The fate of JSS remains uncertain, poised between elementary and high school education levels.
In a dramatic turn of events at the State House on Saturday, the Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu found himself at the centre of a heated exchange with coup plotters. The controversy arose when Machogu advocated for the implementation of Junior School Secondary (JSS) education in secondary schools, instead of the current primary school system.
The proposal, which has been a topic of discussion among educational institutions such as the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), and the JSS National Forum, is gaining traction as it promises to revolutionise the Kenyan education system.
For those unfamiliar, JSS education is a system where students complete their primary and secondary education in the same institution. This system, already in practice in some countries, is believed to offer a seamless transition from primary to secondary education, thereby improving the quality of education and student performance.
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In other education news, lecturers have stood firm on their strike as the Treasury releases Sh2.5b. The ongoing strike, which began over salary disputes, has caused a significant disruption in the academic calendar.
Lastly, a murder case that baffled the nation for 13 years has finally seen a breakthrough. The murderer of Agnes Wanjiru has been unmasked, bringing a sense of closure to the victim's family and friends.
Stay tuned for more updates as these stories continue to unfold.
