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Principal Quality Assurance and Standards Officers Vacancies for teachers- See Education Ministry advert

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The Ministry of Education, State Department for Early Learning and Basic Education, is currently implementing numerous Educational reforms. To enable the State Department effectively and efficiently implement these reforms, applications are invited from suitable qualified serving Teachers with Teachers Service Commission to fill the following posts.

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 PRINCIPAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS OFFICERS, CSG8

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • planning and carrying out quality assurance and standards assessments;
  • disseminating quality assurance and standards assessment reports to educational institutions;
  • advising Education Boards on the standards of Education;
  • coordinating school activities and programs;
  • organizing pedagogical skills upgrading for teachers;
  • organizing and coordinating Co-curriculum activities;
  • determining the Education Quality Index;
  • and guiding, advising and appraising officers under their supervision.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  1. Served in the grade of Senior Graduate Approved Teacher with Teachers Service Commission in Job Group ‘M’ or an equivalent for at least three (3) years;
  2. Bachelor of Education degree from a recognized institution;
    OR
  3. Bachelor of Arts/Science with Education from a recognized institution;
    OR
  4. Bachelor of Arts/ Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
  5. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  6. Certificate in Education Management and curriculum supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
  7. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
  8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants MUST complete an online application form through the Ministry’s website via the link https://recruitment.education.go.ke

Points to Note:

  • Candidates should upload certified copies of academic, professional certificates and transcripts.
  • All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled in the online application form.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their identity cards, Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
  • Candidates shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • The Ministry of Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality.
  • Persons living with disability (Pwds) are encouraged to apply.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline for submitting your application

All applications must reach this office via the link provided above on or before Monday 7th June, 2021.

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400,000 students in poorly-run universities face uncertainty

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400,000 students in poorly-run universities face uncertainty

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  • Ogamba ascribed the failure to political patronage and ethnic considerations during appointments.
  • The Cabinet Secretary stated that appointments to councils will henceforth be subject to security background checks.

More than 400,000 students, or 60 percent of the total enrollment in public universities, are attending institutions that are inadequately governed, as reported by a parliamentary committee.
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba informed the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education that 21 out of the 43 universities in Kenya are underperforming in terms of management.

He attributed the underperformance to political patronage and ethnic considerations during the appointment of Vice Chancellors and Council Members within the higher education institutions.

Mr. Ogamba conveyed to the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, that 20 universities are performing well while 21 are experiencing difficulties due to governance concerns and political patronage.

“The 21 non-performing universities encompass more than 60 percent, or 400,000 of the total enrollment of 800,000 students,” Mr. Ogamba stated.

“If we were to eliminate these 21 universities as proposed by the member for Imenti Central (Moses Kirima), what would we do with the students enrolled in those institutions? ” Mr. Ogamba inquired.

Mr. Kirima had insisted that the unprofitable universities be closed and students reassigned to other well-performing institutions.
Mr. Ogamba informed the committee, led by Mr. Wamboka on Friday, April 25, 2025, that the Ministry has initiated measures to ensure that candidates for council appointments will be subject to security background checks by relevant authorities to assess their appropriateness.

Mr. Ogamba remarked that the Ministry is revising the qualifications of all University Councils with the aim of ensuring that all members are competent to oversee the higher education facilities.

“Out of the 43 universities, 21 are facing challenges. We have refrained from appointing Council Members for several universities because we want to assure their qualifications. We are currently conducting background checks on prospective council members. ”

“Members of the University Council must undergo background checks prior to their appointment. We are presently evaluating six councils. It is vital for the committee to note that 21 out of the 43 university councils are experiencing difficulties. ”

Mr. Ogamba appeared before the committee to address various issues related to the auditing of public universities and the Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) regarding the non-remittance of statutory deductions, operation without Governing Councils, stalled projects, rejection of Vice-Chancellors upon return from leave, ethnic and gender balance in staffing and appointments, and officers in acting positions for over six months.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu had raised concerns about the failure of several universities to operate with Governing Councils, as well as issues related to ethnic and gender balance in staffing and appointments.

The Cabinet Secretary informed the MPs that the slow process of appointing vice chancellors and councils has been necessitated by the necessity to ensure that qualified individuals are appointed to the vacant positions.
“The issues afflicting our institutions of higher education have arisen from political patronage or governance challenges. We are currently conducting background checks to ascertain who oversees our institutions of higher learning,” Mr. Ogamba stated.

“In the appointment of university councils and boards of TVET institutions, we endeavor to comply with the provisions of the Constitution regarding fairness, regional and gender balance, merit, and competition,” Mr. Ogamba informed MPs that the councils and boards assume strategic oversight roles in the administration of institutions, which are responsible for policy formulation, strategic direction, financial oversight, and institutional accountability.

“It is, therefore, crucial to appoint the right individuals, possessing the appropriate skills mix, and to do so in a manner that is compliant with legal requirements,” Mr. Ogamba articulated.

“At present, the majority of our university councils are fully constituted. Only six public universities have vacancies ranging from two to three members. The remaining councils are either fully constituted or have only one member missing,” he noted.

