George Wajackoya, a candidate for president, revealed that the top competitors have been wooing him into their different camps. He claimed that Kenya Kwanza’s Azimio La Umoja and ODM leader Raila Odinga had dispatched messengers to him to woo him into their respective parties. Despite the advances made to him, the presidential candidate declared that he would be on the ballot for president on August 9. George Wajackoya, a presidential candidate for the Roots Party, has disclosed that he has been receiving overtures from the nation’s top political parties.

In an interview with Spice FM on Tuesday, Wajackoya claimed that both Raila Odinga of the ODM and Deputy President William Ruto had been sending emissaries to woo him into their respective political parties. While Raila is the leader of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, which is running for president for a record fifth time, Ruto is in charge of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. The head of the Roots Party, however, claimed that he has been rebuffing their advances and insisting that he will be on the ballot for president on August 9.

As a containment step to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the nation, the authorities restored the requirement for face mask use indoors. In enclosed spaces like PSVs, airplanes, offices, stores, and places of worship,  people would be obliged to wear face masks, according to Health CS Mutahi Kagwe. According to the health CS, all unvaccinated travelers entering Kenya through any port of entry will need to have a negative PCR test result obtained within the last 72 hours. Kenyans are being reminded to use face masks as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the nation, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.

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The government urges mask use.

Kenyans are being reminded to use face masks as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the nation, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. Kagwe advised people to make sure they are completely immunized before going to indoor meetings and church gatherings in his speech on Monday, June 20.

“The mandatory wearing of face mask in public spaces where one is not in proximity with another remains optional. However, one is required to wear a mask when in contact with another person in close gatherings spaces such as PSVs, aircraft offices and marketplaces,’ he said. The CS also added that as long as every member of the congregation is properly immunized, they are not prohibiting in-person worship. “All in-person worship shall continue at full holding capacity at long as the congregants and worshippers are fully vaccinated. Congregants are required to wear their masks while inside the places of worship,” he added.

The CS added that as long as every participant has received their full dose of vaccinations, indoor meetings will continue at the venue’s maximum capacity. All foreign visitors who arrive in the nation and are completely immunized are exempt from the necessity of a PCR test and are exempt from quarantine upon arrival, the official continued.
The CS urged Kenyans who have not received a vaccination to do so right away.

Sixth COVID-19 wave is coming to Kenya.

Kenya is one of the nations facing the sixth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent report on COVID-19 from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Following the recent spike in instances, just two of the 54 African Union (AU) member states—Kenya and Mauritius—were listed in the report that was made public on Thursday, June 16.

Johnson Sakaja’s ability to run for the top position in Nairobi was contested in a petition that the IEBC denied on Sunday, June 19. The legislator’s Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Team University in Uganda, according to a petitioner named Dennis Wahome, was fake. The Commission for University Education (CUE) emphasized that the revocation of the recognition of his degree still stood as soon as he was given the all-clear. Senator Johnson Sakaja has been given the go-ahead to run for governor of Nairobi, although he is still under investigation for his dubious university degree.

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Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja Degree Certificate revoked

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Dispute Resolution Committee dismissed a suit contesting Sakaja’s ability to run for the seat on Sunday, June 19, highlighting Sakaja’s academic credentials. The committee was informed in an affidavit by a petitioner named Dennis Wahome that the lawmaker’s Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Team University in Uganda was fake. However, the committee dismissed the petition in a decision issued on Sunday, June 19, owing to the absence of a legal authority and an investigational apparatus to check the legitimacy of the aforementioned degree.

Senator Johnson Sakaja still has a revoked degree

The Commission for University Education (CUE) emphasized that the revocation of the recognition of his degree still stood as soon as he was given the all-clear. Despite having received and signed the summonses, the commission charged Sakaja with failing to obey them. The university authority recalled the senator’s degree in a letter dated June 6 so that it could be examined for legitimacy.

The commission, which was led by Chacha Nyaigotti, then requested that Sakaja submit a number of documents that would aid confirm his degree and put the matter to rest. Among the things were his name on the graduation booklet, a graduation photo, or other proof that he graduated. Other items included an acceptance letter to Team University, student ID card, payment information for fees, application letter, exam schedule, and transcripts.

Political Propaganda

Sakaja discussed his degree certificate saga for the first time, as was previously reported. Speaking at a political gathering in Nairobi, the congressman claimed that his opponents, who want to see him eliminated from the contest for governor of the city, are to blame for his current struggles. He claimed that the cause of his problems was a short-lived political witch hunt.

Edward Muhuni violated a High Court Judge Florence Muchemi’s order to reinstate 20 candidates who had been suspended due to assault. The students were expelled from Othaya High school in October 2021 after assaulting three classmates, one of whom was critically hurt.

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The pupils, who were candidates for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), raced to court, requesting that they be re-admitted to school. After being found guilty of contempt of court, the principal of Othaya Boys High School in Nyeri county faces a six-month sentence.

