Author: Hezron Rooy

TSC Teachers Promotion to Prioritize Job Group C4 and C5 — KUPPET The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have reached an agreement to promote nearly 30,000 teachers who have been in the same job for more than seven years. KUPPET expressed concern over the non-promotion of over 50,000 teachers across the board who have been stagnant for a long time. During a meeting with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), in Naivasha on Thursday, the union petitioned the government to grant Sh1 billion to TSC for the immediate promotion of 30,000 teachers, who are…

KUPPET Advocates Abolishing Teacher Scale C5 as TSC Agrees on CPG Review The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to abolish Teacher Scale C5 for post-primary teachers, to allow teachers to go from C4 to senior management.  The union also advocated creating non-administrative posts for senior teachers at D4, even if they do not advance to school principal.  The KUPPET leaders spoke to the media in Naivasha following their meeting with the TSC, the main goal of which was to resolve the teachers’ outrage over recent promotions and the fate of over…

TSC to Convert 26,000 Intern Teachers to Permanent Contracts The Kenya Union of Post Primary Edcation Teachers (KUPPET) says that TSC has agreed to convert all 26,000 intern teachers hired in 2023 to permanent and pensionable contracts by January 2025. KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori voiced worry over understaffing in schools, particularly at JSS, where just two teachers per stream are presently responsible for all curriculum areas. During the meeting, Misori stated that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has pledged to hire 20,000 new junior secondary school teachers. Out of this number, 2,000 primary school teachers will be placedin Arid…

TSC’s Minet Scheme Upgrades: New Teachers Medical Benefits and Improvements The Teachers’ Medical Scheme, managed by Minet Kenya, has played an important role in shaping teachers’ lives by promoting better healthcare and overall well-being.  For the past nine years, the scheme has been a huge success in improving the wellbeing of teachers. AON Minet Chief Executive Officer Sammy Muthui recently disclosed that the scheme has lowered mortality rates by half and dramatically reduced the disease burden among teachers. Mr. Muthui stressed that Minet’s commitment to duty of care and cautious use of public funds has ensured the scheme’s viability over…

TSC Honored for Driving Women Empowerment Amidst Gender Equality Surge Enabling women’s economic capabilities has been seen as the key to reaching important milestones in gender equality. The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) emerged as a beacon of success on the path to gender equality as the world commemorated International Women’s Day on March 8 under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”  Joining millions of people around the world in celebrating the annual event, the TSC took to social media, using the hashtag #inspireinclusion to emphasize its commitment to furthering women’s rights. Kenya’s public service sector is undergoing a significant…

TSC Elevates 36,505 Teachers Across Different Job Grades Following the Career Progression Guidelines, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has promoted 36,505 teachers across different grades in primary and secondary schools, as well as teachers’ training colleges. Following recent interviews, the promotions aim to motivate teachers by promoting them to a higher work group with better benefits, as well as putting an end to the clamor over tutor stagnation. Interviews for promotions impacting teachers from C2 to D5 grades began in December 2023 and ended in January 2024. “We have been allocated Sh1 billion for promotions in the financial year 2024/25,…

TSC to Recruit 20,000 JSS Teachers, 2,000 for ASAL Areas The government will hire an additional 20,000 teachers in the coming fiscal year to alleviate the existing shortage, primarily in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS). In a joint meeting of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). This came at the conclusion of a six-day meeting between teachers’ representatives and the commission at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha. Senior TSC officials were conspicuously absent from a media conference hosted by the KUPPET National Executive Committee. Addressing the press, KUPPET National Chairman Milemba Omboko stated that…

30,000 TSC Promotions Targets Teachers in 7-Year Stagnation More than 30,000 teachers who had been stagnant for more than seven years will receive promotions thanks to an agreement between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet). This came to light after Kuppet and the commission met for six days at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha. Interestingly, the Kuppet National Executive Committee’s media conference featured a strange absence of prominent TSC officials. The Kuppet National Chairman, Milemba Omboko, announced that 30,000 of the 50,000 teachers who had been stagnant for years would receive promotions…

Language Experts Push For Mandatory Kiswahili Instruction in Schools Kiswahili professionals in the country are now advocating for educational reforms that would make the language compulsory. They think that schools from nursery to university should prioritize and teach the language.On April 6, a roundtable discussion of Kiswahili specialists at Ufungamano House in Nairobi revealed this. Supporters of Kiswahili argue that national affairs have not given the language enough attention. According to Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan, experts and the state should abandon the notion of Kiswahili as an optional subject and make it mandatory in schools. “We want the government, through…

TSC Salary/Allowances for Teachers in Grade C1 (T Scale 6): Secondary Teacher III, Lecturer III, and Primary Teacher I The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) salary structure for teachers is crucial to maintaining quality education and educator well-being. Among the many grades and scales, Grade C1 – T Scale 6 is especially important for Secondary Teacher III, Lecturer III, and Primary Teacher I positions. In this article, we will look at the salary framework for teachers at this grade level, including compensation packages, allowances, and other relevant aspects that influence their earnings. Understanding these details is critical not only for teachers…