“The vacancies remain unfilled due to the recruitment process currently underway, aimed at securing the right skills mix, as well as gender and ethnic balance. We will address these vacancies once the ongoing recruitment process concludes. ”

He indicated that once the Public Service Commission (PSC) finalizes the recruitment processes, the results will be submitted to the university councils, which will then engage in consultations with the Cabinet Secretary prior to making any appointments.

Mr. Ogamba emphasized that crucial consultations, aside from merit, include considerations of gender and regional balance to ensure that senior management appointments accurately reflect the diversity of Kenya and promote gender inclusivity.

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New School Fee Structure For National, Extra County, County and Day Schools

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Secondary Schools fees is expected to go up effective 2024. School Fees for National, County, Extra County and Day schools will now go up in order to cushion schools against inflation and the high cost of living.

Read all the details here: Fees Structure Guidelines for Secondary schools 2024

Principals of secondary schools, facing pressures from suppliers because the government’s delays in releasing free learning funds, and the high cost of living, have proposed an increase in school fees.

This could mean that parents of students in free day schools may have to contribute for the first time in 15 years.

MOE new school fees

The proposal from the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha) suggests a fee increase for all categories of secondary schools.

Parents with children in county and extra county schools could experience the highest fee increase,

with annual fees potentially rising from Sh40,535 to Sh66,023,

This is a substantial increase of Sh25,488.

This move could affect learners in day schools, who make up approximately 70% of all secondary school students and have been enjoying free tuition.

Kessha has further recommended a fee increase of Sh19,628 for learners in national schools, potentially raising the annual fees to Sh73,182 from Sh53,554.

The rationale behind these proposed fee increases is the inadequacy of the fees currently charged,

According to the principals, hampers school operations, accumulates debts, and makes infrastructure development impossible.

Notably, these proposals come shortly after a disclosure that university students will have to contribute a percentage of their tuition fees,

However, this is contrary to earlier promises of full government funding for economically vulnerable students.

MOE new school fees

This change might restrict free education to primary and junior school segments only.

It’s important to highlight that these proposals do not recommend an increase in government capitation, even though principals have called for it in the past.

All secondary school learners currently receive Sh22,244 per year, but the government has been providing less money to schools, causing complications in their operations.

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu recently admitted that the government has underpaid schools over the last five years,

with a shortfall of over Sh60 billion under the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) program.

This has led to schools struggling to manage rising teaching material and meal costs for boarding students.

MOE new school fees

Principals have accused the ministry of withholding funds meant for schools, and there are calls for better financial support to ensure schools can function effectively.

In summary, these proposed fee increases and changes in university student funding may mark the end of the 15-year period of free secondary education in Kenya.

It’s a response to various financial challenges faced by schools and students alike.

The situation remains complex, with some blaming the National Treasury for funding shortfalls, and

There are additional requests, such as altering the textbooks policy and allowing schools to manage school uniforms.

The future of free secondary education in Kenya remains uncertain, and the proposals have stirred discussions about the education system’s financial sustainability and support for students.

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Govt Clarifies Reverting to Old University Funding Model

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Govt Clarifies Reverting to Old University Funding Model

The Ministry of Education has provided an update regarding the new university funding model’s implementation following a high court decision that deemed it unconstitutional.

Beatrice Inyangala, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, clarified that the government has not returned to the previous funding model.

PS Inyangala appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Education on Thursday, March 20, where she explained that the allocation of funds under the new funding model is based on amounts that were appropriated in 2024 before the High Court ruling was made.

“I would like to clarify that we have not returned to the previous funding model. The funds being disbursed had already been appropriated in 2024, at the time the judgment was delivered. We sought guidance from the Attorney General, and we were advised correctly on how to disburse the funds,” PS Inyangala stated.

“The Ministry of Education, through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice, has filed a notice of appeal. The issue is currently before a three-judge bench, which is set to make its determination on the 26th of March 2025.

Additionally, the PS stated that although the court order had halted full implementation, certain components of the funding model had already taken effect.

This follows the Senate Committee, led by Vice Chair Senator Margaret Kamar, seeking clarification on the future of university funding and expressing concerns regarding students who are left uncertain due to the suspension of the model.

PS Inyangala introduces plans for the university funding model.
Senators urged the ministry to clarify whether students already placed under the model would continue receiving assistance and what alternative options were being contemplated to guarantee uninterrupted educational experiences.

PS Inyangala disclosed that the ministry is looking into alternative strategies to keep universities operational and ensure that students receive financial support.

One of the proposed alternatives is a hybrid funding model that incorporates government scholarships, student loans, and collaborations with the private sector.

“The government is actively involving stakeholders, including the judiciary, universities, and financial institutions, to address the legal issues and restore stability to higher education funding,” the PS indicated.

Geoffrey Monari, CEO of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), mentioned that the government is also contemplating the expansion of HELB financing, enhancing bursary distributions, and modifying university fee structures to strike a balance between affordability and institutional viability.

Monari further informed the Senate Committee that since the Board has started to distribute accurate information about the model, there has been an increase of 5000 loan applications from students.

