Author: Hezron Rooy

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated the recruitment of a Chairperson and three members to establish an audit committee. This move is aimed at enhancing financial oversight and improving governance within the Ministry. The newly formed committee will be responsible for supervising the Ministry’s internal audit processes. Their role includes ensuring transparency, promoting accountability, and maintaining the integrity of financial operations. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Key Functions In a statement, the Ministry emphasized that the audit committee will focus on several key areas: This recruitment marks an effort to increase efficiency, reduce the likelihood of mismanagement, strengthen financial…

KUPPET Urges JSS Teachers to Join Union for Stronger Representation. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has encouraged Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers to become part of their union, positioning itself as the most effective organization for championing their interests. Amidst this push, some JSS teachers are advocating for the formation of an independent union, separate from the existing dominant ones—KUPPET and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT). During the KUPPET Nyeri branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) at PCEA Nyamachaki Church in Nyeri, KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima stated that their union is the sole organization…

Baringo County to Hire ECDE Teachers on Permanent and Pensionable Terms. ECDE teachers in Baringo County have received positive news as the county government announced plans to offer them permanent and pensionable employment. The county’s Education Executive, Rev. Simon Kiuta, revealed that the 2024/2025 budget had allocated sufficient funds to support this initiative. Rev. Kiuta explained that out of the 1,589 teachers in the county, 1,083 who are under the age of 50 will be confirmed for permanent and pensionable employment. “We have 1,083 teachers who are trained and are below the age of 50. Those ones are going to…

KNUT Opposes TSC Delocalization, Warns Teachers on Misconduct. The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Collins Oyuu, has reiterated the union’s opposition to the delocalization of teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), stating that the policy had been abolished. He emphasized that the union would not tolerate the practice any longer. According to Oyuu, delocalization brought immense hardship to teachers across the country. He insisted that teachers should only be transferred by choice and serve in areas where they feel most comfortable. He stressed that an unhappy teacher leads to poor student performance. Oyuu made…

Dr. Godfrey Murunga Appointed New Principal of Bungoma National Polytechnic. Dr. Godfrey Murunga, who previously served at Kisiwa Technical Institute (TTI), has been named the new Principal of Bungoma National Polytechnic. This appointment comes after the resignation of his predecessor, Rosebella Chukwu, amid growing unrest at the institution. Chukwu stepped down from her position following widespread student protests. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook The unrest among the student body was primarily driven by demands for her transfer. The situation escalated, leading to significant disruption on campus. Tragic Incident During the Protests The protests turned violent when a female student was…

PS Belio Kipsang Champions Inclusive Education at Schools Connect Dialogue. Education leaders and stakeholders are advocating for increased support to address the challenges faced in inclusive education, especially for children with disabilities. This was the key message during the opening session of the Schools Connect Dialogue 2024, organised by the British Council. The event is being held in Nairobi from Tuesday, October 15, to Thursday, October 17, bringing together key players to discuss strategies for advancing inclusive education. Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, who officiated the meeting, acknowledged that while progress has been made in inclusive education, significant challenges persist.…

Kisii Teacher Commits Suicide After Domestic Dispute, Exposes Mental Health Concerns. The body of a secondary school teacher, Vincent Mogeni, was discovered hanging from an avocado tree in Kisii County on Monday morning. His disappearance had been reported the previous evening. Mogeni, who was an intern Mathematics teacher at Metembe Secondary School in Nyaribari Masaba constituency, went missing after leaving his home on Sunday evening following a domestic quarrel with his wife. The argument arose when Mogeni returned from a local bar, where he reportedly sold his wife’s phone to fund more drinks. Upon his return home, Mogeni’s wife confronted…

World Students’ Day: Addressing the Challenges Faced by Students. As World Students’ Day is observed, it serves not only as a celebration of students’ achievements but also as an opportunity to address the numerous challenges that hinder their academic journeys. Students worldwide face various obstacles, including mental health concerns, financial strain, food insecurity, and safety issues, which significantly impact their educational experiences and overall well-being. Mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing issue among students. The combined pressures of academic performance and social expectations often lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Many students struggle to maintain a…

Cooperative University Staff Arrested for Demanding Ksh.50K Bribe to Resolve Student Results Issue. An ICT officer at the Cooperative University of Kenya has been taken into custody by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The officer, Evans Matiro Watenya, allegedly demanded a Ksh.50,000 bribe from a student in order to correct an error in her examination results displayed on the university’s portal. The issue arose when the student noticed that her examination results had been changed from a Second Class Honours, Upper Division to a Lower Division. This change occurred mysteriously two months before her scheduled graduation in December. Join…

After the Endarasha Tragedy: Rethinking Disaster Preparedness in Kenya’s Schools. Following a devastating fire that took the lives of 21 students, the Nyeri High Court intervened to safeguard the welfare of children at Hillside Endarasha Academy. The court prohibited the reopening of the school’s boarding facilities due to unresolved safety and health concerns, highlighting deficiencies in Kenya’s school safety protocols. The petitioners, including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), David Karani, and the Elimu Bora Working Group, argued that the school was hastily reopened without implementing critical safety measures, exposing a broader crisis within the educational system. The tragedy at…