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KUPPET and Kisii Educational Stakeholders Voice Concerns Over TSC’s Mass Teacher Layoffs The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and other educational stakeholders in Kisii have expressed dissatisfaction with TSC’s actions of firing intern teachers. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) dismissed 742 Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers on Monday, citing gross misconduct. This decision came just two days after the teachers had called off a nationwide strike, which began on April 17, to facilitate the passage of the National Budget scheduled for Thursday. Kisii KUPPET Secretary General Joseph Abincha criticized the dismissals, warning that the Competency-Based Curriculum…

Government to Construct 16,000 Classrooms for Grade Nine Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary of Basic Education, has announced plans to construct 16,000 classrooms in preparation for Grade Nine learners next year. He disclosed this during a public engagement in Nakuru, emphasizing that the government will allocate Sh3.9 billion for the project. Dr. Kipsang assured that by December, all classrooms earmarked for Grade Nine will be ready across primary schools nationwide. Infrastructure Boost for Technical Education In a bid to enhance technical vocational education training (TVET), Dr. Kipsang highlighted efforts to revamp the sector to meet Kenya’s industrial needs. He noted…

Nova Pioneer Tatu City School Named Top Finalist in World’s Best School Prizes Kenya’s Nova Pioneer Tatu City School has secured a coveted spot among the top 10 finalists in the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2024. Organized by T4 Education, a global Ed-Tech platform, the awards recognize exceptional educational institutions worldwide. The school has been nominated in the Innovation 2024 category, competing for top honors alongside schools from the UK, Brazil, Italy, and Australia, among others. This recognition places Nova Pioneer Tatu City at the forefront of educational innovation on a global scale. Nova Pioneer’s Director Christopher Khaemba expressed…

Celebrating 100 Years of TVET: Government’s Strategic Vision The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), Esther Thaara Muoria, emphasized the government’s commitment to leveraging the centennial celebrations of TVET to highlight its key plans and priorities in the sector. Addressing stakeholders at Kabete National Polytechnic, she outlined the upcoming TVET-at-100 event as a pivotal platform to articulate these strategic initiatives. Dr. Muoria underscored the crucial role of TVET in driving Kenya’s industrialization agenda. Despite significant milestones over the past century, she acknowledged persistent challenges hampering the sector’s full potential. Follow Teachers Updates On…

TSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria and Remuneration for Teachers with Disabilities The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued new guidelines for the remuneration of personal guides for employees living with disabilities. This follows the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) circular Ref: SRC/ADM/11(190) dated 7th March 2024, which reviewed the types of disabilities eligible for the Personal Guide Allowance for public service employees, including teachers and Secretariat staff. Follow Teachers Updates On X Details of the Allowance According to the SRC circular, the following types of disabilities qualify for the Personal Guide Allowance: Type of DisabilityPersonal Guide AllowanceDeafKshs. 20,000 per month, payable…

TSC Commuter Allowance Rates For Teachers Per Job Group A crucial feature of the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is the TSC Commuter Allowance, a financial incentive that helps teachers cover commuting expenses. These rates, published by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), vary by job group and are critical for understanding teachers’ financial considerations as well as the TSC’s commitment to maintaining a positive working environment. Teachers receive the commuter allowance, a crucial component of their remuneration package, in addition to their regular wage to cover various transportation-related expenses. Here are the commuting allowances for teachers based on their grades…

TSC Faces Sh3.2 Billion Shortfall for Permanent Employment of 46,000 Intern Teachers The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is grappling with a Sh3.2 billion shortfall in its bid to employ over 46,000 intern teachers on a permanent and pensionable basis. Despite the government allocating Sh13.4 billion for this purpose, the TSC had estimated a need of Sh16.6 billion to complete the conversion, leaving a significant gap in funding. The allocation towards the employment of intern teachers follows months of disputes, including a strike, layoffs, and a pending court case between the interns and the TSC. In May, the TSC informed Parliament…

CS Kithure Kindiki Declares Monday a Public Holiday for Eid-Al-Adha Celebration Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that Monday, June 17, will be observed as a public holiday. This announcement is in recognition of Eid-Al-Adha, one of the most significant holidays in Islam. Eid-Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, holds great importance in the Islamic faith. It commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim to Allah and his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. In a divine intervention, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, which was sacrificed instead. This event was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s faith and…

How the Education Ministry and TSC Will Spend Their Budget Allocations Kenya’s education sector has secured the largest share of the national budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, with an allocation of Ksh 656.6 billion. This proposal, presented by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u on Thursday, marks an increase from the Ksh 628.6 billion allocated in the fiscal year 2023/24. Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Allocations The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will receive the most substantial portion of this budget, amounting to Ksh 358.2 billion. This allocation is distributed across various initiatives aimed at enhancing the teaching workforce and educational…

TSC: Why Over 4,000 Teachers Risk Losing NSSF Retirement Benefits The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has disclosed that more than 4,000 teachers are not properly registered with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), putting them at risk of missing out on their benefits. The TSC is urging the affected teachers to visit their nearest NSSF office to complete their registration. Teachers are instructed to forward their new NSSF numbers to their respective county directors. These documents will then be submitted to TSC headquarters for inclusion in the payroll. Additionally, the TSC requests that teachers who have recently registered with NSSF…