Moreover, he noted that current HELB loan recoveries stand at 64%.

Beyond immediate solutions, the ministry emphasized the importance of long-term sustainability in financing universities.

Officials recommended that universities should adopt revenue-generating ventures such as research, innovation, and consultancy services to lessen their dependence on government funding.

Additionally, cost-reduction strategies and digital transformation could assist institutions in optimizing resources while upholding academic standards.

Court rules on appeal by government.
The destiny of the newly proposed university funding model, however, remains unclear despite the guarantees as the legal dispute persists.

In February, the High Court of Kenya dismissed a request from the government to delay its previous ruling that deemed the new university funding model unconstitutional.

Justice Chacha Mwita reiterated the decision made on December 20, 2024, asserting that the funding model contravened the constitution.

“Thus, for the reasons mentioned above, the application dated January 27, 2025, is rejected and dismissed. I issue no order concerning costs,” the court declared.

The request, submitted by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), aimed to obtain a short-term suspension of the court’s ruling to facilitate the regularization of the new funding model.

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CBC Contractors Payment Information

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The government has assured all contractors building the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) classes that they will receive their payments once they complete the work according to the standards set by the Ministry of Education.

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha said the government released sh.3.2 billion for the payment four months ago saying so far 1,300 contractors had received their dues which is being paid through Mpesa.

“We are moving to the second phase of the construction in the coming month and we cannot do so if we have not completed the first phase,” the CS said.The CS who was speaking during an inspection tour of CBC classrooms in Keiyo North constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County instructed contractors who are yet to complete the classrooms to do so within the next 10 days.

Magoha regretted that only one classroom has been completed in the insecurity prone Kerio Valley and vowed to ensure that the classes are built even if it takes the army to do it.

“We shall ensure that every classroom is built, we shall even take the army there,” Magoha vowed.

He said if the government administered the national examinations in the area, then there was no reason why classes should not be built in Kerio Valley saying all Kenyan students should gain access to education facilities wherever they are.

The CS said he was happy that some private schools had already started the construction of CBC classes saying they will start inspecting to ensure they are built according to the set standards.

He called on private schools especially in major towns like Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret to construct classes to accommodate pupils transiting to junior secondary school.

He said with the on-going placement of students to secondary schools, there were many pupils from private schools who were competing for public secondary schools.

The CS however called on Kenyans to accept placement to any school saying all schools were the same and the Teachers Service Commission posts qualified teachers in all secondary school in Kenya.

On the ongoing marking of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examinations, Prof. Magoha warned that the government will not allow anyone to interfere with the examinations.

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Amani Clubs To Promote Peaceful Coexistence In Schools

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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has collaborated with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Ministry of Education, and representatives from Amani clubs to develop peace-related measures in schools in order to minimize incidences of student hostility.

The project was initiated due to widespread indiscipline seen in secondary schools across the country in 2021 and part of 2022.

Speaking during the conference and training of peace Coordinators at Semara hotel in Machakos town, the NCIC Commissioner Dr Danvas Makori, stated that the formation of Amani groups in schools will facilitate harmonious cohabitation amongst students from different parts of the nation.

“We understand that establishing Amani clubs in our communities, particularly in schools, will allow individuals to live in harmony because education is universal. There is a need to reduce hostility in the institutions in order to create a more conducive learning atmosphere,” said Dr. Makori.

The NCIC Commissioner noted that through Amani clubs they will ensure that students and teachers work together to ensure that they resolve their issues to avoid chaos.

“Many schools reported indiscipline-related concerns last year, and Amani organizations will guarantee that students and teachers address their differences amicably to avoid additional disruption,” noted Makori.

He warned politicians to desist from misusing young people, notably students who are in school and those who are about to sit for their final exams.

“As the school year draws to a close, I want to call on politicians to stop abusing children in their political campaigns. We will take action against any politician who engages youngsters and students in violence,” warned Dr. Makori

Kahi Indimuli the Chairman of Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KSSHA) and Principal of Machakos Boys high school on his part said that the objective of having Amani Clubs in their schools is to ensure they are able to train the students from an early age to maintain peace.

“The objective of having Amani clubs is to ensure the students are trained from an early age to embrace peaceful coexistence either in or out of School,” said Indimuli.

However he noted there have been a lot of challenges in schools such as the school fires, hostility and destruction of properties. Indimuli added that it is time to focus on how to resolve conflicts in different institutions and that’s where Amani clubs come in.

He said the coordinators from the 47 Counties and other National officials have been trained and will start Amani clubs in their institutions.

“During this time of election period we want to continue to use the clubs to educate the students that even when out there, they should not get involved in activities of violence but become peace ambassadors,” added Indimuli.

On similar views, the Chairman of Amani peace club Mr. Kimani Kibe, said the importance of having the yearly trainings, as coordinators of peace club is to enhance peace in their learning institutions.

He pointed that the youths can either be perpetrators or victims of violence during the election period and to avoid it is through establishing Amani clubs in School to maintain peace at all level.

