Tanzania is repositioning adult education beyond basic reading, writing and numeracy toward broader skills development, employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, according to Daily News. The shift comes as the country marks International Literacy Day and prepares for Adult Education Week. Officials say the reframed sector aims to support fuller participation in society and national development, moving away from the decades-old association of adult education with literacy alone.

The Ministry of Education has issued a ban on schools from purchasing commercial exams, as stated in a circular dated June 30, 2026. The ministry indicated that this practice imposes illegal levies on learners and undermines classroom learning. It also reminded school heads that the ban on commercial examinations is applicable across all pre-primary and primary institutions.

An opinion piece published by Soko Directory argues that succeeding in entrepreneurship, particularly in Kenya, depends more on stamina, humility and the ability to tolerate uncertainty than on motivation alone. The article suggests that entrepreneurship can be deeply rewarding but is unsuitable for those whose peace is destroyed by uncertainty. It frames these traits as essential qualities for anyone considering running a business, offering advice aimed at aspiring and current entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of the Kenyan business environment.

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.

Parents have threatened to shut down Nigeria's unity colleges over plans to concession Kings College, Vanguard reports. In a statement, the parents argued that unity colleges were established as national institutions offering quality, affordable education to Nigerian children regardless of social class, ethnicity, religion or financial capacity. They warned that any policy placing these schools beyond the reach of ordinary Nigerians must be reconsidered, and vowed to resist the concession arrangement if the government proceeds with it.

According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.