A school in Busia County, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026, ranking among the top 10 institutions globally. This recognition highlights Kenya's achievements in education excellence.

Emmanuel Shilatu, representing the District Commissioner, launched a talent search competition for arts and sports aimed at children in the Southern Region. He emphasized the government's commitment to collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that arts and sports become avenues for employment and development for youth in the country. The government has prioritized the development of students' talents and has recently improved the education system to prepare youth for various skills, including sports.

Ting'ang'a Model Primary School in Kiambu Town, Kenya, is set to receive a new two-storey block with six additional classrooms, funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund. According to Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka, construction is nearing completion, and the new classrooms are expected to ease congestion and provide learners with more spacious facilities for their studies.

The Tharaka Nithi County Security Committee has instructed schools to rectify safety and infrastructural deficiencies identified in a recent assessment of boarding facilities. County Commissioner David Gitonga announced this directive following a security meeting at Kathituni Primary School in Chuka, which was convened in response to recent incidents affecting school safety.

The 2026 Sterling Invitational Golf Championship took place at Kilimanjaro Wildlife Golf Club in Arusha, Tanzania, drawing 36 female golfers from Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda for a 54-hole competition, while 27 senior golfers competed in their own categories. According to tournament organiser Madina Hussein, the event was designed to nurture talent development among participants. The championship was held over the weekend and covered by Tanzanian outlet Daily News.

Special needs teachers in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, have called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to promote them, saying they have stagnated in the same job group for too long. According to the Kenya News Agency, Jane Kiplagat, who has spent 31 years teaching children with disabilities in the county, expressed concern that special education teachers have been overlooked for career advancement despite their long service and dedication.