Author: Hezron Rooy

2024/25 Budget: TSC, Education Allocation – Teachers CBA The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Education, Roads, and Defense sectors have been granted the highest funding in the estimates of Recurrent and development expenditure for the Financial Year 2024/25. On Thursday, the National Assembly reviewed these estimates in preparation for next week’s budget reading, expressing concerns about the relatively low allocations for devolved functions such as health. The Teachers Service Commission is set to receive Ksh 358.21 billion. The State Departments for Roads, Higher Education, and the Ministry of Defense have been allocated Ksh 199.3 billion, Ksh 127.9 billion, and Ksh 173…

KNUT Warns TSC Against Distributing Employment Letters at Funerals KNUT has cautioned the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) against distributing employment letters at funerals, likening it to treating teachers as commodities rather than professionals. Patrick Chungani, KNUT Secretary for Western region criticized TSC for exacerbating challenges in the education sector, including low teacher morale and diminished educational quality due to inadequate staffing. Chungani emphasized the critical link between sufficient teaching staff and the delivery of quality education and good academic performance. “We cannot have quality education and good performance without good staffing and enough teachers,” he observed. He expressed concern over…

Schools and Universities Await Crucial Funds Amid Govt Delays in Billions for Education With only three weeks left in the current financial year, the government has yet to remit billions of shillings allocated for various education programmes, complicating operations and service delivery in the education sector. This delay affects secondary schools, technical and vocational education and training (Tvet) institutions, and universities, with only primary schools having received the expected funds. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, during the launch of the 2023-2027 National Education Sector Strategic Plan at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete, reported that 50% of the capitation…

TSC Phase 2 Teachers Payrise: Winners and Losers The recent salary adjustments under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have left some educators dissatisfied, despite others benefiting from the first phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between TSC and the unions. While some educators are pleased with their increased monthly pay, others, particularly those in five specific pay grades, did not receive any raise. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and TSC, along with the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), signed the agreement that resulted in…

University of Nairobi Enters Top 1,000 in QS World Rankings 2025 UoN is now positioned in the 909-950 range among 1,500 global institutions, an improvement from its previous ranking in the 1,000-1,200 band since 2022. This advancement is attributed to improvements in several key categories: employment outcomes, academic reputation, international research, and faculty-student ratio. Key Rankings and Indicators Employment Outcomes: Academic Reputation: Employer Reputation: Follow Teachers Updates On X Citations per Faculty: International Research Networks: Sustainability: Regional and Global Context Kenyan Institutions: African Institutions: Global Top Five: This ranking is the first to integrate sustainability and employability as key factors…

TSC Ordered to Employ 46,000 Intern Teachers on Permanent Terms On Wednesday, the Budget and Appropriations Committee instructed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to hire all Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers currently in the internship program on permanent and pensionable terms. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the committee’s chairperson, indicated that the government had allocated sufficient funds for this project in the 2024/2025 Financial Year. Nyoro assured the house that there were adequate resources to confirm the JSS interns into permanent and pensionable positions. Nyoro, in his capacity as chairperson, directed that the TSC hire all 46,000 interns working under the…

School Principals Threaten Early Mid-Term Break Due to Funding Delays The Kenya Secondary Schools Head Association (KSSHA) has warned of a potential early mid-term break for students due to insufficient funds, despite government assurances of impending fund releases without specified dates. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has firmly stated that no schools will close prematurely because of delayed government capitation, assuring that schools will receive the funds “in due course.” A letter from Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang dated May 24 informed learners and tutors that the half-term break is scheduled from June 26 to June 28. Despite this, school…

How to Apply for KUCCPS Inter-Institutional Transfer The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal is now accepting applications for Inter-Institutional Transfer (IIT). This process is designed for students placed in universities and colleges for the 2024/2025 Placement Cycle who wish to transfer to different institutions. IIT also allows for course changes, provided the applicant meets the necessary cut-off points and receives approval from the new institution. Follow Teachers Updates On X Application Instructions To apply for an IIT, follow these steps: You can monitor your application’s progress through the Student’s Portal. Both the receiving and releasing institutions…

KNUT Raises Alarm Over Increasing Teacher Depression The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in Nandi South has expressed concerns regarding the increasing cases of depression among teachers in Kenya. Branch Executive Secretary Stephen Misoi has linked this rise to harassment, intimidation, and unfair employment practices affecting teachers. During a press briefing in Nandi Hills town, Misoi highlighted that this alarming trend has sometimes resulted in deaths and family breakdowns. He stressed that the union is profoundly troubled by the surge in teacher depression due to the adverse conditions they face. “This is as a result of harassment, intimidation and…

Universities Odered to Recall Admission Letters Following Fees Anomalies The National Assembly Education Committee has instructed the Ministry of Education to retract all university admission letters. The directive was issued during a session where the committee recommended that all universities recall the issued letters due to alleged discrepancies in the fees students were expected to pay. The controversy arose because the Ministry of Education reportedly imposed the full amount of school fees on students without considering the categories under the new funding model. This necessitated the recall of the letters to correct the fees based on the established classifications. Follow…