Findings from the recently launched Gender Report 2026 in Nairobi have shown that girls who are not in school are at a much greater risk of becoming pregnant than girls enrolled in schools. The report, released by Usawa Agenda at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), paints a grim picture of persistent gender inequalities
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.
The Ministry of Education has clarified how it disburses Free Primary Education (FPE) funds across public primary schools. The clarification comes through an official circular issued on April 23, 2026. First, the Ministry restated that capitation for primary schools is capped at KSh 1,400 per learner annually. It also explained that the National Treasury releases