Ministry of education circular on modalities of reopening primary and secondary schools

File photo- Education PS, Dr. Belio Kipsang
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The Ministry of Education has issued finer details on how schools will be reopened on January 4, 2021. Learners in grade 1-3, class 5-7 and form 1-3 have been at home since March 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. In the latest guidelines, the Ministry says all learners must report back to school directing […]

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Schools Selected For CBC Infrastructural Development, To Get New Classrooms

CS MAGOHA speaks after receiving an interim report of the National cOVID-19 Education Response Committee at the KICD offices in Nairobi.
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The government has set aside Sh17.9 million for construction of 23 classrooms in eight selected schools on pilot project in Mombasa County. Consequently, the government has established Competence Based Curriculum development programme to upscale the current infrastructure to accommodate the needs in the targeted secondary schools countrywide by constructing 11,600 classrooms. Speaking during a committee

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2023 term dates for primary and secondary schools in Kenya (2023 school calendar)

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The Ministry of education has released the 2023 school calendar (2023 term dates) for all primary and secondary schools in Kenya. In the calendar, all learners will open for term one of 2023 on 23/1/2023. The term will last for 13 weeks with the closing date slated for 21/4/2023. The Ministry says the revision of

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Sh149 Million Allocated For Classrooms Construction In Kirinyaga

Education CS George Magoha inspects a past KCSE practical examination.
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The Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) Infrastructure Development programme has kicked off in Kirinyaga with the government setting aside Sh149 million to construct 189 classrooms to be spread across the county. The County Commissioner Jim Njoka speaking during a meeting over the CBC programme Monday said Kirinyaga East Sub County has been allocated the highest number

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List of new Principals 2020

President Uhuru Kenyatta asks CS MAgoha to convene a Stakeholders' meeting to come up with final reopening dates for schools, colleges and universities.
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The Ministry of education has released a list of 53 new Principals. Some of the new Principals have been promoted while the rest were transferred from their respective stations. LIST OF DEPLOYED PRINCIPALS Below is the full list of deployed Technical Colleges Principals; NAME CURRENT DEPLOYMENT/GRADE CURRENT STATION DEPLOYMENT/ INSTITUTION TRANSFERRED TO Dr Edwin Tarno

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Apply for Scholarships from the Government of Hungary 2021/2022

Available scholarship opportunities for Kenyan Students.
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The Government of Hungary has offered One Hundred (100) Undergraduate, Masters and PHD scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year. Eligible Kenyan students can apply for scholarships in the following areas of study: Undergraduate (BA/BSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Health Science, Sport Science and

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The latest Education News Today – Education Newsbyte

Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ombaki, Ezekiel Machogu
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Newsbyte The Latest Education News Highlights ____________________ ###Gov’t prepared to handle emergency cases of pregnant girls sitting for exams, official says The ministry of education is prepared to handle cases of emergency among pregnant girls set to sit for their exams from tomorrow, Monday, November 28. This is according to Kajiado County Commissioner Harun Kamau.

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Education Cabinet Secretary Professor Magoha issues important updates on schools

Education cabinet secretary Prof. George Magoha. He has turned a request for the government to supplement fees for learners in private schools.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has said schools will remain open for class 8, form 4 and grade 4 learners. This is despite the rising numbers of new corona virus disease cases being recorded lately. The CS who was speaking in Kakamega County on Friday when he visited schools in the area to assess

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12,500 new classrooms to be constructed- Uhuru says

President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that at least 12,500 new classrooms and related school facilities will be constructed ahead of schools’ reopening in January next year. The head of state, who spoke in Parliament as he made the 2020 State of The Nation Address, said the Ministry of Education and the Ministry Transport, Infrastructure, Housing

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Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha answers critics, defends his actions

Education cabinet secretary Prof. George Magoha. He has turned a request for the government to supplement fees for learners in private schools.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has defended his way of executing duties that have landed him in the hot soup, lately. The CS notes that the process of bringing reforms in the Education Sector is not easy as it may face unprecedented resistance. In his statement, he castigates his field officers for derailing the

