Author: Hezron Rooy

KESSHA Elects Willie Kuria as New Chairperson Celebrations swept through Sheikh Zayed Hall in Mombasa as Willie Kuria was elected National Chairperson of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) during its 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition. The election, overseen by key education officials William Sugut (Director of Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education), Reuben Nthamburi, and Antonina Lentoijoni from the Teachers Service Commission, marked a significant change in KESSHA’s leadership. New Leadership Team Follow Teachers Updates On X Kuria, who is also the Principal of Murang’a High, had been acting as National Chairperson following the retirement of his…

Confusion Over Half-Term Dates Amid Planned Protests On Monday, parents were uncertain about the half-term break dates, fearing that their children’s travel plans might be disrupted by the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests planned for Tuesday. Many learners in uniform were seen at various matatu termini in Nairobi, heading home earlier than expected. They mentioned that their break was brought forward to ensure they reached home safely before the protests. The protests are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Ministry of Education had initially scheduled the half-term break from June 26 to 28, 2024. Some parents contacted the Nation’s…

Ministry of Education Revises Half Term Break Schedule The Ministry of Education has announced that boarding schools can release students for the half term break starting Monday, June 24. This is a sudden alteration to the school calendar as previously, the break was set to commence on Wednesday, June 26. In a memo addressed to school principals, the Ministry explained that the early release is intended to provide students and parents ample time to organize travel plans in light of the anticipated Finance Bill protests on Tuesday. Consequently, some principals have informed parents to pick up their children starting today;…

TSC Sanctions for Teachers’ Poor Performance and Lack of Professional Ethics Teachers play a crucial role in the achievement of the Commission’s goals and are recognized for their exemplary performance. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recognizes teachers who demonstrate selfless teaching service, maintain good working relationships with other teachers and stakeholders, anticipate and resolve conflicts, use official languages, involve teachers and other stakeholders in decision-making, and comply with national laws and codes of conduct and ethics. The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) takes a strong position against poor performance and ethical misbehavior among educators, as defined in the Code of Regulation…

TSC Pay Slips Online Access and Guide The online pay-slip system facilitates accessing pay-slips online and viewing personal details. To utilize this service, follow the instructions below: Visit the Teachers Service Commission website at www.tsc.go.ke. Navigate to the Online Services section, and locate the Online Payslips tab. Click on it. You will encounter the username and password window. (Note: Only teachers or secretariat staff who have registered and activated their accounts can log on to the system.). For first-time users, accessing the “Registration/Activate Account” link will display the required page. Fill out the form with the necessary details from your…

TPAD: Account Creation, Adding Bio Data, Teachers Roles, Process Steps Setting up a new TSC TPAD account for self-evaluation is a simple process. TPAD is a performance evaluation tool that examines instructors’ performance in accordance with the Commission’s requirements. According to Section 52 of the Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015), the Commission is in charge of managing the performance appraisal system. This includes: i. Directing institutional heads to oversee teacher performance appraisals in their respective institutions.ii. Using performance appraisal reports for promotions, deployment, and other incentives.iii. Identifying training needs and correcting poor performance.iv. Creating and updating performance appraisal criteria,…

TSC County Administrative Officials: Roles and Responsibilities Section 14 of the TSC Act empowers the Commission to establish administrative units and appoint personnel to carry out any of its tasks. Consequently, the Commission assigned the TSC County Directors and other officers to manage all administrative and technical issues related to teacher management at the county level. 1. Duties of the TSC County Director The Deputy County Director’s responsibilities The Deputy County Director is accountable to the County Director and performs the following duties:(i) Deputize the County Director.(ii) Oversee the procedure for teacher registration in the county.(iii) conducting interviews for primary…

TSC Teachers Pension: Requirements, Process, Check Status Before and after retirement, it is critical to understand how to check the status of your TSC pension online. As we progress through life, we anticipate that we will need to retire from our government and other salaried employment. For some, the state pension will be sufficient to provide a basic level of income. Others will have a variety of options for supplementing their lives without utilizing their pension. However, for a larger number, the retirement payment will act as a springboard to better chances. Teachers who have reached the age of 60…

TSC County Directors: Contacts and Salaries The 2010 Constitution required the Teachers Service Commission, one of Kenya’s constitutional bodies, to decentralize its operations and services from its central office to several counties around the nation. To promote this decentralization strategy and improve the performance of teacher management functions across the country, the TSC has appointed county directors. These county directors play an important role in supervising and arranging matters relating to teachers in their respective regions. Teachers, stakeholders, and the general public can utilize this information to contact the relevant county directors with questions, support, and educational concerns. This decentralized…

Various Retirement Options for Teachers: Guidelines and Processes As teachers advance in their professions, retirement planning becomes increasingly important. Understanding the numerous retirement options accessible to teachers is critical as they plan for their futures outside of the classroom. In this post, we will look at the various retirement alternatives available to teachers, ranging from compulsory to voluntary, and discuss the procedures and requirements involved with each. Teachers who understand these retirement pathways can make more informed decisions about their retirement plans, ensuring a smooth transition into this new period of life. Compulsory Retirement This applies to teachers above the…