Lynet Igadwah

Kenya

Reporter at Business Daily Africa

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Articles

Optional subject?: Debate on math takes centre stage at Knec symposium

1 day ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

Debate on whether mathematics should be an optional subject in senior school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) raged during a three-day symposium organised by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec). According to data from the council, there has been a worrying trend in performance in mathematics that reveals a significant number of learners complete secondary school without achieving the minimum required competencies in mathematics.
Bill seeks predictable allowances for teachers

1 day ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Lynet Igadwah

Teachers across the country could soon enjoy more predictable and structured allowances if Members of Parliament approve the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that is before the National Assembly. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Teachers Service Commission Act of 2012 to provide clarity and consistency in how allowances are managed within the teaching profession.
Bill proposes new allowances for teachers

2 days ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

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Open University of Kenya gets VC

3 days ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

Prof Elijah Omwenga has officially been appointed the substantive vice chancellor of the Open University of Kenya (OUK), ending his one-and-a-half-year service in acting capacity. The university council communicated Prof Maritim's appointment in a notice to staff and students, noting it takes effect on April 17 2025. Prof Omwenga has been serving as acting VC of the institution since it opened and was awarded a charter in August 2023.
TSC needs Sh35.5bn to promote more than 178,000 teachers

1 week ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Lynet Igadwah

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) requires Sh35.5 billion to promote more than 178,000 tutors who have stagnated in the same job group for over three years. The commission has been struggling to promote the teachers due for promotion. For the last two years, the TSC has been receiving Sh1 billion, which has been inadequate.
TSC needs Sh35.5 billion to promote teachers

1 week ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

What you need to know: TSC dats shows that 66,828 teachers have remained in the same job group for up to eight years, leaving them earning less than their peers and placing them at a disadvantage in terms of perks and career progression An additional 9,285 teachers have been stuck in the same position for between five and seven years, while 102,768 teachers have remained in the same grade for three to five years The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) requires Sh35.5 billion to promote over...
Majority of successful 2024 KCSE candidates shun applying for university admission

1 week ago | nation.africa | Lynet Igadwah

More than half of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination candidates who scored C+ and above are yet to apply for university placement with two weeks left to the deadline. Data from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) shows so far, 104,514 out of the 246,391 who qualified for university admission have applied for placement in degree programmes.
Over half of varsity qualifiers yet to apply on Kuccps portal

1 week ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Lynet Igadwah

More than half candidates who scored C+ and above in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) have not applied for university placement with two weeks left to the deadline. Data from the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps) shows 104,514 of the 246,391 qualifiers have applied for degree programmes in the next academic year. The Kuccps extended the application window to April 30 from April 21, to allow more candidates to apply.
Nigeria: JBS $2.5 Billion Nigeria Plan Raises Factory Farming, Climate Concerns

Dec 2, 2024 | allafrica.com | Lynet Igadwah

JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria to build six production facilities, raising alarm among environmental and animal welfare advocates over potential consequences of large-scale factory farming. The move, aimed at bolstering local food production, comes as Nigeria grapples with food insecurity and climate challenges.
Africa: Farmers Choice Names Financial Strategist As New CEO

Nov 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Lynet Igadwah

Farmer's Choice Limited has appointed Felisters Gitau as its new Chief Executive Officer, tapping into her extensive marketing and leadership experience to bolster the company's market presence and deepen consumer connections across the region. Ms Gitau spent many years in the company's commercial department, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing its visibility and expanding into new markets, contributing significantly to the firm's overall growth.