Author: Hezron Rooy

Moi University Lecturers, Staff to Persist with the Ongoing Strike. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Moi University chapter held a virtual meeting on Sunday evening, confirming their intent to persist with the ongoing strike. The chapter’s Secretary General, Busolo Wekesa, communicated that members unanimously agreed to continue the local strike without interruption. To demonstrate unity and solidarity, they resolved to organize rallies at the Main Campus and the PDN branch in Eldoret. University staff are protesting due to delays in implementing the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) outlined in the 2021/2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Join Teachers Updates on…

Telegram Exam Leak Peddler Arrested in Kisii by DCI. Detectives from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), in collaboration with Masaba North officers, arrested a major examination fraud suspect on Sunday in Kisii County. The individual, who managed the ‘KCSE 2024 Leakage Group’ on Telegram, was apprehended following a prolonged surveillance operation. Detectives successfully tracked his location and detained him at his Masaba North residence. A thorough search of the suspect’s premises led to the confiscation of a mobile phone and a laptop, suspected to be his primary tools in facilitating exam cheating schemes. These devices are believed to have…

Shiners Boys High School Murder Suspects to Complete KCSE Exams While in Custody. Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang confirmed that four suspects tied to the murder at Shiners Boys High School will sit their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams while detained. Speaking in Nakuru while overseeing the opening of an examination container, he said a multiagency team is actively investigating the incident. Kipsang stated that the suspects would be permitted to complete their exams as they await court proceedings, entrusting security teams to handle the process. The four suspects are believed to be responsible for the fatal…

Head Teachers Wants Qualified Accountants to Oversee School Resources. Primary school head teachers currently overseeing Junior School (JS) management have called on the government to deploy qualified accountants to aid in efficient resource management. During their recent Annual National Conference in Mombasa, head teachers emphasized that accountants or bursars would enhance the management of capitation funds allocated by the Ministry of Education. Most primary schools lack dedicated bursars, despite receiving substantial government funding—approximately Ksh1,400 per primary school learner and Ksh15,000 per JS learner. The head teachers stressed that qualified financial personnel are essential to ensuring transparency and effective allocation of…

Kenya’s Graduate Dilemma: The Jobless Landscape After Graduation. As various universities across the nation prepare for their graduation ceremonies, many graduates express a sense of disappointment and concern about their futures. Facing an alarmingly high unemployment rate, these graduates feel they have little to celebrate, as the struggle to secure employment casts a shadow over their achievements. At Zetech University’s Mangu Campus graduation ceremony, several graduates acknowledged the relief of completing their studies and beginning a new chapter. However, they also recognized the reality of competing with millions of others for the limited jobs available in the country. This employment…

KCSE Candidate Stabbed to Death in Nakuru After Dispute with Classmates. A KCSE candidate from Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru tragically succumbed to stab injuries on Sunday morning after an altercation with other students the previous night. The fatal incident, which involved a fight over personal belongings, unfolded during the ongoing national exams. The deceased student, identified as Ngugi Muciiri, was admitted to Nakuru Level 6 Hospital with severe injuries but could not be saved. His body has since been transferred to the Nakuru morgue, where an autopsy is expected. Details of the Incident The fight reportedly stemmed from…

TSC Begins Document Verification Process for Teaching Applicants on Monday. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to initiate the document authentication process for teaching applicants starting this Monday. This verification is a crucial step in the recruitment process, ensuring that all candidates meet the specified qualifications and possess genuine academic and professional credentials. Key Documents Required for Verification All applicants must present both original and clear photocopies of essential documents, which will be reviewed by TSC’s selection panel. The required documents include: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Note: Provisional transcripts will not be accepted, emphasizing the need for complete…

TVET Trainer Shortage in Kenya Reaches 9,000 Amid Rising Enrollment. The latest report from Kenya’s Ministry of Education reveals an acute shortage of trainers in the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, impacting the sector’s capacity to accommodate the rising enrollment in recent years. As of FY 2023/24, TVET institutions require 9,121 more trainers to meet demand. The TVET Sub-Sector Report, released in October 2024, outlines the increase in trainer demand. Since FY 2021/22, requirements escalated from 12,066 to 16,518 trainers in FY 2023/24. However, out of the 16,518 trainers needed in FY 2023/24, only 7,397 were in position,…

P1 Teachers Pursue Court Action Over Unpaid Salary Arrears from TSC. The dispute between P1 teachers with ‘A’ level qualifications and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has returned to court as the teachers pursue Ksh3.45 billion in unpaid arrears. In an October 16, 2024, letter from lawyer Titus Kirui, the teachers issued TSC a 14-day deadline to ensure these arrears are included in the 2024/2025 financial budget. If unmet, they intend to escalate the matter to the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) for formal recovery proceedings. This legal move follows the teachers’ observation that TSC misled the Senate Committee,…

Kenya Faces Digital Freedom Crisis as Telegram Bans Major Teachers Platforms. Kenyans are now grappling with the reality of a potential digital clampdown following the government’s recent decision to restrict access to Telegram, a widely-used social media app. The abrupt outage of the app has sparked concerns about a new “digital dictatorship” that might curtail online freedoms. The restriction began on November 8, leaving thousands of Kenyans unable to access Telegram for hours, which ignited outrage across platforms, especially Twitter, where citizens and influencers demanded explanations. The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) admitted responsibility for the shutdown, explaining that it…