Lewis Nyaundi

Thousands to work in Germany in new deal

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-01 18:48:46

Thousands of university and college graduates from Kenya will begin working in Germany starting this September.

Education CS nominee Ogamba proposes hybrid model for JSS transition

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-02 18:57:02

Julius Migosi told the vetting panel that if approved, he might consider a hybrid system where some students would attend classes in nearby secondary schools.

University of Nairobi welcomes new acting VC

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-05 20:27:52

Professor Margaret Hutchinson has taken on the role of acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi.

Government injects Sh18b to secure permanent jobs for JSS teachers

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-06 10:31:46

A communique from State House indicated that Sh18.7 billion had been allocated for JSS intern confirmation.

Schools opening, national exams in jeopardy as teachers threaten to strike

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-07 18:18:23

Schools may not reopen for a third term after two teachers' unions issued a one-week strike notice that could also paralyse preparations for the national examinations.

69,078 students yet to apply for university funding

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-08 19:09:42

Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala said, that only 83,922 students had so far applied for loans and scholarships.

Revealed: How family monthly income determines your child's university funding

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-10 19:57:52

Finer details of the new university funding model have emerged, revealing how monthly family income determines how much a university student gets from the government.

Former Treasury CS exposes rot in education sector

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-15 17:57:21

In his candid handover notes, Prof Ndung’u acknowledged the existence of ghost schools that have been receiving government funding.

Shock as varsity workers face delayed and slashed salaries

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-14 21:27:34

Workers in public universities are facing a financial crisis as their monthly salaries are now uncertain due to troubled funding from the State.

Education CS silent as teachers, lecturers threaten to strike

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-16 18:03:44

The two teachers' unions have called a nationwide strike when schools open for the third term in one week while university workers have also threatened to down tools in September.

Students finally get varsity fee details as appeal window opens

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-18 12:55:56

All universities issue revised fee structures aligned to the new higher education funding model with parents who are unhappy with the bands their children have been placed free allowed to appeal.

National music festival receives Sh100m boost

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-18 09:08:32

The contribution of Sh100 million was announced by the CEO of Equity Bank. The money will be released in tranches of Sh25 million each year over four years.

Why Ruto is keen to avert teachers, lecturers strike

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-20 18:18:16

The possible infiltration of the planned lecturers and teachers' strike by students has put pressure on the government to avert industrial action.

VCs ordered to admit all students including those who can't pay fee

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-22 10:16:35

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi assures all admitted students a place in university in a huge reprieve for parents but poses a serious challenge to institutions.

Why varsity students were placed in wrong funding band

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-23 20:31:22

It is now emerging that the tool used to classify students for university funding is facing limitations that could have resulted to wrong grouping of some students.

Why teachers strike will go on despite Sh13 billion deal

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-23 20:42:58

Teachers unions have accused the TSC of acting in bad faith and failing to honor its obligations to teachers.

Teachers to receive pay rise as State releases Sh13b salary deal

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-23 20:31:09

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia said the salary adjustments will be reflected in teachers' August payslips, with arrears backdated to July 1, 2024.

State in talks with universities to lower fees

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-25 18:49:29

Chief Justice Martha Koome has termed the new university education funding model discriminatory as Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua termed it unconstitutional and open to manipulation.

Student loan headache as President makes case for new funding model

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-27 15:10:49

President Ruto painted old model as untenable and a time bomb that's killing varsities. Over 2600 students want their classification of financial aid reviewed.

Shocker for Kuppet as TSC fails to deduct union dues

By Lewis Nyaundi   2024-08-29 18:35:17

Teachers on Thursday received the Sh13 billion salary increment with a major shocker for Kuppet that has been the face of the nationwide teachers strike.