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Get the latest happenings in the educational institutions from early childhood to tertiary institutions both locally and nationally, also get insights from the ministry of education and other affiliated organizations

A section of the graduands follow proceedings during the 68th Graduation Ceremony at The University of Nairobi's main campus grounds on December 16, 2022. Over 6600 graduates were released to the labor market from the university. PHOTO/University of Nairobi (UoN).

University of Nairobi outlines wins during 68th Graduation

At Taifa Hall, on Friday, December 16, 2022, the University of Nairobi (UoN) held its 68th Graduation Ceremony for the conferment of degrees and the awarding of Diplomas. The congregation was guided by the theme Promoting...
A section of St. Andrews Tarabete Secondary School Creative Writers and Book Club during a past visit at Kabarak University for creative writing workshop and mentorship. With them is Mr. Bonface Otieno, the Club Patron and Ms. Ruth Gitonga, co-patron. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Cherishing Literature: A moment with Otieno, young graduate author transforming lives

As an enthusiastic author, playwright, poet, English Literature teacher, mentor and encourager of young minds to embrace literary knowledge through reading and writing, Bonface Otieno stands out among the young people advocating for literacy...
A section of the Ph.D. graduands being conferred with the degree by Dr. Bob Ndubi, Kisii University Chancellor, during Kisii University's 11th Graduation Ceremony on December 14, 2022 at the University's Main Campus, Kisii County. The now graduates were urged to serve the society fully, without any sense of entitlement. PHOTO/Kisii University (KSU) Media Team.

Thousands graduate from Kisii University, urged to chide entitlement

Established in 2007 as a constituent college of Egerton University and chartered in 2013 as the 13th public university in Kenya, Kisii University has continued to train and release thoroughly-skilled graduates into the job...
Students in an outdoor learning session. As they grow, the students need to be guided on careers and supported towards taking the right paths towards a bright future. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Why students should embrace career education and guidance

Most people spend almost half a century working for a living; some work throughout their lives. Just imagine, for instance, how one feels to spend the whole time doing something they dislike or even hate...
Girls in a dormitory at Naikarra Primary School in Narok. Pupils can board at the school or attend as day-scholars. The Education Ministry, through the Basic Education PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, announced plans to abolish the boarding section in primary schools starting January next year. PHOTO/Courtesy.

What abolishing boarding primary schools means

“Day primary schools are better than boarding primary schools,” the primary school teacher would pose and regroup us to carry on with the debate. A similar debate has been honest and ongoing in the minds...
The S-Block at the Technical University of Kenya, which President Ruto opened. He also launched the construction of the T and I Blocks at the institution. PHOTO/Presidential Communication Service (PCS).

TUK Innovation efforts pay off as President Ruto announces unwavering support

On December 8, 2022, President William Ruto officiated the opening of the S Block and launched the construction of the T and I Blocks at the Technical University of Kenya. Other top officials graced the...
Prof. John Akama, Kisii University Vice Chancellor. He says the institute will supplement the current ones but not sabotage them. PHOTO/Ben Oroko, The Scholar Media Africa.

Kisii University flips another chapter in TVET careers

Buoyed up by its sterling performance and growing stature in the field of university education and Research, Kisii University, a premier institution of higher learning in the Nyanza Region of Kenya, has again scored...
Graduates follow proceedings during Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 18th graduation ceremony on December 9, 2022. PHOTO/Presidential Communication Service (PCS)

MMUST scaling new heights, promised government support for regional impact

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), formerly Western University College of Science and Technology, held its 18th graduation ceremony on Friday, December 9, 2022, at its MMUST Graduation Square.  The university, which received...
Grade 2 of Imperial Primary School Kisii CBD class in session. PHOTO/Elijah Nyaanga, The Scholar Media Africa.

Demystifying the Competency-Based Curriculum

With less than two months to the start of next year's academic calendar, parents and children continue to speculate how the year might be, even after the government announced that Grades 7, 8 and...
Mr. John Mark Mukudi, a legend educator in Busia County, who has applied himself into his profession with passion. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, The Scholar Media Africa.

Mukudi, the unsung academic hero of Bunyala, Busia

Now aged 49, Mr. John Mark Mukudi is a P1 teacher who has tirelessly taught in Bunyala South zone, Bunyala sub-county, Budalangi constituency, a place known as the worst hardship area of Busia County.  Since...