Author: Hezron Rooy

Government To Build 15,000 Grade 9 Classrooms The government will build 15,000 classrooms in readiness for Grade Nine enrollment next year, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has stated.  Machogu claims that the government is preparing for Grade Nine, which will take place in primary schools. During the 62nd National Drama and Film Festival, the CS announced at Kangaru Girls that the ministry will hire 20,000 junior secondary school teachers.  Machogu stated that the ministry has computed the number of classrooms required nationwide per county and that he has presented the information to the Senate. When it comes to the infrastructure…

Court Orders Education CS Machogu to Respond in Alleged Tribalism Case The Labour and Industrial Relations Court has ordered Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to reply to a petition alleging that he hired a “relative” to hold a brief for Kaimosi Friends University (Kafu).  Despite receiving the petition, Justice Jemimah Keli of Kakamega expressed regret that the CS had not responded. Justice Jemimah declared that an expedited hearing was necessary due to the urgent filing of the case. She directed Machogu, the first respondent, and the Kafu Council to prepare their responses for mention on April 24, during which she…

SRC Declares No Salary Raise for Public and Civil Servants Civil servants will not see an increase in their monthly salary because companies have been urged not to do so to control a high wage cost. Lyn Mengich, Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), stated on Monday at the 3rd National Wage Bill Conference at the Bomas of Kenya that the move will help achieve fiscal sustainability and uniformity. Lyn Mengich stated that affordability and fiscal sustainability are key considerations in any collective bargaining negotiations. Therefore, among other considerations, Lyn Mengich advised employers not to consider any review…

Second Term Teaching Jobs and Vacancies; 2024 As the second term approaches, several schools are actively looking for passionate teachers to join their teams. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, this is your opportunity to contribute to the education sector and inspire young minds. Explore the varied range of teaching positions available at various schools and organizations. Accept the opportunity to change lives and determine the future of education. ACK St. James Matulani Secondary School ACK St. James Matulani Secondary School invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following teaching vacancies on the Board of Management (BOM)…

Term Two Teaching Jobs and Vacancies: 2024 Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career or explore new opportunities in education? As term two approaches, exciting vacancies are available for passionate educators to join dynamic teams across various disciplines. Vacancies Include: St. Joseph’s Kirandich Secondary Teaching Jobs The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) – St. Joseph’s Kirandich Secondary School seeks to hire a highly competent, visionary, result-oriented, and well-rounded individual for the position of Deputy Principal. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in any of the following subject combinations: Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics/Business Studies Key Responsibilities: Teaching Responsibilities: FOLLOW…

KNUT Rejects TSC’s Plan to Deduct Ksh2500 Training Costs from Teachers’ Salaries During a conference in Bomet town, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Bomet Branch dismissed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for proposing to deduct teachers’ wages for ICT training, stating that they would not fund the program.  All teachers, secretarial staff, and grade 8 students must enroll in fundamental digital skills training at a cost of Ksh2,500 per participant, according to a circular dated March 26, 2024, with the number No.05/2024 and signed by TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia. The effort seeks to provide over 20 million…

KUPPET Protests Delay in PSSS Trustee Appointments, Uncovers Forgery The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has expressed concern over the government’s delay in appointing trustees to the Public Service Superannuation Scheme (PSSS).  The PSSS is a contribution plan in which the government and employees both contribute to retirement benefits. The system includes 422,000 pensioners, including 244,000 teachers, 115,000 disciplined forces, and 61,000 civil personnel. On Sunday, KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori informed the media that the Fund has been operating without a management board for more than three months, but all nominating bodies have submitted their names…

CS Machogu Sued Over ‘Tribal And Political Bias’ Appointment An activist’s lawsuit against Education CS Ezekiel Machogu for what he termed ‘appointment of favoritism’ will be heard Monday in Kakamega’s labor court. Stephen Chahasi, an activist, has sued Machogu and the Kaimosi Friends University (Kafu) Council in an attempt to stop what he believes is an unfair appointment.  Chahasi claims that Prof. Peter Mwita’s appointment as acting vice chancellor violated labor regulations and that the selection process was influenced by tribal and political bias. He claims that Machogu and Mwita are from the same region, implying tribal favoritism.  “It is…

KSSSA Term One games Winners and Losers As the games concluded, Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi presented awards to the winners. The Western region emerged as the overall champion in the recently concluded Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) Brookside Term One event, with Rift Valley and Nyanza finishing second and third, respectively. Dr. Aggrey High School from the Coast Region won the boys’ basketball championship at various venues in Machakos. In a closely contested encounter at Machakos School, the agile lads defeated Nyanza’s Agoro Sare 56-54. Butere Girls, the defending basketball champions, retained their title after defeating Nairobi’s Buruburu…

KUPPET Wants TSC to Pay and Employ BOM Teachers The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is pushing for the conversion of all Board of Management (BOM) teachers in secondary schools into TSC employment. KUPPET cites BOM teachers’ underpayment by their institutions, lack of medical care, and inability to face disciplinary action from the Commission despite working in public schools.  The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) expressed its readiness to oversee the BOM teachers, provided funds become available. Furthermore, TSC will hire an additional 20,000 teachers to solve the present shortage in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in a combined effort…