Barbara Plett Usher in Nyeri and Wycliffe Muia in Nairobi Parents have been waiting anxiously to find out if their missing children are still alive after a boarding school in central Kenya caught fire. Seventeen pupils were confirmed dead by the Ministry of Education on Friday morning, while the deputy president said 70 children were…
This week Zetech University has been the talk in the education arena after it topped in the ongoing Microsoft ADC Campus Tour. The candid tech talk event brought together stakeholders and tech gurus in Kenya and the world, in efforts to build a global tech talent pipeline, and as Microsoft put it ‘tech giants need…
The death of primary school pupils in Endarasha in Nyeri county has opened a debate on the safety of the learners amidst the guiding framework that was issued by the government. The death of unknown number of pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy now under investigation by police on orders by President William Ruto is proof…
By Correspondent NGO Awards 2024 will take place on November 29, where several players in education, environment, humanitarians, and use of social media among others will be honoured. In the first-ever event, that will bring on board celebrities, media practitioners, donors, public benefit initiatives, and community champions across the country the nomination will run until…
The Mountain Journal Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) has called on parents to adequately prepare the learners for the re-opening of the schools. Chairman to the association Willy Kuria said with the looming teachers strike followed by a labour dispute between teachers unions, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and KESSHA assured parents and the learners…
KNUT has withdrawn the strike notice set for tomorrow as the Secretary-General Collins Oyuu says the government has demonstrated commitment to addressing teachers’ concerns
In an effort to promote digital safety and foster a safe online community, TikTok, in partnership with Eveminet Communications Ltd., hosted a significant event at Zetech University Technology Park Mang’u Campus. This event is part of TikTok’s nationwide “SaferTogether campaign” designed to reach young people across Kenya, with the summit at Zetech University focusing on…
The Mountain Journal Government has released Sh21.8 billion to facilitate free learning in public institutions, with a huge chunk allocated to free day secondary education at Sh14.1 billion. The allocation to learning institutions is affected by the Ministry of Education as schools open on Monday. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos in a circular to direct…
The Ministry of Education has directed the school heads to ensure the learners are registered in the Social Health Insurance Fund as dependents of their parents. The schools have been directed to ensure the learners are registered in the SHIF programme before schools open for the third term. Education PS Belio Kipsang in a circular…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has unveiled a bigger mosque and a student centre as overall university enrolment grows to more than 56,000 students. Vice-Chancellor Prof Deo Jaganyi says in 2008 when the university received the Letter of Interim Authority, the number of Muslim students were less than 50. “Overtime, this number has…
