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Teaching Job Vacancies: Empukani Junior School. P.O. BOX 267, Namanga We Are Hiring! Empukani Junior School is seeking qualified individuals for the following teaching positions: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Requirements: How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact the numbers below before 20th December 2024: Signed & Stamped: Empukani Junior School Administration ALSO READ: Teaching Job Vacancies: Empukani Junior School.

400,000 Teachers Still Jobless as TSC Plans to Recruit 20,000 for JSS. As learners prepare to join Grade 9 in January 2025, they will face several challenges, including teacher shortages despite ongoing government efforts to address these issues. Junior schools, particularly those in Grade 7, 8, and 9, suffer from a significant shortage of teachers. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has highlighted this as the most understaffed segment in the education system, with an insufficient number of teachers possessing the necessary skills. TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia informed the National Assembly Education Committee that the commission has secured funding…

TSC: Arts Teachers Dominate as Science Subjects Struggle to Attract Applicants. According to TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia, most of the individuals applying for teaching positions in recent years have been arts graduates. Despite post-training efforts to address the shortage, the preference for arts persists among teacher applicants. Legislators voiced their frustration over the improper staffing in schools, particularly junior secondary schools. Julius Melly, Chairperson of the Education Committee, criticized the TSC for not adhering to staffing rules, noting that some subjects have an excess of teachers while others, such as science and technology, face severe shortages. Join Teachers…

Education CS Ogamba Launches Grade 9 Textbooks Distribution. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has initiated the nationwide distribution of textbooks for Grade 9 learners, alongside those for the newly rationalized learning areas in Grades 1 to 6. This move aligns with the Ministry of Education’s commitment to maintaining the one-to-one textbook-to-learner ratio in all Kenyan schools. During the launch at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Wednesday, Ogamba stated the government’s dedication to providing sufficient teaching and learning resources for every learner. The materials being distributed include both a Learner’s Book and the accompanying Teacher’s Guide, with…

Scrap CBC: MP Advocates for Return to 8-4-4 System. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for the reintroduction of the 8-4-4 education system, urging the government to discard the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Kaluma voiced his concerns that the CBC lacks the necessary support in terms of facilities and resources to be effectively implemented in Kenya. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Kaluma pointed out that since the CBC’s introduction in 2017, students have not been learning effectively. He urged the government to revert to the 8-4-4 system to secure the educational future of the country. Join Teachers Updates on…

Government to Clamp Down on Predators Preying on Schoolgirls During Long Holiday. The Kuresoi South Sub County Director of Education (SCDE) has issued a strong caution to men targeting schoolgirls, ensuring that those responsible will be prosecuted. SCDE Doneth Atieno expressed concern over the increasing number of girls in the region who leave school after primary education due to early pregnancies. She called upon parents to be vigilant during the December holiday, urging them to prevent such cases and ensure their daughters remain in school. Atieno urged parents to take full responsibility for their daughters during the holiday period, closely…

Teacher Unions Decry Career Stagnation and Lack of Promotions. Kenya’s two main teachers’ unions, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), have expressed growing frustration over the lack of career advancement opportunities for teachers Ronald Kiprotich Tonui, KUPPET’s Assistant National Treasurer, highlighted the deep dissatisfaction among teachers who have been stuck in the same job group for over a decade. He emphasized that the stagnation in promotions has led to widespread disillusionment within the profession, as many teachers feel there is no clear path for growth or improvement. This situation…

Teachers’ Plight: Mental Health, Financial Struggles, and Systemic Issues Dominate KNUT AGM. The Taita Taveta Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently held at Sino Girls’ in Mwatate Sub-County addressed critical issues facing educators in the region. Key topics included the growing mental health crisis, financial strain, delays in teacher promotions, inadequate hardship allowances, poor medical insurance, and drug and substance abuse. The event brought to light significant challenges that teachers face, with leaders calling for systemic changes and better support mechanisms. Rising Mental Health Challenges and Substance Abuse Among Teachers The KNUT Executive Secretary for…

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has guaranteed that all 46,000 intern teachers will secure employment, providing much-needed relief and stability in the education sector. The Commission also assured  the National Assembly education committee that it would analyze the data and provide an accurate breakdown of teachers shortage. TSC boss Dr Nancy Macharia stated that has been in communication with the education ministry and schools, stressing the need for urgent action. “Schools, especially JSS, are poorly staffed. The commission has not followed the rules of staffing; some subjects have excess staff while others lack teachers,” Committee Chair Melly noted. Join Teachers…

Senator Vows to Address Unexplained Teacher Salary Deductions by TSC in Senate. Taita Taveta Senator, Jones Mwaruma, voiced his concerns at the Annual General Meeting, supporting calls for fair treatment of teachers and addressing specific grievances affecting them. He expressed shock over the Kenya Women Teachers Association’s (KEWOTA) resumption of deductions from teachers’ salaries, which continued despite a previous directive to stop the practice. He pledged to take the matter to the Senate, seeking clarity from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Secretary, Nancy Macharia, on why these deductions were still occurring. Mwaruma indicated that while the initial directive to halt…