Prof. Maurice Oduor Okoth

Without a framework that fairly compensates academic qualification, the current remuneration model risks undermining both professional development and institutional integrity. One key objection is the fear that such a model might undervalue experience and performance, which are often crucial in determining an individual’s suitability for leadership roles. Linking basic salary to academic qualification is not a radical idea—it is a rational...

This emerging pattern signals a subtle yet deliberate form of administrative attrition—one that appears designed to force compliance without triggering resistance. Agencies have reported sudden, unexplained cuts to their annual funding, leaving them unable to run programmes, pay suppliers, or even meet basic operational costs such as utilities and rent. While streamlining state corporations is a commendable goal, the process must...

This unexpected decline in university applications comes on the heels of the 2024 KCSE results, which saw improved overall performance compared to previous years Out of the 244,463 candidates who scored the minimum university entry grade of C+ and above in the 2024 KCSE examinations, only 201,695 students submitted applications for university placement. As an education expert, I dare warn that...

A defining feature of CBE is its learner-centered and flexible approach. Students progress through their learning journeys at their own pace, moving forward only when they have fully demonstrated competence in a given area. To understand how CBE, CBET, and TVET work together in Kenya’s education landscape, it's helpful to think of them not as separate systems, but as...

Performance wellness refers to a school manager’s ability to maintain a healthy balance between personal wellbeing and professional responsibilities. Long working hours, inadequate rest, and poor dietary habits can wear down even the most dedicated school leaders. As CBC demands more creativity, adaptability, and vision from school leaders, their wellness must be placed at the center of policy, planning, and institutional...

While officials at all levels of government frequently raise the alarm over the presence of unqualified individuals in critical positions, there has been little in terms of concrete, sustained action to stop the rot. Several crackdowns and audits have uncovered hundreds of fake certificates, particularly in the civil service and county governments. Organizations must put in place secure and anonymous reporting...

The KNQF Regulations 2025 establish a ten-level structure that comprehensively classifies qualifications—from basic education to doctoral degrees. The new framework empowers individuals with diverse learning backgrounds to gain formal recognition, thereby improving their employability and academic progression. By recognizing all forms of learning, improving qualification standards, and linking education with employability, the framework holds the potential to unlock opportunities for millions....

The Kenya Health Workforce Report 2023 reveals that over 42,000 trained nurses are seeking employment, a figure that grows annually. The irony remains: public hospitals are still short-staffed and struggle with high patient-to-nurse ratios, despite the availability of trained nurses. This not only affects service delivery but also undermines universal health coverage goals. Stakeholders suggest expanding the role of nurses into...

Through unique personal identification numbers, NEMIS was designed to support the Ministry of Education in monitoring student enrolment, tracking resource distribution, managing capitation funds, and enhancing accountability within public schools. Frequent system downtimes and poor user experience have made NEMIS cumbersome for school administrators and education officers. Transitioning to KEMIS is not just a technological upgrade—it is a strategic move...

Cabinet Secretary for Information, William Kabogo, announced that a partnership with the European Union (EU) is already underway to develop a comprehensive policy framework for integrating AI into Kenya’s education system. A key application of AI is in smart tutoring systems, which provide students with personalized guidance and feedback based on their individual progress and performance. For AI tools to be...