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TSC Urges School Principals to Prepare for the first cohort of CBC learners The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has asked school heads to prepare for the first cohort of the Competency-Based Curriculum learners, expected to complete JSS next year. Ms. Macharia stated that principals need to have adequate arrangements in place to receive these students. TSC is currently drafting circulars to assist teachers in preparing for the new curriculum. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) for their significant role in providing state agencies with valuable insights. Join Our WhatsApp Channel These insights he said,…

Govt Allocates Sh3.5 Billion to Primary Schools for 1,000 Classrooms Construction — CS Machogu Education Cabinet Secretary Mr. Ezekiel Machogu says that approximately 30% of the national budget for the 2024-2025 financial year has been dedicated to education. The CS noted that they are already providing Sh3.5 billion to primary schools for building 1,000 additional classrooms nationwide. Additionally, a further Sh3.9 billion, which will be supplemented by the National Government–Constituency Development Fund, has been allocated for the construction of classrooms at the constituency level through NG-CDF. He emphasized the importance of proper utilization of these funds to enhance the quality of…

TSC to Promote More Teachers – Nancy Macharia The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans to promote more teachers, with the government allocating Sh1 billion for this purpose. New principals, attending the conference for the first time as substantive heads, were acknowledged due to the promotion of 545 deputy principals to principals during the 2023/24 financial year, which ends this month. In the current financial year, TSC promoted 36,504 teachers, bringing the total number of promotions in the past five years to 71,212. Ms. Macharia emphasized the intention to promote more teachers to clear the backlog, urging principals to encourage eligible…

JSS Learners Receive Sh5,000 Capitation, Well Below Expected Sh15,000 The Ministry of Education has allocated Sh4,998.1 per student for this term under the Free Day Junior School Education (FDJSE) programme. This falls significantly short of the anticipated Sh15,000 per student expected for the financial year. The allocation is part of a broader Sh14 billion fund released by the government for the second term to support free day Junior Secondary School programmes. Each school hosting Junior Secondary School (JSS) students has received a total of Sh274,444 as basic allocations. According to a circular dated June 18, 2024, from Basic Education Principal…

Education Sectors Facing Risk from Budget Cuts: Implications The decision by President William Ruto to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 has cast a shadow over Kenya’s education sector. Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u warned that Sh200 billion cuts threaten to derail crucial projects and initiatives aimed at providing a better learning environment for children and securing the future of education in the country. This situation highlights the urgent need for sustainable funding solutions to ensure that no child’s education is compromised due to financial constraints. President’s Decision and Its Implications President Ruto announced his decision to not sign the 2024 Finance…

KUPPET’s Old Guard Refuses Retirement Age Amendments Recently, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has found itself embroiled in a series of legal disputes surrounding proposed changes to its constitution. These amendments are significant, aiming to eliminate the retirement age for union officials and mandate branch officials seeking national office to resign from their current positions. Members and officials alike have taken opposing sides, leading to petitions and counter petitions in the Employment and Labour Relations Court. National officials such as Chairman Omboko Milemba and Secretary General Akello Misori are central figures in this legal showdown. Proposed…

KNEC Dispatches 2022 KCSE Certificates for Verification and Collection: How/Where to Collect The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced that the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination certificates have been dispatched for verification and issuance. These certificates are now available through the respective Sub-County Education offices. KNEC has provided detailed guidelines to ensure the smooth issuance and receipt of these certificates: Join Our WhatsApp Channel Verification Process Centre Managers are tasked with ensuring the prompt issuance of certificates. They must counter-check the following details before handing over the certificates to candidates: The number of certificates delivered should…

TSC Reveals When to Convert Intern Teachers to Permanent and Pensionable Status The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Ms. Nancy Macharia says that plans are underway to offer permanent and pensionable terms to those serving in public schools. The TSC boss expressed confidence that adequate funds would be provided for this initiative during the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association conference in Mombasa. Join Our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Macharia has disclosed the commission’s plans to convert intern teachers to permanent and pensionable status once government funds are available. “We are confident that adequate funds will be availed for the…

JSS Interns and Doctors Employment, Ruto Resignation, MPs’ Pay Cuts: Gen Zs Fresh Demands Over the past week, anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests have gained momentum, with demonstrators using various social media platforms to voice their frustrations with the current government. Initially, when the Gen Zs took to the streets, their primary objective was to reject the Finance Bill 2024. The protest quickly evolved into a broader call for government accountability, putting both elected and appointed public servants on notice for their conduct. After days of sustained pressure, President Ruto reconsidered his stance on the Finance Bill, which would have required…

TSC Initiates Appeal for 742 Sacked JSS School Intern Teachers The rehiring of the 742 Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers, whose contracts were recently terminated, will occur soon, as confirmed by their employer. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) says an appeal process has been initiated for the 742 Junior Secondary School intern teachers recently dismissed for absconding duty, with each case being reviewed on merit. Join Our WhatsApp Channel Nancy Macharia, TSC’s Chief Executive Officer, encouraged the striking teachers, who demanded permanent and pensionable terms after a court ruling, to initiate an appeal. Last month, thousands of JSS intern…