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James Mwangi roots for more private sector involvement in education during AfDB meeting
Jun 03, 2024 at 05:44 PM
The private sector emerged as a key player in improving Africa's education landscape during a high-level dialogue held at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2024 Annual Meeting in...
How 22 students secured Sh980 million scholarship to join Ivy League universities
May 24, 2024 at 09:00 AM
It is the dream of every Kenyan learner to acquire the highest level of education to increase their chances of making it in the current dynamic and very competitive employment worl...
60 students to enjoy Mboya-Kennedy Sh430 million education airlift program
May 22, 2024 at 02:40 PM
The U.S. and Kenya, in another landmark move that signifies a renewed commitment to educational collaboration announced the relaunch of the Kennedy-Mboya education airlift program....
Go-Getter Internship Program: How NCBA Bank is helping young graduates in Kenya to kickstart their careers
May 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Securing an internship is one of the toughest things a young person goes through after they graduate in Kenya as they seek to get training to better prepare them for the job market...
Khadija Hamisi: Unusual journey from nutritionist to a proficient web developer
May 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Growing up in the coastal city of Mombasa, Khadija Hamisi always exuded her commitment to education and getting the right empowerment right from her formative schooling years....
Government urges compassionate admission policies amid flood crisis
May 12, 2024 at 12:50 PM
In a compassionate move aimed at mitigating the impact of recent floods on education, the Government has issued a heartfelt plea to school administrators across the nation....
Kenya-Japan alliance forges path for stronger STEM education in Kenya
May 07, 2024 at 12:44 PM
A recent meeting between Kenyan Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu, and Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Okaniwa Ken, solidified a burgeoning educational partnership between...
Govt postpones reopening of schools for second term, but communicates at 1am
Apr 29, 2024 at 06:28 AM
The Government has finally yielded to mounting pressure from concerned parents and postponed the opening of schools for the second term by one week....
Microsoft ADC launches new programme to empower women in tech in Kenya
Mar 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has taken a significant step towards bridging the gender gap in the Kenyan tech industry by launching the Women Inspiring and Nurturin...
100 students to benefit from Sh12 million NCBA Group scholarships for education
Feb 26, 2024 at 06:32 PM
More than 100 students will this year benefit from funding for education scholarships worth Sh12 million from NCBA Group that will be distributed through a number of partners....
505 top performing students bag paid internships via Equity Leaders Program
Feb 20, 2024 at 12:05 AM
A total of 505 top performing students from 225 secondary schools across all the 47 counties have been admitted into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP)....
Over 2,000 public officers in trouble as major crack down targets fake papers
Feb 13, 2024 at 09:17 PM
A major purge is underway in Kenya's public service as three powerful institutions join forces to weed out officials holding fake academic credentials....
MP proposes bill to scrap certificate and diploma programs from universities
Feb 13, 2024 at 08:37 PM
The future of diploma and certificate programs in Kenyan universities hangs in the balance as the Kenyan landscape of higher education could undergo a significant transformation if...
Media stakeholders rally for better pay for journalists amid increasing risks in media
Feb 12, 2024 at 03:30 PM
The Media Council of Kenya has issued a resounding call to media investors, urging them to prioritize the fair remuneration of their staff as a crucial measure to safeguard journal...
Food for Education: Social advocate Wawira Njiru wins prestigious award
Feb 10, 2024 at 08:25 PM
Wawira Njiru, the visionary leader behind Food for Education Foundation, has been crowned one of 10 winners in the prestigious Elevate Prize Award....
Traffic on Magadi Road disrupted as MMU students riot over 'rampant' hyena attacks
Feb 06, 2024 at 01:15 PM
Outrage gripped Multimedia University students in Ongata Rongai on Tuesday, leading them to shut down Magadi Road in protest against a hyena attack on a fellow student the previous...
Details of Strathmore University, Absa Bank programme on digital upskilling
Jan 29, 2024 at 07:45 PM
105 Absa employees have graduated after being trained to keep up with changes in technology, the fast-changing dynamics of the market, and shifting customer demands....
AltSchool Africa expands to Kenya, poised to fuel tech talent pipeline
Jan 24, 2024 at 02:47 PM
AltSchool Africa, the Nigerian edtech startup known for its dynamic skill-building programs, has cemented its commitment to Pan-African tech talent development by officially enteri...
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) founder Lizzie Wanyoike dies
Jan 15, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) mourns the loss of its esteemed founder, Lizzie Muthoni Wanyoike, who breathed her last on Sunday at the age of 72....
William Ruto appoints Patrick Verkooijen as new University of Nairobi Chancellor
Jan 13, 2024 at 06:15 PM
President William Ruto has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen as the new Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, effective February 01 this year....
2023 KCSE: Only 201,133 candidates have qualified for direct entry into universities
Jan 08, 2024 at 07:20 PM
Only 201,133 candidates, who sat the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, scored a mean grade of C+ (plus) and above gaining direct entry into universities....
Equity Group Foundation’s Wings To Fly secondary scholarships surpass 60,000
Jan 08, 2024 at 06:57 PM
Equity Group Foundation Wings To Fly secondary school scholarship programme beneficiaries have clocked 60,009 after the latest cohorts were unveiled during an event held in Nairobi...
KNEC declares two-month registration for KEPSEA and KCSE 2024 candidates
Jan 08, 2024 at 10:45 AM
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially declared a two-month registration period for candidates undertaking the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KEP...
Ex-Sports CS Amina Mohamed secures prime job at the Commonwealth office
Dec 21, 2023 at 10:45 AM
A seasoned diplomat and former Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Amina Mohamed, has been named the Commonwealth Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Sports, Enterprise, and Developmen...
KNEC addresses growing concerns over discrepancies in 2023 KCPE exam results
Nov 25, 2023 at 03:12 PM
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has issued a statement addressing queries and concerns surrounding the recently released 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (...
NRB's Christopher Wanjau inspires youth with continuous learning and growth
Nov 25, 2023 at 10:54 AM
Christopher Kinyua Wanjau, the principal of The National Registration Bureau, has earnestly implored the younger generation to treat their education with utmost seriousness, advoca...
BIC concludes third edition of 'Mama ni Mwangaza' initiative to empower Kenyan women
Oct 31, 2023 at 02:03 PM
BIC has concluded the third edition of its renowned Mama ni Mwangaza initiative, a program dedicated to empowering women in local communities across Kenya....