In her judgement, Muchemi stated that the aforementioned students submitted confirmation that the March 23 order had been served on the principal and the school’s Board of Management (BOM) through their lawyer Muhoho Gichimu. She pointed out that the school administration did not appeal the court’s decision, but instead failed to explain why it did not follow it.

Students assaulted their peers

The students were suspended from school in October 2021, according to several media outlets, after attacking three of their classmates, one of whom was gravely hurt. The principal said he tracked down the three from the school’s ablution block, where the incident occurred, and called the cops. Muhuni suspended them after they were prosecuted in court for bullying others. The students, who were Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates, raced to court, requesting that they be re-admitted to school until their assault case was resolved.

Students become day scholars

The school administration, however, convened a conference with the suspended students and their parents following the re-admission court ruling, in which they were obliged to pay a sum of  KSh 3,500. Instead, the students were notified that they would be day scholars and would be housed at a nearby school with an external cook and an officer to protect them during the conference. The KSh 3,500 was supposed to cover the cost of the outside cook’s services.

Kisii High School has welcomed a new student who was unsure about enrolling since he couldn’t pay school fees just a few days ago. The school fees payment was made possible by Fred Mogaka, the Principal, and Henry Mosioma, his deputy, who went after him and promised him a Form One spot without charge. The youngster had skipped school since his father had died and his mother was ill, leaving him unable to pay for his education.

Wanja Mwaura, a philanthropist, has been among those praising Kisii High School head Fred Mogaka and his deputy Henry Mosioma on social media.

The Principal and deputy travelled to the village to pick up the youngster and transport him to school. Wanja Mwaura’s photos. Facebook (source) The honours came from the two tutors travelling to the village to choose a pupil who had scored 379 on the Kenya Certificate of Primary School but had not yet entered Form One. Since the young man has a sick mother and no father to pay his school tuition, the student from Oganda Primary School was picked to attend Kisii School but unfortunately failed to report. Mogaka and Mosioma tracked him down and accepted him into their Form One program. This is the epitome of determination and kindness. The world surely needs more educators like Mogaka and Mosioma.

The public has also expressed gratitude and commended the two educators through social media platforms.

Public acclaimed Wanja, a Kisii High School teacher, voiced her respect for the educator, saying she has dealt with him on multiple occasions and can speak to his enthusiasm for his work. “His love for his students is contagious. Kenya requires such committed leaders. I praise God for this wonderful man “she replied.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its system to allow all KCSE exam applicants to start amending their university and institution choices for the 2021 examination. Prof. George Magoha, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, issued the directive. Prof. Magoha said that the application site would be open from May 20 to June 2, 2022

For government sponsorship, only those who apply through the KUCCPS site will be considered. Prof. Magoha has instructed the placement committee to stick to the rigorous deadlines and to notify all candidates of their placement by the end of June.

Application/ Revision Guidelines          

• Application should be done online through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal, which is accessible through the Placement Service website  www.kuccps.ac.ke .
• Online applications can be filed from any location using any Internet-connected device (computers, mobile phones, tablets etc.).
• Applications can also be submitted via the KUCCPS Students Placement Service App, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

The portal has more details, such as comprehensive application rules, available universities and programs, minimum topic requirements, and prior cut-off points.

How to Apply for /Revision Courses

1. Access the service website at www.kuccps.ac.ke
2. Log into the Student’s portal section using your KCSE year and Index Number. For the password section you can use your birth certificate or your KCPE index number.
3. The next step will be viewing of the available programs. Click on the Programs tab in the portal. You can also choose to search for the courses using your desired institutions names.
4. Indicate the courses you are interested in, into the Courses tab available on the website.
5. After that, make sure you have a finalized decision on the courses you want to undertake before you enter the programs codes.
6. To apply, click on the Application/Revision tab to enter the programs codes.
7. Lastly, confirm your program codes, submit and follow the guidelines provided for paying for your application.

How to Pay for Application/Revision

1. Go to Mpesa and click the lipa na Mpesa Menu
2. Select Paybill
3. Enter the KUCCPS business number 820211
4. Enter your KCSE Year and KCSE Index Number as your account number (without spacing).
5. Enter your Mpesa pin to send the application fee.

Note: The application fees for first time applicants is Ksh1,500 and for Revision applicants is Ksh1,000.

Application Support

KUCCPS will send personnel to various colleges across the country during the application/revision process to assist candidates who may have difficulties. On the KUCCPS website, www.kuccps.ac.ke , a list of the institutions will be provided. The applicants who find it difficult applying are advised to visit their nearest Huduma Centers for assistance.

 The Huduma centers open for KUCCPS applicant assistance include:

1. Nairobi (GPO and Makadara)
2. Mombasa
3. Kisumu
4. Eldoret
5. Nakuru
6. Nyeri
7. Meru
8. Garissa
9. Kakamega
10. Kitui

For those applicants who find it difficult visiting the Huduma Centers, below are social media contacts they are encouraged to use for assistance.

Contacts

Phone: 020 5137400, 0723954927, 0734879662

Email:

Facebook: @The.Placement.Service

Twitter: @KUCCPS_Official

Website: www.kuccps.ac.ke