Implementation of the new CBC education system- Here is the role played by the Church

CBC curriculum designs, training manuals and notes

The Ministry of Education acknowledges the role played by the church and religious institutions in articulating reforms, reviews and stewarding of the new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in the country.

Speaking during the 64th general assembly of the National Council for Churches of Kenya (NCCK) which was held in Limuru from August 23 to 25, Education Principal Secretary Prof  Fatuma Chege who is in charge of CBC and its reforms said that the church has continued to play a critical role in promoting social values and morals in curriculum reviews.

“The Ministry of Education acknowledges that the church has continued to play a pivotal role in establishing and managing of schools and training institutions across the country by building, financing and recruiting teachers for curriculum implementation,” said PS.

Related; Competency Based Curriculum, CBC, training notes (Grade 3 to 5 Curriculum Designs)

The PS added that the partnership between the state and church is clearly demonstrated in the provision of suitable legal and policy environment for nurturing ethics and moral values among youth, as the church role is well articulated in the Basic Education Act (2013) Number 14.

The religious organisations have been more proactive in initiating value-based learning through non-formal programmes, in order to equip learners with values for character formation and holistic development despite the depicted individualism in society.

“A sessional paper of 2019 on education in Kenya provides for the mentoring, molding and nurturing of national values and their integration into the curriculum,” PS highlighted.

With the recent cases of indiscipline, prevalence of drug abuse in schools, burning of schools, radicalisation, teenage pregnancies and general learner disobedience to school rules calls for the need to enhance, regulate and provide chaplaincy services in basic education institutions, reiterated PS.

“The process of developing a chaplaincy guideline is ongoing as the Ministry of Education has partnered with NCCK to ensure it’s executed,” She added.

She affirmed this by outlining 8 core values of the CBC, which are love, peace, unity, respect, responsibility, respect, patriotism, integrity and social justice.

The Ministry of Education aims to give religious organizations an opportunity to develop learners’ knowledge and practice their faith in order to grow as mature, morally upright and responsible members of the society.

“Religious institutions, including NCCK will continue to be involved in the formulation, implementation and review of the curriculum,” said the PS.

2022 Form One Admission Details, placement News

KCPE Form One Selection 2022| How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023

KCPE FORM ONE SELECTION 2022| HOW TO CHECK HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED TO JOIN AND DOWNLOAD ADMISSION LETTER 2022/2023

KCPE Form One Selection 2022| How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023

KCPE Form One Selection 2022| How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023 Hello Student ,parents and Guardians who waiting for Long Time KCPE And KCSE Form one selections.

The waiting is over KCPE Form one selections Relesed to  day This Article will Guide you on How to check KCPE High school selected candidates And To Download Admission letter for Academic year 2022/2023.

This is a process which enables the government to place these candidates to the schools where they belong that’s National level, Extra-county level and even county level.

After this process what follow is a procedure on how 2020 KCPE candidates can download admission letters or calling letter for for 2022 secondary schools intake.

NOTE:To check high school selected to join  SMS  your index number to 22263 (the code works for safaricom, Airtel and Telkom). The sms charges ksh. 25.

How to Download Form One Admission Letter

To download your form one joining admission letter follow the procedure below;

  •  Step 1: Go to Ministry of education website via link provided below

Upon receipt of a notification indicating which school a candidate has been admitted to, head to the Ministry of Education portal available on Form one selection

  • Step 2: Select School Level

After opening the portal you will find 3 links for the three categories of schools. Click on the appropriate one, e.g. Form One Selection System for Extra County Schools.

Categories of Secondary Schools selected
Categories of Secondary Schools
  • Step 3: Select School location and index number

In the next page you will need to select the County where the school is located, the Sub County and finally enter the candidate’s KCPE Index number.

How to Download 2018 Form One Admission Letter
How to Download 2019 Form One Admission Letter/calling letters online from education.go.ke/Photo
  • Step 4: Download Form one Admission or calling letter

NOTE 1: Kindly note that admission letters will be available once the selection process is finished. Therefore you can use the above procedure to check the school selected to join and even download the Admission Letter.

NOTE 2: If you are asked for a .go.ke email address and you are lost kindly contact you headmaster to provide you with one so that you can download your admission letter.

Form ones to report to school in June, 2021- Government says

Students sitting for a past national exam.

2021 Form ones latest news- All Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination candidates will get Form One placement in June in line with the government’s 100 percent transition policy, Early Learning and Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr Julius Jwan has assured parents and guardians.

Dr Jwan said admitting all candidates to secondary schools was in line with Article 53(1) (b) of the Kenya Constitution on provision of free and compulsory basic education to every Kenyan child.

Speaking in Nakuru where he supervised the opening of examination containers before touring several examination centres in the county, the Principal Secretary said the Education Ministry had developed water-tight criteria to ensure the form-one placement process was objective and transparent.

He put on notice school heads who disregard the government’s fees guidelines and demand extra money from parents, warning that disciplinary action would be taken against them.

Dr Jwan called on parents to ensure the safety of candidates amidst Covid-19 pandemic ahead of their expected admission to Form One in June this year.

