Author: Hezron Rooy

New Semester, No Funds: University Funding Crisis After Court Decision. Students in public universities under the funding model nullified by the High Court remain uncertain about financing for the second semester of the current academic year. The second semester is scheduled to begin in January 2025, yet the court’s verdict affects first- and second-year students who only received loans and tuition fees for one semester. Legal Developments and Pending Actions The High Court’s December 16 decision ruled the Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding Model unconstitutional, citing lack of public participation and discriminatory practices. While the government has issued a notice…

TSC Replacement of Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools: Posts Distribution The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has initiated the replacement of educators in junior secondary institutions across multiple regions in Kenya. This effort aims to fill vacancies in diverse subject combinations and ensure the continuity of quality education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the replacements, arranged regionally and sub-regionally. Coastal Region Mombasa CountyIn the Changamwe Sub-County, one position has been filled at Changamwe Primary School for the subject combination of English and Literature. Eastern Region Machakos CountyIn Athi River Sub-County, Kyemutheke Primary School has received one replacement for English and…

TSC Sub-County Distribution of 5862 Primary Teachers Vacancies: December 2024. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the allocation of 5,862 primary school teachers across various counties. This distribution aims to address staffing disparities in Kenya’s education sector. Regional Allocations and Sub-County Breakdown Rift Valley Region Baringo received 154 teachers, distributed among sub-counties such as Baringo Central (38) and Baringo North (32). Bomet got 80 teachers, with allocations including Bomet Central (17) and Chepalungu (18). Elgeyo Marakwet received 90 teachers, while Kericho and Laikipia were assigned 130 and 111 teachers respectively. Narok was allocated 81 teachers. Western Region Bungoma leads…

Intern Teachers Eligible for 8,707 TSC Replacement Vacancies: All You Need to Know TSC Opens Applications for Teacher Replacements Teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) under internship terms can now apply for the 8,707 advertised teacher replacement positions. The Commission has announced that intern teachers are eligible to apply for these vacancies online before the specified deadline. In a significant policy shift, TSC is now allowing teachers not on permanent and pensionable (P&P) employment to compete for P&P positions. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Previously, intern teachers were excluded from applying for arising vacancies, whether for mass recruitment…

TSC Opens Portal for 8,707 Teacher Replacement Vacancies. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has launched its online platform for unemployed teachers to apply for 8,707 replacement positions, just hours after closing applications for teacher promotions. Teacher Promotion Applications Closed On December 17, TSC advertised 19,943 promotion vacancies for teachers, spanning job group C1 to D4, after receiving a Ksh 1 billion allocation from the Treasury. Teachers from primary to post-primary institutions were invited to apply online for the promotions, with a deadline of midnight on December 30, 2024. Following the closure of the promotion applications, TSC shifted focus to teacher…

Education’s Unsung Heroes: 5 Kenyan Principals Who Inspired Students’ Hope in 2024. Kabianga High School Principal Provides Hope with Breakfast Gesture In January, Thomas Ekai arrived at Kabianga High School for his Form One admission without any provisions, as his single father was unable to support his education financially. The student appealed for assistance, emphasizing that his dreams of a bright future were at risk unless compassionate individuals stepped forward. Recognizing his plight, the school principal ensured Ekai began his academic journey with a breakfast meal, fostering hope in his challenging circumstances. Bungoma Principal Ensures Education for Needy Girl Through…

KUPPET Raises Election Nomination Fees Up to KSh500,000. New Nomination Fee Structure Teachers aspiring to join the National Executive Board (NEB) of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) will now face significantly higher nomination fees. The fee for key positions such as Secretary General, National Chairman, and National Treasurer has been raised to KSh500,000. Other national positions, including Deputy Secretary General, National Vice Chairman, National Organizing Secretary, National Gender Secretary, National Secretary Secondary, National Secretary Tertiary, and National Assistant Treasurer, will require KSh300,000. Previously, a flat rate of KSh250,000 was charged for these positions. At the branch…

Government Approves 18 Universities to Offer Law Degrees . The Kenyan government has officially approved 18 universities to provide legal education, offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law. This development was detailed in a gazette notice issued by the Council of Legal Education on December 27. Universities Licensed for Bachelor’s Programs The Council confirmed that the University of Nairobi (UON), Kenyatta University, and Strathmore University were granted licenses to offer Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programs. These licenses will remain valid until December 2025, September 2028, and November 2027, respectively. Additionally, Africa Nazarene University and Moi University were issued licenses expiring in December…

A Year of Tumult and Crisis Moi University, Kenya’s second-oldest public university, has faced an unprecedented year of turmoil, marked by corruption allegations and industrial action that paralyzed operations. Once a beacon of higher education, the institution is now at the center of a multi-billion-shilling corruption probe and staff strikes, threatening its legacy. The Rise of Moi University Established on October 1, 1984, Moi University opened its doors to 83 pioneer students at the Kesses campus near Eldoret. The university was founded to decentralize higher education from Nairobi and has since grown into an expansive institution with over 50,000 students…

TSC Transfers 23 Secondary School Principals in Murang’a County: Full List The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has implemented a reshuffling exercise, appointing 23 new principals to schools across Murang’a County. The exercise is part of an initiative to enhance educational management and align leadership with institutional needs. Affected Schools and Key Transfers The reshuffle impacts several schools, including Njumbi, Nyagatugu, Ngurwe-ini, Kiarathe, Rwathia Girls, Gititu, and Wahundura, among others. Fredrick Murage, previously heading Njumbi Boys, has been transferred to Othaya Boys in Nyeri, replacing Edward Waititu, who now takes over leadership at Nyagatugu Secondary in Kangema, Murang’a. Paul Chira Gachoka,…