The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is calling on all eligible undergraduate and TVET students—both first-time applicants and continuing learners—to take advantage of its ongoing loan and scholarship application window. The Board says the process is open through its online…
Senior School students under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) can now choose subjects from multiple learning pathways following the introduction of a flexible subject selection policy by the Ministry of Education. The policy, detailed in a circular by Prof Julius Bitok,…
The Ministry of Education has unveiled a progressive, learner-focused subject selection policy for Senior Schools, marking a significant shift in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout. In a recent directive issued by Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Prof Julius Bitok, students…
Kenya’s higher education landscape is undergoing a major transformation following the government’s decision to slash tuition fees across all academic programmes in public universities and constituent colleges. The revised fee structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2025, aims to…
In a landmark policy shift aimed at easing the burden of higher education, the Kenyan government has significantly reduced tuition fees for all public universities and their constituent colleges. This move is expected to benefit thousands of students, particularly from…
In a move set to revolutionize access to higher education, the government has announced a drastic reduction in tuition fees for public universities and constituent colleges across the country. This comes as a major relief for thousands of students and…
A fresh storm is brewing between lawmakers and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over the long-standing issue of hardship allowances for teachers. During a tense session with the National Assembly’s Implementation Committee, TSC Acting CEO Eveleen Mitei admitted that the…
Thousands of teachers stationed in difficult environments continue to face uncertainty over fair compensation, as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) maintains the use of a 1997 legal framework to guide hardship allowance payments. Appearing before Parliament’s Implementation Committee, TSC’s Acting…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has stated that it is awaiting guidance from the Public Service Commission (PSC) before reviewing the hardship allowance policy and designated regions for teachers. Speaking before the National Assembly Implementation Committee, TSC Acting CEO Eveleen…