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Raids keep 30,000 out of school as families flee
Learning in some 27 schools with a population of more than 31,000 has been disrupted due to insecurity in Baringo County. According to the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Baringo branch, 18 other institutions have been closed indefinitely in Baringo South and Baringo North sub-countie
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreKenyan Students arrested for posting false terror alert
Police in Kenya have arrested two University students for posting alarming terror messages on social media. This incident happened only two days after an attack on Garissa University in North Eastern Kenya by Al Shabaab Militants. The terrorists killed 148 students in a siege that lasted
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreHow to Improve Security in Universities in Kenya
There has been a rising concern about security in Kenya, and particularly in colleges and universities in Kenya. A recent operation by the Al Shabaab militants in Kenya targeted the Garissa University College and saw 147 Kenyans lose their lives, most of whom were students from the institution.
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreSchools slapped with new levy
The Education ministry is on the spot for authorising a lobby group to charge public schools millions of shillings to purportedly help in setting up parents associations. The Kenya National Parents Association was given the go-ahead to conduct elections in primary and secondary schools after
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreFor Miriam, education is the only sure ticket out of poverty
Don’t mind your background and all the hardships that you are faced with right now. I know most of you don’t even know whether you will go to secondary school, but I can promise you there is plenty of things you can do out there to prosper in life.” This was Miriam Mwongeli&rsquo
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreElectricity in public schools
More than 85% of public primary schools are now connected to the national electricity grid. President Uhuru Kenyatta told Parliament.18,424 of the 21,500 listed public schools have electricity through a connection drive hinged on the ambitious plan of giving free laptops to pupils. “Th
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreInsurance cover for students
With parents looking to give the best education to their children, best education cover in Kenya has come to help a great deal. The cost of good quality education has become high and the option of getting education policies for the children is the best option. Good quality education has gr
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreUSIU - Africa opens Sh600m science centre
USIU-Africa officially opened its science centre Monday with the Deputy President William Ruto as the chief guest. The 7,500 square feet building whose construction commenced in September 2013 and has cost the institution over Sh600 million will house 11 modern classrooms fitted with high speed Wi-F
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreStudy reveals causes of unrest in varsities
Power blackouts in universities have been cited as one of the leading causes of strikes and unrest in the institutions of higher learning. This is contained in a case study of unrest and rampant strikes in the universities, which was presented to vice-chancellors yesterday. The study by Dr Hukka
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreAcademics who don't moonlight make more money in the long-term
Last week’s piece, “Kenyan universities do hardly any research” began with a drawing on justice and equality, and today, this same drawing will end the discussion. In modern times, justice and equality have been viewed by social systems from two opposing angles. On th
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