Author: Hezron Rooy

Abraham Kithure Kindiki Profile: From Scoring C in KCSE to Next DP On Friday morning, President William Ruto submitted the name of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to the National Assembly for approval. This move marks a critical step in Kindiki’s journey to potentially becoming Kenya’s next Deputy President. Background and Education Abraham Kithure Kindiki is set to become Kenya’s third Deputy President under the 2010 Constitution. Born on July 17, 1972, in Irunduni village, Tharaka Nithi county, Kindiki married Joyce Gatiiria Njagi in 2001. He initially attended Lenana School for his secondary education, where he scored a grade C…

Uncertainty Surrounds KCSE Exams Over Teachers’ Allowance Dispute. With only two weeks left before the commencement of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, concerns about the administration of the tests have arisen following the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) renewing their demand for increased allowances for teachers involved in the process. Kuppet had initially submitted their request for higher compensation to the Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, in September. However, the government has yet to respond to the union’s demands. The Kuppet Secretary-General, Akello Misori, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of response, stating that the government…

JSS Teachers Secure TSC Permanent Employment after Verification Exercise. Verified Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers across the nation are in high spirits after successfully completing the Permanent and Pensionable (PnP) forms during the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) document verification exercise, which ensures their permanent employment. In Teso North sub-county, successful candidates expressed their satisfaction with the flawless process, praising the Sub County Director (SCD) and the verification panel for their exemplary work. Teachers shared their appreciation, describing the exercise as free, fair, and well-organized under the guidance of the SCD and supportive Curriculum Support Officers. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook…

A 766-Day Tenure Ends: Senate Formalizes Impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua, What Next? Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s tenure of 766 days in office came to an abrupt end when the Senate approved his impeachment. The Senate completed voting on all 11 grounds of the impeachment motion by midnight on Thursday, October 17. Out of the 11 charges, five were approved, surpassing the required two-thirds majority for at least one charge against a state officer. The decision, followed by its official publication in the gazette, marked a historic moment as Gachagua became the first sitting Deputy President to be impeached.…

TSC Recruitment: Over 314,000 Unemployed Teachers Scramble for 46,000 Positions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) advertised a total of 46,000 vacancies on October 1, which led to 314,117 unemployed teachers submitting applications. Among these, 6,000 positions were for primary teachers, attracting 93,646 applicants. The commission also offered 450 positions for secondary school teachers, which received 76,294 applications. Furthermore, 144,117 candidates applied for 39,550 junior secondary school positions under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) initiative. Unemployment Situation This surge in applications highlights the growing unemployment crisis among teaching graduates, which is further worsened by the rising cost of living in the country.…

Tribalism and Political Interference rocks TSC Teachers’ Recruitment. During the second day of document verification for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recruitment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers, incidents of tribalism and political interference were reported across various regions in the country. A notable instance occurred when union officials and a Member of Parliament’s staff attempted to exclude non-locals from participating in the verification exercise. These occurrences were witnessed in several sub-counties in the Western and Central regions. TSC field officers, however, intervened on multiple occasions, informing union officials that the commission operates as an equal opportunity organization and does…

Govt to Root Out 32,000 Ghost Teachers in Payroll Cleanup. The Ministry of Education is set to be the first to undergo a payroll system reform as part of a government initiative to eliminate ghost workers, according to National Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi. Following an audit of the Ministry’s payroll, Mbadi pointed out that there are still 32,000 ghost teachers receiving salaries. The audit revealed a mismatch between the 230,000 teachers listed on the payroll and the 198,000 teachers who could be accounted for. The CS explained that the education sector has suffered due to deceased teachers remaining on…

MPs Call for Reinstatement of Prof. Stephen Kiama as UoN Vice Chancellor . Two Members of Parliament have demanded the immediate reinstatement of Prof. Stephen Kiama as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. The lawmakers termed the termination of his employment as unlawful. Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto argued that the dismissal of Prof. Kiama was in violation of several legal frameworks, including the Universities Act, 2012, the Employment Act, and Article 47 (1) of the Constitution, which guarantees the fair administration of justice. They emphasized that the process was not just illegal but a blatant…

Prof Stephen Kiama Appeals Against Dismissal as University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor. Prof Stephen Kiama has contested his termination as vice-chancellor and employee of the University of Nairobi (UoN), citing an unfair process. During an exclusive interview with Nation, he disclosed that he was informed of his dismissal both from the position of VC and as a university employee. Kiama’s contract as vice-chancellor, set to expire on January 6, 2025, had been under consideration for reappointment. However, the university’s Council Chair, Prof Amukowa Anangwe, notified the university community through a communication dated October 14, 2024, that Kiama’s employment was terminated as…

HELB Funds to Be Disbursed in Two Days, Confirms Education CS. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that students will receive their Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funds within two days, once processing is finalized. This follows the Ministry’s receipt of funds allocated for the loan program from the National Treasury. Ogamba made these comments during a meeting with the Kenya University Student Organization (KUSO) leadership. Present at the meeting were Higher Education PS Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, other education stakeholders, and university leaders. Kennedy Kusero, the spokesperson for KUSO, expressed appreciation for students’ patience during the delay in disbursement. Join…