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15,000 Kenyan Students Out of School Due to April-May Floods A recent survey conducted in June 2024 highlights the devastating impact of the floods on Kenya’s education sector, revealing that 15,000 students missed school due to the catastrophic flooding. The rapid survey aimed to assess the 2024 floods’ effects on schools across the nation, covering 60 schools in nine counties. This assessment exposed a dire situation for education in the aftermath of the floods. The Elimu Bora Working Group discovered significant damage to educational infrastructure, with over 62 primary schools submerged, putting 15,000 students at risk of missing school. The…

Ruto Names Second Batch of CS Nominees: Top ODM Leaders, Dismissed CSs Featured President William Ruto recently unveiled his second batch of cabinet secretary nominees. This announcement came just a week after the first batch was introduced. During a press conference at State House in Nairobi, Ruto announced several new appointments: Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook Detailed Profiles John Mbadi – Ministry of National Treasury John Mbadi is a distinguished politician with extensive experience in Finance, Leadership, and Politics. Currently serving as the Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and a nominated Member of Parliament, Mbadi has…

TSC to Promote Long-Serving C4 Deputies to Headteacher Roles The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans to appoint deputy headteachers and principals to act as Heads of Institutions (HOI) in schools across the country. This move comes in response to a significant number of vacancies created due to mass retirements. To address this issue, TSC has directed County Directors to provide details of primary and secondary school deputy headteachers who have served for a minimum of eight years. This information is to be submitted in an Excel template, allowing for a streamlined process to identify suitable candidates for promotion. The urgency…

TSC to Temporarily Assign Primary Teachers to Junior Secondary Schools The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is actively seeking qualified secondary school teachers who are currently waiting for transfers or swaps. These teachers are being considered for temporary redeployment to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) to mitigate the teacher shortage crisis. On July 19, Dr. Nancy Macharia, the TSC Secretary and Chief Executive, instructed all TSC regional and county directors to review the status of secondary school teachers who are awaiting transfers or swaps. The memo emphasized the need to identify teachers willing to be temporarily redeployed to JSS to ensure uninterrupted…

KNEC Sets End of July Deadline for SBA Project Score Submissions The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has mandated that primary and junior schools complete and submit their 2024 School-Based Assessment (SBA) project scores within a week. However, there is speculation that KNEC may extend this deadline by another week to accommodate more schools. In a circular dated March 6, 2024, KNEC provided detailed instructions to schools on the execution of the 2024 projects. The guidelines included timelines for downloading, administering, and submitting the project scores through KNEC’s online platform. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook Assessment Breakdown Primary School…

Governor Natembeya Calls for Abolition of CBC Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has called for the abolition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), citing significant concerns regarding its impact on the future of Kenyan learners. According to Natembeya, parents, learners, and other education stakeholders do not seem to understand CBC, and the curriculum itself presents several weaknesses. Even the government is reportedly struggling with its implementation. Natembeya pointed out flaws in the current grading system under CBC, which, he believes, will hinder Kenyan children’s ability to compete on an international level. He noted that many politicians have opted to enroll their children…

Division in KNUT Leadership Over CS Nominee Migos Ogamba The leadership of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is currently divided over the nomination of Migos Ogamba as the new Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education. While some officials have opposed Ogamba’s nomination, others, including Secretary-General Collins Oyuu, have welcomed it. Oyuu expressed confidence that Ogamba would succeed by consulting all stakeholders, acknowledging that the education sector is challenging. He thanked President William Ruto for the nomination, believing Ogamba could transform the sector’s fortunes, although he cautioned that the task would not be easy. Speaking at Nyasanda Primary School grounds…

Potential Teacher Strikes Loom as MPs Warn of Budget Cuts A House committee has expressed concern that teachers may initiate strikes due to the government’s decision to cut the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) recurrent budget by Sh10.2 billion. This reduction significantly affects the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the TSC and teachers’ unions. The Departmental Committee on Education’s report on the Financial Year 2024-25 Supplementary Budget Estimates No. 1 for the Ministry of Education and TSC highlighted that Sh10 billion of the budget cut was specifically allocated for the CBA implementation. Join Our WhatsApp Channel The report…

KMTC Invites Applications for September 2024 Intake The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is inviting applications for its prestigious pre-service programs for the upcoming September 2024 intake. This is an exciting opportunity for students who aspire to join one of the leading medical training institutions in the country. The application process is facilitated through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Join Our WhatsApp Channel Interested applicants can submit their applications online via the KUCCPS portal at students.kuccps.net. Course Details Prospective students can find comprehensive information about available courses, including the minimum entry requirements and campus locations, by…

Nine Secondary Schools in Meru County closed following a Series of Student Riots Nine secondary schools in Meru County have been closed following a series of student riots that resulted in three dormitories being set on fire and other facilities being vandalized over the past week. The unrest has disrupted educational activities and caused significant damage to property. The riots, which began a week ago, have impacted several leading schools, including Burieruri Boys’, Ntunene Girls’, Miathene Boys’, Abothuguchi Boys’, and Nturuba and Kiangua secondary schools. The protests have not been confined to Meru County alone; they have also affected three…