Author: Hezron Rooy

CS Machogu Orders End to UoN Leadership Wrangles The Ministry of Education has mandated the two conflicting factions at the University of Nairobi (UoN) to cease their disputes and collaborate effectively. This directive comes after prolonged leadership clashes between Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama and the University Council, which has repeatedly attempted to place Kiama on compulsory leave. Ezekiel Machogu, the Education Cabinet Secretary, voiced his concerns during a dinner that the UoN Chancellor organized. Machogu criticized the ongoing strife, stating it had crossed a line and could potentially harm the university. He emphasized that council members, appointed by him,…

Has Cheptumo Ayabei Replaced TSC CEO Nancy Macharia? Who is Ayabei? Rumors have circulated suggesting that Cheptumo Ayabei has been appointed as the CEO of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), replacing Nancy Macharia. However, TSC officials have moved swiftly to denounce these rumors as baseless and unfounded. The rumors’ began when Nation newspaper published an article with the headline, “Intern teachers win fight for higher pay,” discussing the appropriation of budgetary allocation for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The article referred Cheptumo Ayabei as an acting Chief Executive, raising questions about the current status of Nancy Macharia, the head of…

Half-Term Dates Revised in Ministry of Education’s Latest Directive The Ministry of Education has delayed the half-term break by a week due to the postponed reopening of schools caused by heavy rains across the country. Originally, pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools were scheduled to break for half-term from June 20 to 23, 2024. The new dates for the half-term break are now from June 26 to 28, 2024. Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang communicated through a circular to all county directors of education that all boarding school learners are expected to report back on June 30, 2024. “Learners…

KUPPET Demands TSC End Contract Employment for Teachers The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for an immediate end to the practice of employing teachers on contract terms, deeming it an affront to the teaching profession. Nyeri Kuppet Chair Francis Wanjohi expressed approval for the decision to transition 26,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers from contract employment to permanent and pensionable positions. This move, according to Wanjohi, is timely and praiseworthy, addressing the grievances of the 46,000 JSS tutors who have been protesting since the beginning of the term. “We would have celebrated much more…

Universities to Phase Out Unpopular Courses in Higher Education Reform Public universities in Kenya may see significant staff layoffs following an agreement between President William Ruto and Vice Chancellors to eliminate programs that fail to attract students. During a meeting held at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday, it was resolved that some academic programs will be discontinued, while others will be transferred to institutions with a strong niche in their respective fields. Potential Job Cuts This reorganization aims to implement a reform plan that could lead to the downsizing of universities. This plan echoes a 2018 proposal by the…

TSC Kicks off Deployment of 1,206 Primary School Teachers to JSS The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has initiated the deployment of 1,206 primary school teachers to JSS nationwide as part of the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). This move aims to address teacher shortages and subject combination imbalances in junior secondary schools (JSS). In a memo dated May 23, TSC’s Acting Director of Human Resources, Antonina Lentoijoni, directed regional, district, and sub-district directors to rationalize and deploy eligible teachers within 14 days. She emphasized that only teachers currently employed by TSC and qualified to teach in secondary schools…

Kapsabet High School Annual Mathematics Contest Kapsabet High School is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to schools across the country for the 21st Edition of our highly anticipated Annual National Mathematics Contest. Scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, 2024, starting at 7:00 am, this prestigious event aims to celebrate and showcase the mathematical prowess of students. The primary goal of the contest is to provide a platform for learners to demonstrate their skills in mathematics while boosting their confidence in the subject. Participating schools are encouraged to register teams from Form 1 to Form 4, with each team comprising ten…

Hefty Salaries TSC Intern teachers Will Earn After July Permanent Employment Intern teachers who have been on strike since schools reopened have won big in their battle with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The 26,000 Junior Secondary teachers will from July this year be converted into permanent and pensionable under the TSC. These teachers have been on contract since January 2023. Under the internship program that the TSC has been running, intern teachers in secondary schools have been earning Sh. 20,000 while their counterparts in primary level have been earning Sh. 15,000. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook Salaries After…

KICD Invites Publishers to Submit Course Materials for CBC Evaluation The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has issued a call to publishers registered or legally represented in Kenya to submit course materials for the 2024 edition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This initiative is part of KICD’s ongoing efforts to nurture every learner’s potential through high-quality educational resources. Publishers interested in participating are invited to download the Submission, Evaluation, and Approval Procedures for both CBC Course Materials and CBC Complementary Materials for 2024 from the KICD website (www.kicd.ac.ke). These procedures outline the requirements and timetables for submitting proposals for…

Kabete Polytechnic best TVET in Kenya’s Latest Survey: TTI Rankings Per Region Kabete beat 2567 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the country to emerge the best according to the latest research carried out by Timely Kenya. Headed by CEO Rozalia Tadeusz, Timely Kenya is a research firm that conducts private as well as public scientific surveys. The survey, released on Monday, May 27, involved 3025 respondents and was carried out on May 7-21 with a sampling bias of 1.1 percent. Most preferred Kabete National Polytechnic, Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Meru National Polytechnic, Eldoret National Polytechnic, and Kenya…