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EDUCATION

Leading National Polytechnic In Kenya

The Kitale National Polytechnic was established in 1980 by the government with the assistance of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). It officially opened as a Technical Training Institute in 1985. In 1986, Kitale Technical School was converted to a Technical Training Institute initially offering only Artisan courses and ACNC (KASNEB).

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Leading National Polytechnic In Kenya

EDUCATION

JUST IN: Twist of Events on CBC as Government Plans to do the Following to the Curriculum

Photo Courtesy of Kenya's Head of State His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto. The Competency Based Curriculum has taken a major twist after details emerged that the Kenyan Government plans to institutionalize pivotal changes on the curriculum. According to Communications, Telkom and Digital economy Chief Administrative Secretary appointee Dennis Itumbi, the Kenyan Government has orchestrated a strategic plan geared towards incorporating tree planting as one of the practical lessons in the Competency Based Curriculum.

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JUST IN: Twist of Events on CBC as Government Plans to do the Following to the Curriculum

EDUCATION

Good News To Unemployed Teachers As Govt Re-affirms This

Title: Government's Commitment to Address Teacher-Student Ratio Provides Hope for Unemployed Teachers. Introduction:In a recent address at Limuru Girls High School, President William Ruto reiterated the government's dedication to reducing the disparity in the teacher-student ratio in public schools. The announcement brings a ray of hope for unemployed teachers, as the government ramps up its efforts to hire more educators and improve the education system.

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Good News To Unemployed Teachers As Govt Re-affirms This

POLITICS

Good News To The Government As The Senate Announces The Following

The Senate Committee on Information, Communication and Technology, led by the Chairperson and Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, has resolved to play its legislative and oversight role to ensure the Government’s pledge to manufacture electronic devices in the country is made a reality. While meeting with Benton Technology Company Limited’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Kevin Lee at Parliament Buildings earlier today, the Members of the Committee underscored the need for foreign investors to set up factories in Kenya to create job opportunities for the Kenyan youth.“I urge Benton Technology Company Limited to set up a local factory here in Kenya where you can train local engineers so that there’s local support for your products and services.

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Good News To The Government As The Senate Announces The Following

EDUCATION

President Ruto Reveals What will Happen in Junior Secondary Schools starting January 2024

Junior secondary transition has been facing many troubles as some have urged the government to abolish the CBC system of education. This controversies are due to this new curriculum has never been put into practice. The previous government which was led by ex president Uhuru had said that the junior secondary schools will be domiciled in senior secondary schools and they had even started the development of the necessary infrastructure.

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President Ruto Reveals What will Happen in Junior Secondary Schools starting January 2024

EDUCATION

President William Ruto Reveals What Will be Happening in Junior Secondary Schools in January 2024

Transition to Junior Secondary Schools in Kenya came with a lot of controversies. This is because it was a new curriculum that has never been into practice. Previous regime led by president Uhuru Kenyatta had said that the junior secondary school will be taken to senior secondary schools and had started the development of the necessary infrastructure.

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President William Ruto Reveals What Will be Happening in Junior Secondary Schools in January 2024

EDUCATION

Paul Mwangangi: The Engineer who Founded Kitengela International School In Nairobi

Kitengela International School is a renowned educational institution in the Nairobi metropolitan region that provides education in both the British International Curriculum and the recently introduced Competence Based Curriculum (CBC). The school was established in 2008 by Engineer Paul Mwangangi with his personal savings from his engineering profession and contributions from close family and friends.

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Paul Mwangangi: The Engineer who Founded Kitengela International School In Nairobi

EDUCATION

Unleashing Innovation: Kenya Leads in Introducing Coding Education System amid Online Scamn Rise

In a groundbreaking move, Kenya has emerged as the pioneer of coding education in Africa, becoming the first nation on the continent to incorporate coding into the primary and secondary school curriculum. This momentous announcement was made two years ago by former President Uhuru Kenyatta at the State House in Nairobi, marking a significant step towards equipping Kenyan students with the skills needed for the digital age.

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Unleashing Innovation: Kenya Leads in Introducing Coding Education System amid Online Scamn Rise

EDUCATION

What President William Ruto Said About Implementation of Junior Secondary Schools Today

Kenyans have reacted to what president William Ruto said about the implementation of Junior secondary schools in the country. According to the report shared by the local media, president William Ruto said that Competency Based Curriculum is there to stay. The Head of state William Ruto revealed that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had already employed 35000 teachers of Junior Secondary Schools in the country.

