The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a new grading system for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), aimed at standardizing evaluation and providing clear performance levels for learners. The system uses eight achievement levels, each assigned a specific point value, to reflect how well a student performs. KJSEA Achievement Levels and Points […]
After the initial placement of learners into Grade 10 Senior School following the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, some parents and learners may wish to change the assigned school. The Ministry of Education (MoE) in Kenya has a strict replacement process governed by specific rules, capacities, and timelines. This comprehensive guide breaks down […]
The transition of learners from Junior Secondary School (Grade 9) to Senior School (Grade 10) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya is a critical phase. Placement is no longer solely based on marks but on a comprehensive set of factors, including aptitude, choice, merit, and equity. This guide details the criteria, special quotas, and […]
Kenya’s senior education system is designed to cater to diverse student needs, learning pathways, and abilities. Senior schools are structured not only around academic specialization but also on accommodation options, gender composition, and support for learners with special needs. Understanding these categories helps parents, students, and education stakeholders make informed choices that best suit individual […]
The transition to Senior School under Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) marks a significant shift in secondary education, focusing on specialization through Pathways. This comprehensive guide breaks down the structure of subjects offered, eligibility, lesson distribution, and how the program works for learners transitioning to the final phase of foundational education. What is the CBC Senior […]
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has released the approved list of Grade 10 course materials for use in schools. These books have gone through the official evaluation process to ensure that they meet curriculum standards and support the learning needs of students across all learning areas. Schools, teachers, learners, and parents can refer to […]
A Mombasa court has ordered the continued detention of seven Kenya Defence Forces soldiers arrested in connection with a major narcotics trafficking operation involving methamphetamine valued at Sh192 million. The ruling allows investigators ten additional days to conduct detailed forensic examinations and trace possible links to a wider network operating along the coast and beyond. […]
KCB Bank Kenya has entered into a new partnership with the Ministry of Education to scale up green financing for Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, in a deal expected to accelerate the shift toward clean and sustainable energy solutions within Kenya’s training ecosystem. The agreement, signed in Nairobi through the State Department for […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Kajiado County Enforcement Officer accused of soliciting a bribe to permit ongoing repair works on a sewage line, in a case that highlights persistent concerns over corruption at the county level and the cost it imposes on service delivery. The officer, identified as Noah Kitisia Katei, was […]
Standard Bank, which trades as Stanbic in Kenya and is Africa’s largest bank by assets, has provided a USD 138 million facility to support the growth of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC. The financing, equivalent to approximately KES 17.94 billion, is expected to accelerate the ongoing rollout of digital infrastructure and telecommunications services in Ethiopia, where […]
