Author: Hezron Rooy

TSC Achievements: Milestones for Quality Education Delivery Over the last three years, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has implemented significant changes targeted at improving curriculum delivery, teaching quality, and human resource development.  These successes have given fuel to the commission’s ambitious strategy to professionalize the teaching profession, improve service delivery efficiency, and provide access to education for all students. Teachers Recruitment and Intern Confirmation The Commission has recruited 56,000 teachers since 2021, including 10,000 on permanent and pensionable terms, as well as 46,000 interns, deploying them across primary, junior secondary, and secondary schools.  Follow Teachers Updates On X Interns Confirmation…

TSC Basic Salary and Allowances for Job Group C3 (T Scale 8) Senior Teachers, Lecturers, Secondary, Primary, and SNE Teachers In 2023, the Teachers Service Commission and the teachers’ unions signed an agreement on the CBA for 2021–2025. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) all signed the agreement. Teachers Updates examines the salary structure conversion for Grade C3 and T Scale 8 Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I, and Senior Special Needs Teacher (Primary/Senior Needs Teacher) positions. TSC Basic Salary for Job…

TSC Chief Principal’s Basic Salary and Allowances ( Job Grade D5, T-Scale 15) Chief Principals in Kenya, rated D5 on the T-Scale 15, are at the top of educational institutions. The 2021–2025 CBA, agreed upon last year, makes significant modifications to the wage structure for these educational leaders. In this post, we take a detailed look at the basic compensation structure for Chief Principals, including compensation conversion tables and what this means for these educational leaders. Grade D5 Chief Principals’ Basic Salary Here’s a breakdown of the conversion of Chief Principals’ Basic Salary. Conversion of Chief Principals’ Basic Salaries Let’s…

TSC Senior Principals Salaries and Allowances (Grade D4, T-Scale 14) Welcome to our thorough analysis of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Grade D4 Senior Principal Salaries and Allowances. As the educational landscape evolves, educators and administrators must stay up-to-date on the latest remuneration arrangements. In this guide, we hope to supply you with current and accurate information about the TSC’s wages and allowances for Senior Principals in Grade D4. To guarantee you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend referring to official TSC sources, contacting TSC directly, or speaking with relevant education authorities and union representatives. Let’s look at the…

TSC Principals and Deputy Principals Salaries and Allowances (Job Group D3, T-13 Scale Teacher) Teachers’ salaries and allowances play an important role in attracting and maintaining skilled individuals. Understanding the complexities of their salaries and allowances is critical for Kenyan Principals and Deputy Principals employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). In this investigation, we will look specifically at the TSC Teachers Salary and Allowances, with a focus on those who work in Job Group D3, which falls under the T-13 Scale. This deep look seeks to shed light on the financial framework that governs Principals and Deputy Principals’ compensation,…

Future-Proofing Education: TSC’s SWOT and PESTELE Insights The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) plays a crucial role in Kenya’s education sector, ensuring the quality of teaching and the welfare of educators. To formulate an effective strategy for the period 2023-2027, the TSC conducted a comprehensive environmental scan, analyzing both internal and external factors that could influence its implementation. This article delves into the findings of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis and the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal, and Ethical (PESTELE) analysis carried out by the Commission. Understanding the SWOT Analysis: The SWOT analysis provides valuable insights into…

The implementation of the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has encountered various challenges. Despite the Commission’s efforts to enhance education quality and teacher management, several factors have hindered the smooth execution of the plan. Teachers Updates delve into the key challenges faced by TSC during the implementation process and shed light on their impact on service delivery and education outcomes. TSC Challenges in Implementing its Strategic Plan Inadequate Budgetary Provisions: A significant obstacle faced by the TSC was the limited budgetary provisions resulting from the economic downturn. The National Government’s financial austerity measures led to budget…

According to Article 237(2) of the Constitution and as codified in the Act, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) mandate and responsibility is as follows: Register trained teachers; Recruit and employ teachers; Assign teachers employed by the Commission to any public school or institution; Promote and transfer teachers; Exercise disciplinary control over teachers; and Terminate the employment of teachers. Moreover, Article 237 (3) requires the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to: g) Review the standards of education and training for teachers entering the profession; i) Advise the National Government on matters pertaining to the teaching profession. In addition to the constitutional powers,…

Akelo Misori Under Fire for Halting Teacher Strike Without Consultation, Striking “Raw Deal” With TSC. Teachers nationwide have voiced their dissatisfaction with the abrupt end to their strike on Monday evening, accusing their union of striking an unfavorable deal with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). In response, several Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) branch executive secretaries, who are part of the National Governing Council (NGC), demanded the resignation of national officials who made the decision, alleging it was against the union’s constitution. These officials, speaking to Nation, indicated their intent to push for the removal of the…

KUPPET SG Akelo Misori Announces Week Two of Teachers’ Strike The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has vowed to continue its nationwide teachers’ strike, with Secretary General Akelo Misori stating that the strike has evolved into a larger struggle for justice within the education sector. Following a National Executive Council meeting held in Nairobi, Misori expressed deep frustration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), accusing it of undermining the Ministry of Labor’s role in mediating labor disputes. Misori highlighted that KUPPET had followed all legal procedures to initiate the strike, but TSC had disregarded its conciliatory duties.…