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What President William Ruto Said About Implementation of Junior Secondary Schools Today

EDUCATION

The Billionaire Powerhouses Behind Kenya's Most Elite International Schools

Kenya has seen an increase in the number of international schools providing high-quality education. These schools are often expensive and have attracted a lot of wealthy families in the country. Many of these schools are owned by billionaires who have made significant investments in the education sector. Peponi School is owned by the Kenyatta family.

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The Billionaire Powerhouses Behind Kenya's Most Elite International Schools

EDUCATION

President Ruto Claims This On Junior Secondary Schools Implementations

Kenyans have reacted to what president William Ruto said about the implementation of Junior secondary schools in the country. According to the report shared by the local media, president William Ruto said that Competency Based Curriculum is there to stay. The Head of state William Ruto revealed that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had already employed 35000 teachers of Junior Secondary Schools in the country.

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President Ruto Claims This On Junior Secondary Schools Implementations

EDUCATION

Ruto Shuts Down KIE Officials After Failing To Respond To His Question

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto has once again made headlines after he shut down a Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) official for failing to answer his question during a public event. The incident, which took place recently, has sparked a heated debate about the role of public officials in providing effective and timely responses to citizens' queries.

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Ruto Shuts Down KIE Officials After Failing To Respond To His Question

EDUCATION

What is interesting with Nairobi university.

1. Large and diverse student body: With over 90,000 students, the University of Nairobi is one of the largest universities in East Africa. The student body is diverse, with students from Kenya and other countries in the region, as well as international students from around the world.

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What is interesting with Nairobi university.

EDUCATION

William Ruto Shuts Down KIE Official for Failing to Respond to His Question

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto has once again made headlines after he shut down a Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) official for failing to answer his question during a public event. The incident, which took place recently, has sparked a heated debate about the role of public officials in providing effective and timely responses to citizens' queries.

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William Ruto Shuts Down KIE Official for Failing to Respond to His Question

EDUCATION

From Rote Learning to Real-World Skills: How Kenya is Overhauling its Curriculum

In Kenya, the education curriculum is managed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), which oversees the development, review, and implementation of the curriculum for all levels of education, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary education. The curriculum is periodically revised to align with the changing needs of the society, the economy, and the job market, as well as to address emerging issues in education.

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From Rote Learning to Real-World Skills: How Kenya is Overhauling its Curriculum

EDUCATION

We Should Embrace CBC Because Of This

This new curriculum in Kenya uses the 2-6-6-3 format. Its classes are known as grades. It open doors for more opportunities. Learners in this new curriculum are taught skills that can be applied later in life. This is because there are lessons done in the field.

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We Should Embrace CBC Because Of This

EDUCATION

Worrying News From Mukumu Girls Emerge Again as 82 Students Hospitalised Week After School Reopened

Education is considered as the key to success to any young person across the globe, many families are doing their best to ensure that children afford good education that will enable them to succeed in life. The Cabinet Secretary in charge of education Ezekiel Machogu is keen on delivering to Kenyans after several lamentations from the parents concerning the introduction of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenyan education system

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Worrying News From Mukumu Girls Emerge Again as 82 Students Hospitalised Week After School Reopened

EDUCATION

Twist of Events on CBC as Government Plans to do the Following to the Curriculum

After information about the Kenyan Government's intentions to institutionalize significant changes to the curriculum became public, the Competency Based Curriculum underwent a significant transformation. The Kenyan government has arranged a strategic plan aimed at include tree planting as one of the practical lessons in the Competency Based Curriculum, according to Dennis Itumbi, who was appointed Chief Administrative Secretary for Communications, Telkom, and Digital Economy.

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Twist of Events on CBC as Government Plans to do the Following to the Curriculum

POLITICS

DP Gachagua Lists 20 Promises President Ruto Has Achieved in His Eight Months in Office.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has listed 20 promises President William Ruto has achieved in his eight months in office. Speaking during a thanks giving service of Road in Nyandarua county, the renowned politician had a bone to pick with one particular media houses which he accused of running spiteful headlines against the president Ruto and his administration.

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DP Gachagua Lists 20 Promises President Ruto Has Achieved in His Eight Months in Office.

EDUCATION

Gov't To Pay School Fees For All Senior and Junior Secondary Students

Members of the public in Kenya precisely parents with students in both junior Secondary schools and Senior Secondary schools have been served with good news finally after the Government of Kenya chips in helping the parents in terms of school fees. Education currently is one of the vital investments that parents and nations needs to invest on and it's also basically a human right which helps a person gain knowledge and skills.

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Gov't To Pay School Fees For All Senior and Junior Secondary Students