Read also; School Term dates/ calendar for 2020 to 2023

This year’s KCPE examination were postponed from November last year following prolonged closure of schools ordered by President Uhuru Kenyatta on March 14th after the first case of the deadly coronavirus was reported in the country.

The Principal Secretary said he was impressed by centre managers, invigilators and security personnel who had ensured that the candidates wrote their exam papers under strict health protocols to curb the spread of the virus.

He said no major incidents were reported as the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams come to a close across the country. A total of 54,751 candidates in Nakuru wrote the examinations in 1,061 centers.

Dr Jwan said the ongoing heavy rains in some parts of the country had not disrupted the examinations adding that the government had been adequately prepared in the event of event of emergencies.

On Monday, candidates sat their Mathematics test in the morning and English and Composition later in the day. On Tuesday, they took Science, Kiswahili, and Insha before ending with Social and Religious studies on Wednesday. There were strict guidelines to curb cheating.

Invigilators checked candidates’ facemasks following reports that some were planning to use them in cheating.

Dr Jwan said they had recorded eight cases of candidates in Nyamira-Borabu who had not been registered for examination after private institutions they were learning in were closed down.

“We undertook the necessary procedures and ensured that the candidates did not miss out on their examination by having the government pay for their registration as it had done for the rest of the candidates,” he revealed.

He urged teachers and security personnel to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as they were front line workers whose levels of exposure to the deadly virus were higher than the general populace.

He also confirmed that no case of Covid-19 ill candidates had been reported during the exercise.  The government had earlier indicated that students who might fall sick with Covid-19 symptoms during the exam period will have to do the test in isolation rooms.

Dr Jwan said the Ministry was adequately prepared to administer Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations whose rehearsals kick off on Thursday.

Education Ministry Revises Grade 1, 2 and 3 Curriculum Designs, Books

RE: REVISED CURRICULUM DESIGNS, PUPILS BOOKS AND TEACHERS GUIDE FOR GRADE 1, 2 AND 3 ENGLISH, KISWAHILI AND INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) has completed the review of the English Language, Kiswahili Language, Indigenous Activities Grade 1, 2 and 3 based on the recommendations from the Report on the implementation of Languages in Grades 1, 2 and 3.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) approved the changes of name from Literacy Activities to Indigenous Language Activities.

Additionally, the MoE approved the review of the curriculum designs for English Language, Kiswahili Language and Indigenous Language Activities Grade 1, 2 and 3 in line with the revised time allocation as follows: English Language (5 lessons), Kiswahili Language (4 lessons) and Indigenous Language Activities (2 lessons).

The purpose of this letter is to inform you on the changes of name of literacy activities and lesson allocation for Grades 1,2 and 3 in English Language, Kiswahili Language and Indigenous Language Activities as well as time allocated to these learning areas.

All primary schools are therefore expected to start implementing the changes in term 1 that begins on 25th April 2022.

Ensure all the schools get this information on time.

Equity Bank Wings To Fly Program Application Form, Cutoff Marks

FORM A: APPLICATION FORM(2024)

Branch _____________________________

WINGS TO FLY SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DATA PROTECTION OVERVIEW

In accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, and Regulations, as amended and reviewed from time to time (Data Protection Laws), Equity Group Foundation (“EGF”) is a not-for-profit organization registered as a limited by Guarantee entity under the laws
of Kenya. EGF is collecting consent from the parent(s) or guardians, on behalf of the applicants as minors to ensure compliance.

EGF is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with the Wings to Fly Secondary School Scholarship Program.

Click here to download the Wings to Fly Application Form 2024

Information we collect

EGF will collect the following types of personal information through application forms provided at the Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited
Branches or through events organized by EGF:
• Contact Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Demographic Information: Date of Birth, gender, health status and other relevant demographic details.
• Academic Information: Educational background, grades and other academic records.
• Program Participation Information: Data related to participation in the Wings to Fly Program, including attendance, performance, sibling information and referrals.

How we use your information

• EGF uses your personal data for the following purposes:
• Program Administration: To manage and administer the Wings to Fly Program, including fair scholarship distribution and academic support.
• Communication: To communicate with participants, parents or guardians regarding program updates, events, and relevant information.
• Research and Reporting: To conduct research and generate reports to improve the effectiveness of the program.
• Compliance: To comply with Legal and Regulatory requirements.
• Sensitive Personal Data
• EGF collects health information, property details, family details including names of the person’s children, parent(s), guardians, spouse or spouses and gender. Under the Data Protection Laws, these data categories are termed as sensitive personal data.
• EGF uses your sensitive personal data for the following purposes:
• Program Administration: Your health information, gender and family details are collected and used to ensure fair scholarship distribution.
• Home Visit: To conduct follow up visits, if successful after the interviews. The visits are structured to be impromptu, without the knowledge of the applicants to avoid instances of fraudulent applications.

Information Sharing

We may obtain and or share personal information:

• EGF may obtain additional information concerning the applicant’s education and financial records, as needed to complete this scholarship application.
• EGF may also communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to the applicant’s educational plans, including, and not limited to their previous and future schools, Referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.
• EGF may also share your personal information with the donors, certified counsellors, psychosocial and medical service providers, and mentors.