He encouraged the youth to always take up the active role of promoting proactive peace in their learning institutions, their families and societies at large. He added that learning institutions provide a basis in which peace education can be enhanced at the formative stages of youth.

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Universities asked to invest in research and training that support Kenya’s new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked universities to invest in research and training that support Kenya’s new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

“The Competence-Based Curriculum is a revolutionary step we took as a country to provide our learners with twenty-first-century practical skills relevant to the needs of the present world,” the President said.

President Kenyatta, who spoke on Friday in Nairobi when he awarded a charter to the Aga Khan University-Kenya (AKU), also urged universities to concentrate on producing graduates who can tackle global challenges and make the world a better place.

The Head of State reminded Kenyan universities to ensure that they offer quality education.

“You must strive to remain compliant to both the programmatic and institutional standards set by our professional regulatory bodies such as the Commission for University Education,” President Kenyatta said.

At the same time, the President directed regulatory institutions in the education sector to execute their mandate fully in order to ensure the quality of university education is not compromised.

“Regulatory standards are not mere exercises in box-ticking.  They are the lifeblood of a vital process that ensures that learning delivers tangible results for both the learner as well as the nation,” the President emphasized.

On research, the President challenged universities to be at the forefront in providing solutions to emerging challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the event, President Kenyatta also inaugurated the Aga Khan University’s new Kshs 5 billion ultra-modern building. The building will be the university’s main campus in Kenya, housing its graduate school of Media and Communications, Medical College, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute for Human Development as well as the Brain and Mind Institute among other programmes.

His Highness the Aga Khan, who is the Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, addressed the occasion via video link, saying the awarding of charter to AKU is a vote of confidence in the university.

He thanked President Kenyatta’s leadership for creating an enabling environment that has allowed private universities in Kenya to flourish.

Education CS Prof George Magoha, Commission for University Education (CUE) Chairman Prof Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, CUE Secretary Prof Mwenda Ntarangwi as well as the Aga Khan University’s Vice Chancellor Dr Firoz Rasul spoke during the occasion.

With the award of the charter, the Aga Khan University becomes Kenya’s 21st private chartered university.

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Schools to get free internet under the ICT Ministry’s Schoolnet Programme; See details

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The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs is set to launch the Schoolnet Programme project, that will see the government connect  over 43,000 public and private schools to internet services across the country.

The Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) for ICT and Broadcasting Maureen Mbaka said the ministry through the ICT Authority has already identified over 1,000 schools for the Phase 1 Schoolnet connectivity project that is being implemented by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Other beneficiaries are remote schools which are far from the NOFBI network but are near the service providers’ site or cable network, all schools will also get a minimum of 10MBPS to enable effective download and access to learning materials.

Mbaka said the project that will be implemented in four levels will benefit schools within a radius of 40 kilometres through wireless radio links from CCP to National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) sites, will connect nearby schools to the current NOFBI projects which are not more than 3 kilometres from the current NOFBI network.

The CAS was speaking today during the Generation Unlimited Stakeholder forum on connecting every school and learner to the internet and scaling-up online/remote learning, skills and livelihood platforms held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi.

The Ministry of ICT, through the ICT Authority is developing a device adaptable for home schooling in the Kenyan context which is being undertaken by public universities and Kenyan innovators using existing innovation and incubation centres.

She announced that the ministry of ICT has also established an e-learning portal to facilitate teachers conducting lessons remotely to harmonize the use of Digital Literacy programme devices in facilitating learning from home.

“We are collaborating with other agencies among them Communications Authority, Ministry of Education and the private sector partners to explore ways of deploying technology to facilitate teaching and learning for pupils while at home,” said Mbaka.

The CAS disclosed that the Communications Authority in collaboration with stakeholders have proposed for a homeschooling policy that will guide learners on how to use technology devices at home, and added that the ministry is also engaging telcos to provide zero rated content and white list e-learning materials.

Mbaka said the ICT Ministry has been putting in place ICT infrastructure across the country and initiating various programs among them the Ajira Digital program whose aim is to enable the youth benefit from online work, as well as bridge the gap between skills demand and unemployment among the youth.

“Online work opportunities that include digital marketing  and search engine optimization provides income to an estimated 282,000 people while both data entry and article writing have over 500,000 people engaged,” she revealed, and added that the country’s  youth are also earning a living from academic, scientific writing, transcription and virtual assistants online jobs.

She said in a bid to meet the urgent need for expanded education, training and employment opportunities for young people aged 10 to 24, the ICT ministry launched the Digital Literacy program to entrench ICTs in teaching, learning and equipping learners with the 21st century learning skills.

“To date, 21,638 public primary schools of the contracted 21,729 schools under DLP Phase one, have been supplied with 1,169,000 devices while partial installations of 1,304 new schools are ongoing under phase 1,” announced the CAS.

A total of 218,253 teachers have received training on the Competency Based Curriculum, at least 331,000 teachers have been trained on ICT integration and device utilization, a total of 19,042 public primary schools have been connected to power by national grid while 3,239 public primary schools have been connected to power by solar.

Speaking at the event, the CAS Ministry of Education Dr. Sara Ruto commended the Ministry of ICT for incorporating digital literacy in schools and enhancing digital connectivity.

