Benjamin Muindi is an Education Writer with the Daily Nation. He joined the Nation Media Group in 2007 as a part of the inaugural Media Lab after graduating from Kenyatta University with a Bachelors degree in Education. He is pursuing a Masters in Communication at the University of Nairobi and is a Chevening Scholar at the University of Leeds, United Kindgom.
The thorny issue of doping in sports and talent drain in Africa featured prominently at the Metropolitan Region Secondary Schools Drama Festivals held at Noon Kopir Girls High School in Kitengela,
The thorny issue of doping in sports and talent drain in Africa featured prominently at the Metropolitan Region Secondary Schools Drama Festivals held at Noon Kopir Girls High School in Kitengela.
Teachers hoping for a pay rise, promotion or determination of their disciplinary cases face a longer wait because the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) is operating below capacity.
Teachers’ pay talks with the government ended without a pay-raise deal last evening, but union leaders agreed to shelve plans to call a nation-wide strike.
BENJAMIN MUINDI
Benjamin Muindi is an Education Writer with the Daily Nation. He joined the Nation Media Group in 2007 as a part of the inaugural Media Lab after graduating from Kenyatta University with a Bachelors degree in Education. He is pursuing a Masters in Communication at the University of Nairobi and is a Chevening Scholar at the University of Leeds, United Kindgom.
16/3/2016
Insurer launches vehicle policy for professionals
Kenya Orient Insurance introduces a product targeting VIPs who cannot afford to have a vehicle breakdown while on transit.
9/3/2016
DRAMA FESTIVALS: Doping, talent drain top themes at Metropolitan fete
The thorny issue of doping in sports and talent drain in Africa featured prominently at the Metropolitan Region Secondary Schools Drama Festivals held at Noon Kopir Girls High School in Kitengela,
9/3/2016
DRAMA FESTIVALS: Doping, talent drain top themes at Metropolitan fete
The thorny issue of doping in sports and talent drain in Africa featured prominently at the Metropolitan Region Secondary Schools Drama Festivals held at Noon Kopir Girls High School in Kitengela.
9/3/2016
Doping, talent drain top theme at Metropolitan fete
The five-day event ends on Friday with a gala performance.
24/11/2014
Unions advise staff to quit clash-torn areas
Over 10,000 teachers and 16,500 civil servants have been asked not to report to work in Mandera.
22/11/2014
Who owns USIU? House opens probe
Making the announcement this week, Chancellor Dr Manu Chandaria said he has convened a committee to find a new vice-chancellor.
18/11/2014
Law strips boards of review role
Professional bodies prevented from accrediting and inspecting degree courses in varsities.
17/11/2014
Helb in crisis as more apply for varsity loans
Agency explores alternative sources of funds.
12/11/2014
Varsity loses Sh100m in scam
Sources say amount lost could rise to Sh800m once probe is complete.
10/11/2014
Engineering students to repeat courses
Tough times for learners as regulator moves to ensure quality training.
5/11/2014
Counties could set up own universities
20 devolved units lack higher learning facilities.
29/10/2014
Slash school fees, says team on education
Task force asks ministry to increase money allocated to each student.
28/10/2014
School principal found with KSCE exams charged
He was charged with being in possession of English Paper Three, Maths Paper Two and a Kiswahili paper.
27/10/2014
Outcry as university lecturers withhold exam results
Part-time lecturers most notorious for keeping student grades until universities pay salaries.
26/10/2014
Now Knut plans January strike
Public schools may not open in January after teachers threatened to go on strike to protest the government’s failure to increase their salaries.
26/10/2014
Schools seek changes in form one selection
Private primary schools are now pushing for a bigger stake in next year’s Form One intake.
25/10/2014
Teachers hard hit by ‘limping’ commission
Teachers hoping for a pay rise, promotion or determination of their disciplinary cases face a longer wait because the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) is operating below capacity.
16/10/2014
Paid leave for teachers seeking PhDs
Teachers pursuing doctoral studies will be granted a paid study leave, according to a status of the negotiations report seen by Nation Thursday.
15/10/2014
Kuppet ditches deal for strike
Official says accord did not promise to yield any fruits for its members.
14/10/2014
Relief for schools as pay talks avert strike
Teachers’ pay talks with the government ended without a pay-raise deal last evening, but union leaders agreed to shelve plans to call a nation-wide strike.