Author: Hezron Rooy

Hezron Rooy is the Editor-in-Chief at Teachers Updates. A passionate educator and accomplished web developer. With a strong background in news reporting, content creation, and educational innovation, Hezron is dedicated to delivering impactful stories and resources that empower teachers and shape the future of education.

Kenyatta University Reviews Curriculum and Research Strategies

Kenyatta University Reviews Curriculum and Research Strategies. Kenyatta University (KU) has initiated a comprehensive review to tackle recurring challenges such as low graduation rates, outdated academic programmes, and insufficient research commercialisation. This evaluation aims to enhance the university’s performance across critical areas including student retention, curriculum relevance, Ph.D. enrolment, and research dissemination effectiveness. The process is being spearheaded by the University Council Chairperson, Dr. Ben Chumo, alongside acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi. Dr. Chumo emphasized the importance of the review, stating that the university must critically assess its current position to pinpoint and address areas impeding progress. Prof. Wanjohi…

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Over 10,000 Idle Classrooms in Secondary Schools Turned Into Dining and Dorm Spaces

Over 10,000 Idle Classrooms in Secondary Schools Turned Into Dining and Dorm Spaces. Over 10,000 classrooms were constructed in secondary schools across Kenya under the leadership of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. These classrooms were intended to accommodate learners transitioning to junior secondary schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Initially envisioned as a solution to meet the educational needs of over one million new students, the government allocated KSh 8.1 billion to the project. Ministries of Education, Interior, and the National Treasury collaborated to ensure the timely completion of this initiative. A significant shift occurred when the Presidential Working Party on…

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How Dominic Orina Combines Teaching and Agriculture to Transform Lives

How Dominic Orina Combines Teaching and Agriculture to Transform Lives. Dominic Ming’ate Orina has become a household name in Kenya, especially among agriculture enthusiasts. His journey began in 2017 when he was affected by the government’s delocalisation policy, which reassigned teachers to their home counties. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) posted Orina to Kugerwet Primary School in Konoin Constituency, Bomet County, far from his roots in Nyamira County. Accustomed to a diet rich in vegetables and fruits in Nyamira, Orina quickly noticed the scarcity of such produce in Konoin, where tea growing and dairy farming dominated. Renting a room at…

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Teacher Shortages and Capitation Delays Hit Junior Secondary Schools

Teacher Shortages and Capitation Delays Hit Junior Secondary Schools. Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) face a critical shortage of teachers as education institutions grapple with broader challenges, including delayed capitation funding two weeks into the first term. Currently, there are 80,000 teachers serving in JSS, far below the required 140,000. Senate Education Committee Chairperson Joe Nyutu highlighted that the initial plan was to domicile JSS in secondary schools due to their infrastructure, such as classrooms, laboratories, and qualified teachers. However, following the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER) recommendations in 2022, JSS was relocated to primary schools. President William Ruto’s…

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New Council Takes Over in Plan to Reform Moi University

New Council Takes Over in Plan to Reform Moi University. The Ministry of Education has introduced significant measures to address the financial and managerial challenges facing Moi University, including the appointment of a new council. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba presided over the swearing-in of the new council members on January 22, aiming to rescue the Eldoret-based university from recurring crises, including unresolved Sh8.6 billion debts related to salaries and statutory deductions. Among the proposed reforms are changes in management and strategies to improve the university’s financial health. The CS emphasized that leadership and governance issues necessitated the overhaul of…

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TUK Lecturers Down Tools Over Delayed Salaries

TUK Lecturers Down Tools Over Delayed Salaries. Learning activities at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) were disrupted on Thursday at midday when lecturers and other staff staged protests. The workers, gathered near the administration block, demanded the immediate disbursement of their December salaries, which they accused the government of delaying. The protests followed the expiry of a seven-day strike notice issued to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. In the notice, the workers had urged the two officials to address their grievances, but no action was taken. According to staff members, their petition detailed…

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National DOS, HODs, Career Masters, Senior Masters & Academic Deputies Capacity Building Seminar - Nakuru High School

National DOS, HODs, Career Masters, Senior Masters & Academic Deputies Capacity Building Seminar – Nakuru High School. Nakuru High School has extended an invitation to teachers for a capacity-building seminar aimed at enhancing academic performance strategies. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the school’s Multi-purpose Hall, starting from 9:00 AM. Organized in collaboration with Zeraki Analytics, the seminar targets senior educators, including Directors of Studies (DOS), Heads of Departments (HODs), and deputies in charge of academics. Download Invitation Letter Theme Empowering National DOS, HODs, Career Masters, Senior Masters, and Deputies (Academics) for Excellence in Education…

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Parents and Pupils Follow Transferred Headteacher to New School, Demand His Return

Parents and Pupils Follow Transferred Headteacher to New School, Demand His Return. Learning was disrupted at Mabwaita and Sosit primary schools in Bureti Constituency, Kericho County, after students and parents from Mabwaita staged a two-kilometer march to Sosit Primary School. The demonstrators demanded the return of their headteacher, who had recently been transferred to Sosit. The protesters accused education officials of transferring the headteacher without prior consultation. They expressed frustration, noting that the teacher had served at Mabwaita for less than a year and had already initiated meaningful changes. Residents of Mabwaita highlighted the significant improvements brought by the transferred…

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TSC Accused of Issuing Over 3,000 Teacher Employment Letters to Politicians.

TSC Accused of Issuing Over 3,000 Teacher Employment Letters to Politicians. Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has raised concerns about the ongoing recruitment of teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). She criticized the process as being skewed to favor pro-government Members of Parliament (MPs), alleging that at least 3,000 employment letters had been distributed to politicians, predominantly MPs. Kihara argued that the exercise should be suspended and subjected to investigations to address claims of bias. She claimed that the recruitment process had taken a political dimension, benefiting select constituencies while others were excluded. Consequently, hundreds of qualified teachers risked missing…

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Governor Natembeya Pledges to Clear KSh 2.7M School Fees for Muungano Students

Governor Natembeya Pledges to Clear KSh 2.7M School Fees for Muungano Students. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has vowed to clear all pending school fees for students at Muungano Secondary School in Kiminini Sub-county. This initiative, amounting to KSh 2.7 million, aims to ease financial burdens and support students’ education. During his address to the school community, the governor emphasized that the financial support comes with expectations. He urged students to maintain discipline and follow school rules, stating that fee payment should not be an excuse for misconduct. He also warned against absenteeism, emphasizing that now, with the financial burden lifted,…

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