Author: Hezron Rooy

Two Months On: Moi University’s First-Year Students Yet to Begin Classes. First-year students at Moi University remain without classes since their admission in August, due to a standoff between striking staff and university management. The ongoing strike, which involves teaching and non-teaching staff, has caused significant delays and frustration among new students who expected to begin their studies promptly. Students reported to Moi University on August 26, 2024, but less than two weeks later, the university closed due to the strike. Many students, such as Hannah Bula, a Bachelor of Education student, regret joining the institution. Hannah expressed disappointment in…

Students Urged to Pursue Technical and Vocational Training. To meet the expanding demand for higher education, the government has heavily invested in tertiary institutions, aiming to accommodate the surge of high school graduates and facilitate access to technical and vocational education. Dr. Langat Kipkirui Langat, Director General of the TVET Authority, highlighted the urgent need for students to pursue technical education, especially as the nation grapples with a shortage of skilled technicians. Dr. Langat urged students to consider fields critical to Kenya’s economic growth and healthcare sector. He pointed out that globally, nurses represent over half of the healthcare workforce,…

TSC Regional Director Selected for SRC Role. President William Ruto has nominated Jane Gatakaa Njage, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Nyanza Regional Director, as a Commissioner for the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). She will represent the TSC, which serves as the teachers’ employer, in this role. Njage, from Embu County, was among 11 candidates interviewed for the position on June 20, 2024, at the TSC headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The position had been advertised in March 2024. Notable Candidates Interviewed Njage’s interview group included several prominent figures in education and administration: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook These candidates…

Students Encouraged to Pursue Sports as a Path to Employment. Students in higher education institutions nationwide are being encouraged to pursue sports not only as a career but also as a sustainable income-generating activity that could improve financial independence and self-reliance. The initiative underscores sports as a pathway to financial stability, allowing students to balance academic goals with athletic pursuits. Wycliffe Sirengo, Head of Sports at Zetech University, urged students to view the sports industry as a viable business opportunity with numerous avenues for professional and personal growth. He highlighted that engaging in sports such as athletics and ball games…

KCSE Cheating Scandal: 13 Teachers Released on Ksh.100K Bond Each in Siaya. Thirteen teachers from Nyamninia Secondary School in Siaya, arrested on Monday over allegations of cheating during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, were released on Tuesday. Each teacher was granted a bond of Ksh.100,000 with a surety of the same amount or an alternative cash bail of Ksh.20,000. Siaya Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala dismissed the prosecution’s request to detain the suspects for seven more days. Instead, the magistrate mandated that the teachers report to the investigating officer every 14 days if released on bond. The defense…

Private Exam Centers Risk Closure Over KCSE Manipulation or Malpractice, Says Ogamba. The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has urged the Judiciary to expedite the handling of cases against individuals arrested for malpractices in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. His appeal follows a string of recent arrests across Kenya, including Stephen Nyang’au Mbeche in Nyamira County, who is believed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to be managing a Telegram group that offers supposed examination materials for sale. A trend has emerged on social media where groups exploit parents, students, and teachers by pretending…

Exam Malpractice Won’t Affect Entire School Results Unless Coordinated, Says Education CS Ogamba. Education cabinet secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has assured examination officials of his support for upholding credible examinations but clarified that he would not tolerate malpractice. He confirmed that the Ministry would not nullify the results of entire centres due to isolated incidents unless the cheating appeared coordinated, thus protecting innocent candidates. “This year, if there is any malpractice, we are not going to condemn the whole school, the whole centre, the whole number of people who are there but it is going to be individualised unless the…

Moi University Begins Dismissal and Suspension of Striking Staff Amidst Return-to-Work Struggles. Moi University academic staff have encountered a significant obstacle in resuming their duties, as the university’s administration has initiated the issuance of dismissal and suspension letters to leaders of academic staff unions. On Tuesday, Busolo Wegesa, Chapter Secretary of the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) at Moi University, confirmed to the media that this decision has substantially hindered the resumption of academic activities at the institution despite its reopening. Wegesa reported that all leaders of university staff unions have been given dismissal notices. A prominent official from the…

2,911 TSC Promotion Vacancies for Deputy Head Teacher II (Primary), T-Scale 9: Apply. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Head Teacher II (Primary), T-Scale 9, as advertised in Advert No. 04/2024. There are 2,911 vacancies available for qualified teachers seeking advancement in primary school leadership. Position Details Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Requirements for Appointment Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered for the role: Application Process Eligible candidates should apply online through the TSC portal at www.teachersonline.go.ke by November 18, 2024, at midnight. Manual applications will not be considered. As…

TSC 1,208 Promotion Vacancies for Head Teacher (Primary), T-Scale 10: How to Apply. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a call for applications for the position of Head Teacher (Primary), T-Scale 10, as part of Advert No. 03/2024. A total of 1,208 vacancies are available for qualified candidates. Position Details Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Requirements for Appointment To be eligible for the Head Teacher (Primary) position, candidates must meet the following criteria: Application Process Qualified applicants should submit their applications via the TSC online portal at www.teachersonline.go.ke no later than November 18, 2024, at midnight. Manual applications are…