Author: Hezron Rooy

KUPPET Calls Out TSC Over Sh400,000 Employment Bribes Allegations Amid JSS Teachers’ Protest The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers led more than 200 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Bomet County in protest. The JSS intern teachers have downed their tools, describing the government as insensitive to their plights. They accused the government of not confirming them into permanent and pensionable positions, despite their meager salary of Sh17,000. KUPPET Vice Chairman Peter Bett told the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) that they would not continue to render their services in the schools until their issues were addressed. The court deemed the internship and…

JSS Intern Teachers Issue TSC Deadline for Confirmation Kakamega County’s Junior Secondary School (JSS) interns have declared that they will not attend classes until they receive Permanent and Pensionable (PnP) employment terms. Additionally, they insist on receiving compensation for a full year, citing consistent underpayment by the government. The interns, expressing their dissatisfaction, highlighted that the low morale among them could adversely impact their teaching quality, potentially resulting in the students’ poor academic performance. Following a peaceful demonstration throughout Kakamega town, the interns sought an audience with the Teachers Service Commission director to address their concerns. Follow Teachers Updates Page…

Legislators Calls TSC to Confirm Junior Secondary Intern Teachers Three Members of Parliament have supported the demands by intern teachers for the government to grant them permanent employment. Narok Woman Representative and Chair of the National Assembly Education Committee Rebecca Tonkei, Marakwet West Member of Parliament Timothy Toroitich, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro are advocating for junior secondary school (JSS) teachers to be hired permanently by the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC). Speaking in Narok Town, Tonkei expressed that the government did not make a mistake by enlisting teachers on internship programs for one to two years. She stated that it…

Kirinyaga JSS Teachers Call for Corruption Probe into TSC Hiring Practices Kirinyaga JSS teachers staged peaceful demonstrations today, demanding permanent terms of employment and calling for an investigation into the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding job appointments. Their chairman, Josephat Kariuki, speaking during the protests, urged the EACC to probe alleged corruption within the TSC, emphasizing disparities in job opportunities between recent graduates and those from earlier years. Under the hashtag #confirm and compensate, the Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers have pledged to continue their strike until they secure permanent positions. “As JSS…

JSS Intern Teachers To Boycott Classes Until TSC Hires Them On Permanent Basis — KEJUSTA More than 700 junior secondary school teachers in Nyeri County are determined to disrupt learning until the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) offers them permanent and pensionable employment. They staged a rally in Nyeri Street, resolute in their determination to remain absent from schools until they receive employment letters and compensation for the ten months of underpayment. Purity Wangeci, Chairperson of the Kenya Junior Secondary Teachers Association (KEJUSTA) in Nyeri, conveyed their stance, stressing the need for TSC to address their demands promptly. “We have asked our…

Teaching Jobs 2024: Apply Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact on young minds? We are thrilled to announce a variety of job vacancies under B.O.M terms. The following schools are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team, whether as experienced educators, committed support staff, or enthusiastic teaching assistants. We invite you to explore these exciting career opportunities. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook OTHOCH RAKUOM SECONDARY SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FOR TEACHING VACANCY Othoch Rakuom Secondary School in Nyatike South Sub-County in Migori County is pleased to announce a vacancy for a teaching position…

JSS Teachers Nationwide Strike Intensifies As Court Orders Intern Teachers Back To Class Junior secondary school (JSS) learning for the second term faced disruption nationwide as teachers initiated a countrywide protest demanding permanent and pensionable employment terms. In various towns, including Narok, Nyeri, Meru, Nyamira, and Machakos counties, JSS teachers refrained from teaching, leaving students who returned to school on Monday without instruction. The demand for permanent absorption and a pay review prompted teachers to take to the streets, emphasizing their need for compensation and confirmation in their roles. Gikundi Karuti, a teacher from Meru, stated, “We must receive compensation…

Lists of Counties Where 71 Schools Are Yet to Reopen — Gov’t Report Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that despite the directive, several schools in various counties had failed to resume lessons. During a press conference on Monday, Mwaura stated that the delay in reopening was primarily due to severe weather conditions. In Nyeri County, 12 primary and 16 secondary schools remain closed due to flooded classrooms and washrooms, as well as the obstacles posed by mudslides on the county’s terrain. Similarly, the overflow from Lake Victoria in Kisumu County has forced the closure of at least five schools, submerged in water. Due to washed-away…

JSS Crisis as Intern Teachers in Makueni and Nakuru Protest for Fair Salary Compensation Junior secondary school teachers in Makueni and Nakuru County demonstrated on Monday, May 13, 2024, demanding higher salaries and permanent employment. 2,419 teachers from 11 sub-counties in Nakuru united in protest, refusing to return to school until they received their demands. Their requests include confirmation of interns and payment for the internship duration. These teachers request that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) comply with a recent court order that declared intern teacher jobs unconstitutional. Three weeks ago, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) determined that…

TSC Promotion Marking Scheme for Teachers: Key Subject Areas and Interview Focus In TSC interviews for promotions, several subject areas are scrutinized to assess candidates comprehensively. Here’s a breakdown: ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Education Qualification Candidates are evaluated based on their educational background: Career and Professional Development The panel considers candidates’ career and professional development, awarding scores as follows: TECHNICAL AREAS Teachers Service Commission Competence in understanding the structure, function, and policies of the TSC, in alignment with the New Constitution, will be assessed, earning candidates 3 marks. Additionally, knowledge of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and the Code of Conduct and Ethics…