Author: Hezron Rooy

How to Apply for NHIF Online and Offline: Replacement The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) serves as Kenya’s primary health insurance provider, aiming to facilitate access to quality and affordable healthcare for all citizens, as mandated by the National Hospital Insurance Fund Act. Membership in NHIF is compulsory for those employed in the formal sector and voluntary for those in the informal sector or retirees. Offline Application: Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook Online Application: Required Documents: a) For Kenyan citizens: b) For Foreign Residents: c) For foreign students: Replacing a Lost NHIF Card: If your NHIF card is lost,…

TSC to Increase Salaries for Promoted Teachers Next Month The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has commenced the process of revising the payroll for recently promoted educators to accurately reflect the increased salaries associated with their elevated status.  For the 36,504 teachers who recently received promotions and grade level upgrade, TSC has started the payroll preparation process; their salaries will rise as a result. With a daily workload of 2,500 files, the commission aims to finalize the procedure for updating the teachers’ promotions on its payroll by June 15, 2024. All unit heads have been instructed, in an internal memorandum dated today and signed…

How to Apply and Replace Lost Birth Certificate in Kenya A birth certificate is a vital document for various purposes, such as applying for a passport or registering for a national ID card. A replacement certificate can be obtained through the government’s E-citizen platform, requiring a simple seven-step process. This ensures a quick and efficient process, eliminating the need for postponing important tasks. Replacing a lost birth certificate in Kenya is crucial for accessing various citizen services. Here’s how to do it: Physical Application Process: Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook Essential Documents Required for Physical Application: For both children and adults born…

How to Apply for a Death Certificate – Kenya Application for a death certificate can be completed at any Civil Registration office or Huduma Centre across the country. Those eligible to apply include relatives of the deceased, insurance companies, employers, or estate administrators. To apply, you’ll need the following documents: Follow Teachers Updates On Facebook Nairobi: If someone passes away in Nairobi, the process for obtaining a death certificate can be completed through e-citizen as follows: Required documents include a scanned copy of the burial permit and, if the deceased was over 18 years old, scanned copies of their identification…

JSS Intern Teachers in Kilifi County Demand Compensation, Threaten Strike If the government does not confirm them as permanent and pensionable employees and compensate them for their time as interns, Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers in Kilifi County have vowed to put down their tools.  Addressing the media at a peaceful demonstration in Kilifi on Monday, the intern teachers accused their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), of abusing and violating their rights. Azani Ngumbao, a JSS intern teacher, stated that they were requesting the government to confirm and compensate them for the duration of their internship. They wanted…

Kenyans to Claim and Receive NSSF Funds Within 24 Hours According to recent statistics, 84% of Kenyan adults lack social security funds, prompting the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to start an ambitious project to disburse claims within 24 hours of submission. The CEO of the NSSF, David Korros, emphasized the need to correct long-standing claims processing delays.”NSSF has been notorious for delaying claims for up to one year,” Korros said. According to Korros, the NSSF is committed to making the issue a thing of the past by ensuring that claims are processed within a day, with the goal of…

30% of Teachers in Kenya Exhibit Signs of Depression and Anxiety — KEWOTA A teachers’ union has accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of failing to address educators’ poor mental health, which threatens the country’s educational quality.  According to the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA), 60 teachers have committed suicide in the last two years, and 30% of teachers in Kenya exhibit signs of depression and anxiety. According to the union, the numbers demonstrate the severity of the situation, necessitating the construction of a comprehensive support system because mental health issues among teachers have a direct detrimental impact on educational outcomes…

JSS Teachers Demand Permanent Employment Before Returning to School Junior secondary school teachers have sworn not to return to class until the government employs them permanently.  Teachers who protested in the Tigania Central and Imenti North of Meru County accused the government of misusing their services by failing to confirm their permanent and pensionable status after two years as interns. Speaking to the media, teachers led by Gikundi Karutui lamented the government’s failure to address their concerns and maintain its pledge to confirm around 26,000 teachers on permanent and pensionable contracts.  Karutui asserted that they would not return to class under any circumstances unless…

KNEC Releases Art and Craft Instructions for 2024 UDPTE and UDECTE Summative Assessments The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled comprehensive guidelines for conducting the 2024 Upgrade Programmes for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (UDPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood in Teacher Education (UDECTE) Summative Assessment in Art and Craft. The assessment for the year 2024 will encompass two modes: a Theory paper constituting 60% and a Portfolio assessment making up the remaining 40%. To access the instructions for portfolio assessment, individuals can log into the Teacher Education portal at https://cbate@knec.ac.ke and download the guidelines under the 2024 Art…

Govt To Re-Construct Damaged Schools — President Ruto The government has set aside Sh1 billion for the countrywide reconstruction of flood-damaged schools. During a visit to Mathare, President William Ruto emphasized that the government will ensure that all schools are restored so that education can resume smoothly once schools reopen. “The government has set aside Sh1 billion so that we may reconstruct the schools and ensure that every child in Nairobi and other parts of the country goes back to school when we give a directive to reopen,” he went on to say. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has urged Kenyan parents…