2019/2020 KUCCPS Placement Results for 2018 KCSE Candidates

University of Nairobi

In Summary: University placement results for 2018 KCSE Candidates is out 89,486 students secured a place in the universities for degree course of their choice. Another 98,393 students applicants placed succesfully in Polytechnics and Technical Training Institutes countrywide. Interinstitution transfer applications  will be from 1st to 31st May, 2019 . Prof George Magoha the Cabinet … Read more

Voi Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Defiling Orphan Pupil

In Summary: Voi teacher allegedly defiled an orphan school girl. The teacher went into hiding after the ordeal. The suspect was arrested in Homabay County. If proven that the suspect breached TSC code, he will be interdicted. A teacher in Voi County has been arrested by Police after he allegedly defiled an orphan. The teacher … Read more

‘Don’t Build Hotels, Invest in Young School Talents,’ DP Ruto Orders Communications Authority of Kenya at 2019 Drama Festival Gala

‘Don’t Build Hotels, Invest in Young School Talents,’ DP Ruto Orders Communications Authority of Kenya at 2019 Drama Festival Gala. The 2019 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival KNDFF climaxed with the finest of talents performing at the Gala. The 2019 Gala was held at Kibabii University in Bungoma County. The event was graced by … Read more

‘I will Come to Your Schools like a Submarine’ Hints Prof. Magoha – Education CS

The education Cabinet Secretary, Prof. George Magoha has hinted he’s planning to ambush schools throughout the country. The CS was addressing teachers, parents, and participants ate the just concluded Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) Gala at Kibabii University in Bungoma County. He said, “I will come to your schools like a submarine.” The … Read more

2019 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair KSEF Results – Nationals

The Kenya Science and Engineering Fair 2019 National levels ended today at Jomo Kenyatta high school in Nakuru County with Nairobi’s SCLP Samaj high school bagging most trophies. The exhibitions took the better part of the week and saw innovative ideas into play. SCLP Samaj took home 6 trophies. They emerged top in Biology, Food … Read more

Teacher Caught Watching Porn in Class Suspended

In summary: The teacher was watching pornography videos in class using his device. The device was being projected to students. The school suspended him for the behavior. A similar incident occurred in India in March. A class teacher has been caught by students watching pornography videos. The teacher interrupted his class when he started watching adult content through his handheld device. The … Read more

Over 50% of Teachers have Mental Health Problems, Study Shows

In summary: 50 percent of teachers have mental health-related problems. These teachers’ mental health problems have a considerable effect on student’s academic progress. Huge ‘workloads’ and underpay coupled with increasing financial obligations are the main cause of the problems. A recent research study has shown that more than 50 percent of teachers have mental health-related … Read more

Reprieve for Muslim students Stopped from Praying Within School Compound

Visa Oshwal Academy Muslim students will be allowed to continue holding prayers within the school compound pending a final court decision. One of the parents and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), had filed a case against the school – located in Nairobi’s Parklands – for imposing policies contravening their constitutional freedom to worship. … Read more

Secondary School Teacher Suspended: He can NOT Read and Write!

A secondary school business studies teacher has been suspended for hardly being able to read and write. Mr. Faisal Ahmed was sent off from st Thomas More Catholic School, a top class, outstanding, mixed, and independent Academy in Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, London. Teacher had Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) He secured a teaching job at the … Read more

So Sad: A Teacher Dies on his Way for KNEC Training in Nairobi

A history and geography teacher at Sosio secondary school in Ololchan Location of Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County has passed on. Mr. Francis Kimurgor Kemboi alias ‘Franco’ died today morning following a road accident in Narok. Mr. Kimurgor was headed to Nairobi for the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examiners training exercise. He was scheduled to attend the exercise at St. George’s high school, which officially starts tomorrow Monday. Mr. Kimurgor hailed from Kebulonik location, Kabiyet settlement in Nandi County. He was an alumnus of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) class of 2013. He attended Kebulonik and Kosirai high school before joining his university. He was a lover of Volleyball, social mobilizer, a rising star in leadership, and above all a … Read more