The Ministry of Education has admitted that years of delayed capitation and inadequate funding have pushed public universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and teacher training colleges into severe financial distress, exposing deep-rooted challenges facing Kenya’s tertiary education sector. The disclosure came as Members of Parliament demanded accountability over stalled infrastructure projects,
The Ministry of Education has ordered a fresh inspections in all boarding schools across the country to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect learners. Speaking during Elimu Mashinani in Wajir, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that education officers have been directed to conduct thorough inspections in all boarding institutions over the next 10 days
The Cabinet Secretary for Education has issued a nationwide warning to school principals over the illegal increment of school fees and the imposition of unauthorized levies. Speaking amid growing complaints from parents, Education CS Migos Ogamba emphasized that any adjustments to school fees outside the ministry’s approved framework are unlawful and will attract disciplinary action.