Data Security

EGF implements adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from accidental or unlawfuldestruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data.

Data Transfers & Cross-Border Transfers

Once the forms are received, the data is transferred to the EGF Data Management Information System (DMIS). The physical forms are then archived based on Bank Policies by the branches that received the personal data.

In the course of our operations, personal data may be transferred to entities located outside Kenya. Such transfers could be necessary to provide oversight to our donors, who are located outside the country. EGF takes measures to ensure that your data remains adequately protected and that these transfers comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019.

Applicants Data Subject Rights

Applicants can exercise their rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, object and in relation to automated decision making and profiling by sending a request to: [email protected]. We may however continue to process where we
have a legal basis of processing.

CONSENT FROM THE PARENT(S) or GUARDIAN

I, ____________________________________________________, hereby provide my consent to EGF for processing of my sensitive personal data for the purposes described above.

EQUITY BANK WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS/GUIDELINES

• This form is given FREE OF CHARGE by the Equity Group Foundation
• The information provided in this form is intended to help the Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship/award
• This application form must be filled accurately and completely in CAPITAL LETTERS
• On being called for an interview, the applicant must bring the originals of all documents attached
• All incomplete or inaccurately filled forms will be automatically rejected
• Copies of ALL DOCUMENTS required must be provided by the applicant. Any applications without relevant documents will be rejected
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship
• Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification
• Equity Group Foundation reserves the right to make the final determination of scholarship beneficiaries
• Only 2023 KCPE candidates will be considered
• The application can also be submitted through the Wings to Fly online platform https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_w2f
• Every part of this form must be filled. Failure to do so makes this application form incomplete and therefore renders the applicant illegible for the scholarship

PART A: APPLICANT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
PERSONAL DATA

Full Name of Applicant:
First Name: _________________________ Middle Name:__________________ Surname/Family Name: _____________________

Date of Birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y

*(Attach copy of birth certificate)
Telephone/Mobile No. Alternative Mobile No.

Physical Address: County :_________________________________ Sub-County: __________________________________________
Ward: __________________________________ Location: ______________________ Sub-Location: ________________________

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name of Primary School Attended: ______________________________________________________________________________

Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:

Telelephone/Mobile No. Alternative Mobile No.
Physical Address: County: ____________________________________ Sub-County: ______________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location _____________________________ Sub-Location: _______________________
KCPE Index No. KCPE Marks:
(Attach copy of results slip or one provided by the Headteacher of your former school with his/her certification)

Year sat for KCPE: ________________ Have you attempted KCPE in previous years? Yes n No n

If yes, how many times and why? ______________________ Please indicate the KCPE

scores attained for previous years: _______
Have you repeated any class? (1-8) while in primary school Yes n No n If yes which ones ____________________________

PART B: APPLICANT’S FAMILY INFORMATION
PARENTS’ INFORMATION
Father’s Full Name:

First Name:__________________________ Middle Name:_________________________ Surname: __________________________
ID No. Living: Deceased: [If deceased, please attach copy of death/burial certificate]
Physical Address: County: ____________________________________ Sub-County:_______________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile No.
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Full Name :
First Name: ________________________ Middle Name: ________________________ Surname: ____________________________
ID No. Living: Deceased: [If deceased, please attach copy of death/burial certificate]
Physical Address: County: __________________________________________ Sub-County: _________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile Number:
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Are your parents living together? Yes n No n

GUARDIAN INFORMATION (If not living with the parents)

First Name: _____________________________ Middle Name:_____________________ Surname :__________________________
ID No. Relationship with student/applicant:_______________________________________
Physical Address: County: __________________________________________ Sub-County: _________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile Number:
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

PART C: APPLICANT’S EVIDENCE OF NEED

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION

Indicator Description
Why are you applying for a scholarship?
Have you received any financial support/bursaries in the past?
Please provide details:
Do you suffer from any physical impairment (disability)?
Do you have any disability or any chronic illness? If yes, kindly
describe and provide evidence:
Are you entitled to any form of inheritance from your parents/
guardians/any other source? Describe:
Who do you live with? Parent(s) n Guardian(s) n Other n Specify __________________________________________

PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ INFORMATION
Indicator Father/Male Guardian Mother/Female
Guardian
Other
Age of your parents/guardians:
Does any of your parents have any form of disability?
Describe the disability:
Does any of your parents/guardians suffer from a
chronic disabling medical condition? Describe:
Are you living with both parents? If not, explain:
Are your parents/guardians employed? Give details of
job and salary per month: Attach Payslip
Do your parents/guardians own a business? Describe
and show the average monthly income: Bank
Statement
Do your parents/guardians own land/plot? State
number of acres, type of crops grown, number of
cows/sheep/goats/donkeys and income from such
assets:
Land size:
List livestock:
Do your parents/guardians have any other assets or
sources of income, including casual labor? Indicate
the approximate monthly income:
FAMILY INFORMATION
Indicator Description
Has your family been affected by civil conflict or natural disasters
such as displacement, flooding, drought, fire or famine? Describe:
What type of house do you live in? Describe such as grass
thatched, iron sheet, cemented etc:
Please describe any other cause of disadvantage or vulnerability?
Any siblings in i) Secondary School:
ii) University:

(SKETCH A DIRECTIONAL MAP TO THE HOME FROM THE NEAREST LANDMARK)

Part D: How did you first learn about the Wings to Fly scholarship program?
(Please mark only one)

n Equity Bank Branch (specify location)
n Equity Agent (specify location)
n School – teacher, principal or counselor (list name)
n Church, mosque, synagogue (specify name)
n Friends, parent, guardian or relative
n Internet (specify site)
n Radio, TV (specify)
n Newspaper, magazine (specify)
n Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace (specify)
n Others (specify): _______________________________________________________________________________________

PART E: DECLARATIONS

APPLICANT’S DECLARATION

I, _________________________________________ declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and I
am aware that giving false representation will mean that my application will not be considered and will lead to automatic disqualification.

I authorise Equity Group Foundation or its representatives to obtain such additional information concerning my educational program and financial records as needed to complete this scholarship application.

I also authorise Equity Group Foundation and its representatives to communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to my educational plans including and not limited to my previous and future schools, referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.

In theevent I win the scholarship, I commit myself to working hard and posting excellent results throghout my secondary school course.

Signature:
Date
D D M M Y Y Y Y

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S DECLARATION

I confirm that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and I am aware that giving false representation will mean that the application will not be considered and will lead to automatic disqualification.

On behalf of my child, I authorise Equity Group Foundation or its representatives to obtain such additional information concerning this applicant’s education and financial records as
needed to complete this scholarship application.

I also authorise Equity Group Foundation and its representatives to communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to this applicant’s educational plans including and not limited to their previous and future schools, referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.
Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: Date D D M M Y Y Y Y
If you wish to provide additional information, please attach a separate piece of paper.

Part F: RECOMMENDATIONS

This part must be completed by the relevant authorities indicated. Any false infomation will lead to disqualification.

1. Primary School Head Teacher:
Please report on the above named applicant’s performance, conduct, special interests and talents. Also explain why he/she should be considered for the Wings to Fly Scholarship Program:

How long have you known the candidate /family? ___________________________________________________________________
My school has ______ pupils who sat for KCPE and in the most recent tests sat by the applicant before sitting for KCPE, this applicant’s position was no. ______ overall and attained ______ marks out of 500.
Report on any special interests or talents the child may have e.g. leadership, sports, arts, music etc:__________________________
Rate the candidate’s financial ability: n Very Rich n Rich n Middle Income n Poor n Very Poor
I have reviewed the information given in this form and believe it to be truthful. The above named student attended my school and based on my knowledge and/or inquiries, I affirm that he/she is needy/vulnerable. Please describe facts about his/her circumstances.
________________________________________________________________________
Signature & Official Stamp:
Date
D
D
M
M
Y
Y
Y
Y
Postal Address: P.O. Box:
Town/City:
Postal Code:
Telephobe/Mobile No.
2. Provincial Administration (Chief or Assistant Chief).
How long have you known the candidate/family? ____________________________________________________________________
Rate the candidate’s financial ability: n Very Rich n Rich n Middle Income n Poor n Very Poor
Yes
No
Orphaned
Parents/Guardians are employed
Parents/Guardians
Any additional information, explain:
I have reviewed the information given in this form and believe it to be truthful. The above named student is a resident of my location/sub-location. Based on my knowledge and/or inquiries, I affirm that he/she is needy/vulnerable.
Name:
Signature & Official Stamp:
Date

CS Magoha says no one is perfect, defends his track record

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha.

Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has defended his way of executing duties that have landed him in the hot soup, lately. The CS notes that the process of bringing reforms in the Education Sector is not easy as it may face unprecedented resistance. In his statement, he castigates his field officers for derailing the reforms.

This comes after the Public Service Commission trimmed his powers to manage workers in the Ministry.

Read the full statement from CS Magoha, below;

STATEMENT BY CS MAGOHA ON THE STATUS OF EDUCATION SECTOR

“Having accrued considerable experience in public service in numerous capacities, I strongly believe that for any meaningful, positive and measurable change to happen, things must be done differently. While I do concede that I am not perfect, in the process of reforms of the magnitude required to improve service delivery in the education sector, I also recognise that this process is bound to generate resistance if tangible results are to be achieved.

My management style which has proved successful over the years is walking about at the point of service delivery. I will qualify this position by citing a few examples:

1. Chronic Absenteeism from the workplace

When I was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary for Education on March 26, 2019 my first engagement at the Ministry of Education was to physically confirm whether Ministry employees report to work at the expected time. I immediately realised that more that 60% of the offices were empty and unattended by 11am.

I then sought to rally the staff and firmly impressed upon them the importance of reporting for duty on time. To monitor attendance of staff to their duties, I spearheaded the installation of CCTV and biometric devices in all entry and exit points for checking in and out all Ministry personnel. Though it was initially resisted, within a span of 6 months, cases of absenteeism had reduced to almost zero with nearly all top managers reporting for duty voluntarily by 6:30am, a situation which has remained the same to date.

