Also known as: MOE · Kenya's Ministry of Education · Zambia's Ministry of Education · Government of Zambia
Government agency implementing Kenya's Competency-Based Education system, managing school meals programmes, and regulating educational operations including student pathway selection and levy approvals.
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The Standard
… The four-year agreement, signed on Sunday between Food4Education and Zambia's Ministry of Education, builds on discussions that began in August 2024 and a Zambian delegation's visit to Kenya earlier this year to study decentralised and centralised school kitchen models. …
From Kenya to Zambia: Kenyan firm wins role in school meals overhaulThe Standard
… The school may be where the fire starts, but its causes often lie far beyond the school gate and the Ministry of Education. …
The missing alarm: Why fire crisis begins beyond the school gateCitizen Digital
… "We have partnerships with the Ministry of Education, which also conducts quality checks for us. …
Mobile resource centre offers lifeline to CBE learnersCitizen Digital
… The school's directive has triggered outrage among parents, who are now demanding an urgent consultative meeting with the institution's management and officials from the Ministry of Education before learners are allowed back. …
Utumishi Girls parents reject planned reopening over safety concernsThe Standard
… tiative, commissioning a 220-meter-deep solar-powered borehole that will offer a long-term solution to water challenges at the institution.The commissioning ceremony brought together parents, senior officials from Thika Municipality, representatives from the Ministry of Education …
Mozzart Kenya launches borehole at Thika's St Patrick's Special SchoolThe Standard
… Elgeyo Marakwet County began the push for a university 11 years ago before the attempt flopped in 2017 after the Ministry of Education barred institutions of higher learning from establishing satellite campuses.Initially, a site in Mokoro location in Marakwet East had been propos …
Tambach teachers college upgraded to UniversityCitizen Digital
… The learners, including Form Four candidates preparing for their national examinations, will begin virtual lessons next week under arrangements made by the Ministry of Education to minimize disruption to their studies. …
Hospitalised Utumishi Girls Academy learners to resume studies via online classesThe Standard
… We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to request for the difference in time to mitigate the challenges of underfunding,” he said.The funding gap reflects a recurring challenge for KNEC, which in previous years has faced similar crises. …
KNEC faces Sh5 Billion deficit to administer exams this yearCapital News
… The report further highlighted concerns raised by the Auditor-General’s 2020 Performance Audit on Fire Safety Preparedness and a recent Ministry of Education school safety assessment, both of which identified widespread non-compliance with prescribed safety standards, including o …
Education Committee probes rising cases of school fires and student unrestThe Standard
… In January, I had not secured all the clearance from the Ministry of Education, which is mandatory in this category,” Malobah said. …
Nakuru teacher to attempt 45-hour math lesson in Guinness World Record bidKenya'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 →
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 →
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games started in Thika with more than 5,000 student-athletes competing across 11 sports. Education leaders and officials emphasized fair play, integrity, and eligibility enforcement at the opening ceremony, with winners earning qualification for East African and continental championships.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Grade 9 learners will choose senior schools, pathways and subject combinations between August 24 and September 11, 2026, ahead of their transition to Grade 10 in 2027. About 1.2 million learners are expected to select from three pathways—STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science—through the ministry's automated placement system as part of the Competency-Based Education rollout.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students across the country will compete for a Ksh.2.5 million prize pot at this year's Kenya Music Festival nationals, to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, after Equity Bank provided the funds for categories it sponsors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TVET and Crown Paint Kenya have signed a memorandum to sponsor, train, and certify over 800,000 young people as professional painters with government certificates. The partnership aims to address growing demand for skilled painters and support youth self-employment and international engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) system's pioneer cohort is shifting Kenya's education narrative away from narrow academic excellence toward professionalizing and monetizing talent in sports and the arts, treating these pursuits as legitimate sciences rather than extracurricular activities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Service Principal Secretary reaffirmed the government's commitment to inclusive education and equal access for learners with disabilities, while calling on parents, teachers and stakeholders to support special needs education despite ongoing challenges including discrimination and stigma.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has begun a nationwide data collection exercise to guide investments in clean cooking technologies for public schools as part of expanding the National School Meals Programme while advancing environmental sustainability. The National School Meals Programme currently serves about 2.6 million learners, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, urban informal settlements and other vulnerable communities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Teachers has raised alarm over delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for supervising and invigilating national exams, and says teachers may boycott the forthcoming National Examinations at the end of this year. The government has allocated Ksh.1.5 billion to settle pending dues, but allowances remain delayed pending verifications on the KNEC system.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Teachers Service Commission will advertise more than 34,000 teacher promotion vacancies next week while transitioning 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya's education sector.