Knut demands full salary increment for teachers amid budget cuts

Treasury reduced TSC''s budget from Sh357.7 billion to Sh347.5 billion, thus affecting planned increments.


  1. MPs’ tough questions on Ruto varsity funding plan

    MPs, led by Naisula Lesuuda, want to know the effectiveness of the model.

  2. Alarm over wave of riots in schools 

    Administrators blame examination fever and incitement by stakeholders with vested interests for the protests.

    Riot police
  3. West Pokot schools receive food aid

    The school feeding programme ensures children in the region have access to both education and proper nutrition.

    School feeding programme
  4. Government cancels university fee hike after public outcry

    Various universities to communicate new fees to be paid by each learner as household contribution, PS says.

    Student loan
  5. Budget cuts to disrupt exams, warns ministry

    Basic Education PS told legislators that the overall reduction of Sh14.93 billion would severely hurt operations.

    Belio Kipsang
  6. PS Belio Kipsang reverses board’s move to appoint new KLB boss

    The board has vowed to stay put, claiming that embattled MD Victor Lomaria has been sent on terminal leave.

    PS Belio Kipsang
  7. Collins Okeyo’s 21-year bumpy road to graduation

    When he joined the university, he began juggling school and work. But the allure of a salary was stronger that concentrating with his studies.

    Collins Okeyo
  8. Millions of candidates at risk of exams' disruption as teachers' strike looms

    The teachers have planned a strike for Third Term if the government fails to meet their demands

  9. Machogu’s 2022 running mate Migos set to succeed him

    The President also nominated six sacked ministers back to his cabinet.

  10. Temporary win for St Bakhita parents

    Justice Janet Mulwa said parents and their children would suffer if the notice issued by the management in March was not suspended.

    School fees increase.
  11. Court throws out petition against Maasai Mara University recruitment

    Justice Olga Sewe struck out the petition filed by Mombasa resident Barawa Sanga.

  12. Nationwide protests disrupt schooling for thousands of students

    Parents and school administrators prioritise safety amidst nationwide unrest

  13. Create an environment for youth entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital age

    World Youth Skills Day 2024: From policy reforms to industry partnerships, here is how we're transforming technical education.

  14. PREMIUM Family grieves for Jkuat student Denzel Omondi

    Two days prior, he joined other youths in the anti-government protests in Juja.

  15. Knec to pilot Grade 9 assessment from Monday

    They will test it on 5,875 learners currently in Grade 8 in 235 schools.

    JSS
  16. Standoff over planned transfer of school principal

    The principal has overseen remarkable improvement in the school’s performance, parents say.

    Abdi Guyo
  17. Kuppet: Teachers turned away from hospitals

    Kuppet says health facilities announced the suspension of services with effect from Monday.

  18. CS Machogu to school principals: No fee hike

    State said it would not be able to pay the Sh22,244 capitation per learner per year, but would stick to Sh17,000.

     Ezekiel Machogu
  19. PREMIUM Heavier loan burden for graduates

    In six years, a student’s total loan will be Sh1,140,000 while those under the old model will only have Sh360,000 to pay.

    Student loan
  20. Schools remain shut as learners stay at home

    Some schools sent messages to parents on Monday that they would remain closed.

    Empty classroom
  21. City schools remain shut amid demo fears

    Many schools in Nairobi City remain closed as parents kept their children at home on Tuesday amid fears that the anti-government demonstrations could turn violent.

    Four cars were torched and burned in Mombasa, Kenya, protesting against the government.
  22. Concern over readiness by State to launch Grade Nine

    State is in race against time to put up classrooms and laboratories, among other facilities.

    JSS
  23. Why we fought Finance Bill, 2024

    Future leaders say no: For students who rely on digital resources, taxing them could make access to education difficult.

  24. First Duruma female professor now nurses ambition to head university

    Balancing family life and career is a challenge Patience Mlongo Mshenga has faced.

    Prof Patience Mshenga
  25. Students want place on budget-making high table

    Young people refuse to be reduced to spectators in the running of the country.

    protesters
  26. PREMIUM Why principals are set to increase school fees next week

    The principals have proposed the fees to be increased from Sh53,000 to Sh69,000 for national schools.

    Murang’a High School Principal Willy Kuria
  27. Not ready to retire: Leadership wrangles at Kuppet pit the old versus young

    These court cases have opened the lid on the union's simmering leadership crisis

    Kuppet officials
  28. PREMIUM TSC to rehire sacked intern JSS teachers

    TSC to promote more teachers after government set aside Sh1 billion for the exercise.

    Junior Secondary School teachers
  29. PREMIUM Why principals still want Grade 8 shifted to secondary schools

    They say classrooms, laboratories, teachers and other critical infrastructure are available.

    Murang’a High School Principal Willy Kuria