In the past, a degree from a coveted international university was a prized asset. It assured one of guaranteed promotion, even when the said candidate may not have the requisite experience. For example, some Kenyan managers and CEOs were able to rise to the top largely because of the strength of the
Read MoreSelf-sponsored students from the ill-fated Garissa University College have complained of being sidelined following the closure of the institution after the April terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 142 students and six security officers. The more than 50 students have accused the Moi U
Read MoreTwelve primary schools in Isiolo County have benefitted from the Nation Media Group’s Newspapers in Education (NiE) programme.The programme was launched at Ngaremara Primary School by the Nationteam in partnership with World Vision, Isiolo. Speaking during the launch, Ms Caroline
Read MoreDetails have started to emerge of how students hatched a plot to burn their dormitories in last week’s unrest in Kilifi County.The discontent saw the burning down of three dormitories in three schools: Chumani, Dzitsoni and Lutsangani secondary. At Dzitsoni, sources said the dormitory
Read MoreA secondary school in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely due to ethnic tension among students. The tension is said to have been caused by students from two different tribes. Kyogong Secondary School sent the learners home on Monday, July 20, 2015 after the students from the Maasa
Read MoreAs was widely reported, on Wednesday Facebook launched “Instant Articles”, a feature that will allow publishers to directly publish on the network’s mobile news feeds. Nine American and European publishers are partnering in this test phase, but before long we will all have a
Read MoreNo more early morning and late night preps is an amazing feeling. But after two weeks of staying home doing nothing, you start to get bored hence the question, what options does a high school leaver do before joining a University, College or Institute? Besides enrolling for an International
Read MoreSeveral professionals and academics were appointed as heads of state corporations announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday. They include Mr John Ngumi, a career investment banker, who has been heading Konza Technopolis Development Authority. Mr Ngumi is the new Kenya Pipel
Read MoreThirteen students suspended from Bura Girls High School for allegedly failing to attend a church service will remain at home for two more weeks. This follows a High Court judge's decision not to grant interim orders reinstating the girls to school until he familiarises himself with the ca
Read MoreThe National Youth Employment Authority Bill 2015 is worth reviewing for a couple of reasons. First, the sum of its objects is to respond to the unemployment problem in Kenya by establishing structures and regulations that would expand job opportunities for Kenya’s youth. Judg
Read MoreNine senior officials at the University of Eldoret have been suspended to pave the way for investigations into frequent strikes. The University Council, chaired by Prof Sarone ole Sena, met on Friday and made the decision. Those suspended are Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration and F
Read MoreApplications are now open for the third edition of the Idea Trophy to undergraduate students from all majors and levels of seniority, with each team comprising of 3 students from the same university Interested? Got a cool idea? Applications open from the 2nd of July to 3rd of August! Get
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Read MoreMoi University and University of Nairobi, Mombasa Campus, have been found unsuitable to teach law courses. The Council of Legal Education issued the verdict in the latest Kenya Gazette notice, a blot to the two universities that have trained the bulk of Kenya’s lawyers, magistrates and
Read MoreThe girl arrested on suspicion of being a member of Al-Shabaab was an obedient and bright student, her class teacher has said. Mr Pius Rioba, a teacher at Precious Blood Kagwe High School, said the girl was their student until last year. He said the girl, who has since appeared in cour
Read MoreUnlike other children who head home to begin working on their homework once school is done, the 11-year-old rushes home to change before picking her rolls of groundnuts, prepared by her mother to hawk around the city. When The Standard met up with her on Tuesday last week, the young girl said she le
Read MoreLonger schooling seems to be an effective and affordable way to cut the risk of HIV infection in Aids-endemic countries, according to the results of a study in Botswana published Monday. Data collected among 7,018 people in Botswana found that an extra year of secondary schooling lowered th
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Education ministry has been asked to dissolve the University of Eldoret Council over failure to contain strikes by students. The National Assembly Education Committee said of all the public universities in the country, the institution had experienced the highest number of strikes.
Read MoreResearchers have raised doubts about the health and educational benefits of the ongoing school deworming programme. The programme with six million school children beneficiaries in Kenya and 95 million globally is mainly supported by the World Bank, World Health Organisation and the Gates Foundation.
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