Author: Hezron Rooy

NSBD Targets Six Million Learners in Countrywide School Deworming Program Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal number four on quality education is intertwined with goal three on good health and well-being. This connection is exemplified by the Kenya National School-Based Deworming (NSBD) program, set to launch next week. The NSBD targets six million learners aged 2-14 years across public and private schools, as well as out-of-school children within this age range. The inter-ministerial initiative, marking 11 years of success since its inception in 2012, has treated 53 million learners to date. The Ministries of Health and Education are collaboratively implementing this…

TSC Directs School heads to Promptly File New Teachers’ Casualties for Timely Salary Payments School heads were advised to promptly file new teachers’ casualties to ensure timely salary payments and avoid overpayments. TSC officials at the conference stressed the importance of principals providing necessary information about teachers posted to their schools to process house, municipal, and hardship allowances on time. Newly employed teachers must report to their assigned duty stations within two weeks of their posting date. Join Our WhatsApp Channel Following this, the institution head is responsible for immediately submitting a Casualty Return to the TSC headquarters. Salary Processing…

President Ruto Assents to the Appropriations Bill 2024 President William Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill 2024 into law. This follows his decision to reject the Finance Bill 2024 and return it to the National Assembly, rejecting all clauses of the bill. Ruto explained that he is legally required to assent to the Appropriations Bill by June 30 each year to ensure the continuity of government operations and the provision of critical services. This approval allows the national treasury to authorize expenditures to counties and other organs. “I have therefore assented to the Appropriations Bill 2024 and instructed the National…

12 Kenyan Students to Compete in 2 International Mathematics Contests Kenyan schools will be represented by 12 students in two renowned Mathematics competitions. Six students are set to participate in the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), a prestigious annual event for high school students, held on a rotational basis across different countries. This year’s competition will take place from July 11 to July 22, 2024, at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. Participants from over 100 countries, including Canada, USA, China, India, and South Korea, will compete. Additionally, six other Kenyan students will compete in the 37th Pan…

TSC Says 3,445 New Schools Established in the Last 5 Years Dr. Nancy Macharia, the Teachers Service Commission CEO, says that over the five-year period, 3,445 new schools had been established, with 160 new institutions added this year alone. These schools require skilled leadership, and the TSC is keen on promoting qualified teachers to principal positions. She urged school principals to motivate eligible teachers to apply for upcoming vacancies, highlighting the importance of proactive participation in the promotion process. Join Our WhatsApp Channel TSC acknowledged a significant shortage of teachers in junior secondary schools. According to Chief Executive Nancy Macharia…

TSC Promotes 71,000 teachers in Five Years In a notable effort to enhance the education sector in the country, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has promoted approximately 71,000 teachers over the past five years. TSC chief executive Dr. Nancy Macharia highlighted this achievement during her address at the 47th Annual Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha) meeting in Mombasa. Dr. Macharia stated that during the current financial year alone, they had promoted 36,504 teachers, increasing the total to 71,212 in five years. Join Our WhatsApp Channel “During the current financial year, in total we promoted 36,504 teachers, bringing the total number…

DP Rigathi Gachagua Asks Teachers to Drink Less Deputy President Gachagua has officially opened the 47th annual Kenya School Heads Association Conference in Mombasa County, addressing key issues impacting education and urging collective action among educators. During his speech, DP Gachagua highlighted significant barriers to universal access to education, particularly the abuse of alcohol, drugs, and other substances among students. “One of the key drawbacks to universal access to education is abuse of alcohol drugs and another substance.” He acknowledged the progress made in combating this menace and called on educators to support these efforts by setting personal examples. Follow…

TSC’s 5 Key Considerations for Immediate Teacher Transfer Approval The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) frequently assesses various aspects it deems relevant before evaluating a teacher for transfer approval. When considering inter-county transfer requests, TSC analyzes specific details to use, particularly for delocalized teachers. TSC generally prioritizes staff balance in each subcounty to avoid creating a significant shortage in order to meet the demand for delocalized educators. TSC considers the following aspects to be important for teacher transfer approval: 1. Age of the teacher. Previously, those teachers of 56 years and older were not legible for seeking transfer out of the…

26 Bachelor’s Degree Courses Banned by TSC [List] The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) issued a guideline limiting the validity of some Bachelor’s degree courses for those seeking to enter the teaching profession. This measure aims to ensure that prospective teachers possess degrees that align with the evolving demands of the education industry. “Applicants for registration whose training is in subjects that are currently NOT in the curriculum do not qualify, irrespective of having undertaken a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Enhancement,” read part of the guidelines for registration of new teachers. Those who completed a PGDE with these…

TSC Exit from Service Methods and Their Implications Here are the methods by which TSC teachers can leave service, as well as their implications: 1. Early Retirement TSC Teachers can request for retirement at the age of 50 and after completing 10 years of continuous service on permanent and pensionable terms. The Commission considers the application and issues a retirement notice. Medical grounds for retirement can be negotiated with the Director of Medical Services. Teachers may retire in the public interest based on their usefulness to the profession or other public assignments. Eligible teachers receive a lump sum and a…