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's Student-Centred Funding Model, introduced in September 2023 to address underfunding at public universities, is now facing chronic funding deficits as billions of shillings for scholarships, loans, and capitation remain unfunded. The government is preparing another overhaul of university financing after successive funding formulas have all been underfunded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja appeared in the High Court in Nairobi over the contested privatisation of Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, after being summoned by Justice Gregory Mutai to explain alleged failure to comply with court orders from June 25 directing the Ministry of Education to register the school as a private, non-profit APBET institution. Petitioners argue State agencies have not enforced the orders and allege lawyers faced hostility; respondents contend the school has operated as public since the 1990s and mid-year transfer would disrupt learning.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has experienced a surge in student unrest over recent months, resulting in closures or suspensions at over 200 institutions. An editorial argues that addressing the chaos requires examining the three interconnected environments shaping students' lives—home, school, and society—rather than the traditional reactive approach of identifying ringleaders and punishing them.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja told the High Court on Friday he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday, pledging the National Police Service would comply. The school's Board of Management had filed contempt of court proceedings accusing senior government and police officials of deliberately disobeying restoration orders.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced a new plan to provide full government funding to every student admitted to a public university or college regardless of financial background. The proposal, presented as amendments before Parliament, marks the fourth shift in university financing under his administration in less than four years, following the Differentiated Unit Cost model and variations of the Student-Centred Funding Model.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
High Court Judge Gregory Mutai has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General, and Principal Secretary for Basic Education to personally appear before court to explain delayed implementation of orders directing transfer of Gatoto Comprehensive School's management. The petitioners, represented by Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and senior counsel Martha Karua, reported encountering hostility while serving court orders, including vandalism of vehicles.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KNEC has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the credibility and integrity of national examinations, saying it will not compromise on standards even as the number of candidates continues to grow. The examination body says it has strengthened security measures, including the use of technology, to curb examination malpractice.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba warned school administrators against imposing illegal levies on parents without approval, stating that all new levies must be agreed upon by both parents and the ministry before introduction. The ministry says several principals are already facing disciplinary action for failing to adhere to set guidelines on school levies.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Assembly Education Committee has called for coordinated action between Parliament, the National Treasury, and the Ministry of Education to address persistent funding challenges in the higher education sector, citing a mismatch between the Higher Education Funding Model framework and actual budget allocations.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba told lawmakers that delays in government funding to schools, TVET institutions and public universities are due to budget shortfalls and delayed National Treasury disbursements, with the Ministry of Education facing a funding gap of nearly Ksh.29 billion.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told Parliament that persistent delays in funding to schools, TVET institutions and universities stem from inadequate budget allocations and delayed releases by the National Treasury, rather than the Ministry withholding funds. He said the ministry submits funding requests on time and disburses funds immediately after receiving them, but the gap between the education sector's financial requirements and allocated resources is the core challenge.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that persistent delays in capitation disbursements and inadequate budget allocations from the National Treasury are pushing public universities, TVET institutions, and teacher training colleges into financial distress, prompting Parliament to demand urgent reforms.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni warned schools that drugs are being smuggled to learning institutions hidden in biro pens and disguised as perfumes, urging parents, teachers, and school administrators to conduct thorough inspections and remain vigilant.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government will strengthen healthcare services in schools through the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme and intensify efforts to combat drug abuse among learners, according to Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni. The Ministry of Health is working with the Ministry of Education to integrate health facilities serving schools into the SHA system, enabling students to access timely treatment and preventive healthcare.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The 1,693 ECDE teachers in Meru received salary increases following implementation of a scheme of service, with certificate, diploma, and degree holders now eligible for career progression across specified job groups. The county also introduced a feeding programme and upgraded classroom facilities, measures the union says will improve morale and service delivery.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Minnesota State Representative Hulda Momanyi Hiltsley challenged girls in Nyeri County to take the lead in climate action and environmental conservation during the launch of a tree nursery at St. Teresa Equator Senior School. The event involved officials from multiple organizations committed to promoting environmental projects and character development among students.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7 to clear outstanding marking allowances owed to thousands of teachers and professionals who participated in the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA examinations. The Education Ministry confirmed all examiners have received the balance of their allowances following processing by the Kenya National Examinations Council.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →