Also known as: MOE · Kenya's Ministry of Education · Zambia's Ministry of Education · Government of Zambia · Kenya Ministry of Education
Government agency responsible for Kenya's education system, including setting school fee caps, disbursing capitation funding, and overseeing qualification verification.
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Citizen Digital
… Peter Kirimi Kaberia; Senior Principal Finance Officer at the Ministry of Education Stephen Njoroge Muthuma; Sports Kenya Senior Superintendent Engineer John Kiende Ruga; tax adviser and Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP partner Samuel Mbaa Njoroge; former Principal Accountant at the …
Former PS Kaberia among six arrested over Ksh330m CHAN tenderCapital News
… Other suspects arrested include Stephen Njoroge Muthuma – Senior Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Education, John Kiende Ruga – Senior Superintendent Engineer, Sports Kenya, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge – Tax Advisor and Partner, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP, Enock Ondwari Onditi – …
EACC Arrests Former Sports PS Kaberia, 5 Others Over Sh330mn CHAN TenderCitizen Digital
Ministry of Education orders extension of HELB, University Fund applications to September 21 By Citizen Reporter September 03, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Education Cabinet Secretary Julius M …
Ministry of Education orders extension of HELB, University Fund applications to September 21The Standard
… He proposed that schools prepare detailed schedules showing long-standing fee arrears and submit them to the Ministry of Education for consideration. …
MPs raise concerns over school debts and bank loansThe Standard
… The Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) National Chairman Willie Kuria said this year the government has disbursed only Sh14,050 per learner instead of the approved Sh22,244 per student.The amount excludes Sh2,000 retained by the Ministry of Education to facilitate …
Secondary schools struggle as government falls short on capitationCapital News
… The Ministry of Education and the Kenya Red Cross Society are working on measures to safeguard school communities and ensure learning continues, including the administration of national examinations and assessments, despite the anticipated heavy rains. …
Govt moves to shield schools, national exams from looming El Niño disruptionThe Standard
… Cases of missing marks in universities are too common, as well as secondary schools declining to release students’ certificates on account of fee balances in contravention of the Ministry of Education directive prohibiting them from doing so. …
Resolution of citizens' complaints is a public service leadership responsibilityCitizen Digital
… In the third term of 2025, the Ministry of Education required public schools to provide updated data on enrolled learners before capitation funds could be released. …
Education PS grilled over replacement of NEMIS in school capitationCapital News
… The Ministry of Education said in July that 10,382 laptops and an equal number of interactive smart boards were being distributed to Junior Schools across the 47 counties under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project. …
AI is already in Kenya’s classrooms. Is the education system ready?The Standard
… I ended up applying under the old system and am still waiting for a response."With tuition deadlines approaching and verification processes lagging on the portal, many reporting freshers are calling on the Ministry of Education and university management to provide immediate, clea …
Uncertain funding model fuels confusion and anxiety in first year of university reportingAudit reports have exposed top national schools collecting fees far above the Ministry of Education's approved annual cap of Sh53,580 per student, as well as charging unauthorised levies, spending money without proper documentation, and failing to collect fees owed by students.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Audit reports have exposed top national schools collecting fees far above the Ministry of Education's approved annual cap of Sh53,580 per student, as well as charging unauthorised levies, spending money without proper documentation, and failing to collect fees owed by students.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures, and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) after reviewing the Auditor-General's report on public secondary schools. The committee is exploring whether the secondary school fee structure should be reviewed, as several national schools have sought additional fees from parents above the approved Sh53,000 annual amount, citing rising costs and inflation.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has convened consultative meetings between the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and the Ministry of Education to integrate systems for verifying academic qualifications presented during recruitment to the public service and positions of responsibility. The initiative aims to protect recruitment integrity and promote professionalism and competence.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government is working to merge separate academic credential authentication systems into a single coordinated framework to prevent fraudsters from securing public sector jobs with fake qualifications. Officials from the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and Ministry of Education met at State House to discuss integrating and streamlining verification processes to safeguard recruitment integrity.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has raised concerns about secondary school underfunding due to discrepancies between capitation disbursements and student enrollment numbers, and wants the Ministry of Education to review whether fee structures should be adjusted. An Auditor-General's report found several national schools are charging parents additional fees above approved amounts, citing rising costs and inflation.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's annual Digital Essay Competition introduced a mother tongue language category for the first time, attracting more than 200 entries with the theme "Let me speak," enabling students to raise concerns including bullying and educational malpractice.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has rolled out a Ksh.2.1 billion National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan targeting 24 flood-prone and high livestock population counties. Ksh.1.5 billion will fund vaccines, veterinary medicines and mobile clinics to prevent disease outbreaks like Rift Valley Fever, with remaining funds supporting livestock markets, water points and feed reserves.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for TVET called for stronger collaboration between industry and Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, saying employers should help shape training through identifying skills gaps, developing curricula, and providing workplace learning opportunities.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education stakeholders in Homa Bay County have adopted a Gender in Education Action Plan 2026–2030 to address low completion rates among girls, attributed to teen pregnancy, early marriage, HIV infections and gender-based violence. Research by the Population Council of Kenya found that 52.9 per cent of girls complete secondary education in the county, compared to 56.7 per cent of boys, with 30 per cent of girls dropping out during transition from primary to secondary.