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Teaching Kenya’s Refugees: Kenyatta University to Open Dadaab Campus

In a few short weeks, classes will begin at the newest campus of Kenyatta University — located in northeastern Kenya, the Dadaab campus will serve the world’s largest refugee camp, which is home to nearly half a mil...
by Ling Shu
 
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In Africa, Hundreds to Graduate From Samsung Academy with Valuable Tech Skills

In the coming weeks, more than 200 students will graduate from the Samsung Engineering Academy in Kenya, a private learning institution that aims to train and develop engineers in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria. The program...
by Sean Yi
 
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Kenya’s Exam Council Vows to Enforce Tough Repercussions for Exam Fraud

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) will enforce a new law that could mean up to 20 years in jail or a Sh2 million fine for exam fraud. The fines were recently made more severe in Parliament. In a press conference, Pa...
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Kenya Sees an Alarming Rise of Unrest in Schools

In a recent broadcast, Kenya Citizen TV reported an alarming trend of increased turmoil in Kenyan schools that has developed over the past few months. Officials are baffled by this year’s spate of unrest. In the past ye...
by Sean Yi
 
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Teacher Strike in Kenya Comes to an End

The Kenyan government has finally reached common ground with its striking teachers. The agreement is expected to conclude a bruising quarrel that has left the nation’s schools teacher-less for over three weeks. The chairm...
by Sean Yi
 
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Striking Teachers in Kenya Remain Defiant Despite Court Injunction

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) are defying government orders for teachers to return to work. On September 7th, the industrial court under Justice Ma...
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Teacher Strike Looms in Kenya

When the third and final term of school begins on September 3rd, Kenya’s classrooms may not have their teachers. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is planning a nationwide strike to demand a 300% increase in sal...
by Sean Yi
 
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Boda Boda Trade in Kenya Blamed for High Male Dropout Rate

In Kenya, educators worry that the boda boda trade causes school dropouts. Boda boda is a booming transport industry of bicycle taxis, which are very economical to use in certain regions. Moses Mwangi, an aspiring governor ...
by Susie Hufford
 
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Kenyan Girls Endure Debates About Morality of Skirts and Trousers

In Kenya, schoolgirls’ uniforms have become public debate. The topic took off when Education Minister Mutula Kilonzo responded to a student strike for shorter hemlines by saying, “I am in total agreement with them. ...
by Susie Hufford
 
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