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Universities Under Fire As MPs Expose Their Spending On Failed Tech, Tribal Hiring and Fake Payroll

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Universities Under Fire As MPs Expose Their Spending On Failed Tech, Tribal Hiring and Fake Payroll

Kenya’s public universities are facing significant challenges following the revelations by Members of Parliament concerning severe mismanagement of funds and operations. The National Assembly’s Committee on Public Investments, Governance, and Education has unveiled substantial scandals within the education sector, which include ineffective systems, ghost workers, and discriminatory hiring practices.

The committee, chaired by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, expressed concern over the expenditure of hundreds of millions on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that have failed to function. While these systems were intended to enhance management, inadequate planning and poor vendor selection rendered them ineffective.

At the Commission for University Education (CUE), Members of Parliament scrutinized a Ksh45. 7 million system with unclear progress, despite Ksh30. 5 million having already been disbursed. Completion reports were not available, constituting a breach of procurement regulations.

The committee also identified a Ksh2. 5 million discrepancy in a car and mortgage loan fund, lacking supporting documentation for the transactions. Furthermore, CUE retained 90% of its surplus Ksh80 million, contravening public finance legislation.

Kibabii University came under scrutiny for employing 75% of its 430 staff members from a single ethnic background. Members of Parliament indicated that this practice contravenes legal requirements and national values.

Additionally, the university allocated 64% of its revenue toward salaries, nearly double the permissible limit.

Meru National Polytechnic was highlighted for maintaining dubious payroll records. Auditors discovered fictitious KRA PINs, unusual birth dates, and over 140 questionable contracts.

The ERP system failed to comply with regulations regarding salary deductions, and leadership disregarded audit recommendations.

Moreover, construction projects at Meru Polytechnic were reported as sluggish and riddled with illegal modifications. Members of Parliament indicated that those accountable would face penalties if they persist in violating regulations.

Meanwhile, Kisii Polytechnic, Kenya School of Law, and the Council of Legal Education were expelled from the meeting for attending without essential officers. They were instructed to return with appropriate teams to provide explanations regarding their financial reports.

The committee pledged to continue advocating for transparency, accountability, and improved services within the education sector.

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Senior School Pathways and Careers Guide: Marine Sciences

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Senior School Pathways and Careers Guide: Marine Sciences

  • • Marine Biologist
  • • Oceanographer
  • • Marine Engineer
  • • Aquaculture Manager
  • • Fisheries Scientist
  • • Marine Conservationist
  • • Marine Geologist
  • • Naval Architect
  • • Underwater Archaeologist
  • • Marine Policy Analyst
  • • Coastal Zone Manager
  • • Marine Educator
  • • Water Sports Instructor
  • • Marine Mining Specialist
  • • Marine Transport Specialist
  • • Port Manager
  • • Marine Environmental Consultant
  • • Marine Resource Manager
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CS Magoha releases 2021 school fees and national exams guidelines

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The Ministry of education has released fees guidelines for the year 2021. These guidelines come as schools fully reopen following a closure of about 10 months. The Ministry has at the same time outlined how candidates for the 2020 KCPE and KCSE examinations will be handled.

Via a circular dated Sunday January 3, 2021, Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha says learners should not be sent away from school due to fees balances.

Here are the 2021 full guidelines to schools as contained in the Circular;

