Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba addresses the Press in Naivasha where he rooted for the Open education system to bring down the cost of university education, on June 6, 2025. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Parents might soon pay fees for their children after top officials declared that the government was unable to fund free education even as it emerged that millions of shillings have been spent on ghost schools. On Thursday, MPs flagged schools that received up to a whopping Sh100 million as capitation last year. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height:…
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When a group of youthful protesters took the streets of Nakuru in protest against the Finance Bill 2024 on June 25, 2025. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard] For over a decade, school unrest has become the signature way students express their anger and frustrations with school authorities in Kenya. What started as isolated cases of protest has now grown into a deeply rooted culture of defiance that often ends in violence and destruction. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));…
President William Ruto, chairs a Cabinet Meeting at State House, Nairobi on 29/4/2025. [PCS] President William Ruto’s Cabinet has blamed a combination of violent agitations, budget shortfalls, bureaucratic hurdles and misinformation for slowing down service delivery nearly three years into his administration. In a dispatch released after a Cabinet and senior government retreat in Naivasha, the government pointed to what it termed as the “weaponisation of legitimate concerns”—a veiled reference to the anti-Finance Bill protests and public outcry over police brutality—as key disruptions to the government’s development agenda. Other factors cited include geopolitical realignments, global tensions, climate shocks, and economic headwinds that have affected policy rollout and implementation timelines. “The Retreat acknowledged the lessons learned during the…
Pupils at Nyandarua Boarding Primary School parade where parents also attended to file a petition. [Photo/James Munyeki] Boarding secondary schools across the country will be required to admit day scholars starting January next year. The initiative is part of new guidelines by the Ministry of Education, seen by The Saturday Standard, to accommodate the first cohort of Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum. Under the directive, at least 10 per cent of students in every boarding school will be day scholars, in a move intended to decongest boarding facilities, expand access to education, and promote 100 per cent transition…
Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba during the National Drama and Film Festival Gala at Melvin Jones Academy in Nakuru on April 15, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Parents could soon be thrust at the centre of financing their children’s education after enjoying more than two decades of free primary and free day secondary education. On Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba shocked the country when he signaled at a cost sharing plan when he called for review on financing of schools in the country. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color .3s;text-decoration:none}.subscribe-button:hover{background-color:#b0030e;text-decoration:none}.features-list{margin:20px 0;padding-left:20px;list-style:none}.features-list…
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University of Nairobi Council Chair Prof Amukowa Anangwe at UoN Towers. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The University of Nairobi Council is now negotiating for a soft landing, opting to exit the institution through resignation, The Standard has learnt. It is also emerging that Prof Bitange Ndemo is being engaged to take up the vice chancellor’s position, which he had declined. The three remaining members of the council, who currently face criminal charges of abuse of office, are negotiating for their charges to be dropped in exchange for their resignation. They include the council chairman, Prof.Amukowa Anangwe, and council members Carren Omwenga and Abdullahi Ahmed. The developments…
Professor Bitange Ndemo speaking during launch of M-Fanisi Just Fix-It Campaign on September 29, 2021. [File, Standard] Prof Bitange Ndemo has officially withdrawn from the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor race over what he terms as irregularities in the selection process. Ndemo, who is Kenya’s current Ambassador to Belgium, further cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process. In a statement shared on his LinkedIn account, Ndemo revealed he was among the five shortlisted candidates and had emerged as one of the three finalists following interviews held on March 21, 2025. READ: Why Bitange Ndemo could be the next University of Nairobi…
Learners under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) will have a second chance to change what they wish to study in Senior Secondary school within two months of admission. At the same time, the government has revealed that it will develop a new funding model for senior school set to take effect in January when the first CBC cohort transitions from Junior to Senior Secondary school. The details are outlined in the ‘Final County Dialogue Report 2025,’ seen by The Standard . The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation in Kenya, capturing stakeholder feedback across all…
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chairman Prof. Julius Omondi Nyabundi during the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) 2nd Annual Symposium on Competency Based Assessment on 22nd April 2025 at the Edge Convention Centre, College of Insurance to discuss reforms and best practices in educational assessment in Kenya. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Leaders in the education sector have insisted that Mathematics will only be compulsory in primary and junior secondary school. Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) chairman, Julius Nyabundi, yesterday said primary and junior level Mathematics was enough to build understanding in the subject. It also emerged that performance in Mathematics in…
Embakasi East MP. Babu Owino addressing learners during the mentorship of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) at NPN Legacy Church in Uthiru, Nairobi on April 18, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Embakasi East MP has declared that he is the only suitable candidate that can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. However, Babu has said he is still consulting with his grassroot support that will inform him whether or not to go for the Country’s top job. “Actually, as we speak, I will wait for the decision of the people. So, as of now, I am spoiled for choice.…
Embakasi East MP. Babu Owino addressing learners during the mentorship of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) at NPN Legacy Church in Uthiru, Nairobi on April 18, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Embakasi East MP has declared that he is the only suitable candidate that can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. However, Babu has said he is still consulting with his grassroot support that will inform him whether or not to go for the Country’s top job. “Actually, as we speak, I will wait for the decision of the people. So, as of now, I am spoiled for choice.…
Higher Education Loans Board CEO Geoffrey Monari and Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala before the Senate Education Committee to shed light on the new university funding model, at Bunge Towers, Nairobi, March 20, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] At least 4,600 university students have appealed their government funding allocation under the new university financing model. According to Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) data, a total of 4,621 appeals had been submitted by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as directed by the Court of Appeal. With the deadline for appeals set for April 21, students dissatisfied…
Higher Education Loans Board CEO Geoffrey Monari and Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala before the Senate Education Committee to shed light on the new university funding model, at Bunge Towers, Nairobi, March 20, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] At least 4,600 university students have appealed their government funding allocation under the new university financing model. According to Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) data, a total of 4,621 appeals had been submitted by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as directed by the Court of Appeal. With the deadline for appeals set for April 21, students dissatisfied…
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia before the Parliament Educaion Committee at the Bunge Towers July 17th,2024 [Elvis Ogina,Standard] The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) was on Tuesday put on the spot by MPs over what they termed as biased and opaque promotions. The lawmakers demanded transparency in the recent allocation of 25,252 slots, citing inequality and political interference. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education, TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia defended the process, stating it was legally grounded and decentralised to ensure regional representation. “The commission ensured opportunities were open to all, with interviews conducted at sub-county level to enhance…
Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Holdings Managing Director and CEO with Lord Jonathan Marland, Chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (right) and Lord Hugo Swire, Deputy Chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (left). [Courtesy] Equity Group Holdings Chief Executive James Mwangi has received the Freedom of the City of London Award. The award is one of the world’s oldest and most respected civic honours in recognition of his long-standing efforts in advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa. It places Mr Mwangi among a select group of global figures, including Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Dwight…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of four members of the University of Nairobi Council. [File, Standard] A fresh leadership crisis has engulfed Kenya’s premier institution, the University of Nairobi (UoN), following the abrupt dissolution of its governing council by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. In a gazette notice issued on Friday, Ogamba revoked the appointment of four members of the university council—Sally Toroitich, Ahmed Abdullahi, Parmain Ole Narikae, and Carren Kerubo Omwenga—effective April 11. This comes months after the CS had similarly revoked the appointment of Joel Kibe in December 2024. With only Council Chairman Prof…