East African Universities Forge Stronger Partnerships to Build a Borderless Higher Education System
East African Universities Forge Stronger Partnerships to Build a Borderless Higher Education System By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, July 29, 2026 — East African leaders have renewed their commitment to creating a borderless higher education system, with a strong call for universities, governments, industry and development partners to deepen collaboration in order to produce graduates…
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RTI Marks 62nd Graduation as Government Calls on Graduates to Power Kenya’s Transport Future
Principal Secretary for Transport Mohamed Daghar. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, July 9, 2026 — The Railway Training Institute (RTI) marked its 62nd graduation ceremony on Thursday by sending hundreds of graduates into the job market with a challenge to help drive Kenya’s rapidly expanding transport and logistics sector. As the institution celebrated 70 years of…
TVET Innovations Drive Africa’s Water and Sanitation Agenda at Public Service Day
By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 22, 2026 — Homegrown innovations developed by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions under the Ministry of Education took centre stage at this year’s Africa Public Service Day celebrations, offering practical solutions to water scarcity, sanitation challenges, clean energy adoption and environmental sustainability. The innovations were showcased at…
SGU to Celebrate African Medical Graduates as University Marks 50 Years of Training Doctors
SGU to Celebrate African Medical Graduates as University Marks 50 Years of Training Doctors NAIROBI, June 10, 2026 — St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, will on June 27 host a special commencement ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together graduates, families, healthcare leaders and government officials in a celebration of…
Digital Learning Drive Begins as Government Rolls Out Devices to 10,000 Schools
Digital Learning Drive Begins as Government Rolls Out Devices to 10,000 Schools By Joy Neema NAIROBI, June 9, 2026 — The Government has officially launched the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to Junior Secondary Schools, marking a major step in strengthening digital education and supporting the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The…
ENAF, Malaysia Partner to Transform Science Education at Kibera School
New Science Lab and Dignity Packs Bring Hope to Kibera Learners By Peace Muthoka Kibera, 28th May 2026 – Students at Kibera Primary and Junior School are set to experience improved science learning and better menstrual health support following the unveiling of a mobile science laboratory and distribution of dignity packs by the Echo Network…
MRM Launches 2026 Safal Eye in the Wild Competition to Boost Conservation and Education
MRM Launches 2026 Safal Eye in the Wild Competition to Boost Conservation and Education By Editorial Team Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd has launched the 2026 edition of the Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition, unveiling a renewed initiative that seeks to promote environmental conservation while supporting education across East Africa. The competition, launched on…
SGU opens August intake for African medical students
SGU opens August intake for African medical students By Editorial Team Nairobi, Kenya – May 2026: St. George’s University School of Medicine has opened applications for its August 2026 intake, targeting students across Africa. The university says the intake aligns with the region’s academic calendar, helping students transition without taking a gap year. Over the…
From Empty Stomachs to Full Classrooms: Viwandani School Calls for Equal Access to Nairobi’s Feeding Program
From Empty Stomachs to Full Classrooms: Viwandani School Calls for Equal Access to Nairobi’s Feeding Program By Peace Muthoka During a press conference held on the 26th February 2026 in Nairobi, education stakeholders and other leaders gathered to address a growing concern in the city’s informal settlements: the link between hunger and learning. In the…
KOA Academy Kenya: Why More Families Are Choosing Online Classrooms Over Chalkboards
KOA Academy Kenya: Why More Families Are Choosing Online Classrooms Over Chalkboards By Peace Muthoka February 7, 2026 – Every morning in homes across Kenya, learning now begins with a laptop login instead of a school bell. For many parents, this shift is no longer about convenience alone. It is about finding education that fits…