  1. ALL public schools MUST ensure that ALL learners are enrolled back to school irrespective of their fees balances;
  2. Learners from private schools which have closed down, MUST be provided with opportunities for admission in public schools as guided by the Ministry of Education;
  3. National examination candidates whose schools have been closed will be enrolled in various schools from where they will sit their examinations as guided by the Ministry of Education, through the Kenya National Examinations Council.
  4. National examination candidates who transfer from private schools for reasons including inability to pay school fees will be enrolled in public schools but will be required to sit their examinations in the examination centres where they registered.
  5. Schools are encouraged to strengthen their COVID-19 Response Committees and maintain structured engagements with nearest health facilities, the County Rapid Response teams, National Government Administrative Officers and the Children’s Department to strengthen surveillance mechanisms;
  6. Schools should continue to compile lists of ALL learners with underlying conditions with a view to instituting additional measures to protect them from COVID-19 infections;
  7. Schools should continue to enhance mechanisms for providing psycho-social support for both teachers and learners;
  8. All pregnant and teenage mothers MUST be allowed to resume learning in line with the Ministry’s School Re-entry Policy;
  9. Learning institutions are advised to sustain and expand emergency isolation centres to handle any possible COVID-19 cases as they did during the partial re-opening.
  10. Boards of Management shall continue to hold planning meetings to strategise on prevention and mitigation measures and will be required to monitor effectiveness of the measures put in place;
  11. All institutions shall continue to engage with Parents/Guardians/Care-givers to build confidence about COVID-19 preventive and control measures that have been put in place to ensure a safe learning environment;
  12. Schools shall continue to maintain updated bio-data of all learners, staff and contacts of their Parents/Guardians/Care-givers for easy management of COVID-19 related emergencies; and
  13. This being the term for national examinations, ALL events in schools involving external persons shall remain banned.

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Latest guidelines on how to implement the Competency Based Curriculum at Upper Primary School level

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The Ministry of Education has released guidelines to schools on how to implement the Competency Based Curriculum, CBC, for upper primary; Grades 4, 5 and 6. According to the circular dated November 7, 2019 and written by Dr Belio Kipsang (The Education Permanent Secretary), All schools will roll out CBC in Upper Primary in January 2020 in Grade 4, followed by the roll out in Grade 5 in 2021 and Grade 6 in 2022. The Ministry has already rolled out the CBC for Early Years Education, EYE; Grade 1 to 3.

Here are the guidelines to all Primary schools; both public and private:

SUBJECT: COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM (CBC) ROLL OUT; IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR UPPER PRIMARY GRADE (4,5 & 6) The Ministry of Education rolled out implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for Early Years Education (EYE), covering Pre-Primary 1 &2 and Grades 1 to 3 vide circular Rel: MOE/CONF/G5 of 2nd January 2019. All schools will roll out CBC in Upper Primary in January 2020 in Grade 4, followed by the roll out in Grade 5 in 2021 and Grade 6 in 2022. All schools are expected to plan for the roll out in Grades 4, 5 & 6 based on the following guidelines:

  1. Time allocation and lesson distribution;

  • There shall be eight (8) lessons in a day
  • Each lesson shall be 35 minutes
  • The lesson distribution per subject will be as tabulated below:

Upper primary-Regular

S/N LEARNING AREAS LESSONS PER WEEK
1 Physical and Health Education 5
2 Mathematics 5
3 English 4
4 Kiswahili or Kenya Sign Language 4
5 Science and Technology 4
6 Social Studies 3
7 Home Science 3
8 Agriculture 3
9 CRE/ IRE/HRE 3
10 Art and Craft 2
11 Indigeneous / Foreign Languages (German/ French/Aarbic) 2
12 Music 1
13 Pastoral Program of Instruction (PPI) 1
14 Total Number of Lessons 40

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2. Intermediate Level for Special Needs Education (SNE)

This is the second level in the stage-based Competency Based Curriculum for learners with special needs who carrot follow the regular curriculum. These include learners with the following categories of disabilities:
  • Severe intellectual disability;
  • Deaf-blindness;
  • Severe autism;
  • Severe cerebral palsy;
  • Multiple impairments;
  • Profound disability.

Lesson Distribution at Intermediate Level

  • There shall be six (6) lessons in a day;
  • Each lesson shall be 35 minutes;
  • The lesson distribution per subject will be as tabulated below:
S/N LEARNING AREAS LESSONS PER WEEK
1 Communication, Social and Literacy Skills 5
2 Activities of Daily Living Skills 5
3 Religious Education 2
4 Sensory- Motor Integration 3
5 Environmental Activities 3
6 Numeracy Activities 3
7 Creative Activities; Art and Craft 2
8 Creative Activities; Music 2
9 Psycho-motor Activities 5
10 Total Lessons Per Week 30