2. Chronic Absenteeism by Field Officers

Chronic absenteeism in the field has persisted even though significant improvements have improved tremendously. A small number of field officers limit their work to their offices with little effort to physically monitor implementation of education programmes in the field unless a senior Ministry official from the Headquarters is present. This is however negated by a substantive number of dedicated field officers whose impact in the field is laudable.

During my numerous field visits, I have been able to identify competent officers such as Mr. Weru Machocho who I promoted and deployed as a Regional Director and he has demonstrated excellent results in a short span of a month especially through visiting more than 200 schools to physically inspect and ensure that Economic Stimulus Programme for desks are fabricated as per prototype specification and delivered to schools promptly.

For a measurable impact to be made, all government employees must work for the pay that they earn monthly. In my many field visits I have noted that chronic absenteeism is the single leading cause of poor quality assurance and oversight by the Ministry. On this concern, I wish to confirm that for as long as I remain at the helm of the Ministry, I shall continue to ensure that all Ministry employees deliver services to the public as per their job descriptions.

3. Field Visits

I wish to begin by thanking senior officers from the Head Quarters for their numerous and very effective visits to the field since these have strongly supported service delivery by the Ministry.

During my numerous field visits, I have observed and made public pronouncements many times that I have continuously found our teachers in class teaching diligently and demonstrating that they are hardworking, and committed in their teaching. However, there are a number of instances when our field officers do not provide the necessary support and superintendence required for effective service delivery.

The rights of learners, teachers, parents and the wider public who are directly and indirectly affected by the education sector must be safeguarded by all public officers in the education sector by being hands-on and diligent.

4. Misappropriation of Public Funds in the Ministry of Education

As public officers, we are duty bound to ensure that Kenyans their hard-earned taxes and other revenues from the public kitty is utilised prudently. This can only be achieved if we embrace hands-on management of these resources.

This management approach has been instrumental in identifying lapses within the Ministry where Public Funds have been misappropriated and measures to ensure that I effectively intervene have been deployed.

In order to ensure that proper planning and record keeping is maintained the CBC Taskforce undertook an exercise to collect data from all learning institutions and the learners in each institution. This can now be verified and is fully documented.

A key example among others of the significance of the Taskforce’s findings is in the primary school sector where due diligence identified an inflation of numbers of learners from 8.47 million to 9 million learners. The shortfall of 529,997 learners has led to the saving of Kshs. 752,594,740 annually.

5. The Government Stimulus programme for the delivery of desks worth Kshs.1.9 billion

The government allocated Kshs.1.9 billion under the Economic Stimulus Programme for the supply of desks to schools in order to enhance social distancing as a strategy of reducing Covid-19 transmission.

I tasked one of the units in the Ministry to develop and cost a prototype. When I did due diligence of establishing the market prices of the desks, I realised that the Unit at the Ministry had inflated the cost by Ksh 1,700, which means only 250,000 desks would have been supplied.  The Ministry set the prices at Ksh 2500 and Ksh 3800 for primary and secondary school desks respectively.

The government will now be able to supply 622,157 locally assembled desks to 5,136 public primary (359,450 desks) and 5,243 public secondary schools (262,707 desks, lockers and chairs). This programme seeks to ensure that local jua kali artisans and workshops at the sub-county level are supported to uplift thousands of livelihoods and support learners with desks that would mitigate the effects of social distancing in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The process of fabricating and delivering the desks took off in earnest and when I demanded for a report from Sub-Counties which had delivered desks to schools I was taken aback when I sought to verify the reports by sampling and going to the field in person.

In Kakamega North where the schools identified were five (5), I only found delivery in 2 schools and the desks delivered in those schools were of poor quality, not varnished and did not meet the specifications of the prototype. The same was exemplified by Mumias East and numerous other sub-counties across the country.

I wish to thank all the field officers who are correcting such anomalies in an effort to fabricate and deliver the quality and standards of desks required as per the prototype.

6. 100% transition

The policy on 100% transition which was implemented from 2018 was only successful this year through mobilization of all education field officers and co-ordination with the Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government working as a team to mop up all children who had not reported to Form 1 at the expected time.

The operation was successful because I personally demanded that every education field officer must account for every child who had completed Class 8 and I visited all areas that had reported many cases of children who had not been admitted including those who were pregnant or from disadvantaged families.

In addition, the Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government through its Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiangí ensured that all his field officers were fully engaged.

Conclusion

I thank all officers within the education sector for their diligence and continue to persuade the few who are left behind to join us in delivering for the Kenyan child as a team.

Unless otherwise directed by my appointing authority, I shall continue to perform ALL my duties and responsibilities with zeal and commitment and ensure that ALL officers in the Ministry of Education perform their duties for the benefit of the Kenyan Child, Parents and all education stakeholders.

Primary Schools To Benefit From Padding Girls Initiative

Education CS George Magoha. He has said the government will give finer details on schools' reopening dates.

