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TSC to Commence January Interviews for Teacher Promotions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to initiate interviews for 19,943 teacher promotion slots starting in the third week of January 2024, following the release of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The results for 965,501 candidates will be announced on January 13, 2024, at KNEC Mtihani House in Nairobi. The promotions aim to elevate teachers from job group C1 to job group D4, with funding of Ksh 1 billion allocated by the Treasury. TSC announced the promotion slots on December 17, 2024, and called for online applications from…

Govt Disburses KSh48.4 Billion School Capitation Ahead of Reopening. Ahead of the reopening of schools on Monday, the State, through the Ministry of Education (MoE), has allocated KSh48.4 billion in capitation funds to public primary and secondary schools. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that this funding represents 50 percent of the total capitation for the 2025 academic year. Of the disbursed funds, primary schools will receive KSh4.1 billion, while KSh28.9 billion has been allocated to Day Secondary Schools. Day Junior Secondary Schools are set to receive KSh15.3 billion. The early release of these funds is aimed at ensuring the smooth…

TSC Extends Minet Kenya’s Contract for Teachers’ Medical Insurance: Coverage Benefits by Job Grades. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has renewed Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Limited’s contract to provide medical insurance for teachers for another two years. This decision followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders. Minet Kenya, which leads other service providers, has been administering the medical cover since December 1, 2022, under the same benefits package now extended to teachers and their dependents. Coverage by Job Grades The medical cover offers differentiated benefits based on job grades. Primary Teacher II in Job Grade B5, the lowest tier, is entitled…

New Teachers Deployed as President Ruto Orders Reopening of Insecurity-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley. President William Ruto has ordered the reopening of all schools in Kerio Valley that were shut due to insecurity. During a prayer service held in the Tot area of Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Sunday, he stated that the government would assist in resettling residents who had fled their homes. He tasked the Interior Minister and the Special Programs Minister with ensuring that the remaining 13 schools would resume operations. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook The President emphasized that by the end of January, the government would support…

Schools to Use Alternatives for Grade 9 Classrooms During Reopening. In a circular signed by Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos, the Ministry expressed confidence in the successful rollout of the pioneer Grade 9 class under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The CS emphasized that sufficient resources, including textbooks, classrooms, and teachers, are in place to facilitate learning. Despite these assurances, concerns persist, particularly in rural areas, where some schools are yet to fully establish functional Grade 9 classrooms. According to CS Migos, temporary measures have been put in place to address these challenges, including merging streams and utilizing alternative spaces…

JSS Teacher Abducted Due to Brother’s Political Cartoons Remains Missing as Schools Reopen on Monday. A teacher with no social media presence was kidnapped outside his SDA church on 21st December, reportedly because of his brother’s critical silhouette cartoons. Observers suggested that invoking terms like discipline and respect is a strategy used to excuse human rights abuses. “What’s Ronny Kiplangat’s indiscipline or disrespect? Going to church? Or being related to Kibet Bull?” Larry Madowo, a CNN International Correspondent, questioned. Nine days have passed since President Ruto pledged to end abductions in Kenya, yet cases persist. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook…

Concerns Loom Over Grade 9 Transition Amid Infrastructure Challenges. As Kenya gears up for the transition of the pioneer Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Grade 9, questions remain about the readiness of schools, particularly regarding inadequate infrastructure and learning materials. Despite the Ministry of Education projecting confidence, uncertainty looms for the 1.5 million students set to make the shift. Schools Struggle with Resources The government has assured parents of a seamless transition for Grade 8 learners moving to Grade 9. However, numerous schools are grappling with severe shortages of desks, classrooms, and books. In response, some headteachers have turned to parents,…

KNEC Uploads KJSEA Sample Papers on CBA Portal; How to Access. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has uploaded the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) sample papers on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal. These sample papers are now available for all schools. Below is a step-by-step guide on how schools can access these materials. Accessing the CBA Portal Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Locating the Grade 8 Portal Viewing and Downloading Sample Papers Ensuring System Security For more information, visit the The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) official website at www.knec.ac.ke. KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA) Overview of…

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