3. Special Notes

S/N Area Remarks
1 Language Policy English shall be the language of instruction for all learning areas except for Kiswahili, Indigenous and foreign languages.
2 Other Languages The Ministry of Education in conjunction with the Teachers Service Commission will identify public primary schools that will offer foreign and indigenous languages. Detailed implementation guidelines for foreign and indigenous languages will be issued to the identified public primary schools.
3 Home Science and Agriculture These shall be allocated one theory lesson and a double lesson for practical activities.
4 Science and Technology This shall be allocated two single lessons and a double for practical activities.
5 Physical and Health Education This will be timetabled every day for each grade and be activity oriented.
6 Pastoral Programmes of Instruction Shall be handled by a responsible member of a recognized religious faith within the school community and which is legally registered in Kenya.
7 Co-Curricular Activities Are a compulsory facet of the formal curriculum and should be implemented as recommended for all learners.
8 Community Service- Learning Activities Opportunities for Community Service Learning should be appropriately mainstreamed in all learning areas. Schools are expected to ensure that all learners participate in community service activities as guided in the curriculum designs.
9 Parental Empowerment and Engagement Learning institutions should create opportunities for information sharing and involvement of parents/guardians in the implementation of CBC.
10 Values Based Education School should ensure core values are incorporated in the learning process across all the learning areas in Upper primary.
11 Teacher Professional Development All schools will timetable the last two lessons every Friday (5%) of teaching time for teacher professional development activities. During this period learners should be allowed to interact with digital devices, library work, radio and TV programmes aired by KICD.
 

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Candidate Delivers As 2023 National Exams Start

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A candidate for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination gave birth on Tuesday hours before sitting her science paper.

Tinderet Sub-county Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Esther Oyugi Odhiambo, confirmed that the pupil successfully gave birth at the Meteitei Sub-County Hospital, Nandi County, on Tuesday morning.

Odhiambo confirmed that the young mother was in stable condition and proceeded to sit for the Science and Kiswahili papers in a nearby exam centre as the second day of the KCPE exam went on.

“Doctors said the minor underwent a normal delivery and was fit to sit for exams. Therefore, we made arrangements to have all her examination papers for the day delivered to a nearby exam centre to enable her to proceed with the examination without challenges,” said the DCC in an interview with KNA.

On the other hand, another male candidate sitting for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exam was rushed to the Meteitei Sub-County Hospital for treatment after he developed health complications on Tuesday morning.

Odhiambo confirmed that medics attended to the minor, and he managed to sit for his exams at a nearby centre.

The deputy county commissioner decried that the heavy rains that the area experienced on Sunday night hurt the exam due to poor roads, causing delays in distributing the exam papers.

Odhiambo confirmed that the national examinations were marred with paper mix-ups that affected three schools in the Sub County.

“KPSEA exam scripts have details of the candidates printed; today, we witnessed a mix-up in packaging where scripts belonging to candidates from a particular centre are packed together with those of another school located several kilometres away,” disclosed the commissioner.

The mistake affected Chemamul Primary, Tinderet Primary, and Kapkeno Academy, where the candidates had to anxiously wait for the arrival of the right exam materials.

At least two other schools in Tinderet Sub County found question papers belonging to another school, despite the outer cover bearing their correct details.

“Kimwagi and Kapchanga Primary Schools had correct school details on the outer package cover of the KPSEA exams, but all the scripts inside belonged to another school,” she observed.

The administrator, however, stated that this was the first incident of a mix-up of the national examinations in the area.

However, the DCC confirmed that the area has not reported any security breaches during the national examination period owing to the heightened surveillance by police officers in all the examination centres.

The area, Odhiambo said, had 4967 and 3687 KCPE and KPSEA candidates, respectively, with boys composing the higher percentage.

Tinderet Sub County further registered 15 adult candidates for the 2023 KCPE examinations, 8 being male and 7 female.

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Government yet to release all Free Education Funds to schools

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Kakamega Women Representative Elsie Muhanda has appealed to the national government to release school capitation in full and on time.

Muhanda said delays in the release of funds would in the long run negatively affect the quality of education across the country as many schools were grappling with many financial challenges.

The women representative said most schools were struggling with debts due to high operation costs and delayed remittance of capitation.

She made the appeal at Munyuki primary school, in Lumakanda ward, Lugari constituency, during the school’s Annual General Meeting.

