Why we should Make Sex Education in Schools Compulsory like Maths

The debate on whether sex and sexuality education should be taught in our schools is gaining momentum. Some groups are championing for the introduction of sex education and its awareness. Another group led mainly by the church is strongly opposed to the subject. As we wait for both the parties to agree, where does the … Read more

Should Teachers Give their Phone Numbers to Parents and Students?

If you were a teacher, would you comfortably give out your phone number to parents and students? For most teachers, giving their phone numbers to students seems more like a recipe for trouble, they will not want to be victims of crank calls. We live in a digital world today, where phones have caller ID … Read more

5 Secrets: How to be a Great Teacher

Several studies have consistently shown that the vital determinant of education quality is the teacher. For a child to get a quality education, the teacher must be of substance. With the changing trends in technology and Culture, teaching is indeed becoming too complicated. It is too challenging for teachers to adapt themselves to the digital … Read more

Kenya Churning Out VALUELESS Degrees

In Summary: Education CS quoted saying Kenya is churning out degrees which are valueless. Professor’s comments have aroused mixed reactions from the public The Ministry has reiterated any possibility of forgoing the new CBC curriculum KNUT Kakamega and Bungoma branch officials reported having interrupted the CBC teacher trainings Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Education Prof. George … Read more

Jobs! Short Term Online Participation Curators Needed at KICD

There is a short term participation job vacancy at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, under the Ministry of Education. The job entails online curation of interactive digital content for secondary schools. The job requires individuals who are conversant with ICT. Other than teaching in high school, the applicant should be teaching either Mathematics, … Read more

Another Shock Awaits Teachers in July after Uhuru’s 1.5 Percent May Salary Deductions

In Summary: The government directs all employers to deduct and remit 1.5 percent of all workers salaries starting in May 2019 for the housing scheme. 7.5 percent salary deductions is expected to start from July 2019 for the pension contribution. Teachers will this time cry all the way from the banks starting from May. This … Read more

2019/2020 KUCCPS Placement Results for 2018 KCSE Candidates

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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