Padding the Girl Initiative, an NGO targets to provide 1,500 girls in 12 primary schools in Nambale Constituency with free sanitary pads in a programme dubbed ‘Zero Early Pregnancies.’

Ms Maureen Odhiambo, The NGO’s Chairperson who eyes Busia Woman Rep’s seat in next year’s General Election blamed local elected leaders of ignoring the plight of young girls in the county.

She highlighted the need for the society to sensitize girls on the menstrual cycle and support them while undergoing it to empower them and minimize chances of immoral men.“You don’t need all people in Busia County to effect change, you just need yourself and your voice as true change agents will automatically fight with you,” said Odhiambo.

Also read; School Term dates/ calendar for 2020 to 2023

Ms Odhiambo regretted that many girls missed classes during their menses which adversely affected their academic performance, noting that more need to be done to ensure undisrupted school attendance among girls.

“My intention is not actually to give pads only but rather to interact with these precious young lives and mentor them. I want to cultivate in them a winning mentality that will see them achieve anything they will dare put their eyes on,” said Odhiambo.

Matili Primary School Head Teache, Juveniles Okomba, praised the kind gesture from Ms Odhiambo, calling upon elites and politicians in the County to follow suit in order to improve education standards in the region.

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Government to employ 10,000 teachers and 1,000 interns

President Uhuru Kenyatta. He says the KSh. 6.5 Billion has been given to the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this is to hire 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns to support digital learning.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the government will employ 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns this year to support digital learning during the current covid-19 pandemic.

“KSh. 6.5 Billion (has been allocated) to the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this is to hire 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns to support digital learning,” the president said in an address to the public from state house on Saturday morning.

The hiring of the 10,000 more teachers will be good news to the education sector as it will go a long way in lessening the teething staffing gaps experienced in public school.

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The president reassured parents and the general public that his administration was doing all that it could to ensure the education sector is brought back on course.

“We know that parents and children are concerned about what the future holds, we shall communicate in the very new future after extensive discussions that are ongoing with the relevant stakeholders,”  he explained.

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president Uhuru announced that the government will also hire 5,000 more healthcare workers with diploma and certificate education level for one year to enhance the public health system; that is crucial in the fight against the corona virus pandemic.

The president was addressing the nation on how his administration is mitigating the effects of the covid-19 pandemic.

“My administration has rolled out an 8-point economic stimulus program amounting to some Sh53.7 Billion. The first element will focus on infrastructure, a total of Ksh 5 Billion has been set aside to hire local labor to engage in this undertaking,” the head of state added.

In a bid to revamp the wildlife sector, the head of state announced a huge budget that will also see over 5,000 community scouts employed.

” We will engage 5,500 community scouts under the Kenya Wildlife Service at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion. Additionally, support will be made available to approximately 160 community conservancies at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion,” he announced.

He, at the same time, announced that the country had recorded 31 more cases of covid-19 positive patients bringing the total number to 1,192.

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Workshop for English and Kiswahili Teachers on KCSE Preparations in Eldoret

CEMASTEA TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS FOR TEACHERS.

The teachers were indulged in a lively session by renowned facilitators who are seasoned examiners and teachers that have registered exemplary results in the past years.

The event was to bring language teachers from all over the country for an enlightening session in all the three papers of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in both English and Kiswahili.

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The chief guest Prof Egara Kabaji Deputy Vice Chancellor at Masinde Muliro University, comprehensively looked into capacity building of language teachers in the mastery of content and pedagogy.

“Language is a significant tool of communication and more so in utilizing the literature in the teaching of the 21st century skills, a synchronic segmental morphology of standard languages enhances conscious attention to formal and structural aspects of language which is crucial for successful language learning,” said Kabaji.

Kabaji stressed the need to utilize mainstream classrooms as teachers understand their role as language teachers.

“If we teach math, then we teach the language of mathematics. If we teach science, then we teach the language of science. Math teachers, in other words, should take the time to teach the unfamiliar vocabulary of mathematics, subtracting, calculating, and solving concurrently with the teaching of math skills,” Kabaji noted.

“The importance of language for learning cannot be overstated. Language underpins all school-based learning. Specifically, language allows pupils to participate in class, access the curriculum, negotiate academic literacies and succeed in examinations,” said Habwe.

On his contribution Prof John Habwe who took the mantle on highlighting challenges faced by Kiswahili teachers insisted on the Trans language pedagogy which starts with students’ strengths. Teachers recognize the language and social resources that students possess.

He informed Language plays a central role in teaching and learning. Teachers use language to deliver the content that students are expected to learn, and students use it, for instance, to demonstrate the knowledge that they have developed.

The convention of teachers and professional development (PD) was a measure of interventions that aim to prepare teachers to support their students in mastering language skills across the curriculum.

The workshop equipped teachers with necessary skills to prepare students to face the national exams ahead, given the short period they are to undertake in covering the syllabus and excelling in their exams.

The workshop attracted 600 teachers from over 20 counties and they were elated to have a one-on-one session with the seasoned examiners. It was an auspicious occasion that enabled teachers to exchange ideas and network to make their teaching outcome a success.