“I want to plead with the national government. Right now it has not disbursed funds to schools. My question is: How will the learners study? How will the teachers run the schools without capitation? Let the government release funds urgently to assist our people,” she said.

On the issue of teenage pregnancies, Muhanda said her office is determined to ensure the teen mothers who dropped out of school due to pregnancy are supported and re-integrated to schools to complete their studies.

The MP said the teen mothers were not solely to blame for the early pregnancies hence they should be supported and taken back to school.

She disclosed that 30 teen mothers who went back to school and sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination last year scored good grades and were set to join university.

Lumakanda Member of County Assembly Bernard Mulama urged parents not to spend their money in constructing school structures as they have elected leaders.

“I am pleading with you parents; you elected us to represent you; don’t spend money from your pocket to construct classrooms yet there is government money for that purpose. Spend your money to pay school fees and cater for other school requirements for your children,” he stated.

Lugari constituency manager Rajab Mukolwe who represented the area Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera defended the recent scholarship award to over 400 students across the constituency saying they were based on beneficiaries’ academic performance and not ethinicity.

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School mettings banned by CS Magoha

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Education Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha, has banned a number of events within schools compounds. Magoha says schools have allowed a number of meetings to be carried out in their compounds, against the Ministry’s directives.

“It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Education that various groups of people are targeting schools as venues for holding unauthorised meetings.” Says CS Magoha.

Magoha says ‘by holding the meetings at the school facilities, the groups are exposing learners to the dangers of COVID-19 as many of the attendees do not comply with the Ministry of Health guidelines on COVID-19.’

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In 2016, the then Education CS Dr. Fred Matiang’i  banned all non-academic events in schools during third term to curb examination malpractice. Matiang’i then issued an order banning candidates from proceeding to mid-term breaks and barred the traditional practice of prayer days that were conducted weeks before the examination.

Matiang’i had announced that the Ministry had banned midterms, visiting days, prayers’ day and all other social activities during schools’ third term.

CS Magoha has now put all school compounds to be out of bounds to ‘outsiders’ warning firm action will be taken against individuals or groups found to be flouting this ban.

“The Ministry is, therefore, notifying all Kenyans that school compounds and facilities are out of bounds and cannot be used to host unauthorised meetings.” He says

“Let us all allow our learners to progress with their normal activities without exposing them to dangers of COVID-19.” Magoha adds.

Burial ceremonies and public rallies that would happen in schools were banned by CS Matiang’i; during his tenure as the Education Cabinet Secretary.

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Education Ministry to ensure CBC succeeds

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The Ministry of Education is working with its partners in the education, ICT and infrastructure sector to ensure smooth transition of teachers from the P1 to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) system in schools.

Rift Valley Education Director John Olotua says the Ministry has heavily invested in ensuring proper training of teachers to implement CBC.

Olotua was speaking in Tambach Teachers Training College in Elgeyo Marakwet where 2,219 students graduated with P1 and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) courses at its 26th Graduation Ceremony.

“We are committed to offer effective training in all our colleges including the upgrading and any other kind of content for CBC which will impact on the teachers,” he said.

The director said the government has invested heavily in Information Communication and Technology (ICT), infrastructure and Internet connectivity, to improve the training of teachers in colleges.

The Chief Principal, Jane Tallam, however said that the rolling out of diploma programmes and phasing out of the P1 certificate course has seen a decrease in the number of students, as the grade for admission into Teacher Training College has been raised to C.

Tallam noted that the college has already kicked off the new diploma program, saying they are expected to receive new students from this week.

“We still have quite a number of students who will need to upgrade from the P1 certificate and enrol in the diploma course to be CBC compliant,” she said.

She added that the college has resources and capacity to train up to 1,000 students under the new CBC curriculum.

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Ministry of Education has defended the New University Funding Model

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𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄

The Ministry of Education has defended the New University Funding Model (NFM) in front of the Senate Standing Committee on Education, affirming to lawmakers that the government is dedicated to maintaining the sustainability of higher education financing in Kenya. This defense occurs at a moment when the model encounters legal uncertainty due to a High Court injunction that has stopped its implementation.

The PS for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Beatrice Muganda, presented herself to the Committee alongside the CEO of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Mr. Geoffrey Monari, among other officials.