“There are a lot of opportunities brought about by technology and it is important to equip our learners with the necessary skills to navigate in this current age of knowledge and information,” said Ruto.

She disclosed that the Teachers Service Commission offers mandatory training to teachers while the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) through Elimika Online Training offers voluntary ICT which has already registered 15,000 teachers for the program.

“There is growth in the way teachers are thinking about ICT as many have embraced the DLP programme and considered teaching and learning through ICT as a platform,” stated Ruto.

The CAS further stated that the ministry has established Kenya Education Cloud where appropriate and approved content is available for all learners including those with disabilities.

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2022 Form One Placement Results, Admission Letters Plus Reporting Dates

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The 2022 Form one placement results have been announced. Students are expected to report on May 3, 2022. This is according to Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha.

How to receive the form one placement results

Parents are expected to send the index number of 2021 KCPE candidates to 22263 to know school child selected to.

The cabinet secretary has directed school heads to admit all form one students without any restrictions.

All 2021 KCPE candidates living in urban slums across the country and who managed to score over 400 marks have been placed in national schools of their choice. Speaking this morning when he released results of the 2021 KCPE Form One placement exercise.

CS Magoha says this year’s Form 1 selection was conducted digitally; KCPE candidates to access school joining instructions via the Education ministry’s website.

Top student, Bruce Magata Mackenzie received an admission letter to Alliance High school.

More than 30,000 students were selected to join national schools in the country.

About 800 students from slum areas were selected to join national schools.

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Secondary school selection 2022 – Check and change selection results

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The 2022 form one placement results have been announced. The 2021/2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates, who may not be pleased with the secondary school they have been selected to join, can now apply for readmission at their preferred schools.

It is important to note that the process of requesting for change of form one placement is done purely online.

HOW TO CHANGE FORM ONE PLACEMENT 2022

In order to apply for change of form one placement, follow the easy steps below;

  • The parent or guardian should place a request at the school of interest; where he/ she wants the kid to be transferred to.  The school will then shortlist and merit all students in the waiting (request) list and make a decision on those they will like to absorb; depending on the available (unfilled) vacancies.
  • The school through the National Education Management System, NEMIS –http://nemis.education.go.ke/, shall enter the details of the selected candidates from their waiting list and request the Ministry to capture them in the new school.
  • Approval to the schools’ requests shall be granted at different levels depending on the Category of the school. Approval for National, Extra County and County schools will be granted by the Ministry’s Head Office, Regional Coordinators and County Directors of Education, respectively.
  • Once the approval has been granted, the learner will then be moved from the selection list of the first school to the latest (new) school.
  • The parent/ guardian will then go online and print the admission letter for the new school.

Change of placement is not reversible and caution must be taken to avoid being placed in schools not desired,” warns the Ministry.

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New schools’ registration status- CS Magoha speaks out

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Education Cabinet Secretary (CS), Prof George Magoha, said the Ministry has not suspended the registration of newly established schools.

Prof Magoha said contrary to assertions by some people, schools that meet the requisite requirements are being registered upon, thorough inspection by quality assurance officers and other relevant authorities.

“Leaders should stop the tendency of establishing new schools in a haphazard manner and expect the government to post teachers to such institutions, some which does not meet the required standards. What we are saying is that all schools which are ready for registration and managers have submitted registration applications should be registered,” he stressed.

Speaking, Monday, when he officiated groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Salabani Primary School funded by Child Fund Kenya at a cost of Sh 30 million in Marigat Sub County, the CS insisted that starting schools within a short distance is what is being discouraged.

The Cabinet Secretary was responding to a local member of County Assembly, Francis Kibai, who had requested the CS to waive registration requirement for more schools to be established in the region.

In the function attended by among others Labour CS Simon Chelugui and Governor Stanley Kiptis, the CS thanked Child Fund for sponsoring the reconstruction of the school at the new site after the original institution was submerged by rising water levels of Lake Baringo.

The nonprofit international organization will construct eight classrooms, two ECDE classes with tiles, an administration block and six pit latrines in addition to supplying 400 desks, 170 chairs and 45 tables.

Child Fund Africa Regional Director Chege Ngugi said that the construction work is expected to be complete by February or March in readiness for occupation in May next year.

Mr Ngugi said that Child Fund was committed to helping children throughout the world especially those living in the poorest places improve their lives through education.

Area legislator, Charles Kamuren, while commending the organization for funding reconstruction of the school regretted that some other learning institutions in the region have been lost after being submerged in water occasioned by rising water levels in Lake Baringo, citing Lake Baringo girls which is currently deep inside the water.

He also expressed concern that enrollment in parts of the constituency have drastically gone down due to rampant attacks from bandits and cattle rustlers who raid the region at will.

Governor Kiptis in his address called for the establishment of more boarding facilities, especially in Tiaty, parts of Baringo North and Baringo South to boost retention of children and completion rate, citing Tiaty Constituency where only 10 per cent of those who join class one at any given time successfully sit standard eight exams.