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is aligning technical vocational training with labour market needs through the International TVET Conference 2026 in Nairobi, which brings together government, employers, training institutions and international experts to strengthen links between classrooms and workplaces. The Principal Secretary for TVET says Kenya needs training developed with industry and for industry, with employers serving as active partners in shaping skills rather than merely receiving trained workers.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested six former sports officials and contractors over the alleged irregular award and payment of a Ksh1.5 billion tender linked to preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of about Ksh330 million was made to Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company, despite the contract allegedly not having been procured in accordance with procurement law.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five others following investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of Sh330 million was remitted to M/s Auditel Kenya under a contract executed in violation of procurement law, and the contractor failed to deliver.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Education has extended the application period for the Universities Fund and Higher Education Loans Board to September 21, 2026, citing that some eligible students and trainees may have missed the August 31 deadline. The previous window received 789,422 applications, and the government has already disbursed Ksh.22.12 billion in first-semester funding to continuing university students and TVET trainees.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over financial management in Kenya's national schools, citing growing fee arrears, unauthorised borrowing and weak procurement practices. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, found that some schools have accumulated outstanding fees dating back more than a decade, with debts in the millions of shillings.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's secondary school heads accuse the government of releasing only Sh14,050 per learner instead of the approved Sh22,244, forcing schools to struggle with food, electricity, and water costs. The capitation was last reviewed in 2017, and school management says inflation has made education expenses unsustainable.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Education Ministry and the Kenya Red Cross Society are developing measures to protect schools and ensure learning continues during the anticipated El Niño event expected in October and November, including safeguarding national examinations and assessments despite expected heavy rains.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Ombudsman receives and processes complaints against public officers for delays, inefficiency, corruption, and failure to provide services. The article cites cases including detention of bodies for unpaid medical bills and delays in issuing student results and certificates, arguing that resolving such complaints is a leadership responsibility in public administration.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Basic Education was questioned by Parliament's Public Accounts Committee over why the government abandoned the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) for disbursing capitation funds to schools. The Auditor General's report found no documentary evidence that student enrollment data on NEMIS had been verified by sub-county education officers before funds were disbursed.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Artificial intelligence is already being used by Kenyan students and teachers to enhance learning and teaching, but a 2025 study of 137 educators from thirteen universities found concerns about academic dishonesty, data privacy, accuracy and over-reliance on the technology. The expansion of digital infrastructure in schools, including laptops, smart boards and internet connectivity, is coinciding with educators reconsidering what and how they teach.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Incoming first-year students at public universities are experiencing confusion and anxiety about tuition payments due to information gaps surrounding the government's proposed Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding (VSLF) model, which promises up to 100 per cent financial support through scholarships, loans, and household contributions determined by a Means Testing Instrument. Students report a lack of clear communication from university administration about how the transition to the new framework will affect their admission and fee status.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Education has released Sh18.51 billion in capitation to public schools as the third term of 2026 began, with allocations of Sh1.40 billion to primary schools, Sh6.14 billion to junior schools, and Sh10.96 billion to secondary schools. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba warned school heads against imposing unauthorised levies and pledged to take action against institutions misappropriating funds.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
As learners resume school on Monday for the third term, education stakeholders dispute the government's claim that 18 billion shillings have been released for school capitation, with school heads reporting they have not yet received funds and saying schools are plagued by debt over pending bills.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following recent incidents in schools, a debate has emerged about discipline and corporal punishment. A source argues that the Children Act's ban on corporal punishment cannot be reversed, and that adults must examine their own conduct and values as children learn both from teaching and from observing adult behaviour, including corruption.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Joyce Wambua Osborne's memoir "Seasons of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning" won second place in the Delaware Press Association's Book Competition in the non-fiction, autobiography or memoir category in 2026. The Kenyan-American author is now touring Kenya to meet readers, engage with leaders across sectors, and inspire younger people through her experiences.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba says schools and Teacher Training Colleges will reopen Monday as scheduled, refuting misleading social media messages claiming a delay to the academic calendar.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Teachers Service Commission nominee Wilson Sossion told parliament he would foster cooperation between the TSC and Ministry of Education, work within the commission's existing strategic plan, and prioritize education quality and teacher support if approved for the commissioner position.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Education Committee has scrutinised two nominees for the Teachers Service Commission, raising concerns over teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages, and records management. Nominee Wilson Sossion, a former teachers' representative, pledged to address promotion delays and develop reward systems for teachers if approved.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed social media reports claiming the reopening of schools for the third term has been postponed, stating that the official academic calendar for basic education institutions remains unchanged and learners will return on Monday, August 24, 2026.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →