Tunapojiandaa kuadhimisha Siku ya Mtoto wa Afrika, tunakumbushwa na changamoto kubwa zinazowakabili watoto kote barani, hasa katika maeneo kama Congo na Sudan. Changamoto hizi zinaonyesha taswira ya wazi ya dhiki na uthabiti, ambapo watoto wanapitia masaibu ambayo hayafai kwa mtoto yeyote. Kama “mvua ya vuli,” utoto katika Congo na Sudan umefunikwa na ukweli mgumu wa […]
The Ministry of Education’s recent decision to postpone the reopening of schools in Kenya due to heavy rains has raised concern among parents, teachers, and policymakers alike. The abrupt announcement, delivered on the day students were scheduled to return to classrooms, has brought questions regarding the competence and foresight of the ministry. Many netizens, myself […]
Children living in war zones are deprived of the opportunity to pursue a normal curriculum, shattering their dreams of becoming architects, engineers, doctors, journalists and more. Instead, they are forced to focus on survival skills amid the harsh realities of hunger and the constant threat of bombings. As the world is celebrating the international day […]
Students from Migori County’s Oruba Boys High School contest the validity of the 2023 KCSE results, nearly all of which had a mean grade of D. The majority of students reportedly received Ds and Es, with only two receiving a C-. The students claim that the results are shocking because they have never received such […]
The Education Ministry has officially announced that the long-awaited results of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination will be released on Thursday, November 23. Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu will preside over the release ceremony, which will take place at the newly established Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) headquarters in South B, Nairobi. […]
The Kenyan education system is going through a significant change as the final group of students sits for the Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) exams. This marks the end of the 38-year-old 8-4-4 system. However, there’s a new era on the horizon, as the Ministry of Education introduces the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Nandi County, boarding schools are struggling to keep students in school due to a serious food shortage. This has been occasioned by the high cost of living that is being witnessed in the country. The situation has been made worse by the government’s failure to disburse funds to schools coupled with parents struggling to […]