Jera Mixed Secondary School was temporarily shut down on Friday, July 18, following protests and unrest initiated by students over issues of food shortages and school management. The students, protesting peacefully, took to the streets to voice their grievances against the school principal, whom they accused of mismanaging the institution. According
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Ministry of Education revokes Prof. Anangwe’s appointment as UON chair
The Ministry of Education has officially revoked the appointment of Prof. Amukowa Anangwe as the chairperson of the University of Nairobi (UoN) Council. The decision was communicated in a gazette notice on February 21, 2025, by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, which stated that the revocation takes immediate effect. “Pursuant to
Education CS Julius Ogamba Unveils 2024 CBC and Training Assessment Results
In a significant announcement made at the KICC in Nairobi, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed the assessment results for the 2024 Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) on Tuesday. The assessment, conducted from October 24 to November 22, 2024, spanned across 314 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers. At
Government Constructs 14,000 Classrooms in Three Months to Support Junior Secondary Transition
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the government has constructed over 14,000 classrooms across the country in the past three months to accommodate the growing number of students transitioning from primary to junior secondary schools (JSS). The move is part of the government’s efforts to address the infrastructure
UASU issues 15-day ultimatum to over unpaid salaries and arrears
The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the government, demanding payment of December salaries along with all arrears dating back to September. This ultimatum, effective from January 1, 2025, comes in response to the government’s repeated assurances regarding salary increments as outlined in the 2021-2025
