Students’ unrest condemned amid calls for return of corporal punishment
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Chepkoilel branch Executive secretary Mr. Sammy Bor has condemned the wave of unrest in the schools across the country.
He asked for the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators.
"I...
Two held over dormitory arson as Nyamira School partially closes
Police in Nyamira are holding two students from Nyamira Boys' School for questioning over the torching of their dormitory on Saturday evening. The two, according to a source who sought anonymity, could have information concerning...
School Fires interrupt learning across the nation
The wave of unrest in schools made its way through Buruburu girls’ High School causing serious damage to a dormitory and left 63 students hospitalised.
The fire incident led the 'indefinite' closure of the institution...
Employ holistic approach to curb unrest, arson in schools
On this matter of safety of students in schools, aside from building structures and enforcing standards, and ensuring discipline, there is more to the story, at least from my point of view.
Students are human...
Primary school learners included for half term break
The Ministry of Education has said that learners in Primary schools will have a mid-term break just like their secondary school counterparts.
The break will run from November 19th to November 23rd.
The clarification was made...
Government bows to pressure, announces mid-term break for secondary school students
Students in secondary schools in Kenya will have a mid-term break between November 19-23, 2021.
The three day break comes as many schools fall victim of students unrest destroying infrastructure and threatening life.
The permanent...
Fire incidents in schools cause anxiety
Education stakeholders are worried of a new wave of arson targeting secondary schools.
The incidents have damaged dormitories and students' belongings.
The repercussion has seen the affected schools closed indefinitely.
In the most recent incidents, a dormitory...
Menyenya alumni fete former principal, starts kitty for needy students
For many years, Job Ong’ombe sat at the helm of Menyenya High School and made it the school of choice in Gusiiland and beyond.
The exemplary results of his time remain edged in the memories...
Go ye serve, new Egerton University VC told
Eyes will be riveted on Prof Isaac Ongubo Kibwage as he assumes the position of Vice Chancellor of Egerton University.
The University Council appointed him Tuesday to steer the institution at a time a majority...
Don terms CBC game changer in Kenya
A renown scholar has said that the new curriculum of education in Kenya will be a game changer if implemented well.
Prof. Reuben Marwanga said many countries have progressed due to the Competence Based Curriculum...
