Author: Hezron Rooy

TSC Teachers’ Monthly Pay Scales Per Grades The Kenyan education system is significantly shaped by the teachers service commission. The commission is responsible for hiring, assigning, transferring, and paying teachers’ salaries, with payments made according to job categories. The TSC also oversees the effective supervision of instructors in public primary and secondary schools. In response to various opinions, the panel has developed official teacher wages and a grading system, with monthly salary payments made to the teachers. TSC Teacher Salary Structure for 2024 Every month, TSC typically pays teachers their salaries based on various criteria, with work groupings being the…

Junior Secondary Crisis Looms as More Students Join Grade Nine Over 23,000 junior secondary schools in Kenya are bracing for a crisis due to a steep increase in student population, which is expected to cause significant congestion, a shortage of tutors, and overstretched facilities as the pioneer class graduates from Grade 8 to 9 in January. Interviews with several school heads reveal a grim scenario, describing it as a nightmare due to the lack of classrooms, laboratories, and teachers for the additional class. Adding to the challenge, the institutions will also welcome a new set of Grade One pupils transitioning…

TSC CPG’s Automatic Promotions Policy for Teachers to Ensure Fairness The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a new Automatic Promotions Policy, aimed at addressing concerns over stagnant professional growth among educators nationwide. This policy marks a significant step towards recognizing and rewarding teachers’ dedication to their profession. Under this initiative, qualified instructors will receive automatic promotions and corresponding salary increases, which is expected to boost morale within the teaching community. The TSC’s decision reflects a broader effort to foster a culture of excellence in education by incentivizing outstanding teaching practices. The commission’s latest announcement follows a thorough assessment of…

CS Machogu Unveils National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027: Key Pillars Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has unveiled the National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) for 2023-2027, a comprehensive framework designed to guide Kenya’s education sector over the next five years. This blueprint highlights the country’s readiness to implement a series of upcoming reforms. Machogu noted that this Strategic Plan is the first to be formulated under the Kenya Kwanza Government, reflecting its commitment to prioritizing education programs, which are seen as foundational to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation (BETA). Emphasizing the Government’s dedication to education, he previewed the upcoming Budget…

Thousands of Teachers Await Promotion: KUPPET’s Demands to TSC The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has formally requested the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to promote over a thousand educators who have remained in the same job groups for more than a decade. This appeal highlights the need for career progression among teachers who have long been overlooked. KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori emphasized the importance of automatic promotions for these teachers in the future. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current promotion system, noting that despite adhering to the career progression guidelines (CPG), many teachers have not been…

Machogu Directs HELB and Universities Fund to Open Portal on June 15 Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has instructed the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund (UF) to open the funding portal on June 15, 2024, enabling eligible students to submit their applications. This directive follows President William Ruto’s introduction of a new funding model for university and TVET students in May, which came after comprehensive consultations by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms. The new student-centered funding model has changed the placement and funding process for first-year university students. Consequently, the Kenya Universities and Colleges…

TSC Appeal to Primary School Teachers in West Pokot to Apply JSS Redeployment: Eligibility The Teachers Service Commission has urged primary school teachers in West Pokot county who meet the required qualifications to apply for redeployment to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS). TSC Deputy County Director Joseph Musyoka made this appeal during the closing ceremony of a five-day training program for JSS teachers at Nasokol Girls Secondary School. Musyoka expressed surprise that only 13 teachers had applied for the 6,000 advertised slots in the area. Eligibility criteria for teachers Musyoka outlined the eligibility criteria for teachers interested in moving to JSS…

Capitation Controversy as Machogu, School Heads Clash Over Sh11 Billion Term 1 Capitation Secondary schools across the nation are at risk of losing up to Sh11 billion designated for their operations amid an ongoing financial crisis. The headteachers and the Ministry of Education have differing views on the current financial situation. Funding Delays and Shortfalls Last week, school heads complained about delays in releasing second term funding and incomplete disbursements for the first term, amounting to about Sh11 billion in arrears. However, on Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu countered these claims, stating that both primary and secondary schools had…

School in Trans Nzoia Faces Legal Sanctions Over Discrimination Against SDA Students Accusations of religious discrimination at a school in Trans-Nzoia County have intensified, resulting in legal action against the principal. The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) community alleges that their students’ religious rights were violated when the school prevented them from practicing their faith on Saturdays. This led to demands from parents and the SDA church for the principal’s dismissal, citing infringement of constitutional rights. Kaosa & Company Advocates, representing the affected students, sent a legal letter dated June 5, 2024, to the school. It detailed incidents on May 25,…

BOM Teacher in Nyamira Dies By Suicide After Reportedly Losing Money In Aviator Kevin Omwenga, a Chemistry and Mathematics teacher at Nyamira Boys secondary school, was discovered deceased on Thursday in what appears to be a case of suicide, as reported by area assistant Chief Johnson Manyara. According to Manyara, Omwenga, who was employed under the Board of Management (BOM), had been grappling with substantial debts, allegedly borrowing around Ksh50,000 from colleagues, which he reportedly lost while gambling on the Aviator game. George Onkundi, the principal of Nyamira Boys School, mentioned that Omwenga had been observed near the school premises…