Education

How CS Ogamba has waged war on ghost schools and inflated learner records

CS Ogamba has intensified efforts to eliminate ghost schools and inflated learner records that have exposed public funds to misuse. A nationwide verification exercise has uncovered…

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Nakuru: Two children die as fire razes house in Kuresoi North

A family in Soimet Masaita, Nyota Ward, Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru County, is mourning the deaths of two young children who perished in a house fire…

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Gov’t reaffirms commitment to quality and inclusive learning through KPEEL, SEEQIP Programmes

PS John Ololtuaa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equity, quality and inclusive learning through the KPEEL, SEEQIP and DSINCP programmes. The government has expanded science…

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Stop calling teachers heroes; start paying them for the extra work

The government and TSC should introduce a Special Duty Allowance for teachers handling responsibilities beyond regular classroom duties. Teachers have continued to shoulder extra burdens, including boarding…

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University funding chaos: Don’t make poor students pay the price of a policy transition

Kenya’s transition to a new university funding framework has left thousands of students uncertain about who will cover their tuition and upkeep costs. Reports from some…

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HELB extends subsequent loan application deadline to September 21

HELB has extended the deadline for continuing students to apply for subsequent loans from August 31 to September 21, 2026. HELB has confirmed that 789,422 funding…

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President Ruto set to open KMTC Nyangweta Campus, unveil Development Projects in South Mugirango

President William Ruto is set to officially open the KMTC Nyangweta Campus in South Mugirango, alongside launching key road and market projects. MP Sylvanus Osoro has…

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The teacher should be saved: The alcohol battle we cannot afford to ignore

Teachers battling alcohol dependence need treatment, support and a second chance rather than condemnation or disciplinary punishment alone. TSC’s wellness framework has been credited with recognising…

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Beyond the four walls: Why learning must go beyond the classroom

Education is often associated with classrooms, textbooks, teachers and examinations. For generations, the classroom has been the centre of formal learning, providing students with a structured…

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LAUTECH denies viral notice fixing September 23 for matriculation list signing

The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has dismissed a notice circulating online which claims that newly admitted students are expected to begin signing their matriculation…

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Fresh controversy trails WAEC recruitment test as applicants allege technical failures

Fresh concerns have emerged over the West African Examinations Council’s recruitment exercise, with several applicants alleging that they encountered technical difficulties during the computer-based aptitude test…

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GTBank Internship Programme 2026 For Nigerians | Step-by-Step Process

The GTBank OND Internship Programme 2026 offers Nigerian graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience and develop their knowledge of banking operations. The paid internship…

Eniola Dawkins

Danish Government Scholarship at Aarhus University 2027 | Fully Funded

The Danish Government Scholarship at Aarhus University provides funding opportunities for talented international students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree in Denmark. Depending on the faculty…

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Edinburgh Online Mastercard Scholarship in UK for Africans 2027 | Fully Funded

The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers fully funded online postgraduate study opportunities to eligible young people living in Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship is…

Eniola Dawkins

Peak Milk Global Traineeship Program 2026 (FrieslandCampina) | How to Apply

The FrieslandCampina Global Traineeship 2026 is a three-year career development program designed for recent graduates who want to gain international exposure, practical business experience, and leadership…

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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Master’s) 2027 | $27,000 Award

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS M) provides financial support to graduate students undertaking research-based master’s studies at eligible Canadian institutions. The program is…

Eniola Dawkins

NOUN Bursar Nasiru Marafa Gusau reportedly shot dead in Zamfara

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa Gusau, who was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau,…

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WAEC, JAMB announce one-time ₦4,000 O’Level result verification for admission seekers

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have introduced a one-time verification arrangement for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian…

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Bedford School to admit girls for first time in 474 Years

Bedford School in England is set to admit female students for the first time in its 474-year history, with the historic institution announcing plans to become…

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Kogi varsity expels six students over exam rewrite at lecturer’s residence

The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has expelled six students for gross examination misconduct after they were found to have rewritten an…

