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Mtoto News Digital Literacy Sauti Zetu Training Commences

At least 24 children converged for the commencement of Sauti Zetu Training at Mtoto News Offices on Monday, August 21. The five days training ending 25th August aims to equip these children with digital literacy and advocacy skills to give them a voice to advocate for issues affecting them. Further, it intends to empower the […]

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Kenya’s Transformation through Devolution: A Brighter Future for All

In a span of ten years, Kenya has undergone a remarkable transformation with the adoption of an innovative approach known as “devolution.” This shift has brought decision-making closer to the people, resulting in improved access to important services within local communities. This strategic change that has been complemented by national initiatives, has not only elevated […]

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98% of learners’ Reports Digischool Meeting their Needs-Report

A new report by the Ministry of Education indicates that the internet connectivity project by the government is yielding positive results. The program dubbed Digischool, the report noted, has enhanced access to and equality of, education for learners in the 13 piloted schools. According to the report, 98 percent of learners indicated that the Internet […]

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Six Teachers’ Records Statements in Connection to a Pupil’s Fatal Merry-Go-Round Fall

Six teachers from Greens Angels Academy have recorded statements with police following a fatal accident of a 7-year-old boy who fell from a merry-go-round during a school trip last week. Police in Ruiru sub-county say they are investigating a case of negligence on either of the parties. Detectives have already visited the scene of the […]

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Addressing the Challenges and Empowering Students with Special Needs by Promoting Inclusive Education

In the pursuit of an equitable and inclusive education system, Special Needs Education (SNE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every learner, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, has access to quality education. However, the landscape of SNE in Kenya reveals a series of challenges and opportunities for improvement, as highlighted in the report […]

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Revamping Education Governance for a Unified and Effective System

Education serves as the cornerstone of societal growth, empowering individuals with essential knowledge and skills for personal and collective advancement. In many countries, Kenya included, the education sector operates within a complex web of laws and regulations. This article delves into the intricate challenges posed by overlapping responsibilities and inconsistencies in the management of public […]

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Recommendations by CBC Reform Taskforce

Working Party on Education Reforms [PWPER] has recommended a raft of measures that will see a reform in the education sector in a report presented to President William Ruto yesterday. The report was handed over to the president yesterday at the State House where primary schools were recommended to be referred as comprehensive schools. The task […]

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Kenyan Student among Those Shortlisted for Sh14M Global Student Prize

Marrieta Halima Kazungu, 18, from Kilifi County is among the top 50 students shortlisted for Sh14 million ($100,000) Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2023. The student from St.Thomas Girls Secondary School was selected from a pool of 3,851 applications from 122 countries and is among the top 10 African contestants. Marietta has developed the Rapidcovix Breathalyzer […]

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Launch of the 2023 GEM Report on technology in Education

Technology is an essential component of the future of learning. It’s time to review its suitability and value to ensure a human-centred vision of education. The report raises the alarm that Only 14% of countries guarantee data privacy in education by law. It also brings out important questions in terms of equity and inclusion, Quality […]

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Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu: Serikali yafunga shule za kutwa kutokana na maandamano

Shule za kutwa jijini Nairobi, Mombasa na Kisumu zimefungwa kwanzia Jumatano, Julai 19, 2023, kabla ya uanzishi wa maandamano wa siku tatu mfululizo wa kuipinga serikali ambayo mara nyingi yamekuwa na vurugu. Katika taarifa ya pamoja ya Jumanne, Julai 18, 2023, Katibu wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Elimu Ezekiel Machogu na Waziri wa Mambo ya […]