How philosopher John Dewey’s ‘school of chaos’ similar to Competency-Based Education in Kenya catapulted America to industrial giant
There were no rigid lessons. Children learned math by running a store, science by cooking, history by building tools. They moved. They spoke. They failed in public. Dewey treated mistakes as data, not disobedience. Knowledge came from experience, not recitation.
How moving story of a bright boy with mentally sick dad, helpless mom in Siaya inspired Good Samaritans to pay his fees in a prestigious school
News of Simon’s situation quickly spread after his story was shared on social media, where photos and accounts of the boy’s determination touched the hearts of many. Well-wishers from different parts of the country began reaching out, offering financial support, school supplies and words of encouragement, even calling on some politicians to step in and assist the boy.
Wastage in Kenya’s education system rises to all-time high as 700,000 students to drop out of school
Released in August 2023, the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER) proposed the scrapping of the four-tier clustering of public secondary schools in favour a career-oriented categorisation that puts schools into three categories. The Prof Raphael Munavu-led team recommended three broad clusters namely; STEM, Social Science and Arts, and Sports Science.
Shocker of high cost of books, uniform and sky-high bus-fare as parents get ready for reopening of schools
Shop owners and licensed traders also reported reduced sales, noting that many parents were opting to buy cheaper, second-hand items sold in backstreets due to financial constraints. Fatma Somji, the owner of Somco Bookshop, said the current economic situation has made it difficult for parents to fully meet school requirements.
It’s slugfest in Migori as rival factions of teachers’ union leaders go for each other’s jugular
The 2-6-3-3-3 education system, introduced in 2017, created Junior Secondary (Grades 7-9) as a distinct level. However, when Grade 7 learners joined in 2023, the government placed them in primary schools due to a lack of infrastructure and funding.
Kenya edges closer to cross-disciplinarity in education as minister pitches STEM for Africa’s industrialisation
The cabinet secretary said the Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Treasury to ensure full release of capitation funds to both primary and secondary schools, which is crucial in meeting STEM learning targets.