Prof Magoha early in the morning led a multi sectoral door to door campaign to mop-up children who have not joined Form One where four were rescued at Kaprogonya and Kapkut Estates in the outskirts of Kabarnet town and enrolled at Kituro Secondary School in Baringo Central.

The CS accompanied by his Labour and Social Protection counterpart, Simon Chelugui, and Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), Patrick ole Ntutu, noted with concern the low transition rate registered by the County which stand at 80 per cent.

He took to task education officials in the County for sleeping on the job and gave them ultimatum up to Friday to ensure the remaining 20 per cent of the children were sought and taken to school.

“We would like to see all children reporting to school in this County, latest by Friday and if they are not in school why are they missing out,” he said.

Prof Magoha, said he does not understand why Rift Valley region has only managed 84 per cent transition rate, situation he blamed on lack of supervision by education officials.

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Apply for change of form one placement – Simplified procedure

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The 2022 form one placement results have been announced. In case you are not happy with the school where you have been paced, then you can apply for a transfer.

HOW TO GET FORM ONE PLACEMENT RESULTS

1.Note down your child’s KCSE INDEX NUMBER
Compose a text and send the index to 22263
You will get an SMS NOTIFICATION with the full names of the school the student is selected to join.

2.Please note that the SMS will cost you 25 shillings every time you send it. The recipient’s code, 22263 works for all networks (Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom).

3.Bear in mind that after sending an SMS to the provided code, it will take some time before you get the results.

How to Download Form One Admission Letter Online

To download your form one admission letter online, follow the steps instructed below:

1.Go to: Form One Selection on the Ministry of Education’s official website

2.Click on the school selected to join (National, Extra, or County School)

3.Select the county and sub-county where type did you KCPE Exams then enter your Index Number.

4.Click Submit

5.At the bottom of the page click ADMISSION LETTER

6.Download to your computer then print.

7.1Take the admission letter to your Head Teacher to stamp it for endorsement.

HOW TO CHANGE FORM ONE PLACEMENT-2022.

Candidates for the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) who are dissatisfied with the secondary school they were allocated to can now request for readmission to their preferred institutions.

It’s important to note that seeking a change of form one placement is entirely done online.

Follow the simple procedures below to apply for a change of form one placement.

1.The parent or guardian should submit a request to the school of choice, requesting that the child be transferred there. Depending on the available (unfilled) slots, the school will then shortlist and merit all students on the waiting (request) list, and make a choice on which students they would want to accept.

2.The school will enter the details of the selected candidates from their waiting list into the National Education Management System, NEMIS –http://nemis.education.go.ke/, and request that the Ministry enroll them in the new school.

3.Approval of school requests will be given at various levels, depending on the school’s Category. The Ministry’s Head Office, Regional Coordinators, and County Directors will provide approval for National, Extra County, and County schools respectively.

4.Once the approval has been granted, the learner will then be moved from the selection list of the first school to the latest (new) school.

5.The parent/ guardian will then go online and print the admission letter for the new school.

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List of all Senior Schools Per County for all the 47 Counties

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List of all Senior Schools Per County for all the 47 Counties

Here is a collection of all the 9,569 Senior Schools in Kenya. The lists are arranged per County.

SENIOR SCHOOLS PER COUNTY

List of all Senior Schools in West Pokot County

List of all Senior Schools in Wajir County

List of all Senior Schools in Vihiga County

List of all Senior Schools in Uasin Gishu County

List of all Senior Schools in Turkana County

List of all Senior Schools in Trans-Nzoia County

List of all Senior Schools in Tharaka Nithi County

List of all Senior Schools in Tana River County

List of all Senior Schools in Taita Taveta County

List of all Senior Schools in Siaya County

List of all Senior Schools in Samburu County

List of all Senior Schools in Nyeri County

List of all Senior Schools in Nyandarua County

List of all Senior Schools in Nyamira County

List of all Senior Schools in Narok County

List of all Senior Schools in Nandi County

List of all Senior Schools in Nakuru County

List of all Senior Schools in Nairobi County

List of all Senior Schools in Murang’a County

List of all Senior Schools in Mombasa County

List of all Senior Schools in Migori County

List of all Senior Schools in Meru County

List of all Senior Schools in Marsabit County

List of all Senior Schools in Mandera County

List of all Senior Schools in Makueni County

List of all Senior Schools in Machakos County

List of all Senior Schools in Lamu County

List of all Senior Schools in Laikipia County

List of all Senior Schools in Kwale County

List of all Senior Schools in Kitui County

List of all Senior Schools in Kisumu County

List of all Senior Schools in Kisii County

List of all Senior Schools in Kirinyaga County

List of all Senior Schools in Kilifi County

List of all Senior Schools in Kiambu County

List of all Senior Schools in Kericho County

List of all Senior Schools in Kakamega County

List of all Senior Schools in Kajiado County

List of all Senior Schools in Isiolo County

List of all Senior Schools in Homa Bay County

List of all Senior Schools in Garissa County

List of all Senior Schools in Embu County

List of all Senior Schools in Elgeyo-Marakwet County

List of all Senior Schools in Busia County

List of all Senior Schools in Bungoma County

List of all Senior Schools in Baringo County

List of all Senior Schools in Bomet County

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Full list of secondary school students’ scholarships

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There are a number of scholarships and funding opportunities available for secondary students in Kenya this year. Most of these scholarships are for KCPE 2020 who are joining form one in 2021.