PS Muganda additionally asserted, “The New Funding Model has indeed lowered the barriers to access for programs, and we are witnessing a rise in student applications. ”

The Senate Education Committee, directed by Vice Chair Senator Margaret Kamar, requested clarification regarding the future of university funding, expressing worries about students who are left in uncertainty because of the NFM suspension.

Senators urged the Ministry to clarify if students already enrolled under the model would keep receiving support and what alternative measures were being contemplated to guarantee continuous learning.

“How will the New Funding Model assist both parents and students while also ensuring clearer comprehension of the band categorization? ” inquired Senator Kamar.

In reply, PS Muganda confirmed that although the court order had halted full implementation, certain elements of the funding model had already come into effect.

“The government is actively engaging stakeholders, including the judiciary, universities, and financial institutions, to overcome the legal obstacles and restore certainty to higher education funding,” stated PS Muganda.

PS Muganda further advised the Committee that the Ministry is examining alternative strategies to keep universities operational and to ensure that students receive financial assistance.

One of the suggested solutions is a hybrid funding model that combines government scholarships, student loans, and private sector partnerships.

“The government is also contemplating the expansion of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) financing, enhancing bursary distributions, and modifying university fee structures to balance affordability with institutional sustainability,” reported HELB CEO Mr. Monari.

He also informed the Committee that since the Board began to share information on the accurate perception of the Model, there has been a rise in loan applications by 5000 students, and HELB loan recoveries currently stand at 64%.

In addition to short-term solutions, the Ministry stressed the necessity for long-term sustainability in university financing. Officials proposed that universities should engage in revenue-generating activities such as research, innovation, and consultancy services to lessen dependence on government funding.

Moreover, measures for cost reductions and digital advancements could aid institutions in optimizing resources while preserving academic standards.

Despite these reassurances, the outcome of the New University Funding Model remains unclear as the legal dispute continues.

The Senate Committee promised to maintain pressure on the Ministry to create a thorough and sustainable funding framework that ensures access to higher education while keeping institutions financially viable.

For the time being, students, universities, and policymakers are awaiting the next steps in what has become a contentious issue within the education sector.
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Beginning in 2026, National Schools Will Provide All CBC Career Pathways

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Beginning in 2026, National Schools Will Provide All CBC Career Pathways

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said that as part of a comprehensive revamp of Kenya’s education system, all national schools will be required to implement all three senior school career paths beginning in January 2026. The government is attempting to improve inclusivity, diversity, and job market preparation among students, which represents a major change in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

All national schools will be required to offer the three pathways: Social Sciences, Arts and Sports, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The change is a component of a larger shift to make use of the resources, workforce, and academic prowess of national universities.

In his speech at the National Schools Conference in Mombasa, CS Ogamba stated that the classification of schools into national, extra-county, county, and sub-county will be eliminated in 2026. Based on their ability to provide the CBC, institutions will be categorized as either “triple pathway” or “double pathway.”

“We have already established guidelines for the switch to Grade 10 in January 2026. In order to ensure fair access to all pathways, the current school categorization must be abolished,” Ogamba said. “We are urging schools with the necessary infrastructure and staffing to adopt the triple pathway classification.”

To back the new arrangement, including facilities for arts and sports, which have traditionally been underdeveloped, Ogamba promised stakeholders that the government would invest in infrastructure improvements in select schools.

In support of the policy, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia exhorted national schools to take the lead in this revolutionary change. “With your superior facilities, you are well placed to offer all three pathways that define the CBC,” she stated.

The commission has already retooled over 450,000 teachers to handle CBC material, according to Macharia, who is getting ready to retire in two months. These include:

There are 229,292 instructors in elementary schools.
There are 75,000 instructors in lower secondary schools.
There are 154,292 instructors in secondary schools.

In partnership with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), and other organizations, this training was delivered using a multi-agency and cascade model.

“I am glad to leave behind a well-trained teaching workforce and established systems to manage the education sector effectively as I near the end of my time at the TSC,” Macharia stated.

She also emphasized the productive negotiation and execution of two significant Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), which she claimed have helped to stabilize the education industry.