Full list of secondary school students’ scholarships

List of available scholarships. Apply today.

There are a number of scholarships and funding opportunities available for secondary students in Kenya this year. Most of these scholarships are for KCPE 2020 who are joining form one in 2021.

These opportunities enable students to undertake their studies undisturbed as they cater for school fees and other requirements. Below is a host of opportunities to consider:

THE ELIMU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME.

2020 KCPE candidates can now submit their applications for the 2021 Elimu Scholarship Programme. For qualifications, application instructions and form download, visit; The Elimu Scholarship Programme Page 2021.


OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN KENYA

  1. EQUITY BANK’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIPS 

    • Application forms are available at Equity Bank Branches and Equity Agents immediately after the release of KCPE results. Students can pick up and submit completed application forms at an Equity Bank branch or Equity Agent in the District where they attended primary school.
    • The program offers a comprehensive scholarship package that includes tuition, books, uniforms, transportation and pocket money for all four years of the student’s secondary education. Scholars also receive leadership development, career guidance and mentoring to ensure they achieve their full potential.
    • Click on this link to download the application form and other instructions from the official Equity page: EQUITY BANK’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP FORM

2. KCB BANK SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Kenya Commercial Bank, KCB, offers scholarships to needy students yearly.

To qualify for a KCB Scholarship;
  • The applicant must come from a needy home
  • The applicant must attain the prescribed county cut off marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination
  • The applicant must have a calling latter to a national or county/ex-county secondary school
To access a KCB scholarship;
  • Applicants collect application forms at any KCB Branch countrywide. The forms are available in the branches starting 1st December
  • Applicants submit their applications in a county interview and selection process
  • The interviews are conducted by KCB staff teams
  • Applicants with disability are recruited through the county social development offices and integrated /special primary schools
  • Home visits are conducted to verify the needy status of the shortlisted candidates
  • Selected candidates are assigned to individual mentors and begin school
The KCB Scholarship package entails:
  • Payment of school fees for the 4 years of secondary school
  • Support for personal effects, learning materials and assistive devices for students with disability
  • Quarterly one-on-one mentorship sessions with KCB branch staff and an annual holiday mentorship programme
  • Internship and employment opportunities during and after the university studies
  • Equitable distribution across the counties and gender balance is sought to ensure both boys and girls benefit from the programme.

To download the Scholarship form, visit: KCB SCHOLARSHIP FORM


3. CO-OPERATIVE BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

  • The secondary scholarship program was initiated in the year 2007 and has grown from an initial sponsorship of 30 students per region, to 60 students per region and 5 students per county for the 47 counties in Kenya. A total of 655 students per year from 2014.
  • Visit the CO-OPERATIVE BANK page for further details by clicking on: https://www.co-opbank.co.ke/info/co-op-bank-foundation

4. KTDA NATIONAL TEA SCHOLARSHIP

The kenya Tea Development Authority, KTDA, National Tea Scholarship is designed to help bright but financially challenged students in meeting their school fees. Successful applicants will be required to keep good grades in High School.

The KTDA National Tea Scholarship is limited to students within the KTDA Factory catchment areas.

Download the KTDA Scholarship form from their official page at: https://ktdateas.com/pdfdocuments/KTDA%20Scholarship%20Form.pdf


5. KenGen FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Since 2005, KenGen has invested Ksh 17.5 Million in the sponsorship for tomorrow’s leaders – 184 Secondary School pupils and 108 University graduates.
  • The secondary school scholarships target each area’s top KCPE performing pupils, while the university ones target top KCSE performers. The university students also get an opportunity to work as interns in KenGen Head Office and stations. Once they complete, the top performing graduates receive a job offer from KenGen.
  • Click on this link to visit the official KenGen page for more details: https://www.kengenfoundation.co.ke/pillar/launch-of-the-mentorship-program/

6. THE JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION, JKF, SCHOLARSHIPS.

Get more details on this Scholarship here: https://scholarship.jkf.co.ke/


7. FAMILY BANK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.

  • The bank is currently sponsoring 280 students in secondary schools through the Family Bank Education Scholarship Fund. Family Bank also supports education initiatives with an aim to build and enhance capacity.
  • The bank has contributed cash and other related donations towards the support of education to the Kenya Private Schools Association AGM, sponsorship for the 38th University of Nairobi Accounting Students Association Anniversary Dinner, support of the vulnerable Student’s Education and in addition donated trophies to various schools to award the best students and schools during prize giving events.
  • They have also constructed two classrooms at Langas Primary School in Eldoret as well as boosting the Othaya Bursary kitty. Family Bank further sponsored Kiriri Women University with a financial donation.
  • Download the scholarship application form at: https://thefamilygroupfoundation.org/scholarships/

8. The Victor Wanyama Foundation Scholarship

  1. The Victor Wanyama Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for bright and needy students across the country.
  2. The scholarship fund is limited to the KCPE class of 2020 students who have secured placement in secondary schools.
  3. The Victor Wanyama Foundation gives this form FREE OF CHARGE.