These opportunities enable students to undertake their studies undisturbed as they cater for school fees and other requirements. Below is a host of opportunities to consider:

THE ELIMU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME.

2020 KCPE candidates can now submit their applications for the 2021 Elimu Scholarship Programme. For qualifications, application instructions and form download, visit; The Elimu Scholarship Programme Page 2021.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN KENYA

  1. EQUITY BANK’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIPS 

    • Application forms are available at Equity Bank Branches and Equity Agents immediately after the release of KCPE results. Students can pick up and submit completed application forms at an Equity Bank branch or Equity Agent in the District where they attended primary school.
    • The program offers a comprehensive scholarship package that includes tuition, books, uniforms, transportation and pocket money for all four years of the student’s secondary education. Scholars also receive leadership development, career guidance and mentoring to ensure they achieve their full potential.
    • Click on this link to download the application form and other instructions from the official Equity page: EQUITY BANK’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP FORM

2. KCB BANK SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Kenya Commercial Bank, KCB, offers scholarships to needy students yearly.

To qualify for a KCB Scholarship;
  • The applicant must come from a needy home
  • The applicant must attain the prescribed county cut off marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination
  • The applicant must have a calling latter to a national or county/ex-county secondary school
To access a KCB scholarship;
  • Applicants collect application forms at any KCB Branch countrywide. The forms are available in the branches starting 1st December
  • Applicants submit their applications in a county interview and selection process
  • The interviews are conducted by KCB staff teams
  • Applicants with disability are recruited through the county social development offices and integrated /special primary schools
  • Home visits are conducted to verify the needy status of the shortlisted candidates
  • Selected candidates are assigned to individual mentors and begin school
The KCB Scholarship package entails:
  • Payment of school fees for the 4 years of secondary school
  • Support for personal effects, learning materials and assistive devices for students with disability
  • Quarterly one-on-one mentorship sessions with KCB branch staff and an annual holiday mentorship programme
  • Internship and employment opportunities during and after the university studies
  • Equitable distribution across the counties and gender balance is sought to ensure both boys and girls benefit from the programme.

To download the Scholarship form, visit: KCB SCHOLARSHIP FORM

3. CO-OPERATIVE BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

  • The secondary scholarship program was initiated in the year 2007 and has grown from an initial sponsorship of 30 students per region, to 60 students per region and 5 students per county for the 47 counties in Kenya. A total of 655 students per year from 2014.
  • Visit the CO-OPERATIVE BANK page for further details by clicking on: https://www.co-opbank.co.ke/info/co-op-bank-foundation

4. KTDA NATIONAL TEA SCHOLARSHIP

The kenya Tea Development Authority, KTDA, National Tea Scholarship is designed to help bright but financially challenged students in meeting their school fees. Successful applicants will be required to keep good grades in High School.

The KTDA National Tea Scholarship is limited to students within the KTDA Factory catchment areas.

Download the KTDA Scholarship form from their official page at: https://ktdateas.com/pdfdocuments/KTDA%20Scholarship%20Form.pdf

5. KenGen FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Since 2005, KenGen has invested Ksh 17.5 Million in the sponsorship for tomorrow’s leaders – 184 Secondary School pupils and 108 University graduates.
  • The secondary school scholarships target each area’s top KCPE performing pupils, while the university ones target top KCSE performers. The university students also get an opportunity to work as interns in KenGen Head Office and stations. Once they complete, the top performing graduates receive a job offer from KenGen.
  • Click on this link to visit the official KenGen page for more details: https://www.kengenfoundation.co.ke/pillar/launch-of-the-mentorship-program/

6. THE JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION, JKF, SCHOLARSHIPS.

Get more details on this Scholarship here: https://scholarship.jkf.co.ke/

7. FAMILY BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.

  • The bank is currently sponsoring 280 students in secondary schools through the Family Bank Education Scholarship Fund. Family Bank also supports education initiatives with an aim to build and enhance capacity.
  • The bank has contributed cash and other related donations towards the support of education to the Kenya Private Schools Association AGM, sponsorship for the 38th University of Nairobi Accounting Students Association Anniversary Dinner, support of the vulnerable Student’s Education and in addition donated trophies to various schools to award the best students and schools during prize giving events.
  • They have also constructed two classrooms at Langas Primary School in Eldoret as well as boosting the Othaya Bursary kitty. Family Bank further sponsored Kiriri Women University with a financial donation.
  • Download the scholarship application form at: https://thefamilygroupfoundation.org/scholarships/

8. The Victor Wanyama Foundation Scholarship

  1. The Victor Wanyama Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for bright and needy students across the country.
  2. The scholarship fund is limited to the KCPE class of 2020 students who have secured placement in secondary schools.
  3. The Victor Wanyama Foundation gives this form FREE OF CHARGE.

