HELB has opened applications for its scholarships and loans, offering crucial financial support to students pursuing higher education. This initiative aims to make education more accessible and affordable, empowering students from diverse economic backgrounds to achieve their academic goals without financial stress. Students can find application details on the HELB website, ensuring a streamlined process for those seeking this valuable aid.
Professor Romanus Odhiambo discussed Kenya's new higher education funding model on Spice FM. Integrating socio-economic status into fee calculations, the model aims for fair access. Despite challenges like global economic trends, it offers hope for a more inclusive and sustainable higher education framework in Kenya.
Esther Muoria, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), advocates for practical skills training among the youth, emphasizing its relevance in today's job market. Muoria highlights the pivotal role of TVET institutions in providing hands-on competencies essential for self-reliance and job creation. She stresses the necessity of aligning education with industry demands, noting the evolving nature of required skills in the 21st century. Muoria underscores the importance of mental health support within educational and work environments, urging a focus on well-being alongside skill development. Additionally, Edwin Tarno, CEO of the Kenya School of TVET, emphasizes the need for youth to pursue emerging fields such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing to meet future job demands.
Kenyan Schools Take Action Against Biodiversity Loss: Teaching Conservation Amidst Crisis
March 28, 2024
Toyota Prioritizes Safety: Introducing Reflective Wristbands for School Children
March 30, 2024
School in Turkana County Closed Indefinitely Due to Insecurity: Bandit Attacks Prompting Shutdown
April 02, 2024
.png){kind=logo}
