At a recent seminar organized by Richfield, educators discussed the preparedness of matriculants for tertiary studies and were encouraged to reconsider the definition of learner success. The event highlighted the need for a reevaluation of educational outcomes and the support provided to students transitioning to higher education.

The government has praised NMB Bank Plc for constructing a secondary boarding school for students with special needs in Bahi district, a project worth Sh5 billion that is fully completed. Deputy Secretary General for Education, Atupele Mwambene, stated that the school meets high standards and is equipped with dormitories, beds, and desks, with a capacity to serve 160 students. It is expected to start enrolling students in January 2027 after registration.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has urged Premier Lesufi to initiate the Hostel Redevelopment Programme, aiming to convert all hostels into suitable family-oriented housing. This call reflects the party's focus on improving living conditions for residents in these facilities.

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.

Angela Ajala, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), announced plans to implement a competency-based digital curriculum in Nigeria's colleges of education. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of teacher education and develop a new generation of teachers equipped with digital skills to compete globally.

President William Ruto has announced a significant recruitment initiative in the education sector, stating that the government will hire 24,000 new teachers. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance the education system in the country, although further details on the implementation and timeline have not been disclosed.