Author: Hezron Rooy

KPSEA, KCSE National Exams at Risk Over School Financial Crisis, Principals Sound Alarm School heads are voicing concerns over a looming financial crisis that may jeopardize the upcoming national examinations. More than 2.2 million students are expected to take the exams, including 965,501 registered for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and 1,303,913 for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KIPSEA). Many schools are facing financial instability as they prepare students for these critical examinations. Principals are cautioning that, without immediate intervention from the government, they might not be able to provide the necessary resources for exam administration. Join…

Ex-NBK Boss Summoned by Parliament Over Sh7.7M Moi University Fee Scandal. Parliament has summoned former National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Managing Director, Wilfred Musau, following revelations of a fraudulent collusion between NBK staff and Moi University officials that led to the misappropriation of KSh7.7 million in student fees. The National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee on Education and Governance is seeking clarification from Musau on why cheques meant for student tuition were wrongly deposited into the Moi University staff welfare account and later withdrawn. This fraud occurred between May 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018. The committee learned that an officer…

How to Prepare for TSC Interviews: A Breakdown of the Selection Criteria. Preparing for an interview with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) can be a daunting process, especially considering the competitive nature of teacher recruitment in Kenya. Understanding the selection criteria and what to expect can significantly enhance your chances of success. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects to focus on during your preparation. 1. Understanding the Selection Panel The selection panel consists of a diverse group of members responsible for evaluating applicants. Depending on the institution type, the composition may vary. Generally, the panel includes: Join Teachers Updates…

TSC Recruitment: Understanding the Selection Process for Post-Primary Institutions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined clear guidelines for the recruitment of teachers in post-primary institutions for the 2024/2025 financial year. The selection process emphasizes transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring that the best-qualified candidates are chosen to fill the available positions. General Overview of the Recruitment Process The TSC recruitment process begins with the advertisement of vacancies. Applicants must submit their applications through the TSC online platform. After the application window closes, Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors oversee the selection process at the respective levels. The process includes…

How the Selection Panel for Teacher Recruitment is Structured. The recruitment of teachers in post-primary institutions, guided by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), follows a clear structure to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. The process is overseen by selection panels, which vary depending on the institution and its governing body. Below is a detailed breakdown of the structure of these panels: 1. Selection Panel for Institutions with Boards of Management (BOM) For institutions with active Boards of Management (BOM), the recruitment process is conducted by a five-member panel. The composition is as follows: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook 2. Selection…

110 Teachers Feted in Machakos for Exemplary Performance. Kenya Connect, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County, has recognized the outstanding efforts of 110 teachers from 65 primary and secondary public schools. The NGO, committed to empowering students and teachers in rural Kenya, honored the educators for their exceptional contributions. Categories of Recognition The teachers were acknowledged through the Kenya Connect Teacher Recognition Award, which celebrated their achievements in five categories: Partnership with Local Schools Rebecca Migwambo, the Coordinator of Professional Learning at Kenya Connect, explained that the organization has partnered with 51 primary schools and 14…

Male Teachers Top TSC Deregistration List: Reasons, Statistics and Disciplinary Procedures. Recent data from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reveals that nearly all deregistered teachers since 2020 are male. Out of 562 teachers removed from the teaching register during this period, only five are female. The TSC periodically publishes the names and registration numbers of deregistered teachers, with the number of cases more than doubling in the last two years. Once deregistered, teachers are barred from working in both public and private institutions. Disciplinary actions are guided by the Code of Regulations for Teachers, the Code of Conduct and Ethics…

Secondary Schools Face Early Closure Over Unreleased Capitation Funds. Secondary schools in Kenya may be forced to shut down earlier than scheduled due to the government’s failure to release the full amount of capitation funds for the year. The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has raised concerns, indicating that schools are unable to secure essential supplies for the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, as well as end-of-year assessments for other classes. Out of the anticipated Sh22,244 per learner under the Free Day Secondary Education program, the government has only provided Sh15,192 and instructed schools to allocate…

Moi University Under Financial Scrutiny as MPs Order Forensic Audit. In response to the dire financial situation at Moi University, Parliament has instructed Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu to perform a forensic audit of the institution’s finances. The audit is intended to determine the root causes of the university’s financial crisis. The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, informed the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee on Education that Moi University has accumulated certified outstanding bills amounting to Sh8 billion. Dr. Ogamba emphasized the need for a thorough forensic audit to help the government understand the financial mismanagement at the institution. He mentioned…

Homa Bay County Builds 163 Classrooms in 90 days. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga recently celebrated the completion of a significant multi-million-shilling project aimed at enhancing the quality of education in the county through the construction of modern Early Years Education (EYE) classrooms. The project, named the Ondoa Kaunda Initiative, employed a labour-intensive model that aimed to achieve dual objectives—building modern educational infrastructure while providing employment opportunities for Homa Bay residents. This approach mirrors President William Ruto’s Climate WorX initiative, which also prioritizes local labour over conventional contracting methods. Governor Wanga explained that funds were distributed to all 163 schools,…