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Funding Crisis Looms Over University Education as 965,500 Sit KCSE Exams. A significant challenge is emerging for government officials as 965,500 candidates begin their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations today. This comes amid a severe funding crisis affecting public universities. The 2024 cohort of candidates is the third group expected to intensify pressure on the government, as the controversial student-centered funding model, initiated in 2022, continues to face challenges. The student-centered funding model was introduced as a potential solution to the dire financial situation of public universities, which face debts exceeding Sh70 billion. However, legal hurdles have hindered…

What KUPPET and President Ruto Discussed at State House: Agenda and Outcomes. Amid mounting concerns in the education sector, President William Ruto held a significant meeting with officials from the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) at State House, Nairobi. The discussion came at a critical juncture as teachers voiced frustrations over the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) failure to remit union dues for three consecutive months. The meeting featured prominent leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and a KUPPET delegation led by Chairman Omboko Milemba and Secretary General Akello Misori. Agenda and Outcomes Key Union Demands KUPPET officials…

Moi University Sets New Reopening Date After Unrest. Moi University’s management, alongside Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala, announced that the university would reopen on Friday, November 8, after being closed for a month due to student unrest. The Vice Chancellor, Isaac Kosgey, stated that students are expected to return on this date following a series of ongoing consultations with key stakeholders. These meetings aim to ensure a smooth resumption of activities. The Vice Chancellor shared in a memo that the University Board of Management had convened with the University and Academic Staff Union (UASU) officials on Sunday. The meeting, which…

KUPPET Criticizes TSC for Withholding Union Dues, Calls It Illegal and Disruptive. KUPPET’s Nairobi Branch officials have publicly condemned the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for withholding union dues for the past three months, a situation that began in August. Speaking at a workshop in Nairobi, Branch Executive Secretary Moses Bomara emphasized the severe consequences of TSC’s actions. Moses Bomara warned that the failure to remit union dues threatens the deal that resolved the recent nationwide teachers’ strike, labeling the move as a form of victimization against KUPPET members. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook He highlighted the financial struggles the union…

KUPPET Meet President Ruto and DP Kindiki Amid Financial Crisis and Teacher Welfare Concerns. Just a day after being sworn in, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki joined President William Ruto at State House for a key meeting with the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). His active engagement marked the beginning of a busy tenure in the Kenya Kwanza Administration. Kindiki’s assumption of office comes as the role of Deputy President continues to evolve under President Ruto’s leadership. He faces the challenge of distinguishing himself from his predecessor, who was often criticized for pursuing personal political goals over national…

TSC Subject Preference in JSS Intern Recruitment: How Marks Will Be Awarded Per Subject. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) selection process for Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern recruitment will prioritize applicants based on subject specialization. Candidates will be awarded marks per subject category, with the recruitment conducted in a structured order of preference. Below is a breakdown of the subject categories and the associated marks. Prioritization of Science Subjects (65 Points) Teachers who are qualified in science subjects will receive the highest consideration. This preference emphasizes the importance of science in the current curriculum. The science subjects that fall under…

TSC Junior Secondary Teacher Intern Application Deadline on Monday: How to Apply. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) urges all qualified and interested candidates to submit their applications for the 20,000 internship positions in Junior Secondary Schools without delay. With today being Saturday, November 2, 2024, applicants have only until Monday, November 4, 2024, at midnight to complete the process. Details of the Internship Opportunity These internships support the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout in both regular and Special Needs Education (SNE) schools. The program is designed to give unemployed registered teachers the chance to gain practical experience through mentorship and coaching.…

Math Teachers Protest Exclusion from TSC Recruitment. Qualified Maths teachers are raising concerns after being excluded from the recent recruitment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for 20,000 intern positions. According to teachers interviewed from various parts of the country, the TSC provided a clear score sheet for applicants specializing in science, language, and humanities subjects, but left Maths teachers out of these categories. The teachers argued that Maths, a core STEM subject, should have been included among science subjects. With the application deadline approaching on November 4, the educators fear they may lose their chance to apply due to…

KCSE Exams to Continue Despite Public Holiday – Education CS Ogamba. The Ministry of Education has confirmed that Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will continue as scheduled, despite Friday being declared a public holiday. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos clarified that the recent announcement of Friday as a national holiday, in honor of the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President, will not disrupt the exam schedule for Form Four students. The directive requires that all individuals involved in the administration of the KCSE exams remain on duty to ensure a seamless process. CS Ogamba has…

CS Ogamba Holds John Mbadi Responsible for Ksh59 Billion Education Funds Delay. On Wednesday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos disclosed that the Ministry of Education is owed Ksh59 billion in capitation arrears by the Treasury, which has severely impacted public school operations. He noted that for nearly five years, capitation funds released by the Treasury have consistently fallen short of the approved rates for learners in primary, junior secondary, and secondary schools, impairing learning. While addressing the Senate, Migos detailed the effects of the shortfall on specific learner categories. The arrears impacted 1,424 primary school learners, 1,542 junior secondary learners,…