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.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has announced that the next general election will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2027. This announcement was made during the launch of the Election Operation Plan for 2025 to 2027, which includes a comprehensive election calendar to assist public officers, political parties, and candidates in their preparations.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that the next election in Kenya will take place on August 10, 2027. The commission plans to petition Parliament for legislation that establishes minimum academic qualifications for candidates seeking elective office, citing concerns over court rulings that have weakened enforcement of educational requirements. IEBC National Steering Committee chairperson Evans Masiti emphasized the need for defined academic thresholds for political leaders.

Secondary school principals in Kenya have opposed proposals for a standard uniform across all schools, citing concerns that it would undermine discipline, erase individual school identities, and complicate the monitoring of students. This stance was expressed during the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual Conference held in Mombasa on June 24, according to The Kenya Times.

The Kenyan government has introduced a digital system for obtaining birth certificates, enabling citizens to download and print the documents online. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced this change on June 22, stating that it eliminates the need for visits to Huduma centres or civil registry offices. This decision followed a consultative meeting at Nyayo House in Nairobi, where officials reviewed the progress of the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.

Secondary school principals in Kenya are advocating for an increase in school fees, citing that the existing funding model is inadequate due to economic changes and the costs associated with the Competency-Based Education (CBE). They propose a unit-cost formula to determine fees based on the actual expenses for services per student, which include tuition, meals, and accommodation. Currently, the government allocates a flat capitation grant of Sh22,244 per learner annually for secondary education.