Russia is set to open its first ever Russian language open learning centre on the African continent in Kenya this September.

More than US$5.8 million has been lost to local Kenyan government officials in a scandal that had left students facing expulsion from institutions overseas.

Recruitment consultant KC Overseas Education has made moves to expand its reach through West and East Africa, multiplying its presence on the ground and opening new offices.

The University of Manchester has entered a partnership with six Kenyan universities and county governments to train manpower in the healthcare fields.

Distance learning institution Nexford University has announced its expansion into East Africa, starting with partnerships in Kenya.

A group of Kenyan students enrolled in Finnish universities are facing expulsion after a local Kenyan government unit failed to meet its fees obligations.

Authorities in Kenya have approved the planned acquisition by Braeburn Group of International Schools of former competitor Hillcrest Schools.

A German university is partnering with East African institutions to train 5,000 nurses annually under a new scheme to address labour shortages.