Author: Hezron Rooy

UN Announces Multiple Job Openings in Nairobi: How to Apply. The United Nations has opened applications for multiple job positions in Nairobi, covering various departments and offices within Kenya. The recruitment process is entirely free of charge, and applicants are advised to be vigilant against potential scams. The UN stressed that it does not require any payment at any stage of the hiring process. In its job descriptions, the UN highlighted that it never charges fees during any part of the recruitment process, including application, interviews, processing, or training. It also does not request information about applicants’ bank accounts. The…

NYS Announces 215 Job Opportunities for Graduates Including Drivers – How to Apply. On Saturday, September 22, the National Youth Service (NYS) announced multiple job vacancies. Among these positions are drivers, TukTuk riders, and data entry clerks. The deadline for application submissions is set for Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Available Positions for NYS Graduates On September 21, the NYS stated that they are looking to recruit 215 graduates. These positions include: The NYS noted that the employer for the driver and TukTuk rider roles is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of industrial products. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook This…

Grade Nine Textbooks Distribution to Begin Next Month. Starting next month, junior secondary schools in Molo Sub-County, Nakuru County, will begin receiving Grade Nine textbooks. The textbook distribution will take place between October 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, covering over 20,000 schools assessed by the Ministry of Education as suitable for hosting Junior Secondary Schools. This effort is part of a broader government initiative aiming to distribute over 9.6 million textbooks to public primary schools across the country. The target is to provide textbooks for learners from Grade One to Grade Nine by next year. Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal…

Education Ministry Pressured to Revert to Old Higher Education Funding Model. The Elimu Bora Working Group has called for the immediate disbandment of the 129-member committee that was recently appointed to evaluate the new university funding model. They urged the Ministry of Education to restore the previous model, stating that the current system has barred hundreds of thousands of students from accessing higher education. In their Sunday statement, the group insisted that the Ministry of Education should reinstate the old university funding structure to allow the large number of students who had been locked out of the education system to…

Abolishing NG-CDF Will Shift Fee Burden to Parents – Ndindi Nyoro. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of terminating the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). He stated that ending the fund would increase the financial burden on parents, especially regarding school fees. Citing his own constituency as an example, he mentioned that day school students in Kiharu pay only Sh1,000 due to the support of the CDF. Nyoro urged the High Court to reconsider its decision, arguing that without the CDF, parents would be left to shoulder the costs of school fees and infrastructure development.…

MUSINGU SCHOOL GIFTS FOUR TOP ACADEMIC HEROES IN MOCK EXAM WITH A KQ FLIGHT TO JKIA. In yet another wave of celebrating academic prowess, Musingu High School has registered a higher notch. The top three students in the August MOCK exam together with their class teacher were elated to a prestigious award of boarding KQ flight from Kisumu International Airport enroute to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA) on Saturday 21st September 2024 at 7.40am. Emmanuel Boaz, Eugene Mate Sirho and Morgan Muchapa registered outstanding A grade in the 5 Star August MOCK that comprised six schools namely: St. Josephs…

TSC Trains Education Directors on Teacher Standards and Policies The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has organized a five-day training program targeting Regional Directors of Education (RDEs) and County Directors of Education (CDEs). The program aims to enhance the oversight and implementation of teacher standards and educational policies across the country. This training session, which began on September 16, 2024, at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), will run until September 21, 2024. Key areas covered during the training include the integration of Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS) into schools and the effective implementation and assessment of the Competency-Based…

CS Ogamba: 89 Percent of Placed Students Are Now Enrolled in Universities. The Ministry of Education announced that, as of September 18, 2024, a total of 124,364 students, out of the 138,535 assigned to higher learning institutions across the country, have reported to their respective universities. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba provided this update while addressing Parliament, where he also shared that 75,000 students, representing 60%, have fulfilled their household contribution payment. The Ministry has confirmed compliance with a National Assembly directive mandating that all public universities admit students, regardless of their immediate ability to pay their household contribution portion…

Survey: Most Primary School Teachers Are Women, But Leadership Roles Highlight Gender Disparity. A recent survey on gender dynamics in basic education has revealed significant disparities between male and female representation in teaching and management roles across primary and secondary schools. The report, titled “Gender Report 2024: The State of Gender Relations Transformation in Our Basic Education” by Usawa Agenda, highlights key findings regarding gender distribution among educators and administrative roles, as well as differences in school facilities. The report shows that women are the dominant gender in primary school teaching positions, making up 56.6% of the teaching staff. However,…

University of Nairobi Lecturer Found Dead at His Residence. The University of Nairobi community is in mourning following the untimely death of one of its lecturers, Samuel Owino Mwanda, who passed away on Thursday, September 19. Mwanda was found dead at his residence in Karachuonyo Sub County, Homa Bay. His body was discovered hanging from a tree, raising suspicions of a possible suicide. One of his workers came upon the tragic scene and promptly alerted the villagers and local authorities. Incident Timeline Reports indicate that the incident occurred just hours after Mwanda had arrived from Nairobi. Witnesses revealed that he…