The Ministry of Education, meanwhile, will hold a National Conversation on Competency-Based Education (CBE) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The occasion is anticipated to unite educators, government representatives, parents, and students in order to discuss CBC implementation and plan the future course of change.

The triple pathway rollout is expected to revolutionize Kenya’s educational environment, paving the way for a system that is more learner-centered and skills-focused, catering to the needs of the 21st-century workforce.

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From 2026, all CBC career routes will be available in National Schools.

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New Revised School Fees For Day Schools

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Learners in Day Schools have not been spared either. The learners who currently pay for only the Lunch programme will have to add Ksh5,372 per year.

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New School Fees For Day Schools

Item Current School Fees (Ksh) New School Fees (Ksh)
Government Grant 22,244 22,244
Parent Obligation  (Lunch Program Only) 5,372
Fees Increase 5,372

 

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EduAfya Brochure.pdf Nemis – Ministry of Education

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The Ministry of Education contracted NHIF to offer a unique Comprehensive Medical Insurance cover for Public Secondary School Students.

The cover has been effective from May 2018

It covers all children in public secondary schools in Kenya.

Eligibility- Who qualifies for the EduAfya Cover

  • A student in a public secondary school in Kenya.
  • The student should be registered in the NEMIS database.
  • The student should be registered with NHIF.
  • Only the Student shall be covered under the scheme and not a dependant.
  • Form four (4) Students shall be exited from the scheme upon completion of KCSE exam.

Registration For EduAfya Cover

It is the responsibility of the principal of the school to register all the students in the NEMIS database and issue valid UPI number Registration of a student with NHIF is automated.

Once a UPI number is generated the system auto registers the student with NHIF and issues a member number.

The school can view the student’s NHIF number through the NEMIS portal.

NHIF has began the process of biometric registration of the students.

Registration

Biometric registration of students will be conducted in the school.

Students can also be biometrically registered at NHIF service points i.e. branches, satellite offices, Huduma Centres and NHIF contracted health care providers.

ACCESS TO BENEFITS OF THE SCHEME

All students will access benefits in the any of the health care providers contracted by NHIF.

To access services at the health care provider, the student shall present a letter of introduction written, duly endorsed and signed by the respective school principal or the designate.

The letter should contain the following information:

  • Name of student / Age / Gender
  • Name of School
  • Admission number

There is no waiting period for access to service for new students.

How to Access outpatient Services

Out- Patient

  • The students can access outpatient services in any of the health care providers contracted by NHIF for EDUAFYA.

Requirements at the health care provider:

  • Letter from the principal ( during the school term)
  • A copy of the birth certificate and the UPI number(during school holidays/away from school)

How to Access Inpatient Services

The students can access inpatient services on referral basis at the contracted health care providers.

Requirements at health care providers:

  • A copy of the birth certificate.
  • A letter of introduction from the principal ( during the school term).

Provisions of EDUAFYA

Benefit Package.

  • Outpatient & Inpatient Cover
  • Dental & Optical
  • Overseas treatment
  • Radiology Services
  • Drug & Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
  • Chronic Illness Renal Dialysis
  • Evacuation Services
  • Last expense
  • Group life
  • Group personal accident

BENEFITS CONTENT

Out Patient Cover

Consultation with a General Practitioner & Specialists, Basic laboratory investigations, drugs & dispensation, health education, wellness and counselling, physiotherapy services and the following vaccines: Anti – rabies and Anti –Snake venom.

Inpatient cover

Hospital stay with health care diagnosis, consultation, accommodation/bed charges, nursing care, diagnostic laboratory tests, radiology examinations, physician’s, surgeon’s, anaesthetist’s, physiotherapist’s fees, operating theatre charges, specialist consultations or visits, prescribed medications and dressings.

Surgical Package

Includes all surgical procedures including transplants with an exception of cosmetic surgeries.

Renal Dialysis

It caters for hemodialysis for the needed care plan including Specialists’ reviews, nursing and dialysis services, intra-care and dispensed medications, routine laboratory tests, nutrition, counselling and follow up.

Rehabilitation Package: Drug and Substance Abuse

Includes rehabilitation treatment for a student addicted to harmful or hazardous psychoactive substances.

