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TSC Advertises 755 Promotion Positions for School Principal: (D2-D3, T-SCALE 13) – Requirements & How to Apply. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has opened applications for the position of Principal (Post Primary), T-Scale 13, under Advert No. 01/2024. There are 755 positions available in this role for qualified teachers. In line with the Career Progression Guidelines, the Commission is seeking qualified applicants for various positions, including principals, deputy principals, headteachers, and deputy headteachers. Position Details Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Requirements for Appointment To be eligible for the position, applicants must meet the following criteria: Application Process Interested candidates are…

University of Nairobi Orders Striking Lecturers Back to Work or Face Action. The University of Nairobi (UoN) has instructed its academic staff to immediately return to work despite the ongoing nationwide lecturers’ strike. The industrial action, which started on October 29, was launched by lecturers from public universities in response to delays in salary arrears and demands for a pay raise. Acting Vice-Chancellor Margaret Hutchinson reported that the strike has not only disrupted teaching and learning activities at Kenya’s largest university but has also impacted other essential functions, including research and community service. Hutchinson conveyed the university management’s acknowledgment of…

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Announces 5,690 School Promotion Vacancies: How to Apply. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced vacancies for nearly 5,700 school leadership positions, inviting applications from qualified teachers across the country. These openings include roles for Principals, Deputy Principals, Headteachers, and Deputy Headteachers in both primary and post-primary institutions. Available Positions and Requirements The TSC is offering positions as part of its mandate to uphold professional standards and support career progression in teaching. Here’s a breakdown of the advertised vacancies: PositionAdvert No.GradeT-ScaleVacanciesPrincipal (Post Primary)01/2024D313755Deputy Principal III (Post Primary)02/2024D111816Headteacher (Primary)03/2024C5101,208Deputy Headteacher II (Primary)04/2024C492,911Total5,690Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Announces 5,690…

KCSE Supervisors Arrested for Leaking Exam Paper in Marsabit. An exam supervisor in Marsabit County is being detained at Marsabit Police Station following allegations of holding copies of Kenya’s national Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam papers. Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo reported that the arrest took place around 4 p.m. on Monday after officers from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) apprehended the suspect. He confirmed that eight copies of the Kiswahili literature exam paper were found in the supervisor’s possession. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Authorities have launched further investigations to assess the full extent of…

Nakuru County Launches Training of Trainers (TOT) program for ECDE Officers and Supervisors. The County Government of Nakuru, through its Department of Education, is collaborating with EIDU to launch a Training of Trainers (TOT) program aimed at Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Programme Officers and Supervisors. This initiative is centered around the EIDU Tayari program, designed to improve pre-primary education within the county. Trained TOTs will subsequently pass on this knowledge to ECDE teachers across Nakuru County. The primary goal of this training is to empower teachers with the skills needed to implement the Tayari Methodology for delivering the Competency-Based…

Four More Suspects Arrested Over the Death of KCSE Candidate at Shiners Boys High School. Police have arrested four more suspects in connection with the murder of a KCSE candidate at Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru. This follows the stabbing death of the student over the weekend, which has shocked the school community. The suspects, including the prime suspect identified as a Sudanese national, are currently in police custody, awaiting arraignment after completing their KCSE exams. The fatal incident took place on Saturday night following a confrontation among four candidates that escalated into violence. According to eyewitness accounts, noise…

Thirteen Teachers Arrested Over KCSE Exam Malpractice at Nyamninia Secondary School in Yala. Thirteen teachers, including nine invigilators, are in police custody after a cheating scandal was uncovered at Nyamninia Secondary School in Gem Yala sub-county. Police detained the teachers following the discovery of photocopied answers for the Mathematics Paper 2 exam, part of the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Those arrested include the school’s exam supervisor, a Board of Management (BOM) teacher from St. Mary’s School Yala, and both the centre manager and deputy manager of Nyamninia Secondary School. KNEC Officials Uncover Cheating Attempt Kenya National…

TSC Junior Secondary School (JSS) Verification Dates and Venues for November 2024. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released the dates and venues for the upcoming JSS verification exercises across various subcounties nationwide. The verifications are essential for the placement and confirmation of 20,000 teaching interns for Junior Secondary School (JSS). Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Below is a summary of key dates and locations for educators attending these sessions: Subcounty Dates and Locations Sub-CountyDateVenueLondiani12/11/2024Londiani Central PrimaryMarani13/11/2024Marani Primary GroundsNarok North13/11/2024Narok North (Venue not specified)Narok East & Central13/11/2024Various VenuesAinamoi12/11/2024Highland PrimaryWajir – Hadado14/11/2024Hadado Sub-CountyWajir – Habaswein13/11/2024Habaswein Sub-CountyDagoretti, Kasarani, Westlands, Lari12/11/2024Various VenuesMaara12/11/2024Kairuni PrimaryUasin…

Education PS Kipsang Highlights Preparations for Upcoming Grade 10 Transition. The Education Principal Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang, announced significant changes as the country prepares for the first intake of Grade 10 students, or senior school learners, within one year. Kipsang outlined the shift toward a pathway-based placement system, with students set to be assigned to one of three specialized areas: Creative and Sports, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), or Humanities. Unlike previous years where school selection was prioritized, students will first select a pathway, and their placement in schools will depend on where their chosen pathway is available. Kipsang…

Education Ministry Tightens KCSE Exam Guidelines Amid Rising Challenges. Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reported a rise in hardships affecting students during this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, including an increase in teenage pregnancies and instances of students sitting exams in hospitals due to childbirth. The Ministry of Education plans to release a detailed report after the exams conclude, documenting all cases of hardship—including students taking exams from hospitals or prisons. Dr. Kipsang also noted a recent accident involving a day scholar, with police already investigating the circumstances to ensure student safety continues. In a separate…