Kikuyu Boys High School is a public boys’ boarding institution located in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway corridor. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), the county-level school admits learners mainly from Kiambu and other parts of Kenya. It operates under government regulations and is recognised
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Dr Zippy Okoth: The Scholar Behind Kenya’s Viral Romance
Dr. Zippy Okoth stands as a multifaceted professional, captivating audiences as the leading figure in Kenya’s most fervently followed online romance.As a senior lecturer at KCA University, she excels as an academic, storyteller, public speaking trainer, digital strategist, and filmmaker.Dr. Zippy established her reputation in lecture halls well before she
Government Launches Major Career Guidance Training Plan
The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen career guidance in schools, targeting more than 24,000 school heads under a new national training programme. The initiative is part of broader efforts to align education with labour market needs and tackle rising youth unemployment. The programme, jointly implemented by the
Hijab Row Forces Grade 10 Girl Out
Concern has emerged after a Grade 10 student, Saira Ramadhan, withdrew from St Mary's Lwak High School following a dispute over her right to wear a hijab. The case has reignited debate on religious freedom and inclusivity in Kenyan schools. Saira, who had joined the national school on January 13, 2026,
TSC Halts Primary Teacher Recruitment, Shifts Focus to Junior Schools
Thousands of unemployed primary school teachers face a significant challenge as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has confirmed that it will not initiate new recruitment for primary institutions, citing an existing staffing surplus.The commission has shifted its recruitment focus to junior and senior secondary schools, which leaves many qualified primary
Education CS Ogamba Orders Action Over 800,000 Ghost Learners
Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of the Ministry of Education has initiated disciplinary and criminal proceedings against educational officials and school leaders following a nationwide audit that revealed tens of thousands of ghost learners, costing the government Ksh91 million annually.During a press briefing on February 13, 2026, Ogamba highlighted that the
A Pupil Wins Hearts and Cash with Powerful Environmental Poem
A young pupil from Eldoret has become the centre of attention after delivering a memorable poem on environmental conservation that impressed leaders and residents alike. Kigan Kipkemboi, a learner at Aturei Adventist School, showcased remarkable confidence and talent during a county meeting held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The event, which
Ruto Hits Back at Critics, Says Education System Now Stabilised
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s education reforms, saying his government inherited a struggling system plagued by inadequate funding and acute teacher shortages, but has since taken decisive steps to stabilise and improve the sector. Speaking in Kisumu on Monday, the President said education remains a key pillar of
KUCCPS Questions Future of C+ Cut-Off as Kenya Transitions to CBC
For many years, a Grade C+ has served as the crucial gateway to university education in Kenya. Each year, thousands of candidates approach the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams with one primary aim: to achieve a C+ or higher. However, this long-standing standard may soon lose its significance.The
Top-Performing Student Repeats Grade 9 After Failing to Raise Fees for Grade 10
Barely days after President William Ruto stated that no learner eligible to join Grade 10 should be kept out of school due to lack of fees, a troubling case has emerged in Rongo, Migori County. Sebastian Onyango, the top-performing Grade 9 candidate at Nyakwere Primary School last year, has been forced