Oncology Package Includes treatment for cancer patients using radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Radiology Package

Includes ALL diagnostic imaging services e.g. CT-Scan, MRI Orthopedic and Other Appliances Crutches, prosthetics, Hearing Aids e.t.c.

Optical Package

Includes cost of consultation with ophthalmologist/optometrist, eye testing and prescription for ophthalmic treatment.

Frames and glasses shall be access in NHIF-contracted Government facilities or any other contracted facility approved by NHIF subject to pre-authorisation.

Dental Package

Includes dental consultation, orthodontics, root canal, dentures, Cost of filling, X-rays and Extractions including surgical extractions together with anaesthetics fees, hospital and operating theatre cost.

Dental treatment and care will be accessed at NHIF contracted Government facilities or any other contracted facility approved by NHIF subject to pre-authorisation.

Local emergency road ambulance service

Emergency evacuation, transportation & transfer of a sick member or dependent for treatment at the nearest NHIF declared hospital.

Service provider: Eplus (Kenya Red Cross)
TOLL FREE LINE 1199.

Emergency air rescue service

Transportation and transfer of an injured member to an NHIF contracted facility where adequate care available within the territorial limits of Kenya.

Service provider: AMREF Flying Doctors Rescue: +254 (0) 206 992000 | +254 (0) 730 811000 | +254 (0) 709 962000

Foreign Treatment

Cover for treatment costs arising from a condition that warrants treatment that is not available in Kenya.

Cover includes;

  • Cost of travel and accommodation for the patient and one person accompanying the patient,
  • Cost of travel and accommodation for medical personnel accompanying a patient on recommendation by the referring Doctor for a period not exceeding two days.
  • Reimbursement of claims related to emergency treatment incurred while the principal member is temporarily outside the country on official duty if the period is not exceeding six weeks at any one visit.

Overseas Treatment

Overseas treatment also caters for emergency services for a scheme member who is out of the country on school related activities.

The period of cover does not exceed 6 weeks

This is covered in form of travel insurance.

Requirements

Letter from Ministry of Education/clearance letter Passport Travel dates/air tickets.

Features of travel insurance

  • Medical Expenses
  • Medical Evacuation Expenses
  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains/Burial Expenses
  • Coffin Expense Accompanying Family Member

COVID 19 Treatment

Scheme Members shall access Covid-19 medical treatment and care at Government designated Covid-19 treatment centres in Government of Kenya.

Where a Scheme Member is unable to access Covid-19 treatment and care at a GoK health facility, the Member shall be referred to a Government designated Covid-19 treatment centre approved by NHIF, subject to pre-authorisation.

Specialized Treatment.

Requirements

Specialized services will be on referral basis.

The health care provider is required to seek preauthorization
from NHIF.

Specialized services are available in NHIF contracted Facilities.

Services covered

  • Renal Dialysis & Renal Transplant.
  • Optical & Dental.
  • Radiological tests e.g., MRI & CT Scan.
  • Oncology.
  • Orthopaedic and other medical appliances e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, pressure stockings e.t.c.
  • Drug and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation.

Overseas Treatment.

Treatment costs for beneficiaries for a condition that warrants treatment not available in Kenya will be covered subject to pre authorization by NHIF.

The process is as follows:-

  • Referral letter from the treating doctor.
  • Approval from the Director General, Ministry of Health.
  • A letter from the school principal.
  • A potential donor must be a registered NHIF member.

Benefits

  • Travel & accommodation for the patient & one accompanying person.
  • Travel & accommodation for the organ donor.
  • Treatment costs.

LAST EXPENSE (FUNERAL COVER).

NHIF shall upon death of a student, pay to the next of kin the amount specified in the limits upon receipt of the following documentation;

  • Duly filled claim form;
  • Copy of burial permit; and
  • Copy of birth certificate.

GROUPLIFE COVER.

In addition to the Last Expense, NHIF shall upon death of a student, pay to the next of kin the amount specified in the limits upon receipt of the following documentation;

  • Duly filled claim form;
  • Original burial permit;
  • Original death certificate; and
  • Original birth certificate.

GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT

NHIF shall compensate a learner who is involved in an accident resulting in serious or permanent disablement while at school or participating in a school related activity.

