The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced new guidelines for students who do not possess Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) certificates, as they prepare to take the final Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2027. These requirements aim to ensure that all candidates are adequately prepared for the upcoming examinations, according to Soko Directory.

A proposed tertiary education funding bill in Kenya could replace university scholarships with student loans, according to Bernard Mokamba, who has warned against the change. Mokamba cautions that shifting from scholarships to loans would saddle vulnerable students with heavy debt, raising concerns about their ability to repay. The warning highlights fears that the new funding model could limit access to higher education for learners from low-income backgrounds who currently depend on scholarship support.

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as its new chairman, succeeding Kiprono Kittony, who has stepped down after six years. Mulwa, a financial services executive, will lead the exchange as it implements reforms aimed at attracting more companies, expanding retail investing, and enhancing capital formation in Kenya.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has begun the registration process for Grade 10 learners on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal, as announced in a notice on June 24. This follows the closure of registration for Senior School assessment centres, and all registered assessment centres are now enabled to register Grade 10 learners for School-Based Assessment.

A Kenyan lawyer and recent law graduate announced she had begun advanced doctoral studies in Canada and posted photos marking the milestone, according to Legit.ng. The report says followers responded with supportive messages acknowledging her academic progress. The story presents the move as an overseas education step and does not provide the university, program details, funding, or timeline beyond the start of PhD studies.

The Kigoda cha Mwalimu Nyerere has launched a programme aimed at nurturing young leaders in East Africa, according to The Chanzo. The six-week initiative brings together 30 young participants drawn from universities and higher learning institutions across Tanzania, representing different academic disciplines. The programme is part of efforts to develop leadership skills among the region's youth, named in honour of Tanzania's founding president Julius Nyerere, whose legacy the institution promotes through educational initiatives.