Nyamira KNUT Celebrates Teachers’ Dedication, Urges Support on World Teachers’ Day
Mr. Obiri says that the Nyamira KNUT branch takes pride in the significant strides they have made in improving access to education, advocating for teachers’ welfare and promoting innovative learning methods. He however…Read More
Nyamira Teachers Reject SHA Medical Cover
Mr. Obiri argued that the SHA has numerous inefficiencies and cannot provide the same level of services as Minet. Specifically, he noted that SHA does not cover critical services like X-rays. He believes that the challenges…Read More
Teachers Union Rejects Raila’s ‘Reckless’ Education Proposal
Raila made the remarks in Homabay yesterday during the Devolution Conference, which brings together all counties in the country to assess the success, failures, and way forward for devolution. Raila said that the Constclearly…Read More
Students Credit Scholarship for Brighter Futures
The 230 students, part of the 751 beneficiaries of the scholarship program, are participating in a one-week mentorship exercise as part of their preparations for the KCSE examination. The governor visited to motivate the can…Read More
Nyamira Education Success: Governor Nyaribo celebrates 6-point mean grade achievement
The event, themed “Promoting talents, skills, and academic achievement for patriotism in Nyamira,” brought together various stakeholders to celebrate hard work. He stated that the county government appreciates the suppo…Read More
Mogaka’s “Simple Formula” for Nyamira University Faces Opposition
I summoned all Nyamira County elected leaders and told them if we end the 2022-2027 term without a university, we will have lost it. I told them that each constituency should donate an operational learning institution to ser…Read More
Kiabonyoru Site Dispute: Mogaka Withdraws Nyamira University Challenge
When I asked the President at Sironga to give us a fully-fledged university in Nyamira, he agreed. The university I requested to establish a presence was Kisii University. Some politicians from the county politicized the…Read More
Bomet teacher Dominic Orina shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2024
I cannot express how I feel. I am persuaded to believe that I will win this award. If God allows me to do so, then this will be for my country, for the Kugerwet pupils, and the community here. I teach my learners sustainable…Read More
2024 KCSE results released: Female candidates outnumber males for the first time
With the release of the 2024 KCSE results today, we have started a gradual phase-out of an examination that has been offered for 35 years. The absence of Form One classes in 2025, coupled with the transition of the first CBC…Read More
Nyamira University debate heats up as professionals defend Ruto’s Kiabonyoru choice
We are deeply embarrassed by Hon. Stephen Mogaka’s claims that the President made the announcement regarding the university’s location at Kiabonyoru without following legal procedures and that he was coerced by…Read More
Ruto’s Nyamira University site decision under fire in new legal petition
West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka is challenging President Ruto’s decision to locate Nyamira University in Kiabonyoru Ward, arguing it bypasses proper procedures, potentially covers up misuse of KES 100 million…Read More
Nyamira residents reject President’s university choice, demand CUE intervention
The scramble for the location of the proposed Nyamira University has taken a twist after residents of Nyamira County rejected the president’s impromptu declaration of Kiabonyoru as the site. Each of the elected leaders from…Read More
Nyamira County Speaker encourages youth leadership at KIMACOSA event
Another positive development is that there are prospects for establishing a university. Many students are admitted to distant universities, but we believe that a lo…Read More
Academic excellence celebrated at Nyaikuro High School’s 50th anniversary
Some arrive in cars, while others arrive on foot, all lit with happiness knowing the great moments ahead of them. Smartly dressed students usher them in at the entrance as teachers in blue trousers/skirts and white blous…Read More
Governor Nyaribo awards 66 million in bursaries to Nyamira students
The governor promised that going forward, he will increase the scholarship fund as they plan to phase out bursaries. He further announced that the county’s priorities will shift to vocational training and ECDE, where they…Read More
Kenya Marks TVET centenary as Nyamira Principals rally for technical education
As Kenya marks 100 years of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), celebrations are ongoing across the country as the 100 Torch and Flame caravan passes through institutions. In Nyamira county, the…Read More
Nyamira County Painted Yellow as Schools Converge for Drama Extravaganza
The festivals, which are being held for the first time in the county, draw participating schools from Siaya, Homabay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii, and the host Nyamira County. Themed “Unlocking Opportunities for Socio-Eco…Read More
Matwere’s plan ensures fair bursary distribution
To help people avoid traveling far and prevent residents from other wards from picking up the application forms, I decided to use polling centers that are near the residents’ homes. To receive the forms, parents and gua…Read More
Frustrated residents of Mathare take the government to court over the lack of schools
Most of the families are working for a dollar a day with their wages only affording one meal a day. To ask such a family to fund private education would be very strenuous. Most children living in Ngei and Mabatini ha…Read More
West Mugirango MP vows support until graduation for bursary recipients
I pledge to support my schools like never before to help our students pass in their examinations. Because my schools are the best in Kenya, that is why I am vouching for the university in Nyamira county to be in West Mug…Read More
JSS textbooks that were dumped in Kaptagat forest finally arrive in Nyamira
We are happy to report that we have received 540 cartons of Junior Secondary Schools textbooks that were destined for our County but found their way elsewhere. This implies that students in junior secondary throughou…Read More
Navigating Knowledge Acquisition in a Changing World
While psychologists acknowledge the benefits of memorization in certain scenarios, its effectiveness and appropriateness depend on factors such as age, subject matter, and educational approach. Unfortunate…Read More
TSC worried over teachers’ failure to apply for promotions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the period for teachers to apply for promotions. The deadline to apply for promotions was on June 9 but was extended to June 15 after two previous attempts given…Read More
New House Allowance Rates for TSC Teachers
Latest updates on KUCCPS placement
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has now opened the portal for college choice revisions. Students who wish to apply for placements or revise their university and college choices have…Read More
TSC urgent advice to their staff
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a circular ordering all of its workers to file their individual income tax reeturns 2022 latest June 30, 2023. This is in accordance with the Income Tax Act…Read More
Madaraka Day Excerpt on Education: Inclusive, Equitable, Quality Education: CBC, Higher Education
The imperative of Madaraka mandates us to build a strong democratic prosperous nation through the successful pursuit of high productivity and competitiveness, industrialisation and technological innovation…Read More
TSC defends teacher recruitment and distribution
Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has explained the process they followed to employ the 36,000 teachers who were deployed countrywide both in secondary and primary schools…Read More
