Author: Hezron Rooy

International Day of Education: CS Ogamba Directs Parents to Register Children Under Taifa Care Initiative. The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos Ogamba, led the country in marking the International Day of Education in Taita Taveta County. He celebrated the significant achievement of constructing over 14,500 classrooms across the country. At the event, the CS inaugurated eight newly constructed Junior School classrooms at Mghambonyi Comprehensive School and a tuition block at Mbauro Comprehensive School, both located in Wundanyi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County. Earlier, he had also commissioned new Junior School classrooms at Mwanyambo Comprehensive School in Voi. He was joined by…

TSC Deregisters Teachers, Warns of 2 Year Jail Term and 100K Fine for Teaching Without Approval. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a strong caution to Kenyans, prohibiting them from participating in teaching services without proper registration under the Teachers Service Commission Act. Nancy Macharia, the Chief Executive Officer of TSC, announced through a gazette notice dated Friday, January 24, that individuals found violating this Act would face severe consequences. The penalties include a two-year jail term, a fine of Ksh100,000, or both. She also emphasized that institutions employing unregistered teachers would face similar penalties. She stated that the Act…

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to resolving job stagnation among educators. Dr. Nicodemus Anyang, a TSC Commissioner, revealed that over 55,000 teachers have been promoted in the last two years as part of these efforts. Dr. Anyang announced plans to promote an additional 26,000 teachers within the next three months. He encouraged those who had been unsuccessful in previous applications to remain optimistic and continue applying, explaining that budgetary constraints had limited initial promotions. Speaking at the funeral of Beatrice Amoit Osirang’, aged 65, in Kimasat village, Amagoro location, Teso North Sub-county, Dr. Anyang urged teachers…

TSC Warns Freshly Recruited Teachers Against Unnecessary Loans. Nakuru County Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director, Japhat Kariuki, has urged newly recruited Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers to adopt responsible financial practices. He emphasized that effective money management is essential for achieving personal and professional financial goals. Kariuki noted that some new teachers often succumb to the temptation of taking large loans irresponsibly, which later becomes a source of stress when repayment proves difficult. He advised them to live within their means, highlighting that this approach would not only allow them to enjoy the benefits of their hard work but also…

KNEC Opens KCSE Repeat Exam Registration for July Series: Timetable and How to Register. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced the registration and guidelines for the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) repeat exams, scheduled to take place from July 1 to August 1, 2025. This initiative, outlined by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, provides an opportunity for candidates to improve their grades or complete previously missed exams. Registration Period and Process Registration for the KCSE repeat exams begins on Monday, January 27, and will close on February 21. According to a circular issued to all county…

KUCCPS Opens KMTC and TVET Applications for KCSE 2024 Students. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a 21-day application window for students who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to enroll in Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The application portal, which opened on Friday, January 24, 2025, will close on February 14, 2025. Phased Application Process Introduced KUCCPS CEO Agness Wahome disclosed that this marks the first time the placement service has implemented a phased application system. This approach prioritizes institutions with earlier…

LOFTY HOPES AS MUSINGU SCHOOL LAUCHES KCSE 2025 TARGET. As the school is already burning the midnight oil for a greater success this year, on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, the school’s Chief Principal- Bernard Toili Lukuya led abled his team of 84 teaching staff, 44 Support Staff and 2,164 students among them being 535 candidates who are 2025 flagbearers in unveiling this year’s KCSE target mean. The remarkable historic event was graced and spearheaded by Dr. Eric Opingo, who was the Chief guest at the parade ground under the shade of magnanimous Musingu tree. In 2024 KCSE, the school attained…

Ministry of Education Disburses KSh19 Billion School Capitation Funds. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the release of KSh19 billion in capitation funds to schools nationwide. This development comes amidst concerns from school principals claiming that they are yet to receive the funds in their accounts. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed the information during a visit to Umoja Comprehensive School in Mombasa on Wednesday. CS Ogamba stated that the government had allocated KSh48 billion for capitation and assured that the remaining funds would be disbursed within two weeks. According to him, KSh19 billion was released on January 22,…

BoM Teachers Face Unpaid Salaries as Schools Struggle to Operate. Public schools reopened several weeks ago for the first term of the new academic year, but the excitement of learning has been marred by operational struggles. Many schools are grappling with severe shortages of essential supplies, including food, sanitation facilities, and learning materials. Amid these challenges, Board of Management (BoM) teachers and subordinate staff are bearing the brunt of delayed funding. In some schools, BoM teachers have gone on go-slows, citing months of unpaid salaries dating back to late last year. These delays have made it increasingly difficult for schools…

TSC to Begin Promotion Interviews for High School Teachers on Monday. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to commence promotion interviews for post-primary school teachers on Monday, January 27, 2025. This follows the recent conclusion of interviews for primary school teachers, which took place from January 13 to January 23, 2025. TSC had advertised 25,288 promotion slots, distributed between primary and post-primary school teachers. Initial advertisements in November 2024 offered 5,690 slots for school administrators, while an additional 19,943 slots were announced in December 2024 for teachers in job groups C1 to D3. This year’s promotions attracted 189,000 applications,…