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TSC Urged to Address 3,000 Primary School Teachers Shortage in Homa Bay County. Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to urgently address the acute shortage of teachers in the county. She expressed concerns about the potential decline in education standards if the issue is not resolved promptly. The governor revealed that Homa Bay County is facing a deficit of 3,000 primary school teachers, which she fears could undermine the quality of education. She emphasized that while efforts are being made to improve early childhood education, the transition to primary school remains at risk…

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Parents Brace for Potential Fee Hikes as Schools Reopen on Monday. Parents may face higher school fees as institutions prepare to reopen on Monday, January 6. This anticipated increase is likely to significantly impact parents with children in high school. The Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, and Hospital Workers (KUDHEIHA) has raised alarm, noting that if the government fails to release capitation funds before schools reopen, parents will bear the financial burden. Since 2008, the government’s Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) program has provided capitation grants to cover tuition fees, ensuring students’ access to education. KUDHEIHA Secretary General…

TSC Confirms 46,000 Intern Teachers to Permanent Terms. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially transitioned 46,000 teachers from internship terms to permanent and pensionable (pnp) employment. This marks the largest conversion of its kind in Kenya’s history, benefiting thousands of junior and primary school educators. The teachers, who were previously working on contractual terms, have now received employment and appointment letters in preparation for their transition, set to take effect in January 2025. However, this achievement was not without struggle. Junior secondary school teachers had to engage in a nationwide strike to demand their confirmation to permanent terms, signaling…

348 Boarding Schools Face Uncertainty Ahead of Next Week’s Reopening. As the new school term approaches, 348 primary schools are facing an uncertain future after the Ministry of Education ordered the shutdown of their boarding facilities. The closures follow detailed inspections conducted in September and October 2024, which revealed critical safety and compliance shortcomings in these institutions. One of the schools impacted by the directive is Tabaka Academy in South Mugirango, Kisii County. Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, in a circular dated November 27, 2024, confirmed that the academy, like many others, failed to meet the prescribed safety standards. The…

2024 KCSE Exam Results Out in 10 Days, Says Education PS. The Ministry of Education has dispelled concerns about delays in releasing the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) is finalizing the analysis of scores and grades within the usual timeline. Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang emphasized that there are no deviations from previous schedules, noting that results have consistently been released in January for the past two years. Speaking during an education tour in Mombasa, he refuted claims that delays were intended to manipulate results in favor of prestigious national…

Education Ministry Affirms Grade 9 Smooth Transition as Schools Reopen for the New Term. As schools prepare for the first term of the education calendar, learners and guardians have been assured of sufficient classrooms, books, and teachers. The government has been making significant efforts to ensure a smooth reopening for all institutions. Progress in Infrastructure The government has constructed additional classrooms in primary schools to support Grade 8 learners transitioning to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). According to Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Basic Education, the past year has seen…