2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
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Education

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

Borabu Technical Training Institute: Empowering Kenya’s Next Generation of Technical Experts

Borabu TTI has grown from 50 students to over 1,500, becoming a hub of technical excellence. The institute equips students with practical skills for self-employment and a thriving career in technical fields. Beyond academics, Borabu TTI...

KCSE Exam Malpractices – Episode 5: External Influences

At the heart of KCSE malpractice are school administrators, particularly principals, who exert immense pressure on teachers to ensure top performance. While parents may not be physically present in exam rooms, many play an indirect...

KCSE Exam Malpractices – Episode 4: Teachers Involvement

The KCSE exam period is not just a time of intense academic pressure but also a highly lucrative season for teachers involved in this illicit practice. Principals, commonly referred to as center managers, often collaborate...

KCSE Exam Malpractices – Episode 3: During the Examinations

Teachers play a pivotal role in this elaborate cheating network. Some, especially those assigned as invigilators in schools, use their positions to access the exam papers before they are officially opened. For bribes ranging...

Dr. Daniel Randa: Shaping Kenya’s TVET Renaissance Through Inclusive Leadership and Transformative Vision

The Chief Principal of Siaya National Polytechnic is redefining technical education through innovation, agribusiness, and inclusive governance. Dr. Randa’s expertise transcends institutional walls. His presidential appointment to the Working Party on Education Reforms (2022–2023) placed...

Nyamira University: A Dream Realized as Foundation Stone is Laid

Nyamira University College marks the fulfillment of a decade-long dream, bringing higher education to Kiabonyoru and empowering the youth of Nyamira County and beyond. The new institution will stimulate local growth, create jobs, and foster...

KCSE Exam Malpractices – Episode 2: The Pre-Examination Playbook

The period between setting target means and the official release of results is riddled with meticulously planned cheating schemes. Cartels ensure that leaked materials reach only the well-connected or financially compliant schools. The result is a...

KCSE Malpractices – Episode 1: The General Game Plan

When exam results are manufactured instead of earned, we destroy not only the future of our children but also the credibility of our nation’s education system. KCSE malpractice is no longer just cheating; it is...

M-Pesa Fuliza: Kenya’s Go-To Credit Option with a Price Beneath Its Convenience

When Safaricom launched Fuliza in 2019, it was marketed as a digital innovative way to help Kenyans complete transactions even when their M-Pesa wallets were empty. In short, Fuliza can remain a useful tool for...

From Promise to Stalemate: Why the EAC Common Higher Education Area Remains a Dream...

The initiative promised to harmonize university standards, enable seamless movement of students and academic staff, and ensure that degrees earned in one member state would be recognized across the region. The most significant and far-reaching...