Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has defended the entry requirements for Teacher Training Colleges
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has defended the entry requirements for Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to a mean grade of C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). He argued that the clustered requirements, which require students to score a C Plain in all subjects’ clusters, were restrictive and punitive. Machogu said the removal of the cluster requirements did not mean lowering the standards of teacher education and training. He also noted that the removal of the cluster requirements led to a steep decline in enrolment, with Mandera TTC, for instance, now enrolling 668 students. The government has also implemented measures to prevent early exposure to KCPE and KCSE examinations.
The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, Eliud Owalo, presided over the signing of Performance Contracts for senior officials, including Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, and top officials of line state corporations. The ceremony took place at Teleposta Towers, where agency bosses, including board members from Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies, presented their contract papers for signing. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Board Chair Eng. Benjamin Maingi also signed his contract. Owalo stressed that performance contracts were a critical roadmap for the ministry to realize her Strategic Plans, Work Plans, and Goals for the 2023-2024 Financial Year. He challenged the heads of Parastatals to be innovative and focus on the timelines of their primary mandates.
The Nakuru County government has invested Sh4.8 million in the Belbur Kapchi water project to improve access to clean and safe water for residents in Belbur, Njoro sub-county. The project aims to address water shortage issues and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases. Sub-County Water Engineer Angela Watetu believes that investing in adequate water infrastructure will help locals manage their basic needs without spending more time searching for water. The project will involve borehole equipping, electrification, construction of a control panel house, installation of a 10,000-litre UPVC tank, a communal water point, and 2km of piping work. This aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 of providing all Kenyans with access to safe water and improved sanitation services by 2030. Currently, 28 million Kenyans face water access issues.
Market Kangema celebrated the launch of a free Wi-Fi hotspot, aiming to boost online businesses and jobs. Area Member of Parliament Peter Kihungi highlighted the importance of digitalization, stating that it will enable traders to grow their businesses through e-commerce and seize opportunities in the online job market. The free WiFi will also benefit children in schools, who will benefit from access to the internet and technology. The Kangema Youth Empowerment Centre will be connected with free Wi-Fi to support youth with online jobs and training through the jitume program. Nelius Waithera, a trader, praised the free Wi-Fi as it will allow them to connect with customers online and follow social media. The hotspot will serve a radius of 600 within the market.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has donated food items and household essentials worth Sh300,000 to the Nairobi Children’s Rescue Centre. KPA’s Corporate Investments Programme Chairman, Bernard Osero, said the organization’s golf tournaments promote sports and talent, engaging stakeholders to grow their business. The KPA aims to incorporate everyone, including the less fortunate, in their efforts to help those in need.
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