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Education
Kenya education news: TSC, schools, universities, TVET and exams. Coverage for parents, teachers and students.
Teachers flag delays in Grade 9 senior school selection
Teachers say they still lack clear communication from the Ministry of Education on Grade 9 senior school selection, raising anxiety for parents and schools under the CBC pathway.
Why Kenya’s teachers rejected an Sh8bn salary increment
Unions and teachers say an Sh8bn rise tied to the 2025–2028 CBA still falls short of living costs, staffing gaps and delayed implementation concerns.
Ruto signals U-turn toward broader university funding for qualifying students
President William Ruto has announced a shift toward universal higher-education funding for qualifying students, reversing key elements of the contested university financing model.
From Cell to Classroom: Ex-Inmate Kilatya Nthenge Begins His University Journey
Sentenced for stock theft in Lamu, Kilatya Nthenge used his years behind bars to sit his KCSE — then travelled over 600km to thank the magistrate who jailed him, and has now enrolled at Africa Nazarene University.
Universities Must Adapt as Kenyan Students Rethink the Value of Degrees
A Nation.Africa opinion piece by Dr Muindi of Zetech University argues that shifting student choices in the 2026/27 KUCCPS cycle — with thousands opting for TVET over degrees — signal a structural reckoning for Kenya's universities.
Twenty Pupils Killed in Uganda School Bus Crash as Government Bans All Excursions
Twenty pupils from King David Junior School in Kampala were killed when their bus overturned in Kapchorwa district on 17 July 2026, prompting Uganda's government to immediately suspend all school trips nationwide.
Missed University Placement? Here Is Your Second Chance Through KUCCPS
KUCCPS has opened a late application window giving Form Four leavers from the 2022 to 2025 KCSE cohorts a chance to secure instant degree placement — no waiting for the next academic year.
Teachers to Earn More as TSC Rolls Out New CBA Phase
Kenya's public school teachers receive higher pay from July 2026 as the TSC implements Phase II of the 2025–2029 CBA, with monthly increases of up to Ksh 2,055 across all job grades and no change to titles or allowances.
Accessing County Bursaries: Documents and Application Tips
Key takeawaysFocus topic: county bursary application KenyaCovers: forms, timelines, follow-up, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning…