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Education Sector in Kenya
The education reforms in Kenya will provide opportunities for digital content, technical training, research, heavy investment in construction and upgrade of educational infrastructure. The education sector comprises of; Ministry of Education (MoE) which hosts the Department of Education and
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreGood KCSE indeed can be improved upon
As Education Cabinet secretary Jacob Kaimenyi released 2014 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results, several positive aspects came to the fore. The most striking, exam irregularities—which have been a major concern over the years—reduced, indicating that the me
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreThe Top Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya
The realease of 2014 KCSE results came as joy and sorrow to several candidates and their families depending on the outcome.The joy was from those who performed exceptionally well while the sorrow was from those who failed in the national exams. All in all,the education CS had good words for b
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreChallenges Facing Kenyan Youth
The youth have been facing have been facing a lot of challenges in the past years hence barring them from achieving their full potential in the society. This are but a few of their problems. i. Employment creation There are about 500,000 youth who graduate from various tertiary institutions
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreThe Kenyan Education System
The school follows the Kenyan primary school curriculum, which is similar in many ways to that in the UK.This is because Kenya was a British Colony before gaining her independence in 1963. Primary school in Kenya lasts for eight years, from the ages of six to fourteen years old, however as prog
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Ranking schools in the eyes of different stake holders
The government was on Tuesday under pressure to rescind its ban on ranking of performance of schools and candidates in national examinations.This year there was a big difference compared to all other previous years in Kenya,those opposed to the ban argued it had stripped the release of national ex
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreEducation Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi releases 2014 KCSE Results citing imp
There was tremendous improvement in results for 2014 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi said as he realeased the results Tuesday morning at Mitihani house in Nairobi. The Education Cabinet Secretary said 3, 073 (0.63%) candidates sco
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreAirtel Kenya Illuminates Schools in Machakos County
Many companies undertake CSR activities every once in a while for the community,this ensures that the company not only maintains good rapport with the community but also gives back to its consumers or clients for their support by contributing or donating items. Such a company that did that recently
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read More92-year-old Elementary School pupil inspires a generation in Kenya
This is an inspiring story of Priscilla Sitienei who shocked the nation by going back to school at her age.She grew up in Kenya under colonial rule, when women didn't get an education.Now in her 90s, Priscilla Sitienei is changing that, attending elementary school -- and inspiring a gener
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MorePublic University vs. Private College
Tuition The major difference between public universities and private colleges lies in how they are funded hence this affects students because funding is tied to tuition prices. Most public universities and colleges were founded by state governments, some as early as the 1800s, to give residents t
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