Author: Hezron Rooy

How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) in Kenya The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is a public health insurance program established by the Kenyan government to enhance access to affordable and quality healthcare services for citizens. Launched on March 1, 2024, it aims to replace the existing National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) with broader healthcare coverage for all Kenyan citizens. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the registration process, ensuring that all citizens can benefit from SHIF’s numerous advantages. Understanding the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) SHIF is designed to improve healthcare accessibility for Kenyans by…

Transition from NHIF to SHIF: Registration Requirements The Ministry of Health is replacing the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This new scheme aims to expand healthcare coverage and reduce costs for all Kenyans. Under SHIF, employed Kenyans will contribute 2.75% of their monthly salaries, with a minimum contribution of Ksh.300. This differs from the NHIF’s structure, where employees paid between Ksh.150 and Ksh.1,700, and self-employed individuals paid Ksh.500. Follow Teachers Updates On X SHIF Registration Requirements All current NHIF members will need to re-register for SHIF. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha stated that…

KUSNET Ask Teachers to Report to School on Monday as KNUT, KUPPET Push for Strike The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recently held a crucial meeting with the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in a final attempt to prevent a nationwide teachers’ strike scheduled to begin on August 26th, just days before the new school term. Despite the meeting, the situation remains unresolved, leaving teachers uncertain about the start of the term. Leaders from KNUT and KUPPET were visibly frustrated as they left the meeting, expressing their dissatisfaction with the…

TSC Asks Teachers to Report to School After Securing CBA Funds The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has urged all teachers to report to school on Monday, following the announcement on Wednesday, August 21, that funds have been secured for the delayed implementation of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This call comes as unions consider the withdrawal of a previously issued strike notice. The TSC’s directive follows President William Ruto’s instructions for the commission to engage with key unions—Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET).…

Teachers Strike Still On, Unions Assert, Amid Ksh.30B Education Funding The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) have confirmed that their nationwide strike, scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, will go ahead as planned. This decision follows the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) failure to address critical grievances raised by the unions during a meeting held on July 16, 2024, which aimed to resolve issues affecting teachers’ welfare. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the unions attributed their decision to the lack of tangible solutions provided by the TSC. According to the…

Teachers in Kitui Poised for Strike as Union’s Deadline Nears Teachers in Kitui are prepared to go on strike if the looming threat by their unions materializes. Simon Ndingo, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) executive secretary for the Kitui branch, indicated that the teachers are set to join the strike starting Monday. He advised parents to keep their children at home during the industrial action. Ndingo stressed that since teachers will stay away from schools beginning August 26, parents should be aware that the safety of their children will not be guaranteed. He pointed out that teachers would…

TSC to Implement Six Teachers’ Demands As Unions Insist on Strike The Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) announced on Wednesday that it had addressed several key issues raised by teachers in their communication to the commission. TSC disclosed that an agreement was reached with both the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) concerning the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). As part of the resolution, TSC committed to reviewing the career progression guidelines and asked teachers for patience while the process continues. The Commission also resolved that teachers under the…

Government Allocates Over Sh1.2 Billion for JSS Classrooms in Western Region The National Government is set to invest over Sh1.2 billion in the construction of 1,243 classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) across four counties in the Western region. This allocation is part of the government’s plan to ensure that Grade Nine students have adequate facilities by the next academic year. The Regional Director of Education (RDE), Jared Obiero, reported that the counties of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia have received a total of Sh1.243 billion for these construction projects. The construction efforts have been divided into two phases, with…

Embu County and Posta Kenya Partner for Education Bursary Delivery The Embu County Education Department has formed a partnership with the Postal Corporation of Kenya to enhance the delivery of bursary cheques to educational institutions across the country. The County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Education, Daniel Ngeranwa, emphasized the intention to utilize the company’s expertise in mail services to ensure that the cheques reach beneficiary institutions swiftly and efficiently. He noted that in the past, they faced logistical challenges in delivering cheques, especially to schools in remote areas of the country. Previously, the disbursement was managed centrally from the…

453 ECDE Teachers in Makueni Converted to Permanent and Pensionable Positions Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. announced the transition of 453 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers from contract positions to permanent and pensionable roles. The delay in confirming the ECDE teachers as permanent employees was attributed to budgetary constraints. In 2014, the county government initially recruited 950 ECDE teachers on a contract basis due to these financial limitations, which postponed their transition to permanent positions. Despite the delay, the teachers remained dedicated and continued their work diligently. In January, the first group of 497 teachers was transitioned to permanent positions.…