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FUTA students restore mobility to amputee through student-led prosthetics project

Students of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have restored mobility to a 60-year-old amputee through a…

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ABU introduces ₦100,000 cash incentives, overseas trips to reward high-impact research publications

In a bold move to elevate its global academic standing and boost research output, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has unveiled a comprehensive policy to incentivise…

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MKU records 100% NUC accreditation, targets maiden convocation in 2027

Muhammad Kamalud-deen University (MKU), Ogidi, Ilorin, has recorded a 100 per cent success rate in its recent National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise as the institution…

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Legal Council imposes 10-year ban on Atiba University’s Law programme

The Council of Legal Education has imposed a 10-year moratorium on Atiba University, Oyo State, over alleged deficiencies in facilities and violations of regulations governing the…

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NORRAG’s Strategy (2021-2025)

NORRAG STRATEGY NORRAG’s Strategy (2021-2025) works toward our vision: a world where everyone enjoys the right to equitable, quality, accessible lifelong education as a public good.…

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Crisis as Curriculum? The Politics of Shifting Responsibility onto Children

In this blog, Sreehari Ravindranath, Director of Research and Impact at Dream a Dream, India, elucidates how the frequent creation of new curricula in response to…

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Call for Abstracts – Learning Innovations and Emerging Technologies Conference 2026: PD4AI | AI4PD

The Learning Innovations and Emerging Technologies Conference 2026 (LIET2026): PD4AI | AI4PD is now accepting abstracts. The conference, to be held on 27–29 November 2026 at…

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Knowledge Production, Networks, and Power in Global Education Governance: The Politics of Expertise in UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank

This project examines how UNESCO, the OECD, and the World Bank produce and circulate education policy knowledge, and how these processes shape epistemic authority in global…

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Event Highlights: From Research to Practice: Translating Lessons from Innovative Financing for Education into Governance Tools

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the University of Cape Town contributed its learnings from ongoing research on innovative financing for education (IFE)…

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Event Highlights: Funding Tertiary Education with Income-Share Agreements. Insights from the Global Convening 2026

Income Share Agreements (ISAs) are growing in popularity as a way to finance postsecondary education without overindebting students. Unlike traditional student loans, which assess an individual’s…

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Teacher Education in Transition: What Are We Preparing Teachers For?

In this blogpost, Aisha Naz Ansari examines revisions in Pakistan’s teacher education curriculum, querying the balance between teacher preparation that is aimed at developing education professionals…

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Working with the System, Not Around It: What It Takes to Ensure Every Child Learns

This blog post by Daya Ram, Executive Director, ASPIRE, is part of the Systems Thinking blog series. Dayaram contributes a case of systems approach in practice,…

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Beyond 2030: UKFIET supports discussion on future of higher education

This blog was written By William C. Smith, Maia Chankseliani and Fatih Aktas. Higher education is often overshadowed in global education debates. Yet many of the…

A Statement from UKFIET Trustees and Executive on the Death of Professor Jason Arday

The UKFIET Trustees and Executive Committee, like so many others in our community, were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jason Arday. Our…

Rethinking literacy: Mobilising local knowledge to bridge the gap in adult literacy programmes in Afghanistan

This blog was written by Dr Mohammad Naeim Maleki, Research Associate, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of East Anglia. For the 2025 UKFIET conference,…

Trained teachers are not enough: Why refugee classrooms in Kenya need walls, books and a policy fix before pedagogy can work

This blog is written by Abdimalik Ibrahim Farah, Research Officer at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi, and a PhD candidate at Kenyatta…

The cheapest fix nobody is using: What refugee classrooms in Kenya reveal about the power of formative assessment

This blog is written by Abdimalik Ibrahim Farah, Research Officer at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi, and a PhD candidate at Kenyatta…

How can we make the shift from junior to senior secondary school smoother in Kenya?

This blog was written by Benta Abuya, Research Scientist, Education and Youth Empowerment, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya. After curriculum changes in Kenya,…

Refugee teachers have the skills – they just lack the paperwork Kenya refuses to issue

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