Christian… Read More »

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 »

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 2023: 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 2023 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 »