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Cash Crisis in Schools as Government Delays Capitation With five weeks remaining in the second term, schools are grappling with financial difficulties due to the government’s delay in releasing capitation funds essential for sustaining learning activities. This cash crunch has shifted the burden to parents, as many schools are now demanding that students clear their fees before returning from the mid-term break. Numerous schools have communicated to parents that students with unpaid balances will not be allowed in class. In a message sent to parents, they were reminded to settle the second-term school fees by June 30, 2024. Another message…

CEMASTEA Launch Strategic Plan 2023-2027: Key Components The Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has taken a major step toward enhancing STEM education with the launch of its Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. This plan aims to build excellent capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, represented by the Director of Projects Coordination in the Ministry of Education, Elija Mungai, emphasized the plan’s importance for advancing STEM education and socio-economic development. Join Our WhatsApp Channel Machogu highlighted the plan’s critical role in defining CEMASTEA’s contribution to improving STEM education in Kenya,…

30 African Countries With Most Quality Education [List] Mauritius Mauritius is one of the leading education hub, transforming the island into a knowledge-based island. The government promotes a unique study-live-play lifestyle, state-of-the-art campuses, internationally recognized qualifications, and Mauritius-Africa scholarship scheme. Seychelles Seychelles’ education system, a key African institution in sub-Saharan Africa, offers free and compulsory education from ages 6 to 15. The system, which evolved from private mission schools to compulsory public education, ranks among the top 50 globally. Seychelles boasts the highest literacy rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s education system includes a seven-year cycle of primary school, four…

CS Machogu: School Heads to be Summoned on Fund Usage Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced that school principals will soon be summoned by Parliamentary committees to address concerns about their school’s funds. Machogu noted that the government has now classified schools as independent audit units, making them directly accountable to Parliament. Previously, the Education Cabinet Secretary or Principal Secretary answered these questions on behalf of the schools. Machogu emphasized that the new system signifies a shift in accountability, where principals will now face parliamentary committees directly. The CS cautioned headteachers against imposing unauthorized levies, stating that severe consequences await…

Government to Forfeit Employment of 46,000 JSS Teachers, Confirms Machogu Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has confirmed that the government will forfeit the employment of 46,000 junior secondary school intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms due to budgetary constraints. This decision comes in the wake of the rejection of the 2024 Finance Bill, which had included provisions for these employment changes. The government’s decision is a significant setback for the graduate teachers hired as interns in 2019. These teachers were expecting to transition to permanent and pensionable positions, a promise made by President William Ruto. The President had committed…

TSC Asks Principals to Encourage Teachers to Apply for Upcoming Vacancies Dr. Nancy Macharia hass urged school principals to motivate eligible teachers to apply for upcoming vacancies. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO emphasized the importance of principals encouraging eligible teachers in their schools to apply for advertised vacancies. “As principals, I urge you to encourage eligible teachers in your schools to apply for vacancies once advertised,” said Dr Macharia. TSC Recruitment: All You Should Know in 2024 The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) conducts mass recruitment whenever there is a need to address the teacher shortage in primary and secondary…

TSC Entry, Exit (Casualty): How To Fill Return Online Via TSC Website Heads of Institutions and Sub-County Directors are required to submit Entry/Exit returns for teachers online. This is a crucial part of the Teacher Posting process since it allows you to keep track of when a teacher enters or departs an institution. The Human Resource Management (HRM) headquarters receives the returns and is in charge of processing the information. The Sub County Directors play an important part in the process because they are in charge of submitting entry/exit returns for both institution administrators and teachers who have surpassed the…

TSC Teacher Registration Process for Citizens and Non-Citizens In a breakthrough move toward efficiency and user-friendliness, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) completely automated the teacher registration procedure and credential issue, ushering in a new era of convenience for teachers. This new approach to automating the teacher registration process not only reduces bureaucracy but also promises to expedite the normally time-consuming practice, making it more accessible and smooth. Here’s a step-by-step approach to applying for teacher registration:.  Step 1: Access the registration page.  1. Visit the www.tsc.go.ke website. 2. Select the “Online Services” tab. 3. Choose “Teachers Online Services.” 4. Select the “New Teacher…

TSC TMIS User Guide: Login, Data Submissions and Update Teachers Online Services aims to restructure the delivery of services to all teachers, employed and non-employed. It is a user-friendly portal that ensures consistent and timely access to services at all administrative levels within the commission. TMIS is a module in teachers’ online services that captures various aspects within an institution: Mobile numbers and basic details of teachers are updated on the Teachers Details page. Below are the steps to follow to access teachers’ online services and upload mobile numbers. To access Teachers Online (TOS), follow any of the methods below:…

Prof. Michieka Calls for Increased Government Research Funding The Chairman of the National Research Fund (NRF), Prof. Ratemo Michieka, urged the government to significantly increase funding for research institutions, highlighting its crucial role in national development. During the third Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference (MUSTIC), Prof. Michieka emphasized that every nation must support its own research institutions to benefit from their advancements. He stressed that no external entity can adequately support these institutions, making it essential for developing countries to invest more in their research sectors. Join Our WhatsApp Channel Prof. Michieka pointed out that increased funding…