Author: Hezron Rooy

Retirement Age Dispute Rocks KUPPET as Teachers Head to Court Over Resignation Requirement The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is facing a leadership crisis as five branch officials have moved to court to challenge the alleged illegal amendment of the union’s constitution. This amendment changed the retirement age for top officials from 60 to 65 years and imposed new conditions for branch officials running for national office. The contested amendments demand that branch officials aspiring for national positions resign at least 31 days before the national poll. It also allows officials holding parliamentary or other public offices to…

Schools Begin Early For Mid-Term Break Following Finance Bill Demos Thousands of parents with children in boarding schools are grappling with the sudden need to raise bus fare for their children to return home for mid-term break. Numerous schools nationwide have begun planning to release students for the break earlier than expected, often without prior communication to parents. Many parents, already financially strained due to unpaid salaries, expressed their difficulties to Wananchi Reporting. Ms. Maryanne Wangeci, whose daughter is in Form 2 at a boarding school near Nairobi, shared her experience. On the afternoon of Saturday, June 23, she received…

Treasury Disburses Sh36 Billion School Capitation Funds for Second Term The government has released Sh36 billion in capitation funds for the second term of this academic year, coinciding with the schools’ three-day mid-term break. This funding supports the free day secondary, free primary, and free day junior secondary school programs. Fund Allocation Breakdown Usage and Disbursement Willy Kuria, the chairman of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, acknowledged the disbursement but expressed concerns about the lack of government guidance on fund usage. Follow Teachers Updates On X He indicated that while funds are being deposited into school accounts, suppliers are…

Concerns Over Suspended 3.4 million Students’ Health Insurance Parents are increasingly worried about the uncertainty surrounding health coverage for over 3.4 million students in public secondary schools. Silas Obuhatsa, the chairman of the National Parents Association, highlighted that students have been at risk for the past six months due to the sudden termination of the Sh4.5 billion EduAfya insurance scheme. For the past four years, students in public secondary schools benefited from government-funded medical coverage. Obuhatsa emphasized that millions of children’s lives now depend on school heads and parents because the government ended the insurance cover without considering the risks…

How to Replace Teacher Registration Certificate on TSC Portal The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has recommended teachers who have misplaced their teaching registration certificates to use the newly upgraded digital system rather than submitting a manual application for a replacement. TSC has improved its Document Management System (DMS) to allow for the issue of replacement papers. This upgraded system can accept forms, process them, and provide updates to users. The computerised system is a platform that TSC staff and teachers use to store, share, track, and manage data and papers. The TSC DMS is an essential component of Enterprise Content…

Why TSC Revokes Your Application for Teacher Registration Certificate The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is Kenya’s oversight body in charge of regulating teacher registration and ensuring the teaching profession’s integrity and standards are maintained. However, in certain instances, the TSC may revoke an application for a Teacher Registration Certificate, reflecting the thorough scrutiny used to assess the appropriateness of those entering the teaching profession. To ensure the quality and integrity of education, teachers must meet severe registration requirements. The process not only evaluates academic and professional skills but also investigates the character and conduct of those wishing to enter the…

TSC Urges Teachers to File Income Tax Returns: Deadline Set The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reminded all teachers and secretariat staff of their obligation to file their individual income tax returns for the year 2023. The circular, numbered 04/2024, underscores the importance of compliance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act. According to the circular, TSC employees are required to submit their income tax returns through the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) online iTax platform (https://itax.kra.go.ke) by the deadline of June 30, 2024. To facilitate the process, employees of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) can download their tax deduction…

Kenyan Teachers Allowances Per Job Grade and TSC Scale The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) provides allowances to teachers in two categories: remunerative and reimbursable. Remunerative allowances are included in the salary structure, whereas reimbursable allowances are refundable upon request. Remunerative allowances include automatic allowances such as housing allowances, medical allowances, commuter allowances, and hardship allowances. The TSC house allowance, a popular reward, is paid monthly to all instructors based on established criteria determined by their employment grade and workstation. The housing allowance rises with the work grade. Teachers working in places with insecurity, high dangers, and severe climates receive monthly…

Essential Documents for Securing a Fully Funded Scholarship When applying for a fully funded scholarship, you will need to prepare several key documents. These documents can vary depending on the specific scholarship and the organization offering it. Below is a comprehensive list of the common documents you may be required to submit: Academic CV An academic CV is a detailed document outlining your education, work experience, skills, research experience, voluntary experience, and any other relevant qualifications or achievements. Depending on the scholarship, you might need to add specific sections to your CV. However, it is important not to include personal…

Enhance Your PhD Application Without Publications Applying for a PhD program without any publications can be daunting, but it is possible to craft a compelling application that highlights your strengths and potential. Here are nine strategies to make your application stand out. 1. Emphasize Your Strengths Focus on your research experience, coursework, and relevant skills. Highlight the projects you have worked on, even if they did not result in publications. Demonstrate how these experiences have prepared you for the rigors of doctoral research. 2. Secure Strong Recommendation Letters Obtain letters from professors or mentors who can attest to your research…