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How Is Climate Change Affecting Education in Kenya?

By Isaac Omollo In Kenya, climate change is creating serious challenges for students and their education. Extreme weather events, like floods and droughts, are disrupting schools, making it harder for children to learn. These challenges affect different regions in various ways, making it essential for the government to address the impact of climate change on […]

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Siku ya Mtoto wa Kiafrika; Kulinda Mustakabali wa Watoto wa Afrika

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 […]

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The Ministry of Education’s Delayed Communication has Left Students Stranded.

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 […]

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The History of Education

Have you ever wondered how education has changed over time? Well, let’s take a journey through history to see how parenting in education has grown. Long long ago ,children did not go to school, instead they learned from their parents and elders. They were taught important skills like hunting, farming, and storytelling.  As time went […]

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Games for Learning

Games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, but in recent years, they have also become a valuable tool for learning. The use of games in education has been shown to have a positive impact on learning outcomes, engagement, and motivation. One of the main benefits of using games for learning is that […]

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Samburu: Cutting Off Cultural Customs and Gender Inequalities to Promote Inclusive Education

World Vision Kenya, in partnership with the Ministries of Interior and Education, has set out on a revolutionary mission to address the cultural and regional barriers that hinders education in Samburu County, Kenya. The initiative seeks to safeguard children from harmful cultural practices and make sure that all children of school age have access to […]

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Shattered Dreams of Children Living in War Zones

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 […]

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Concerns Rise as Nearly Every Student at Oruba Boys Records a Mean Grade of D

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 […]

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2023 KCPE results set to be released on 23rd November.

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. […]

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The Sun Sets for an Era in Kenyan Education

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 […]