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Education CS Julius Ogamba Advocates for Early Pension Processing for Teachers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba faced significant scrutiny from MPs on Wednesday regarding the challenges surrounding teacher pensions. The discussion highlighted the difficulties teachers encounter when trying to access their pensions after decades of service. Teachers, some of whom have worked for up to 50 years, are often forced to spend large sums traveling to Nairobi to collect their pensions, causing both financial and emotional strain. MPs emphasized the need for a policy that would ensure long-serving teachers receive their pensions promptly, suggesting that a solution was urgently required…

Kalonzo Faults Government for Crisis in Public Universities. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the government for the challenges crippling the education sector. He highlighted issues such as insufficient funding and inadequate infrastructure necessary to implement the new university funding model. Kalonzo observed that public universities are in disarray, with university education deteriorating under the Kenya Kwanza regime. He accused the government of failing to honor collective bargaining agreements (CBA) it signed with the few remaining university presidents. Kalonzo noted significant challenges at Moi University and the University of Nairobi (UoN). He pointed out that Moi University is grappling…

Teacher Who Whipped Pupil 107 Times Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison. A teacher at Riang’ombe SDA Primary Boarding School in Nyamira County has been sentenced to three years in prison or a fine of Ksh. 300,000 after being found guilty of assaulting a 9-year-old student by caning him 107 times. The incident occurred on March 26, 2023, when teacher Jackson Mobisa Marucha punished the student, Titus Ondari, for allegedly misplacing his school uniform. Following the assault, Marucha went into hiding for three days. Investigating officers, Constable Robert Mutua and Sergeant Danson Murithi, initially filed assault charges against him. Join…

TSC Interview Scoresheet for Promotion of Senior Teachers and Deputies. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) uses a structured guide to score candidates during promotions for senior positions such as Headteacher, Principal, Deputy Headteacher, and Deputy Principal. Below is a breakdown of the scoring criteria: 1. Acting Experience in Leadership Roles Points are awarded based on the duration of service in acting capacities as Headteacher, Principal, Deputy Headteacher, or Deputy Principal. Duration of Acting ServiceMarks Awarded5 years or more30 marks3-4 years25 marks2-3 years20 marks1 year15 marksLess than 1 year10 marks Join Teachers Updates on Facebook 2. Length of Stay in Current…

TSC Teacher Titles and Rankings: From B5 to D5 with Salaries and Benefits. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) categorizes teachers into various grades, each associated with a title and a corresponding scale. These grades determine the professional hierarchy, responsibilities, and salary structure for educators. Below is a detailed breakdown: TSC Grades, Titles, and Scales Grade B5 (TSC Scale 5): Grade C1 (TSC Scale 6): Grade C2 (TSC Scale 7): Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Grade C3 (TSC Scale 8): Grade C4 (TSC Scale 9): Grade C5 (TSC Scale 10): Grade D1 (TSC Scale 11): Grade D2 (TSC Scale 12): Grade…

TSC New House Allowances for Teachers Per Job Grade 2024 The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) provides a mandatory house allowance to all teachers on its payroll. This allowance is one of the key benefits available exclusively to teachers employed on a permanent and pensionable basis. Factors Influencing House Allowances The house allowance rates vary depending on two main factors: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook To standardize the allowance distribution, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) categorizes teachers into different regions and job groups. The regions include: TSC House Allowance Rates Per Region and Job Group 1. Nairobi and Former Major…

TSC Updated CBA Allowances for Every Job Group (2024–2025). The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) periodically revises allowances provided to teachers under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The updated allowances for 2024–2025 reflect teachers’ job groups, workstations, responsibilities, and special needs. Below is a detailed breakdown of the revised allowances. Overview of TSC Allowances TSC ensures teachers receive various allowances in addition to their monthly salaries. These allowances are influenced by factors such as: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook While most allowances are disbursed monthly, others depend on specific circumstances or are reimbursed upon application. Types of Allowances 1. Remunerative Allowances…

K.C.S.E Candidate Arrested for Assault, Death Threats, and Drug Possession. Police in Muhoroni Sub-County apprehended a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) candidate, Stephen Biko Olan’go, on Tuesday. The 19-year-old student of Menara Academy Secondary School faces allegations of assault, issuing death threats, and drug possession. The events leading to the arrest began on November 16, 2024. Olan’go reportedly assaulted a classmate during an altercation, sustaining a forehead injury himself. He received treatment at Muhoroni Hospital before being discharged. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook On the evening of November 19, 2024, Olan’go allegedly escalated the situation by arming himself with…

Rising Crime Among Youths: A Result of Unemployment. The National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) revealed in its 2023-24 report that theft and related crimes made up one-third of all cases handled by the criminal justice system during the financial year. Out of 104,769 criminal cases reported to the police and committed to the justice chain, 34,611 were theft-related. Stealing topped the list, with 18,292 cases reported, reflecting an increase from 17,386 cases in 2022-23. Other notable crimes included robbery (3,913 cases), break-ins (6,426 cases), theft of stock (2,667 cases), and theft by servant (1,817 cases). Additionally, 1,496 cases…

Donald Trump Nominates WWE Co-founder Linda McMahon for Education Secretary. Donald Trump has selected Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as his nominee for education secretary. A long-time ally, McMahon previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term and contributed millions to his presidential campaigns. She also holds the position of board chair at the pro-Trump think tank, the America First Policy Institute. This affiliation suggests that her confirmation in the Republican-majority Senate is highly likely. McMahon co-founded WWE with her husband in 1980 and served as its CEO until 2009 when…