Author: Hezron Rooy

Ministry of Education: Opportunities for Advanced Study and Research at IISc Bangalore. The Ministry of Education, through a recent communication from the High Commission of India in Nairobi and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, announces new academic and research opportunities at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India. IISc invites international students to apply for a range of academic courses available under a self-financing scheme, and also offers a Visiting Faculty Programme for foreign researchers seeking short-term sponsored visits. Academic Courses for International Students Students interested in pursuing regular academic programs at IISc can find comprehensive…

Kenya to Export Thousands of Unemployed Teachers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that Kenya intends to address its surplus of over 400,000 unemployed graduates by exporting trained but jobless teachers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated that the majority of these teachers hold the now-outdated P1 teaching certificate. In response to this situation, the government has devised a strategy to send trained, unemployed teachers to work abroad as a measure to alleviate domestic teacher unemployment. The plan to reduce the unemployment rate among qualified teachers includes seeking recognition for Kenya as an English-speaking nation to enable these educators to…

Sh5.3 Billion Standoff Between Lecturers and Government Paralyze Learning in Public Universities. The ongoing dispute between the government and public university lecturers revolves around Sh5.3 billion, a disagreement that has stalled learning in public universities. The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos Ogamba, attributed the issue to divergent simulations of agreed salary increments, as laid out in a return-to-work formula signed between the government and the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) in the previous month. This formula stipulated a pay rise between seven and 10 percent. Mr. Ogamba informed senators that the ministry’s simulation suggests an amount of Sh4.3 billion as…

KUPPET Laments Unpaid Salaries for Narok Intern Teachers Since June. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Narok County has voiced concerns over the prolonged delay in payments to Junior Secondary School (JSS) interns, noting that the affected teachers have endured six months without salaries. Branch Executive Secretary Charles Ngeno reported that the delayed payments have left many teachers hopeless. He shared that some teachers have faced evictions due to overdue rent, which he described as a shameful situation. Ngeno cited instances from Narok Central and Trans Mara sub-counties, highlighting that the affected teachers were recruited on…

23 Students Found Taking Fake KPSEA Exams, at Unregistered School. Silver Bells Academy in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, witnessed confusion on Wednesday, October 30, when candidates were caught taking counterfeit KPSEA exams. This discovery was triggered by a concerned parent who alerted police to irregularities at the school. The parent had noticed that KPSEA students at Silver Bells Academy were regularly starting exams later than expected, which raised suspicions. Moiben Deputy County Commissioner Duncan Okwach revealed that, following this complaint, police conducted a visit to investigate. During the investigation, it was revealed that neither the school nor its students were…

TSC Selection Score Guide for Teacher Interns – Junior Secondary Schools (JSS Recruitment Score Sheet) The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the recruitment of qualified and competent educators in Kenya’s education system. This guide aims to objectively assess candidates based on a comprehensive evaluation of their academic qualifications, professional experience, age, teaching subjects, and length of service since qualification. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook SCORING AREAS SCORING AREAMAXIMUM SCOREA (I) Academic and Professional QualificationsBachelors of Education (BED) Degree- First Class05- Second Class04- Pass03ORBachelor of Arts (BA) Degree + PGDE- First Class05- Second Class04- Pass03TOTAL05(II) Diploma…

TSC Documentation Checklist for JSS Teacher Intern Recruitment Submissions. The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) has released detailed checklists for the recruitment of teacher interns, emphasizing the importance of a transparent selection process. Successful applicants are required to submit specific documentation to the TSC Sub-County Director. SUB COUNTY SELECTION PANEL CHECK LIST The essential documents include: For Applicants to Submit: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook COUNTY DIRECTOR CHECK LIST For the Sub-County Director to Submit: The TSC Sub-County Director must compile and forward the following to the TSC County Director: ALSO READ: TSC Requirements for Diploma Teachers Applying for JSS Internships…

Primary School Heads Express Frustration Over Exclusion by TSC and Ministry. Primary school leaders across Kenya have raised concerns about their exclusion from critical decision-making by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). These school heads argue that as essential implementers of education policies, their insights are crucial to shaping effective solutions in the sector. According to Johnson Nzioka, National Chairman of the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA), school heads’ involvement in policy discussions is essential to genuinely improving educational standards. Nzioka noted that head teachers have a unique perspective on school challenges, as they…

Ministry of Education Announces Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2025: Apply. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Government of Mauritius, has announced the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme for 2025, providing fifteen scholarship opportunities for Kenyan students. This initiative is aimed at students pursuing Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs in Mauritius. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, provide a contribution towards living expenses, and offer return airfare for scholars from Kenya at the start of their studies and back upon completion. Eligibility Criteria Eligible candidates for the scholarship must meet the following requirements: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Application Process Candidates interested…

University Strike Halts Learning as Lecturers Demand Better Pay. Learning in public universities was brought to a halt as the Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) initiated a strike to demand the implementation of a salary increase agreement for lecturers. The strike, which began on Tuesday, saw national union officials launch protests at the Technical University of Kenya and MultiMedia University, urging the government to fulfill an agreement signed just a month prior. The strike was led by Uasu Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga, who reported that universities across the country had resumed the job boycott. A survey conducted by Nation revealed that…