Author: Hezron Rooy

TSC Recruitment: Complaints Submission and Resolution Process. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plays a critical role in Kenya’s teacher hiring and management. Understanding how the recruitment process handles complaints is crucial for both applicants and stakeholders in this process.The TSC has established a structured process for lodging complaints and seeking resolutions to ensure fairness and transparency. The recruitment of teachers by the TSC is often highly competitive, and with the large number of applicants vying for limited positions, grievances can arise.Perceived inequity in the recruitment process, errors in scoring, and disputes over eligibility are among the most prevalent concerns.The TSC…

KNEC Rolls Out New Features for KCSE and KPSEA Exam Papers, Bans Mobile Phones for Supervisors . As the national exams approach, the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) released updates on Friday regarding the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and the Kenya Primary School Assessment (KPSEA). During a KNEC forum, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba announced that this year’s examination papers would have new features aimed at reducing exam malpractice. New Exam Features The CS disclosed that the exams would have candidate details pre-printed on them as a measure to combat cheating. The papers will bear the…

TSC Deploys Competent Officers for National Examinations / Assessments Oversight. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has assigned qualified personnel to facilitate the seamless administration of this year’s exams and assessments. TSC Director of Staffing, Antonina Lentoijoni, confirmed that no officers would be posted to centers where they have vested interests, ensuring impartiality in the process. Lentoijoni emphasized that the deployed officers possess the necessary skills and experience to manage the exams effectively, further reinforcing the commission’s commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity in examination oversight. By assigning impartial and capable staff, the TSC aims to uphold fairness and credibility…

Education CS Ogamba Pledges Harsh Penalties for Examinations Malpractices. Education CS Julius Ogamba expressed concerns that compromising exams would ultimately degrade the value of national certificates. He stressed that maintaining the integrity of the examination process is crucial for preserving the credibility of these qualifications. “The government shall have no mercy on anyone who will be found engaging in examinations malpractices. When we compromise our examination, we compromise the standards of our certificates,” said Education CS, Hon. Julius Ogamba. The warning comes as part of the government’s wider strategy to safeguard the education system, ensuring that students are evaluated fairly.…

TSC Teacher Recruitment Checklist: Documents Required for Submission. After the advertisement for teacher recruitment, it is the duty of the Regional Director in Nairobi, along with the County and Sub-County Directors, to oversee the selection process for the declared vacancies. Applicants are required to submit their applications through the Teachers Service Commission Secretary using the online platform at www.teachersonline.go.ke. These applications should be sent to the respective institution, Sub-County, or County where the vacancies have been announced. 1. Submission by the TSC County Director The TSC County Director is responsible for submitting the following documents to the TSC Headquarters: Name…

M-Pesa Foundation TVET Scholarships at the University of Embu (UoEm): Apply. The University of Embu (UoEm), in collaboration with the M-Pesa Foundation, is offering scholarships for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes at the University of Embu TVET Institute. These programmes are designed to equip young people with skills that meet market demands, improve their employability, and prepare them for the job market. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, provide a monthly stipend throughout the study period, and offer basic trade tools upon graduation. The courses are set to begin in November 2024, and applications are encouraged from…

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Reshuffles County Directors in Latest Round of Transfers. This week, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) carried out a reshuffle of several County Directors, as confirmed by Teachersupdates.news. Many of the affected field officers acknowledged receiving their deployment letters and were preparing to report to their new stations. However, some were caught off guard by the changes. Key Transfers and Promotions The movements also involved several County Deputy Directors and their Sub-County counterparts. Among those affected was Murang’a County Director (CD) Fredrick Ng’ang’a, who was promoted to Regional Director (RD) for the Coast region. He replaces the…

KUPPET Leadership Coup: Three Top Officials Face Disciplinary Action. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has begun disciplinary action against three senior officials accused of forgery and attempting to overthrow the union’s leadership. The officials involved include Ronald Tonui, the Assistant National Treasurer; Sammy Chelanga, the Secretary for Tertiary Institutions; and Samuel Orwa, the Bomet Branch Secretary. In a letter dated October 2, 2024, the three officials were summoned to appear before KUPPET’s Disciplinary Committee on October 11. They are accused of various offenses, including authoring and distributing a fake resignation letter purportedly from the Secretary-General, causing division…

TSC Interview: Criteria for Breaking Ties in Teachers Recruitment According to the Teachers service Commission (TSC), applicants will receive points according to the score sheet. In cases where applicants have identical scores, the selection panel will apply the criteria outlined in the teachers recruitment guidelines to break the tie. TSC Interview: Criteria for Breaking Ties in Teachers Recruitment In cases where applicants tie in the ranking process, the following criteria will be used to determine who is selected: If there is still a tie in points based on the PTE/DPTE Upgrade Certificate, the aggregate Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)…

TSC Addresses Teachers Recruitment Portal Glitch As Thousands Scramble for 46,000 Job Vacancies. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Thursday addressed concerns regarding the inaccessibility of the teacher recruitment portal, clarifying that the issue was due to technical difficulties. TSC issued the clarification after teachers raised concerns about being locked out of the recruitment process. Many applicants had taken to social media to express their frustration, with some speculating that the portal’s malfunction was an intentional move to block certain people from applying. TSC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nancy Macharia explained that efforts were being made to resolve the problem,…