Author: Hezron Rooy

List of Schools Approved to host Junior Secondary in Nairobi county. As the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams conclude, parents are tasked with finding junior secondary schools for their children. For Nairobi County residents, identifying suitable schools is essential. This guide outlines the options available in various sub-counties for junior secondary education. Introduced in 2017, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) replaced the 8-4-4 system. The CBC consists of Early Years Education, Middle School Education, and Senior School, with primary education concluding at Grade 6. Students then transition to junior secondary, which forms part of Middle School Education. Approved Junior…

MP Accuses TSC of Bias in Teacher Recruitment. The ongoing recruitment of 20,000 teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has faced allegations of bias, with Naivasha MP Jane Kihara calling for its suspension and an investigation into the process. Kihara claimed that the recruitment exercise has been politically influenced, with some constituencies unfairly benefiting while others are excluded. Kihara alleged that pro-government MPs were being favored in the recruitment process. She stated that last year, MPs seen as loyal to the administration were issued employment forms to distribute among teachers in their constituencies, while those who supported impeached Deputy…

School Principals: Teacher Strikes and High Fees Behind Mass KCSE 2024 Failures. In the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, a staggering 712,537 students failed to meet the minimum university entry grade of C+. Only 246,391 students, representing 25.5% of the candidates, qualified for direct university admission. While Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will absorb those who missed this grade, questions linger about why so many students fail to meet the university threshold. Causes of Poor Performance Impact of Teacher Strikes. School principals in Thika highlighted teacher strikes as a significant contributor to poor results.…

TSC Prioritizes Teachers Aged 50+ in Latest Promotion Recruitment. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotion interviews entered their third day today, having commenced on Monday, January 13, across all sub-counties. This year’s exercise introduces notable changes in assessment and selection criteria. A review of the TSC promotion scoresheet reveals that older teachers are receiving higher marks, increasing their chances of promotion. Teachers aged 55 years and above are allocated 30 marks, while those between 50 and 54 years receive 26 marks. The distribution continues as follows: Age BracketMarks Allocated45-49 years2240-44 years1830-39 years14 Academic Qualifications and Experience Candidates are also assessed…

Ministry of Health Directs Parents to Confirm Dependents via SHA Platform. Parents have been directed to log into the Social Health Authority (SHA) system to verify the details of their dependents and confirm their birth certificates. Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth, during a briefing on the SHA rollout three months after its implementation, announced that the Ministry of Health has integrated the registration system with key Government of Kenya (GoK) data sources to improve accuracy. Dr. Amoth explained that the system now synchronizes with databases such as the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), civil registry, and the National Education Management…

Teacher Replacement: TSC Outlines Mandatory Documents for Recruitment Verification. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined the necessary documents for teacher verification as part of its recruitment drive to replace 8,707 teachers who left due to natural attrition. This process aims to fill 5,862 positions in primary schools, 21 in junior schools, and 2,824 in secondary schools. Document Verification Requirements The verification exercise is currently underway across all sub-counties. Applicants must present both original and legible photocopies of required documents for evaluation. These requirements vary for primary and post-primary school teachers as detailed below: For Primary School Teachers: For Post-Primary…

NTSA Outlines New Stop Signal Arms and Red-Light Indicators on School Buses. On Tuesday, January 15, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced the introduction of new safety features for school buses to enhance child safety. The features, outlined in a statement, include a “Stop Signal Arm and dual red-light indicator” that will aid in managing traffic during school transport operations. These additions form part of the Draft Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025, developed to address safety concerns for school-going children. NTSA emphasized that vehicles exceeding 30 feet in length would be required to install reflectorized red stop signal…

Teacher Replacements: TSC to Post Successful Applicants to Schools This February. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to begin posting 8,707 newly recruited teachers to schools in February this year. These recruits will fill positions left vacant due to natural attrition, such as retirement, resignation, and death. Among the positions advertised, 5,862 were allocated to primary schools, 21 to junior schools, and 2,824 to secondary schools. Currently, TSC is conducting document verification for all applicants across sub-counties. Applicants are required to present original documents along with legible photocopies for the verification exercise. Required Documents for Primary School Teachers Required…

TSC Transfers School Principals in Nyandarua County. Several secondary schools in Nyandarua County have experienced significant leadership changes following the transfer of principals by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Nyandarua County Director of TSC, David Mwaniki, confirmed these developments during a briefing in his office in Olkalou town. The Principal of Kurungu Secondary School has retired, leaving the Deputy Principal to act in the interim. Additionally, the Principal of Nyakiambi Girls High School has been reassigned to lead a school outside the county, while the Principal of Munyaka Secondary School has been moved to Nyeri. Kamunyaka Secondary School’s Principal has…

MP Call for JSS Inclusion in NG-CDF Bursary Schemes. Teso South MP Mary Emase has called on Parliament to enact laws that would enable Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners to benefit from bursaries under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This move, she stated, would ease the financial burden on parents faced with high school fees. Speaking during a bursary vetting exercise at Olepito in her constituency, Emase urged the government to either include JSS learners in various scholarship programs or declare free post-primary education. This, she argued, would support the 100% transition policy…