Author: Hezron Rooy

UASU Chairman Calls for Broader Stakeholder Involvement to Resolve Staff Strike. The chairman of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Cyprian Ombati, urged the government to involve additional stakeholders to help resolve the ongoing staff strike. In an interview on Spice FM on Thursday, he criticised the university councils for delaying the implementation of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), a key issue at the heart of the strike. Ombati recommended that an inter-ministerial committee be formed to facilitate discussions between the government and university staff. He expressed frustration over being sent back to the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum…

Report Reveals Gender Disparities in Educational Resources: Boys’ Schools Favored, Mixed Schools Unfavored A recent report by Usawa Agenda has shed light on the unequal distribution of educational resources in Kenya, with boys’ schools being more privileged than girls’ schools. This imbalance is contributing to a gap in educational outcomes between boys and girls. Resource Availability in Schools The assessment, which involved 1,342 secondary schools and 39,298 children aged 6 to 15, reveals significant disparities in the availability of science laboratories. These figures highlight the advantage boys’ schools have in terms of access to essential learning facilities. Financial Disparities The…

Teacher’s Home Burnt in Kitui in Suspected Arson. A teacher from Mwingi, Kitui County, is dealing with a major loss after his home was destroyed in what is suspected to be an arson attack. Silvester Mwendwa and his wife were away on a teaching assignment at a distant school when they were informed about the fire. A neighbor contacted Mwendwa in the middle of the night to break the news of the devastating incident. Upon returning, Mwendwa found his house engulfed in smoke, surrounded by neighbors who, though present, were unable to do anything except watch in shock as the…

Multimedia University Student in Viral Video Claims Police Brutality was Intentional Murder Attempt. Trevor Mathenge, a student from Multimedia University, is recovering from injuries inflicted by police officers. He believes he narrowly escaped death in what he claims was a deliberate attempt to kill him during a student strike. Eight students, including Trevor, have shared their experiences with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) as investigations into the police brutality continue. These students provided detailed accounts of their mistreatment by law enforcement during the recent strike. The Brutal Assault Captured on Video A viral video captured the moment Trevor was…

Government Issues New Guidelines for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at improving the process for Kenyans seeking employment abroad. Among the changes is the introduction of a new registration system for employment agencies. This announcement was made during a meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Thursday, where private recruitment agencies and home care training institutions were in attendance. Revised Registration and Renewal Process Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua outlined the changes, stating that the initial registration certificate for new employment…

Rongo University Chases All Third-Year Students After Unrest. On Thursday, Rongo University directed all third-year students to vacate the premises immediately. The move was made to protect university property, staff, and the other students, following recent unrest on the campus. A memo published on the university’s student portal confirmed the decision. It stated that the university senate met on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and resolved that, due to disturbances over the past 24 hours, third-year students must leave the premises at once to ensure the safety of all. The memo emphasized that this action was necessary to protect the university…

TSC Addresses Ksh.7M Pension Fraud Allegations Linked to Faked Death Incident. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Thursday dismissed claims made by a former teacher, alleging that his pension was stolen by fraudulent relatives under the commission’s supervision. In a formal statement, the Commission indicated that it had reviewed the teacher’s grievances and carried out an initial investigation, which determined that the teacher was dismissed from service in 2012. This dismissal rendered him ineligible for pension payments. TSC clarified that their records show no indication of the teacher’s death or the processing of any pension claims. This explanation was prompted…

TSC Revised Requirements for Secondary School Teachers 2024 as per CBC Teaching is one of the most prominent professions in Kenya, with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) overseeing over 300,000 teachers in both primary and secondary schools. The TSC, established as an independent commission under the Constitution of Kenya, ensures the management of human resources within the education sector. New Secondary Teachers Qualifications The TSC has clearly outlined the qualifications required for different levels of teaching: Each of these groups has distinct responsibilities and required qualifications. As the most senior in this list, secondary school teachers must meet specific qualifications. Since teaching…

TSC Requirements for P1 Teachers to Teach in JSS Kenya’s educational system is undergoing significant changes, particularly with the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Consequently, there’s a need to reassess teacher deployment, especially for P1 instructors who are being considered for positions in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS). The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has set stringent requirements for P1 instructors aspiring to teach JSS students, aiming to ensure high standards in education and facilitate a smooth transition to the new curriculum. With the effective implementation of the CBC, secondary schools now have increased educational responsibilities, prompting a reevaluation of teacher placement.  To address staffing shortages and ensure that teachers are…

Download TSC Career Progression Guidelines for Teachers In 2017, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) introduced the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) to delineate the prerequisites for teachers’ employment and advancement, as well as to delineate the updated grading structures and corresponding salary scales. This document superseded the previous scheme of service (SOS) for teachers. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook The CPG aims to steer the career trajectory of teachers under the commission’s employment, delineating recruitment, retention, development, training, and promotion criteria to ensure alignment with established standards. These guidelines marked a departure from the previous Schemes of Service for the Teaching Service (2005),…