Author: Hezron Rooy

Namelok Girls Students Go on Strike Over Teachers Shortage. Learning at Namelok Girls Secondary School in Kajiado County was disrupted following a student strike that took place on Tuesday night. The protest was a response to the failure of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to hire more teachers, which has affected the smooth delivery of lessons at the institution. A parent, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that the school has been without an Agriculture teacher for the past year. This shortage has contributed to the unrest among the students. Additionally, the students raised concerns about the hiring of a…

KUPPET Urges TSC to End Punitive Teacher Transfers. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is calling for an end to arbitrary transfers of teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Zablon Awange, the KUPPET Kisumu chapter official, emphasized that the practice of punitive transfers should be halted, as it is negatively impacting teachers. Awange highlighted that some teachers have left the profession due to the harsh nature of these transfers. He noted that many teachers have seen a reduction in their salaries, with some losing up to 10 percent of their earnings due to being transferred. These transfers…

PSC Announces Vice Chancellor and Other Vacancies at Kenyan Universities. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has posted job openings for various senior positions, including the Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi. This follows the ousting of Prof. Stephen Kiama, who was removed from his post by the university’s Council in 2024. Vice Chancellor Vacancy at University of Nairobi The University of Nairobi is seeking a new Vice Chancellor to replace Prof. Kiama. His tenure was ended in October 2024, when the university’s Council terminated his employment. In a memo from the Council Chair, Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, it was communicated…

Nakuru County Rolls Out Sh440 Million Bursary Fund for Needy Students. Families from low-income backgrounds in Nakuru County have welcomed the release of Sh440 million in bursaries to support underprivileged students. Governor Susan Kihika announced that this initial tranche of the 2025 bursary program aims to benefit 46,345 students, ensuring access to quality education for deserving cases across the county. Governor Kihika’s administration has already started disbursing funds, reaching students in Naivasha and Nakuru Town West Sub-counties and issuing cheques to Gilgil Day Secondary School in Gilgil Sub-County. The amounts, ranging from Sh5,000 to Sh10,000 per student, are determined by…

Mandera County Unveils Sh460 Million Education Bursary. Mandera County has launched the third phase of its Sh460 million Elimu Kwa Wote bursary programme, a significant stride toward improving education access and quality. The initiative will support 34,372 secondary school students and 5,697 university and college students, reflecting the county’s commitment to fostering academic excellence. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif emphasized that the bursary programme has greatly contributed to improved performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) over the past two years. He attributed this success to the county’s subsidized secondary education initiative, which has also driven an impressive 98%…

Parents and Teachers Applaud Education Advancements in Trans Mara West. Teachers and parents in Trans Mara West Sub County have expressed appreciation for the local Member of Parliament, Julius Sunkuli, for his significant contributions to enhancing school infrastructure. His initiatives have positively transformed the learning environment and improved student experiences in the area. During the inauguration of new classrooms at Inkoriento Primary School, Johnson Kimurata, the school’s head teacher, acknowledged the MP’s unwavering dedication to improving educational facilities. Kimurata noted that the quality of classrooms had substantially improved, leading to a rise in student enrolment over the past two years.…

Murang’a County Launches Inua Masomo Programme for Top Students. Murang’a County has rolled out the Inua Masomo programme for the year, aimed at supporting education by covering school fees for the top ten students in every class at all-day secondary schools within the county. This initiative ensures top-performing students in Forms 2, 3, and 4 have their term one fees fully paid. Governor Irungu Kang’ata, during the launch event at Kiria-ini Girls High School, highlighted that the initiative aims to improve attendance in high schools and elevate academic performance in day schools. By empowering students directly, the programme decentralizes bursary…

Kikuyu’s Bursary Programme Transforming Lives. The bursary programme in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, continues to serve as a beacon of hope for families, exemplified by the story of Juliet Mumbua, a single mother of three. The initiative enabled her eldest son to complete his education at Kahuho Boys High School, a milestone she never thought possible. Grateful for the support, she expressed hope that her Form Two son would also achieve his academic aspirations through the programme. The 2025 Secondary Schools Bursary Programme concluded on Friday, January 17, 2025, marking a transformative moment for thousands of residents. Participation surged, with…

TVETA Shuts Down Two Unaccredited Colleges in Migori County, Stranding Hundreds of Students. In Migori County, hundreds of students were left stranded following the closure of two vocational training institutions by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). Among the affected institutions was Cambridge Universal College, which failed to meet the required regulatory standards for accreditation. TVETA directed the affected students to transfer to accredited institutions and explore ways to recover the fees they had already paid. Many learners, who were midway through their courses, expressed shock and dismay upon discovering their institutions were not on the list…

189,000 Teachers Battle for 25,000 TSC Promotions Slots. A staggering 189,000 teachers have applied for 25,288 promotion slots as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) aims to elevate educators to higher grades. The commission had advertised the positions as part of its initiative to address career stagnation and move qualified teachers to better job groups. Breakdown of Vacancies The advertised slots included: The overwhelming response highlights the increasing number of teachers who meet the qualifications for promotion but remain in their current grades. Shortlisting Details In a notice, TSC revealed that 96,640 teachers had been shortlisted for primary school positions. These…