DOWNLOAD VWF SCHOLARSHIP FORM HERE


9. Other Scholarships and bursaries that may be of help include:

  • Constituency Development Fund, CDF, bursaries
  • County Governments Bursary schemes
  • Members of County Assemblies, MCAs, Bursaries
  • Centum Scholarships
  • Rhino Cement Foundation Scholarships
  • Elimu Fund scholarships.

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FULL DETAILS ON EQUITY’S WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP

One of the Scholarships available to those joining secondary school is the Equity Bank’s Wings to Fly Scholarship.

The program targets high achieving yet needy (orphan or vulnerable) students identified by assessing two main criteria based on academic performance at KCPE and social-economic vulnerability as follows:

  1. Academic achievement- Qualifying students must be in the top 5th percentile in KCPE in their District.
  2. Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds – Eligible students who would not be able to attend secondary school for reasons arising from loss of one or both parents; parents who are unable to educate their children because they are physically or mentally disabled, living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic debilitating illness; families that have been displaced due to natural disasters such as floods, drought, famine or civil conflict; families that have no evidence of accumulated assets; children who show evidence of bursaries received or financial assistance in the past or who have a past history of school absenteeism due to lack of tuition fees.

Each year, the Equity Bank Group gives scholarships to needy form ones under the Wings to Fly Programme.

Details about the Wings to Fly Scholarship

  • Candidates who have attained 350 marks and above are advised to fill in the application form, attach their slip and return the same to the nearest Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank Agent.
  • Application forms can be obtained from Equity Bank or nearby Equity Bank Agents
  • Completed application forms must be returned to the Equity Bank branch or Equity Bank Agent not later than 10th January
  • Shortlisted students will be invited for interviews which will be conducted by the Equity Group Foundation District Scholarship Selection Board.
  • The Wings to Fly scholarship caters for school fees, books, uniform, transport, shopping and pocket money for the four years of secondary school.

2021 WINGS TO FLY SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Only 2020 KCPE candidates are eligible to make an application for this scholarship.
  • The information provided in this form is intended to help Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board (CSSB) understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship/award.
  • All fields with asterisk (*) are mandatory fields and must be filled accordingly.
  • This application form must be filled accurately, honestly and completely. Equity Group Foundation will reject any applications without relevant documents.
  • Please review the following documents and if required have soft/scanned copies for ease of completing the online application form:
  1. KCPE Results Slip (official KNEC slip or signed and stamped paper with grades from the school). For early bird applications, you will be allowed to fill the application form without KCPE marks. However, these marks must be entered and result slip attached before final submission.
  2. Copy of Death Certificate (if father/mother deceased).
  3. Evidence of financial support (if they have received support in the past).
  4. Evidence of special needs (if they have indicated special needs).
  5. Copy of Pay Slip/ Bank Statement (if parents/guardians are employed/business).
  6. Signed declaration by Applicant and Parent/Guardian
  7. Filled application and recommendation form by Head Teacher, Provincial Adm., Religious Leader and any other.
  • The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
  • Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Please note that the application cannot be edited once it has been submitted.

WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

An eligible applicant for the Wings to Fly Scholarship should be academically promising and either be orphaned and/or from vulnerable backgrounds as defined below:

  • Children who have lost one or both parents and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education – evidence in form of Death Certificates/Burial Permits/letter from your Chief should be attached.
  • Children who are and/or whose parents are physically, visually, or hearing impaired and are unable to educate their children and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children who are and/or whose parents are living with HIV/AIDS or other chronic debilitating illnesses and are unable to educate their children and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education – medical records should be sought
  • Children who come from vulnerable and marginalized groups or indigenous communities or have suffered from cultural practices e.g. early marriage, female genital mutilation or negative influences including radicalization, child labour among others.
  • Children from families affected by natural disasters such as flooding, drought, and famine or civil conflict and are unable to educate their children and have no relative or guardian or sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children who have suffered neglect and/or abandonment and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education
  • Children with parents living under extreme poverty and have no relative/guardian/sponsor to provide for their secondary education

GUIDE ON FILLING THE 2021 WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP FORM

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

Applicant should create a new account through the portal https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_w2f and fill in the 2021 application form for consideration.


THE PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB)

Students are asked to apply for the Presidential secondary Schools Bursary (PSSB) Scheme. The Scheme was started in 2013/2014 Financial year to support orphans and vulnerable children in secondary schools.

This scheme is a government’s contribution towards complying with the legal requirements as stipulated in the Children’s act 2001 section 7 (1), and as a complementary service to the Cash transfer- OVC programme.

The aim of this bursary scheme is to enhance Secondary School enrollment, attendance and completion by the Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya. The PSSB is administered by the Children Department Head Quarter and in all constituencies across the country.

Eligible students are called to apply for this bursary to receive funding during this financial year, 2021/2020. Pick application forms from the various Children Departments’ office in all the Sub- Counties.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: 

To be considered for this Bursary scheme:

  • The student must be enrolled in a Government recognized public Boarding Secondary School
  • The student must be under 18 years of age at thye entry point into the Bursary Scheme
  • The student must be an Orphan/ Vulnerable child from a very poor House hold.

Application forms are available at all Sub counties’ children offices.