No mean scores in the new KJSEA grading system

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) clarify what it terms widespread misinformation about how the new grading system works under the Competency-Based Education (CBE).

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CUE, DCI crack down on illegal universities

Detectives and education regulators halted a weekend graduation ceremony in Changamwe, Mombasa County, on illegal conferment of degrees by an unaccredited institution.

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Leaders raise concerns as road carnage gets out of hand

s Kenyans head into the festive season, authorities are sounding the alarm over a worrying spike in fatal road accidents

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Pathways dilemma as top KJSEA performers juggle talents and careers

A new dilemma is awaiting thousands of high-performing learners across the country how to choose a senior school pathway when they excel both in academics and co-curricular activities.

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CBC age structure explained: Why senior school starts at 15

One of the biggest shifts is the age at which learners are expected to join senior school Grade 10 now set at 15–16 years

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How transition to Senior School exposes deep gaps

Many JSS learners studied in converted primary classrooms, often without science labs, workshops, or ICT infrastructure.

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Inside new CBE grading system: How KJSEA results will shape senior school placement

The new grading structure under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is going to reshape how learners transitioning to Senior School will be assessed and placed.

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Girls outperform boys in 2025 KJSEA results

Female learners outshone male learners in 10 out of 12 subjects in the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), with the widest performance gaps recorded in languages and humanities.

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KJSEA results: Only 32pc of learners meet math expectations

Mathematics emerged as the weakest subject in the 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), with only 32.44 percent of the 1,130,459 learners meeting or exceeding expectations.

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Wa Muthende defends narrow victory in Mbeere North

Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende has defended his narrow win in the just-concluded by-election, blaming voter bribery, intimidation, and orchestrated chaos for the tight margin.

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We need a reality check, UN human rights chief warns

Funding for human rights and humanitarian aid is collapsing, while anti-rights groups remain well-funded, UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk warns

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NTSA suspends licenses of 62 PSV drivers amid safety concerns

NTSA suspends 62 Public Service Vehicle drivers from six transport operators after a compliance assessment uncovered reckless driving, speeding and failure to meet operational standards.

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First-ever KJSEA exam results put new school curriculum to the test

Two days before the release of the KJSEA results, the country is bracing for a historic shift in how learners transition into senior secondary school.

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Victims of Tanzania's deadliest election still searching for answers

As Tanzania grapples with the aftermath of the most violent election in its recent history, the voices of victims continue to push against fear hoping the world listens.

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Family seeks inquest into gospel singer Betty Bayo's death

Betty Bayo’s mother, Joyce Wairimu, writes to DPP requesting an inquest into her daughter’s death, cites withheld medical records and a rushed burial.

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Government urged to invest in innovation skills education

The government has been urged to strengthen Kenya’s education system by prioritising practical, innovation skills that match the demands of an increasingly complex global landscape.

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Knec rolls out senior school hubs as CBE reform takes shape

The assessment hubs are expected to transform curriculum delivery, enhance continuous learner assessment, and modernise how student progress is tracked across their learning pathways.

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Karua warns of rising repression across East Africa

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has raised alarm over what she describes as a growing pattern of repression and democratic backsliding across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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IEBC warns political actors against trying to influence election officials

IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon says tampering with elections is impossible, warns of attempts by political actors to infiltrate and influence officials ahead of polls.

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EACC decries meddling as Kenyans demand integrity

EACC has decried interference and persistent obstacles in its fight against corruption amid intensified public pressure for the highest levels of integrity.

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KBC's Mayienga FM Head Festus Amimo dies at 45

KBC’s head of Dholuo radio station, Mayienga FM, Festus Amimo is dead, broadcaster announces.

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Seven killed in dawn crash on Nairobi-Mombasa highway

7 killed after a Msa-bound 14-seater Kinatwa matatu from Wote crashed near Maungu on the Mombasa highway last night.

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Universities urged to fast-track reforms ahead of 2029 CBE transition

The government has called on higher learning institutions to speed up reforms in preparation for the 2029 rollout of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system at the tertiary level.

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IEBC convenes high-stakes review of violence-marred by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called a critical post mortem meeting for Monday, December 8, to address widespread concerns over violence, interference.

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Tanzania urges respect for national processes amid foreign concerns over October 29

The Government of Tanzania has responded to a series of statements issued over the past week by several development partners and foreign governments regarding the events of October 29, 2025.

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Innovation, skilling key in CBC transition

Kenya’s universities must strengthen innovation, learner skilling and preparation for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transition if higher education is to meet the needs of labour market.

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Western diplomats demand release of bodies after Tanzania election killings

Seventeen Western diplomatic missions in Tanzania have urged authorities to release bodies of victims killed in post-election violence and free political prisoners.

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Uhuru Kenyatta: Washington peace accords open a new path for Rwanda, DRC

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta says the Washington peace accord between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo addresses a conflict that has claimed more than 10 million lives.

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Intern teachers to wait longer after TSC extends contracts

TSC has confirmed that the tutors will have to sign fresh one-year contracts, pushing their hopes of confirmation to at least 2027. 

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Parliament fines Ziwa Technical procurement officer Sh500,000 over audit flaws

Parliament on Wednesday used rare personal liability powers to fine a Ziwa Technical Training Institute procurement officer Sh500,000 as lawmakers widen a crackdown on audit.

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Wetang'ula, Kibwana among 54 advocates recommended for Senior Counsel rank

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has recommended 54 advocates for conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel.

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State agencies failed voters in violent by-elections, IEBC says

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has blamed other state agencies for violence during November 27 by-elections, claiming it delivered at 95 percent.

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Doctors suspend services in Siaya over assault on colleague

Siaya County health services ground to a halt on Tuesday after doctors suspended operations to protest an alleged assault on a colleague by county officials and an area chief.

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Rare earth riches cannot come at our cost, Mudavadi tells US investors

Kenya is calling on investors to meet strict environmental and community standards to develop its rare earth minerals, an unusual move in a sector usually driven by profit.

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Beryl Achieng's funeral: Sakaja assures Odinga family of continued support

Raila Odinga’s sister Beryl Achieng funeral service underway at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Sakaja present; she will be buried on Saturday.

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Teachers' SHA medical cover kicks off as doubts on efficiency linger

Teachers remain skeptical about the migration of their medical cover from AON Minet to Social Health Authority despite the government announcing a successful transition.

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Teachers question SHA transition as representation, transparency concerns mount

More than 400,000 teachers across Kenya are raising concerns over representation and transparency as the government transitions their medical insurance from the long-standing AON Minet scheme.

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KICD warns public against fake Grade 10 curriculum designs

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has issued a stern warning to schools, teachers, parents, and the general public over the circulation of counterfeit Grade 10 materials.

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Six newly elected MPs sworn in after hotly contested by-elections

Six newly elected MPs took the oath of office Tuesday in a ceremony presided over by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, joining the 13th Parliament following the November 27 by-elections.

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Parliament to reinforce accountability in struggling universities

The PIC on Governance and Education intensified its examination of Kenya’s universities and technical colleges to address mismanagement and persistent financial weaknesses across the sector.

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