… First Lady Rachel Ruto attended the services together with senior dignitaries, including Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Members of Parliament, senior police officials, bereaved families, teachers, and students. …
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 10 – Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as concern grows over a wave of unrest that has disrupted learning in schools across the country. …
… fter a visit to Lugulu Girls National High School, KEHPHPU Secretary-General and CEO Brown Ashira noted that the ministry has been evaluating health standards in various institutions without involving trained health experts.He urged Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba …
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Education CS Migos Ogamba addresses the media at Jogoo House, Nairobi, following a devastating midnight dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students. …
Audio By VocalizeThe future of the global tourism industry will depend on innovation and technology as the sector undergoes rapid transformation, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has said. …
CS Ogamba warns school heads against illegal school fees By Citizen Reporter May 16, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has warned school p …
… Present were Cabinet Secretaries Migos Ogamba (Education) and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, Anglican Church Maseno West Bishop Emeritus Joseph Wasonga, Maseno Board of Management Chairman Ambrose Weda, and Maseno School Alumni Association Chairman Joe A …
Alarm as 151,000 learners from first CBE cohort fail to complete junior school, KNEC data shows By Brenda Wanga May 04, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba during a p …
Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.
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Ex-police chief proposes abolishing boarding schools following Utumishi fire, injecting a bold policy debate into post-tragedy education sector reform discussions.
Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Ksh.784.5 billion for education in the 2026/2027 national budget, representing 26.4 per cent of total ministerial spending, as schools across the country face delayed capitation and widespread unrest affecting more than 200 learning institutions.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is scheduled to hold a press briefing on issues affecting the education sector as at least 200 schools have been affected by student unrest, prompting temporary closures and sparking concerns among parents and teachers. The address comes amid ongoing student strikes, property destruction and learning disruptions across several counties.
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has raised concerns that the Ministry of Education is conducting inspection tours of boarding schools without involving trained health experts to assess health standards and safety risks, urging the Education Cabinet Secretary to include public health officers in the exercise.
Following a fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that revealed the institution had admitted 715 students despite a 650-student capacity, questions have emerged about communication breakdowns between the ministry headquarters and schools, including delays in admission reporting and uncertainties around capitation disbursement and textbook distribution.
Education stakeholders have raised alarm over continued violation of safety standards in schools, warning that weak enforcement of regulations is endangering learners and denying them a safe and conducive learning environment. The statement follows a midnight dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school principals and Boards of Management against imposing illegal levies on parents, stating that any additional fees must receive written approval from the Ministry of Education before implementation. He emphasized that extra levies constitute an unlawful barrier to education and that basic education in Kenya is free and compulsory.
President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.
KNEC data shows that of 1.282 million learners enrolled in Grade Four in 2019 under Kenya's new Competency-Based Education system, only 1.130 million sat the Grade Nine assessment, leaving about 151,630 unaccounted for and raising concerns about dropouts and retention gaps. The dropout disproportionately affected boys, with nearly 100,000 male learners and about 52,000 girls failing to complete junior school.
The Ministry of Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission to initiate disciplinary action against the chief principal of Alliance Girls High School over a more than 100 per cent fee increase to Ksh.120,000 that lacked ministry approval. The Education Cabinet Secretary says action will be taken against any principal found imposing excessive fees beyond government-approved rates.
The Ministry of Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission to dissolve the Board of Management of Alliance Girls High School following investigations into financial and administrative breaches, including approval of a Sh25 million five-day Dubai trip for staff and the imposition of illegal extra fees totaling Sh120,179 on parents.
Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.