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KUCCPS Opens Portal for P1, ECDE Certificate Holders to Upgrade to Diploma
Education

KUCCPS Opens Portal for P1, ECDE Certificate Holders to Upgrade to Diploma

Maryanne Sitati- August 7, 2025

  The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its online portal to allow P1 and ECDE certificate holders to apply ... Read More

CS Ogamba Unveils Plan to Eliminate Ghost Schools and Enforce Education Reforms
Education

CS Ogamba Unveils Plan to Eliminate Ghost Schools and Enforce Education Reforms

Jackline Karissa- August 5, 2025

  Education CS Julius Ogamba presiding over the release of 2025 KUCCPS results. Photo/Courtesy. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has outlined a comprehensive strategy ... Read More

Kenya Music Festival: Northeastern Regional Competitions Kick Off in Wajir
Education

Kenya Music Festival: Northeastern Regional Competitions Kick Off in Wajir

Jackline Karissa- August 3, 2025

  Students showcase cultural performances at the Northeastern Kenya Music Festival in Wajir County. Photo: Kenya News Kenya Music Festival: Northeastern Regional Competitions The 98th ... Read More

Students Urged to Confirm New University Fees & Apply for Funding
Education

Students Urged to Confirm New University Fees & Apply for Funding

Michael Torome- August 1, 2025

Effective September 1, 2025, both new and continuing university students in Kenya must confirm their updated tuition fees and reapply for government support through the ... Read More

Govt Slashes University Fees Effective Sept 1
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Govt Slashes University Fees Effective Sept 1

Jackline Karissa- July 31, 2025

The government has announced a major reduction in university fees across all academic programmes, effective September 1, 2025. This move aims to make higher education ... Read More

KSh22K or KSh16K? Education CS ogamba Clears the Air on Capitation Claims
Education

KSh22K or KSh16K? Education CS ogamba Clears the Air on Capitation Claims

Maryanne Sitati- July 28, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba addresses public concern on school funding during a stakeholder engagement in Nairobi. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has firmly denied claims ... Read More

CS Geoffrey Ruku Unveils Plan to Place 50,000 Interns in Private Sector Jobs Annually
Education

CS Geoffrey Ruku Unveils Plan to Place 50,000 Interns in Private Sector Jobs Annually

Maryanne Sitati- July 28, 2025

In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced a strategic plan to place at least 50,000 interns ... Read More