Author: Hezron Rooy

Education CS Julius Ogamba Denies Resignation Claims. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has refuted widespread rumors suggesting that he has stepped down from his position in the government. The allegations, which originated from a viral social media post, claim that Ogamba resigned due to dissatisfaction with the government’s response to rising cases of abductions. The Alleged Resignation Post The social media post alleged that Ogamba had tendered his resignation to President William Ruto, citing irreconcilable differences with the administration’s leadership style. According to the post, Ogamba criticized the government for failing to uphold basic rights and dignity while decrying issues…

Govt Launches New Digital Pension Scheme: How to Register. The Ministry of Treasury has introduced special guidelines for pensioners nationwide, following the launch of the Pensioner Self-Registration Portal on December 5 last year. This initiative aims to streamline pension management through digital registration. Registration Deadline The registration exercise is ongoing and will conclude on February 28 of this year. Pensioners and dependants are encouraged to complete the process promptly. Who Should Register? The portal targets the following categories of individuals: Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents Eligibility To register, the individual must have: Mandatory Documents Applicants are required to upload the…

TSC to Promote Stagnant C3 Teachers to Administrative Roles. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is poised to launch promotion interviews this week, aiming to fill 19,943 vacancies across various sub-counties. These interviews are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, as part of the Commission’s outlined roadmap for promoting educators. TSC plans to elevate primary school teachers who have remained in job group C3 to the position of deputy headteachers in 2025. The initiative addresses the growing administrative gaps in primary schools, attributed to mass retirements, with more expected by July 2025. Currently, many schools have teachers in job…

Calls for a Return to HELB as Funding Crisis Hits Universities. Anxiety has engulfed university students as uncertainty looms regarding the processing of their fees and upkeep for the semester. This follows a court decision scrapping the recently introduced student-centered funding model. Despite the ruling, the Ministry of Education has assured that first- and second-year students will receive their funds on time since these allocations were already budgeted. The semester’s start has been particularly tough for students like Felix Somay, a first-year at Kisii University. Struggling without funds to cover basic needs like food and other campus necessities, Felix represents…

Take Advantage of Mid-Year KCSE  Series, Ruto Urges Students. President William Ruto has encouraged students to seize the opportunity provided by the introduction of a mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. The initiative aims to assist candidates seeking to improve their grades or those who missed the exam due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness. Adult candidates wishing to sit for the July series are also eligible. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) highlighted that the July KCSE series would be particularly beneficial for those aiming to retake specific subjects. CEO David Njeng’ere emphasized the urgency of this…

KNEC Guidelines on Resitting PTE, ECDE, and DTE Courses in 2025. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued detailed guidelines regarding the administration of teacher education examinations for the old curriculum in 2025. This circular supplements earlier communication from 4th November 2024 (Ref: KNEC/GEN/EA/EM/TE/REG/2024/01) on registration for these examinations. Courses Under Examination In 2025, KNEC will conduct examinations for the following teacher education programs: Mode of Administration The examinations will be delivered electronically via the CBATE e-assessment portal. Principals are required to ensure that necessary ICT infrastructure and internet connectivity are in place to facilitate Continuous Assessment Tests and…

Govt Announces Scholarship Opportunities in Bangladesh for Medical and Dental Studies. The Ministry of Health has announced a scholarship program offered by the Bangladesh Government for students interested in pursuing medical and dental studies. In a notice issued on Monday, the Ministry of Health highlighted that successful applicants would secure placements in various medical and dental institutions across Bangladesh. According to the announcement, the scholarships are facilitated under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Bangladesh for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs relayed this opportunity to the Kenyan health ministry. A spokesperson…

TSC Teacher Replacement Application Ends, Promotion Interviews Set to Begin. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will close its online application portal at midnight today for the recruitment of 8,707 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. The application period, which began on December 31, 2024, has allowed qualified candidates to submit applications for various vacancies. The recruitment drive aims to replace teachers who exited service through natural attrition, such as retirement, resignation, or death. The distribution of the positions is as follows: CategoryNumber of PositionsPrimary Schools5,862Junior Schools21Secondary Schools2,824 Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Application Process Applications have been…

TSC invites P1 teachers to apply for 6,000 JSS jobs: Eligibility and How to Apply The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has activated its online application portal, inviting qualified primary school teachers to apply for deployment to junior secondary schools (JSS). Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the TSC portal at https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/tsc-teacher/login. Eligibility Criteria TSC has outlined specific qualifications for teachers seeking deployment. Candidates must meet the following criteria: Application Procedure The process for applying to the deployment program involves these steps: The TSC emphasized that only those who meet all qualifications should apply, as deployment slots are…

Newly Confirmed Teachers to Receive First Paychecks in 30 Days. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has initiated a process to transition 46,000 intern teachers to Permanent and Pensionable (P&P) terms. This move will see the confirmed teachers receiving their salaries within 30 days. In a communication dated January 7, 2025, TSC Secretary Kenneth Marangu announced that the Commission is finalizing the confirmation of these teachers as they report for duty. He explained that to ensure the smooth and timely updating of the payroll, three key directorates—Staffing, Human Resource Management and Development, and Administrative Services (Records Management)—convened a meeting and outlined…