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… Later this year, another 20,000 teachers will be recruited. “We also streamlined the Competency-Based Curriculum and are refining the higher education funding model to ensure that all students who join university, technical college and Kenya Medical Training College are fully fun …
Ruto: UDA and ODM are partners, not rivalsThe Standard
… The first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is preparing to exit high school in the near future, and with that comes a critical challenge: Ensuring their smooth and meaningful entry into university. …
University transition demands urgent collaboration and clear leadershipThe Standard
… re,” she said, adding that promotions beyond entry grades remain dependent on available funding.On the teacher shortage, Lentoijoni says the shortage was more pronounced in junior secondary schools, as the transition from the former 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum …
TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnationCitizen Digital
… ehalf by Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr Beatrice Inyangala, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba declared that the arts are no longer viewed as mere extracurricular hobbies, but as highly lucrative professional industries aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Gov't offers teachers more incentives to improve students' welfareThe Standard
… The review seeks to modernise the teaching profession, align career progression with the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and address weaknesses that emerged under the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines framework. …
Teachers raise alarm over delay in new career guidelines implementationThe Standard
… Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Director and CEO Prof Charles Ong’ondo noted that the festival serves as a practical stage for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Arts and Sports Science pathway. …
National Music Festival gains momentumThe Standard
… The legislative review follows recommendations made by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform, which was established to assess the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and recommend changes to improve the quality, accessibility and sustainability of …
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaulCitizen Digital
… He highlighted ongoing reforms in music, games, and sports, which are being bolstered by the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), the Digital Literacy Programme, and the Kenya Education Management Information System. …
Govt eyes creative economy billions with new push to commercialise student talentCitizen Digital
… Through the donation, Zenka is supporting the school's rollout of practical computer studies in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). …
Zenka donates computer learning center to boost CBC studiesThe Standard
… nya University (MKU) supported the team's training programme and local transport, ensuring athletes had adequate preparation before travelling to Malaysia.Education stakeholders saying the achievement reflects the impact of talent development under the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnershipsPresident William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's universities need to evolve their teaching methods and collaborate with school Boards of Management and the Commission for University Education to accommodate the first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum, which emphasizes competence, creativity, and adaptability over memorization and conformity.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers Service Commission nominee Antonina Lentoijoni has proposed reforms to address teacher stagnation, including revised Career Progression Guidelines that would allow teachers to advance to higher grades without being forced into administrative roles. She also proposes automating the recruitment process to help track applications and identify areas where teachers have stagnated.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teachers have raised concerns over delays in implementing revised Career Progression Guidelines, accusing the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of failing to provide the financial framework needed. The TSC submitted the revised guidelines to the SRC in May, but more than two months later the commission has not yet responded.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education is reviewing four education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding and strengthening governance in learning institutions. A key proposal is the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, which seeks to merge the Higher Education Loans Board, Universities Fund Board, and TVET Funding Board into a single Tertiary Education Funding Authority.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zenka Digital Limited has launched a computer learning center at Lighthouse Grace Academy in Mathare North to expand digital literacy and support the school's rollout of practical computer studies under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's national team returned from the 10th World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia (July 24–29, 2026) with one silver and six bronze medals, including a silver in men's fairway doubles after a penalty shootout loss to Indonesia. The performance reflects the country's growing stature in the sport.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched Samsung Digital Classroom, an integrated education solution combining Knox for Classrooms, Samsung Tablets and Samsung Interactive Boards to support Kenya's digital learning agenda. The company said the launch responds to schools' shift toward solutions that improve classroom engagement and measurable learning outcomes under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged parents to monitor their children's behaviour, academic performance, and social circles to protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into political violence and unlawful activities.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A growing number of private schools are introducing international curricula alongside the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as parental demand for globally recognised education pathways rises.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that new publishers entering the school textbook market through curriculum changes should spread their bets and proceed cautiously, as governments remain the primary customer and competition from established and new entrants continues to intensify.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 293,869 candidates from the 2025 KCSE examination into universities, TVET institutions, and Teacher Training Colleges for the 2026/27 academic year, with 202,133 securing university degree programme admission. The placement service has extended the inter-institution transfer window from two weeks to one month.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Literature Bureau has sought Parliament's intervention to recover more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts from government institutions, citing cash flow challenges and threats to financial stability. The Auditor-General reports KLB has trade receivables of Sh1.05 billion, with Sh251.5 million unpaid for over 90 days.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Medicine has emerged as Kenya's most competitive university programme for 2026/27, with 6,500 applications competing for 702 available Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery places across public and private universities, leaving nearly 5,800 qualified applicants without admission through the government placement system.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) launched a smart library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County to bridge Kenya's digital divide and expand access to quality education in underserved communities. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the partnership complements the Government's commitment to improving learning outcomes through technology.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Roshen Lakeview Academy in Busia County has been shortlisted among the world's top 10 institutions competing for the World's Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026. The school serves learners from a fishing community affected by poverty, flooding, and other socio-economic challenges.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) has opened its second Smart Library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County, equipped with computers, high-speed internet, and curriculum-aligned educational resources to support Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum. The facility also includes accessibility features for learners with disabilities, more than 2,300 books, and renovated classrooms.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya rolled out the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) starting in 2017 to replace the 8-4-4 system used since 1985. Teachers report that CBC emphasises practical skills and continuous learning over memorisation and single examinations, encouraging critical thinking and placing learners at the centre of the classroom.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, topping 1,153 entries from 132 schools across 39 counties. The competition, organised by NACADA under the theme "Protecting Our Future: Making Drug-Free Choices in School and Beyond," is part of government efforts to strengthen substance abuse prevention among young people.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Rafting World Cup Series in Sagana from July 5 to 12, attracting participants and officials from 35 countries, with teams from 19 nations competing on River Sagana. The Kenya Rafting Federation says logistical arrangements are finalised and Team Kenya is ready for the competition.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, opened the 49th Annual Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association in Mombasa and reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He highlighted government investments in school infrastructure, noting that more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed nationwide to support CBC implementation, and urged school administrators to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces a critical Sh5 billion deficit as it prepares to administer national exams to a record 3.5 million learners this year, with concurrent assessment systems stretching its logistical and financial capacity.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that the economy expanded 4.6 per cent in 2025, slightly down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, and that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at approximately Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as of February 26, 2026, attributing the economic slowdown to external shocks including Middle East conflict and drought risks.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prof. Julius Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education to Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa following a presidential reshuffle that reassigned Bitok to Tourism. Bitok's tenure, which began in October 2023, was marked by implementation of education reforms and efforts to stabilize the Competency-Based Curriculum transition.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has begun distributing 10,382 smart interactive devices and laptops to junior schools across the country as part of efforts to digitise learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum and establish smart classrooms.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →