The Ministry of Education says all basic schools will open on January 5, 2026. This starts the new school year.Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba shared this in a statement on January 2, 2025. He said the ministry will watch schools to make sure they stick to the school calendar.The government
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Reuben Kigame Criticises CBC Over Lack of Interdisciplinary Support
Ruben Kigame, a gospel singer and past presidential candidate, questions Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum. He says it gives little room to people strong in many fields.He shared his views on X on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The system fails to support students or workers with skills across different areas.CBC offers no
Education Ministry to Open Second Grade 10 Placement Review
The Ministry of Education plans a second round of Grade 10 placement changes. This comes after the first seven-day period ends on Monday, December 29. Many student requests for school transfers got rejected.Principal Secretary Julius Bitok for Basic Education noted the flood of applications. Most aimed at a few top
2025 KJSEA Results Released: How Learners Can Access Their Scores
The Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment results for 2025 have been officially published by the Ministry of Education.On Thursday, Education CS Julius Migos stated that learners, parents, and schools can now access the results via both online and SMS platforms.To verify the results online, users should access the Ministry's selection
Kindiki Orders County Salary Payments by 3rd of Every Month
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Treasury to pay all county personnel salaries by the third day of each month.During the 12th National Government and County Governments Coordinating Summit, held on Wednesday December 10 at the Statehouse in Nairobi, Deputy President Kindiki stated that the initiative aimed
Kenya’s Bold New Fashion Wave: Runway Revolt
Kenya's Fashion is undergoing a vivid transformation — and today the look is bold, conscious and proudly local. At the heart of this shift is the resurgence of traditional fabrics like kitenge and kikoy, re-imagined for everyday wear rather than reserved only for special occasions and Events. Designers are blending
Gachagua: Raila Surrounded Himself With Top Professionals
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out openly in praise of Raila Odinga's political association with top professionals.Gachagua, when speaking to Kikuyu professionals yesterday at night, attributed Raila's ability to stay afloat in Kenya's politics to top-notch leaders that were being elected through his party of Orange Democratic Party
National Exams Begin for 3.4 Million Kenyan Learners Under Tight Security
The national examinations commenced yesterday for over 3.4 million students from both public and private institutions across the nation, signifying an important event in Kenya's educational timeline. The assessments encompass Grade Six (KPSEA), Grade Nine (KJSEA), along with KILEA and KPLEA for students following the competency-based curriculum.Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba,
How Government Plans to Curb Possible Exams Cheating
The government, through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, has issued a statement detailing six guidelines designed to safeguard the integrity and security of national examinations in Kenya.This announcement coincides with the commencement of the Kenya National examinations, which involve more than 3.4 million candidates, as stated by Education