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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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Kenya Reaffirms Free Schooling, Seeks More Funding

Officials reaffirm Kenya’s free schooling pledge, seek extra capitation funds, roll out new data system, and warn abusers will face severe penalties.

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Jul 26, 2025

Education

Nakuru Girls High School Closed Indefinitely After Students Riot Over Exams

Nakuru Girls High School was abruptly closed after students rioted against looming exams, wrecking property in overnight chaos. The prestigious school sent students home indefinitely following the July 22 rampage, which administrators blamed on “exam anxiety.”

SOStreamline Official

Jul 23, 2025

Education

Kenya Government and Teacher Unions Agree Sh33 Billion Pay Rise Deal

Kenya’s government and teacher unions have agreed a Sh33 billion pay deal covering the next four years. Over 400,000 teachers will receive salary increases between 5% and 29.5%, with the first raises expected to take effect in July 2025.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 20, 2025

Education

KUCCPS Clarifies KSh 1,000 Fee for All University Transfer Applications

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has confirmed that it charges a mandatory KSh 1,000 processing fee for all inter-institution university transfer applications.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 15, 2025

Education

Teachers’ Union Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed School Funding

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Teachers (Kuppet) has threatened a nationwide strike if the government does not release delayed school capitation funds. The union has stated that the delay has left many schools unable to pay their bills and has warned that a strike will be their last resort.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 13, 2025

Education

CBC at a Crossroads

Kenya’s CBC holds promise as a forward‑looking education model, but its system-wide rollout is threatened by underfunding, teacher shortages, and infrastructure gaps.

TKTruly Kenyan

Jul 11, 2025

Education

Kenya’s Education Milestones Undermined by Persistent Dropout Crisis

o sustain the progress toward Universal Basic Education, Kenya must couple access policies with targeted interventions that address poverty, climate stress, and social pressures—ensuring quality, equity, and retention for every child.

TKTruly Kenyan

Jul 11, 2025

Education

Government Earmarks KSh 980 Million to Retool Teachers for New CBC Curriculum

The Kenyan Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it has allocated KSh 980 million to retrain high school teachers for the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

SOStreamline Official

Jun 30, 2025

Education

Forging the Future: Kenya and China Launch New Era of Scientific Cooperation to Drive Economic Growth

Kenya and China are embarking on a new and ambitious chapter of scientific and technological cooperation, a partnership that aims to harness the power of innovation to drive national development and economic transformation. The renewed commitment, announced on June 19 at a major science and technology conference in Chengdu, will see the two nations collaborate on a wide range of joint research, innovation, and capacity-building projects.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 19, 2025

Education

Government Moves to Correct School Capitation Funding Glitch, CS Ogamba Assures Principals

Education CS Julius Ogamba announced that the government is actively addressing a funding glitch which resulted in some schools receiving very low capitation grants. He urged affected school leaders to contact the ministry for correction.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

Education

Kenya Rolls Out New KEMIS Education Data System to Replace NEMIS, Aiming to Enhance Planning and Reduce Fraud

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has unveiled the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the older NEMIS. Officials state KEMIS will integrate data from nursery to university.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Education

Nakuru Science Fair Ignites Innovation Among Youth with Impressive Student Projects

Over 300 students participated in the Nakuru Science Fair on Monday, showcasing innovative projects in renewable energy, robotics, and sustainable agriculture. Top prizes were awarded for creations like low-cost solar chargers and automated irrigation systems

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025