A learner is not entitled to compensation if an accident is caused by deliberate and wilful misconduct.

Requirements

  • Duly filled claim form;
  • Sick off sheets;
  • Police abstract in case of accident;
  • Medical reports;
  • Discharge summary; and
  • Copy of birth certificate.

Exclusions.

  • Treatments arising from non-accredited health facilities and/or un-authorized referrals
  • Cosmetic surgery or beauty treatment & cosmetic procedures including complications arising from them
  • Massage (except where certified as a necessary part of treatment following an accident or illness).
  • Treatment by chiropractors, acupuncturists and herbalists
  • Self-prescribed procedures
  • Medical costs related to/or incurred in research environment & clinical trials
  • Treatments not covered under the contract-stay overseas more than six weeks.
  • Laser eye surgery for correction of refractive errors.

Where can these benefits be accessed?

  1. Public healthcare providers
  2. Faith-based healthcare providers
  3. Private healthcare providers

NB: List of declared health care providers is available in the NHIF Website.

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Breaking Education News

Police open probe after burglars broke into St. Jonathan Primary and Secondary Schools.

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Police have initiated an investigation following a break-in at St. Jonathan Primary and Secondary School located in the West Kanyamamba sub-location of Rongo in Migori County.

The area assistant chief, George Omuono, stated that the incident led to the theft of multiple items, including six laptops.

He reported that the intruders gained access to the administration block serving both the primary and secondary educational sections.

In addition to the six laptops, the assailants also stole printed school uniforms and a gas cylinder from the primary section, all of which have yet to be recovered.

The thieves additionally removed a generator and a printer from the secondary section but subsequently abandoned those items within the school premises.

“Certain form four students who visited to inspect their agriculture project observed the break-in,” Omuono clarified.

To date, no suspects have been apprehended, but law enforcement officers are actively pursuing inquiries.

This incident follows a comparable theft of eight laptops at Okenge Primary School in the Nyatike sub-county of Migori County, which occurred just days prior.

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Nyabururu Girls in Kisii inaugurates a State of the Art Multipurpose Hall

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Nyabururu Girls in Kisii inaugurates a State of the Art Multipurpose Hall

At Nyabururu Girls National School in Kisii County’s Kitutu Central Sub County, a multi-purpose facility has been opened.

The Dr. Joyce Orioki Auditorium, which has a capacity of 3,000, will also include a multipurpose hall, labs, and classrooms.

Named after the school’s Chief Principal, Dr. Joyce Orioki, the facility is also anticipated to draw a variety of extracurricular events, including public speaking chances, music and drama festivals, and other festivities in the Gusii area and elsewhere.

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba formally inaugurated the school’s recently built facility.

CS Ogamba stated during the launch that the infrastructure would alleviate the school’s lack of instructional space.

The CS observed that the school has a long history of graduating intelligent students who have consistently contributed significantly to the nation’s progress.

“In fact, this is one of the reasons why the government chose to elevate this school to national status as the sole girls’ national school in Kisii in that group,” he stated.

Ogamba noted that one of the reasons for the school’s significant expansion—which has resulted in a continuous increase in enrollment, academic performance, and co-curricular activities—was its upgrade to a national institution.

The CS also urged candidates from last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) who were eligible for admission to university to apply for university programs and courses.

He stated that eligible 2024 KCSE candidates who achieved a C plus or higher are now able to use the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal to apply for placement in their preferred universities for the 2025/2026 academic year.

“To provide qualified students enough time to complete the applications, the portal will be open for the whole month of April,” stated Ogamba.

A minimum average grade of C plus or higher, which is necessary for university admission, was achieved by a total of 246,391 students.

The CS also verified that the Education Ministry had responded to the issues raised about the transition from junior to senior school, especially those relating to placement standards and career routes.

According to him, the placement of students in grade 10 the following year will be governed by a mix of student interest, available infrastructure, and equity factors. They have created rules for this purpose.

To ensure that students have choices that align with their professional goals, Ogamba noted that the schools will be assisted in providing at least two or three routes.

Additionally, he instructed the Nyabururu Girls’ leadership to provide all three CBC pathways in order to increase the number of girls who can take advantage of the institution’s high-quality education.