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CS Magoha gives reasons why schools may not reopen in January 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta asks CS MAgoha to convene a Stakeholders' meeting to come up with final reopening dates for schools, colleges and universities.
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Schools may not be reopened in January, 2021, after all. According to the latest sentiments by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, schools have not met the minimum reopening requirements. Magoha says social distancing in schools, as one of the ways to curb spread of covid-19, would be a herculean task considering the fact that schools

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Mwalimu National BOSA loans repayment schedule and interest calculator

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Are you a member of Mwalimu National Sacco and you need a loan. Well. You need to know that the Back Office Services Activities (BOSA) is a department in Mwalimu National which offers various loan products against members’ deposits. The Products offered under BOSA include: (i) Emergency Loans at Mwalimu National:  These loans are

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CS Magoha to announce final reopening dates for schools, colleges and universities

President Uhuru Kenyatta asks CS MAgoha to convene a Stakeholders' meeting to come up with final reopening dates for schools, colleges and universities.
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Kenyans will, SOON, have the final details on when schools are expected to reopen. During the 10th state of the nation address on Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Education CS George Magoha will be releasing exact details on reopening of schools, universities and colleges. The President directed CS Magoha to convene a Stake holders’ meeting

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Make visits to school dormitories- Education PS Dr. Jwan advises

Early Learning and Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr Julius Jwan
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Education officials have been advised to visit dormitories and toilets students use whenever they inspect and supervise schools. Early Learning and Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr  Julius Jwan said the officials need to go where students sleep and also see the condition of the toilets to establish friendliness of the learning environment in the schools.

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Education Ministry releases latest circular on schools’ reopening, restricts Co-curricular activities and assemblies

Education PS, Belio Kipsang
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The Ministry of education has released finer details on schools’ reopening. Through a circular released by Basic Education Principal Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang, the Ministry says Co-curricular activities and school assemblies should be restricted, taking into account the social distancing protocols. Here is the full presser; RE: PHASED RESUMPTION OF FACE TO FACE LEARNING IN

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Parents to get school fees refund after government order- Latest education news

CS MAGOHA speaks after receiving an interim report of the National cOVID-19 Education Response Committee at the KICD offices in Nairobi.
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Schools have been ordered to refund all fees paid by parents for term 2 and 3. This is after education cabinet secretary prof George Magoha asked primary and secondary schools’ parents to collect all unused fees from respective schools. On her part, State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena on Tuesday, July 8 advised parents wishing to

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Government to build a new boarding school in this County

Schools' free desks programme details.
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The government will construct a modern boarding primary school as part of its commitment to improve education standards in Turkana county by constructing modern primary schools and ECDEs. The National Drought Management Authority(NDMA) is at advanced stages of constructing a modern boarding mixed primary school at Urum, Loima sub county that will ensure pupils from

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Schools postal boxes risk closure- Education Ministry warns

Education Ministry's Circular to schools over nonpayment of postal boxes fees.
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The Ministry of Education has directed schools to clear monies owed to the Postal Corporation. The Ministry notes that most schools have not been paying for the postal boxes through which they receive mails and parcels. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Bellio Kipsang, says the non payment prompted the Postal Corporation to formally

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University of Eldoret official reopening dates and instructions

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The University of Eldoret has announced the reopening dates for all students. The university that was closed in March this year, due to the covid 19 pandemic, will open its doors to students on 12th October, 2020. Here is the presser from the university; SUBJECT: REOPENING OF THE UNIVERSITY ON 12TH OCTOBER, 2020 The above

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Schools’ reopening plans opposed as two activists file petition

Education CS George Magoha conducts CBC class observation on Friday 13 September, 2019 at Joytown Prim school, Thika. He restated that there is no Grade 3 national exam. Schools will administer a routine assessment of learners competencies the whole term to point out areas requiring interventions.
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Plans by Education Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha, to reopen schools have been opposed in the corridors of justice. This is after two Homa Bay based activists moved to court on Wednesday to block the reopening of all public and private schools. The activists, Evance Oloo and Michael Kojo, in their petition say many schools

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2021 Revised term dates for primary and secondary schools in Kenya (2021 school calendar)

Latest education news; Senators push for early reopening of schools.
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The Ministry of education has released the 2021 revised school calendar (Revised 2021 term dates) for all primary and secondary schools in Kenya. In the revised calendar, all learners will open for term one of 2021 on July 26, 2021. The term will last for 10 weeks with the closing date slated for October 1,

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