DOWNLOAD VWF SCHOLARSHIP FORM HERE

9. Other Scholarships and bursaries that may be of help include:

  • Constituency Development Fund, CDF, bursaries
  • County Governments Bursary schemes
  • Members of County Assemblies, MCAs, Bursaries
  • Centum Scholarships
  • Rhino Cement Foundation Scholarships
  • Elimu Fund scholarships.

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FULL DETAILS ON EQUITY’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP

One of the Scholarships available to those joining secondary school is the Equity Bank’s Wings to Fly Scholarship.

The program targets high achieving yet needy (orphan or vulnerable) students identified by assessing two main criteria based on academic performance at KCPE and social-economic vulnerability as follows:

  1. Academic achievement- Qualifying students must be in the top 5th percentile in KCPE in their District.
  2. Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds – Eligible students who would not be able to attend secondary school for reasons arising from loss of one or both parents; parents who are unable to educate their children because they are physically or mentally disabled, living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic debilitating illness; families that have been displaced due to natural disasters such as floods, drought, famine or civil conflict; families that have no evidence of accumulated assets; children who show evidence of bursaries received or financial assistance in the past or who have a past history of school absenteeism due to lack of tuition fees.

Each year, the Equity Bank Group gives scholarships to needy form ones under the Wings to Fly Programme.

Details about the Wings to Fly Scholarship

  • Candidates who have attained 350 marks and above are advised to fill in the application form, attach their slip and return the same to the nearest Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank Agent.
  • Application forms can be obtained from Equity Bank or nearby Equity Bank Agents
  • Completed application forms must be returned to the Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank Agent not later than 10th January
  • Shortlisted students will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Equity Group Foundation District Scholarship Selection Board.
  • The Wings to Fly scholarship caters for school fees, books, uniform, transport, shopping and pocket money for the four years of secondary school.

2021 WINGS TO FLY SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Only 2020 KCPE candidates are eligible to make an application for this scholarship.
  • The information provided in this form is intended to help Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board (CSSB) understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship/award.
  • All fields with asterisk (*) are mandatory fields and must be filled accordingly.
  • This application form must be filled accurately, honestly and completely. Equity Group Foundation will reject any applications without relevant documents.
  • Please review the following documents and if required have soft/scanned copies for ease of completing the online application form:
  1. KCPE Results Slip (official KNEC slip or signed and stamped paper with grades from the school). For early bird applications, you will be allowed to fill the application form without KCPE marks. However, these marks must be entered and result slip attached before final submission.
  2. Copy of Death Certificate (if father/mother deceased).
  3. Evidence of financial support (if they have received support in the past).
  4. Evidence of special needs (if they have indicated special needs).
  5. Copy of Pay Slip/ Bank Statement (if parents/guardians are employed/business).
  6. Signed declaration by Applicant and Parent/Guardian
  7. Filled application and recommendation form by Head Teacher, Provincial Adm., Religious Leader and any other.
  • The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
  • Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Please note that the application cannot be edited once it has been submitted.

WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

An eligible applicant for the Wings to Fly Scholarship should be academically promising and either be orphaned and/or from vulnerable backgrounds as defined below:

  • Children who have lost one or both parents and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education – evidence in form of Death Certificates/Burial Permits/letter from your Chief should be attached.
  • Children who are and/or whose parents are physically, visually, or hearing impaired and are unable to educate their children and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children who are and/or whose parents are living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic debilitating illnesses and are unable to educate their children and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education – medical records should be sought
  • Children who come from vulnerable and marginalized groups or indigenous communities or have suffered from cultural practices e.g. early marriage, female genital mutilation or negative influences including radicalization, child labour among others.
  • Children from families affected by natural disasters such as flooding, drought, and famine or civil conflict and are unable to educate their children and have no relative or guardian or sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children who have suffered neglect and/or abandonment and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children with parents living under extreme poverty and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education

GUIDE ON FILLING THE 2021 WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP FORM

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

Applicant should create a new account through the portal https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_w2f and fill in the 2021 application form for consideration.

THE PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB)

Students are asked to apply for the Presidential secondary Schools Bursary (PSSB) Scheme. The Scheme was started in 2013/2014 Financial year to support orphans and vulnerable children in secondary schools.

This scheme is a government’s contribution towards complying with the legal requirements as stipulated in the Children’s act 2001 section 7 (1), and as a complementary service to the Cash transfer- OVC programme.

The aim of this bursary scheme is to enhance Secondary School enrollment, attendance and completion by the Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya. The PSSB is administered by the Children Department Head Quarter and in all constituencies across the country.

Eligible students are called to apply for this bursary to receive funding during this financial year, 2021/2020. Pick application forms from the various Children Departments’ office in all the Sub- Counties.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: 

To be considered for this Bursary scheme:

  • The student must be enrolled in a Government recognized public Boarding Secondary School
  • The student must be under 18 years of age at thye entry point into the Bursary Scheme
  • The student must be an Orphan/ Vulnerable child from a very poor House hold.

Application forms are available at all Sub counties’ children offices.