Author: Hezron Rooy

KNUT: Teacher Shortage to Blame for Poor Performance in Kajiado Schools. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary in Kajiado, Elly Korinko, has attributed the declining performance in national examinations within the region to a critical shortage of teachers. He stated that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had failed to address the staffing challenges, leaving schools struggling to meet educational demands. Korinko noted that Namelok Girls Secondary School recently witnessed a student strike over a lack of teachers and substandard meals. Similarly, students from Sajiloni Secondary School staged a walkout earlier in the week, citing inadequate staffing as the…

UoN Features in Times Higher Education Global Subject Rankings. The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been acknowledged in the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This achievement places UoN as Kenya’s sole representative in these prestigious global rankings. The institution demonstrated its strengths in three key academic areas: Medicine and Health, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. These accomplishments reflect UoN’s commitment to delivering world-class education, fostering innovation, and advancing research. UoN secured a spot in the 501-600 bracket among 1,150 institutions worldwide. This ranking highlights its robust medical education framework and research capabilities. The evaluation…

Elimu Bora Group Backs Ban on County Bursaries. As Kenya marked the International Day of Education, stakeholders voiced concerns over the increasing cost of education, which continues to hinder access for learners from underprivileged families. The high expenses have forced many needy students to rely heavily on bursaries. The stakeholders, including the Elimu Bora Working Group, Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Working Group, and the Kenya Human Rights Commission, emphasized that education costs often prevent students from pursuing their studies. These groups advocate for a more sustainable and structured funding approach to address these challenges. The stakeholders are urging…

KUPPET Calls for Bungoma Education Director’s Transfer Over Corruption, Harassment. The Bungoma County KUPPET Branch Executive Secretary, Augustine Kundu Luketelo, has urged the Ministry of Education to transfer County Director of Education Pius Ng’oma. Luketelo accused Ng’oma of engaging in corruption and harassing secondary school principals. He claimed the director has been soliciting money from school heads while subjecting them to threats and intimidation. These allegations surfaced during a press briefing at St Mary’s Sosi Girls in Kimilili Constituency after an education stakeholders meeting attended by school principals. Luketelo emphasized that his office has received numerous complaints from school heads…

Education Systems Ill-Prepared to Face Climate Change – Report. A recent report has revealed that education systems worldwide are inadequately equipped to cope with the impacts of climate change. The report, titled Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024, released by UNICEF on the International Day of Education, highlights a severe lack of climate-centered investments in education. Despite the growing necessity for resilient infrastructure and emergency preparedness, efforts remain critically low. UNICEF’s report identifies a significant gap in global data collection regarding school disruptions caused by climate hazards. This shortfall hinders the creation of effective policies and…

P1 to JSS Deployment: TSC to Begin Verification and Posting Process. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to begin verifying documents and posting primary school teachers to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) following the closure of its online application portal this week. The deployment process aims to address the acute teacher shortage in JSS and ensure the effective rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The verification of documents will be conducted by TSC Sub-County Directors. They will issue deployment letters to successful candidates, with one copy given to the teacher and another submitted to the headquarters for official filing. The…

Principals Urged to Manage Schools with Limited Budgets Amid Curriculum Shift. The Makueni County Chairman of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA), Johnstone Ndivo, has encouraged school principals to adopt strategic and innovative approaches to manage their institutions effectively under constrained budgets caused by the absence of Form One classes. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Makueni Boys High School, Ndivo emphasized the importance of meticulous planning and informed decision-making to ensure uninterrupted learning in schools. This year marked a historic shift as no Form One students were admitted for the first time since 1985. The…

New Benefits for Teachers as TSC Pays January Salaries Next Week. Teachers across the country will begin receiving their January salaries on Monday next week. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has confirmed that the payments will include the annual leave allowance, a benefit provided each January. TSC announced that the January payroll has been finalized to ensure timely disbursement of salaries and allowances. This process also includes the settlement of loans and other third-party deductions. Notably, 46,000 teachers who transitioned from internship to permanent and pensionable (PnP) terms have been incorporated into the January payroll. These teachers include: CategoryNumber of…

ECDE Teachers in Elgeyo Marakwet to Receive Salary Increases. Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers in Elgeyo Marakwet are set for better pay as the county implements the second phase of salary increases. This initiative aligns with the county’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of tutors and boosting their morale. Governor Wisely Rotich emphasized the crucial role ECDE teachers play in building a strong foundation for education. He stated that a motivated teaching workforce is essential for ensuring quality education. The governor confirmed that the second phase of the salary increment would be rolled out this month alongside ongoing efforts…

Kapsabet Boys High KCSE Top Scorers Airlifted to Mombasa for Mentorship Program. Fourteen students from Kapsabet Boys High School, who achieved an impressive mean grade of A plain (84 points) in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), have been awarded a two-day mentorship trip to Mombasa. The initiative is sponsored by the Lake Victoria North Water Development Agency (LVNWD). Abraham Cheruyoit, Director of the LVNWD Agency, explained that during their 2023 mentoring visit to Kapsabet Boys, the agency committed to reward any student scoring a mean grade of 84 points with a trip to Mombasa for mentorship training.…