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Junior Starlets Striker Serenge Opts for World Cup Glory, Skips KCSE Exams Marion Serenge, a striker for the Junior Starlets, has chosen to skip her Form Four national examinations to play in this year’s Under-17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic. This decision, made after consulting with her family, prioritizes the national team’s assignment over her KCSE exams, which overlap with the World Cup dates from October 16 to November 3. Fred Serenge, Marion’s father and a former Harambee Stars player, supports her decision. He emphasized the significance of the World Cup as a unique opportunity that could open doors…

Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda: From High School Teacher to Deputy Vice Chancellor There are those who talk about success and those who actively pursue their dreams. Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda epitomizes the latter. Once a high school teacher, she grew restless in her job, dreamed of more, and pursued further education, eventually becoming the Deputy Vice Chancellor of a leading Kenyan private university and the Vice Chairperson of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Kalunda’s journey began in Machakos, teaching home science in a lesser-known school. She reflected on her love for teaching but felt there was more to…

SRC Freezes 2024/25 Salary Review for All Public Officers The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) announced on Thursday, July 18, that it would freeze the salary review for all other public officers for the Financial Year 2024/2025. This decision was attributed to financial constraints arising after President William Ruto declined to sign the Finance Bill, 2024, into law. SRC explained that the deferral of the salary review was due to the lack of an allocated budget for the recommended remuneration and benefits for all other public officers for the financial year 2024/2025. This was supposed to take effect in July…

Teachers Risk Losing Medical Cover Amid Funding Shortage Teachers will be without a medical cover from December if the proposed budget cuts stand. This is according to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia. The current three-year medical contract for teachers is in its second year, with the third year scheduled to begin on December 1 this year, costing Sh20.6 billion. Macharia stated that the current allocation is insufficient for the commission to meet its financial obligations for the third year of the contract. Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook “The current allocation is inadequate to enable the commission to…

KNEC Alerts Public to Fake KCSE Exam Leak Scams The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) urged Kenyans to be cautious of fraudsters who claim to share leaked Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. In a brief statement, KNEC clarified that reports of leaked national exams were false, emphasizing that the documents circulating online were fake. This clarification followed allegations that the KCSE scheduled for November had been leaked and was being shared through WhatsApp groups. Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook Fraudulent Activities The flagged WhatsApp group claimed to offer: Additionally, the group alleged to provide KMTC placement connections for…

TSC Plans to Recruit 20,000 Teachers Delayed For Months The recruitment of 20,000 teachers is delayed until October, with intern teachers waiting until January next year. Despite President William Ruto’s assurance of finding ways to hire teachers, the government planned to employ 46,000 intern teachers at a cost of Sh18.3 billion. This recruitment includes 18,000 junior school intern teachers and 2,000 primary school intern teachers, as detailed in the supplementary budget for 2024 – 2025. Recruitment and Budget Originally, TSC was unable to hire new teachers this year due to budget cuts following the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024.…

KNEC Dispatches 2022 and 2023 National Certificates to Examination Centers for Collection The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a statement informing all 2022 and 2023 graduates of various examinations that their certificates are now available for collection. Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook If you were a candidate for: “Your long-awaited certificates are ready for pickup at the respective examination centers where you sat for the exams.” This announcement comes as a relief to many candidates who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their well-deserved certificates. ALSO READ: No Teachers’ Pay Hike as TSC Faces Financial Setback Candidates…

No Teachers’ Pay Hike as TSC Faces Financial Setback Teachers face significant setbacks following the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) announcement that a Sh10 billion budget cut will prevent the implementation of the expected pay increase. TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia informed MPs that honoring the collective bargain agreement (CBA) is not feasible. The second phase of the 2021-25 amended CBA, initially set to be implemented by the end of this month, is now delayed. This phase was meant to improve house allowances and earnings for teachers hired before July 1, 2023. Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook The commission lost Sh10.2…

KNEC Invites Teachers to Apply for KCSE Examiner Training at Sh10,500 The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has scheduled the training for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examiners from August 18 to August 24, 2024. The training fee of Sh10,500 will be payable by the shortlisted applicants. They will receive notification via SMS and the portal on the payment procedure. Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook Eligibility Criteria KNEC has outlined specific requirements for examiners: Training Details The training slots are limited, and only those who meet all qualifications and submit the required documents will be shortlisted. The venue for…

How Poor NSSF Investments Depleted Pensioners’ Savings – Audit The management of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has made several investment errors that have led to significant financial losses for pensioners. An audit report reveals that the fund has lost nearly Sh1 billion due to these investments. Most of the lost funds were invested in the stock market and failed housing projects. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has criticized NSSF managers for continuing to invest in struggling companies. NSSF, a government agency responsible for collecting and investing employee contributions, has faced numerous scandals over the years. In the audit, it…