Advocacy arises for implementing measures to lessen educational disadvantage, termed learning poverty

The World Health and Education Global (WWHGE) recently held a session titled "Strengthening the Evidence Ecosystem", aiming to discuss the transition of global evidence into policy and classrooms in Kenya.

During the session, the British Council's Learning and Life for Global Education initiative was featured. This initiative promotes the integration of literacy, language, and life skills to equip young people for employment, resilience, and active citizenship. The What Works Hub for Global Education, a collaborator with governments and partners, plans to implement recommendations from the literacy paper produced by the Hub and the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel into national reform agendas. The goal is to ensure every child benefits from evidence-based literacy strategies in Kenya.

However, the session did not delve into specific details about the payment system for the Senior High Achievers Award (SHA). Meanwhile, universities in Kenya have taken steps to reduce fees for freshers, a move that could ease the financial burden on students.

In other news, a dairy project worth Sh451.5 million is set to boost the fortunes of smallholder farmers. The project aims to improve milk production and quality, providing a much-needed boost to the agricultural sector.

Elsewhere, inflation in Kenya has increased to 4.5% for the month of August. This rise could impact the cost of living for many Kenyans.

In the education sector, there is a growing demand from junior secondary teachers for autonomy from primary schools. This call for independence could potentially lead to changes in the way education is structured and delivered.

Lastly, it's worth noting that the management of Karura Forest remains unchanged, but only the payment platform has been addressed according to an official. The future of the forest and its management continues to be a topic of interest and debate.

Advocacy arises for implementing measures to lessen educational disadvantage, termed learning poverty