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Labour ministry warns Kuppet on poll laws as union stays put

Kuppet has been faulted for initiating elections under suspended rules. However, the union insists court stay orders lapsed and defended election preparations.

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Scholars warn Ruto's Singapore dream will slip away if research remains underfunded

The elusive and meagre funding for research in universities has now been identified as a major obstacle to Kenya’s ambition of achieving its own version of the Singapore dream.

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"Pay us or we strike": Lecturers threaten a fresh January strike

Lecturers could be back on the streets in January, paralysing teaching and learning in public universities, amid growing frustration over the government’s possible failure to pay.

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TSC lists medical facilities to offer health services amid disquiet

A total of 8,032 health facilities has been listed as service points for teachers and their dependents 

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JSS interns to down tools in January over contract extensions

The Commission instructed county officials to immediately issue extension offers and ensure that interns either accept or decline the renewed terms. 

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No voting, citizenship rights for refugees in new integration plan

Refugees living in Kenya will not gain citizenship or voting rights under the government’s new Shirika Plan, which seeks to integrate them into host communities. 

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Teachers' fears as shift to SHA cover takes effect

It comes amid an expected legal showdown after two teachers moved to court seeking to stop the shift of their medical cover from private insurer Minet/AON.

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TSC to migrate teachers to SHA cover despite court battle

This means that all teachers will be on boarded to the SHA scheme by December 1, when the government-run cover takes effect.

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Rogue medical colleges hire quack tutors, issue diplomas in two months

A survey by HPOA has revealed commercialised medical courses in Kenya compromises patient safety.

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Fresh leadership crisis hits UoN over VC appointment

A fresh leadership struggle is shaping up at the University of Nairobi following the expiry of Prof. Margaret Hutchinson's term as acting Vice Chancellor.

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CS announces start of KCSE marking as test is concluded

Marking will be conducted in 40 centres and will involve 32,558 examiners.

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Ruto's speech ignored key education issues, experts say

Education sector stakeholders expressed disappointment about the President’s speech.

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More anxiety over junior secondary as Kuppet changes tune

Secretary General Akelo Misori now wants all graduate JSS teachers moved to senior schools.

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Teachers' SHA upgrade clouded by delays, fraud fears and legal risks

Teachers face uncertainty as the government shifts from Minet to SHA, promising improved benefits.

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Lobby warns of refugee exploitation by punitive lenders

Kenya overall hosts 853,074 refugees and asylum seekers as of February 2025, making it the fifth-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa.

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Why Sossion wants back Knut top post

Former secretary general says he is weighing his options ahead of the January elections.

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Why teachers shift to SHA faces legal landmines

Lawyers say teachers unions bypassed public participation leading to fears of legal hurdles.

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Daredevil: How principals and candidates are cheating KCSE examination

Details have emerged of blatant collusion between school heads, candidates, invigilators and even police officers in new wave of cheating in the ongoing KCSE examination.

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Tutors' unions, TSC to meet over medical scheme row

More than 400,000 teachers are set to be moved from Minet scheme to the government-run Social Health Authority.

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Revealed: 6,000 schools have less than 100 students, 10 have none

Education Ministry says it is considering merging the institutions with extremely low enrolment or re-assigning teachers to schools where they are needed.

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School fees shocker for senior schools

Parents will from next year pay Sh53,554 as tuition fees for their children in secondary schools when the first cohort of Junior Secondary School joins Senior school.

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CS Ogamba refutes senior school fees hike claims

The proposal sparked concerns among parents and school heads over affordability on social media platforms.

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Relief for university students as staff sign return-to-work deal

Lecturers and non-academic staff agree to a two-phased pay plan after 49-day strike.

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Lecturers, top leaders reconvene to consider two-phased pay deal

Union leaders met last evening and are likely to call off the strike this morning.

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A new chapter opens as KCSE gives way to KCBE

Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE) will be administered for the first time in 2028 to the current cohort of Grade 9 learners who sat KJSEA which concluded on Monday.

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Why lecturers rejected two-phase pay deal to end strike

The National Treasury maintained that a one-off payment was not feasible due to the country’s tight fiscal position.

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Varsity councils to decide on closures as lecturers' strike drags on

It has emerged that some public universities could soon shut down as the 47-day lecturers' strike continues to disrupt learning.

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Why teachers are top on repayment of HELB loans

They may not be among the best-paid professionals, but teachers have emerged as the most reliable professionals in repaying their Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) debts.

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Teachers query transition to SHA as Minet medical cover nears end

With just a month left before the expiry of teachers’ medical cover, anxiety is growing over the silence surrounding the future of their healthcare scheme.

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Glimmer of hope for end of 43-day lecturers' strike

The Standard has established that the Ministry of Education and the unions representing university staff could have reached a breakthrough on the pay dispute.

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Grade 9 test sparks fears over return of KCPE competition

Revelation by Basic Education PS Julius Bitok over the looming scramble for top national schools in January could renew fears and anxiety of high-stakes examinations under the CBC.

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Why university students top in exam cheating syndicate

University students are the masterminds behind a growing online exam scam syndicate that has been swindling unsuspecting Kenyans seeking shortcuts to academic success.

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'Conned' yet again: Schools face exams without, slashed State funds

A standoff is brewing between the government and public schools over the delayed release of capitation funds, putting the smooth administration of this year’s national examinations at risk.

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Kiambu doctors call off 150-day strike

Kiambu doctors call off 150-day strike after agreement between CoG, KMPDU, and county government; medics to receive one month’s salary upon returning to work.

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Lecturers defy suspensions, vow to press on with nationwide strike

The standoff between university lecturers and the government has deepened, with several institutions now issuing suspension and show-cause letters to striking staff.

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Exams: Desperate students, parents fall for online scammers

The conmen on popular social media platforms promise to sell leaked Knec exams. They either block victims once payment is made or share fake test papers.

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Mau Forest: Bitter dispute that shattered first Raila, Ruto alliance

The decision to support the restoration of the Mau Forest cost Raila Odinga crucial support in the Rift Valley during the 2013 General Election.

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Inside the rift that ended the Raila, Ruto bromance

After the controversial 2007 General Election, which saw Mwai Kibaki hastily crowned President, the relationship between the late Raila Odinga and President Ruto gradually took a nosedive.

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Baba: Politician who schooled a nation

Born to a teacher and married to another, Raila Odinga’s life has always been intertwined with education even when his platform was the political stage rather than the classroom.

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Why lecturers' strike may be nearing an end

A joint committee to verify the outstanding pay arrears was formed on Thursday during the Machakos meeting.

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