Author: Hezron Rooy

Accused Individuals and Charges Three individuals were arraigned in court over the KPSEA examination debacle at Silver Bells Academy, Eldoret, where 23 pupils missed the exams. Those charged included the school director, Margret Indaasi, the head teacher, Donald Lumwaji, and a third individual, Allan Kenyatta. Indaasi and Lumwaji were accused of unauthorized possession of examination materials. Prosecutors stated that on October 30, 2024, at Silver Bells Junior Academy, they were found in possession of KPSEA-branded Mathematics, Integrated Science, and English Language exam papers linked to the 2023 KPSEA. Indaasi faced an additional charge of running an unregistered private school. She…

Moi University VC Summoned Over Alleged Misappropriation of Ksh.2.2B. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Moi University Vice-Chancellor Isaac Kosgei over alleged involvement in fraudulent infrastructural projects amounting to Ksh.2,189,659,497. This inquiry forms part of an extensive investigation into claims of corruption and misappropriation of public funds at the institution. Prof. Kosgei has been directed to appear at the EACC North Rift regional offices in Eldoret on Wednesday, November 20, at 9 a.m. for an interview and to record a statement. He will be accompanied by three other senior officials: Chief Accountant Egla Samoei, Head of Procurement Wilson…

University Strike: UASU Lecturers Protest as Talks With Govt Collapse. Members of the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) staged a procession to express their concerns to the government regarding the ongoing industrial strike, which has disrupted learning in universities across the country. The procession commenced at the University of Nairobi’s graduation square, with participants declaring their intention to march to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). Their goal was to petition key government offices, including the Ministry of Education and the Treasury, for action on their demands. UASU Secretary General Constantine Wesonga emphasized lecturers’ frustrations, highlighting long-standing issues such as stagnation…

Kenya University Students Association (KUSO) Petitions MPs to Declare GBV a National Disaster. Kenya University Students Association (KUSO) President Antony Manyara has petitioned Members of Parliament to urge President William Ruto to declare femicide and gender-based violence a national disaster. This request follows a worrying increase in such cases across the country. In his petition, Manyara highlighted the alarming rise in violence against women and femicide-related deaths, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action from national leaders. The petition, submitted to the Clerk of the National Assembly on November 15, urged MPs to act expeditiously. Manyara stressed that Article…

ACK Joins Catholic Bishops in Criticizing Ruto’s Government. The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has endorsed the Catholic Church’s recent critique of President William Ruto’s administration. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) had issued a joint statement last week condemning the government for perpetuating lies, corruption, unfulfilled promises, and misplaced priorities. The Catholic bishops, representing the largest Christian denomination in Kenya, accused Ruto’s administration of greed and selfishness. They pointed out that the government had ignored pressing issues like over-taxation, crises in education and healthcare, and rising youth unemployment. ACK’s Response to Speculation The Catholic bishops’ strong stance and…

University Student Charged Over False X Post About President Ruto as Uganda Jails TikToker for Insulting Museveni. A university student faced charges at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday for disseminating false information. The allegations stemmed from an incident involving the sharing of an image of a funeral procession accompanied by misleading captions. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the accused, David Oaga Mokaya, allegedly posted the image on November 13, 2024, via his X (formerly Twitter) account, “Landlord @bozgabi.” The post purportedly claimed that the image depicted President William Ruto being transported. The court was informed that…

KNUT Protests TSC’s Removal of Kajiado from Hardship Areas. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has raised concerns over the government’s decision to exclude Kajiado County from Kenya’s list of hardship areas. This move has denied teachers in the region their hardship allowances, a critical benefit given the challenges they face. During its Annual General Meeting (AGM), KNUT urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to reinstate Kajiado’s hardship designation. The union emphasized that teachers in the area continue to face unique challenges, including the constant threat of wildlife attacks. KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu stated that some sub-counties had…

P1 Teachers Protest TSC Neglect, Demand Employment Opportunities. P1 teachers in Kenya have voiced their growing discontent with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), accusing it of neglect and unfair treatment. In a detailed statement, the educators highlighted several grievances, including exclusion from recent recruitment exercises, lack of transparency in hiring processes, and significant disparities in job placements. The teachers lamented being left out of opportunities despite their qualifications and long-standing commitment to the profession. They pointed out that in the recent advertisement of 20,000 teaching positions, all slots were allocated to junior secondary school teachers, leaving P1 teachers with no…

Banditry Close Schools in West Pokot. The ongoing bandit attacks in Ombolion, North Pokot Sub-County, have forced the closure of Lonyangalem Primary School, leaving the fate of learners, teachers, and locals uncertain. The institution, located in West Pokot County, has been a frequent target of bandit raids, with the situation escalating since May 2023. Bandits, allegedly from the neighboring Turkana County, have repeatedly vandalized the school, rendering it uninhabitable. During a recent raid, they destroyed furniture and shattered newly installed windows. Despite efforts by the government to renovate the school, including repainting classrooms and repairing facilities, the attacks have persisted,…

Cluster-Based Housing Allowances for TSC Teachers in Grade C4. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued updated house allowance details for teachers promoted to Grade C4. These allowances vary based on four main location clusters, ensuring equitable compensation for housing needs across different regions. Categories of Teachers in Grade C4 Teachers in the C4 job group include those in the following positions: Monthly House Allowance Rates by Clusters The TSC’s house allowance rates for C4 teachers are determined by the teacher’s work location, categorized into four settlement clusters. Join Teachers Updates on Facebook GradeScaleCluster 1Cluster 2Cluster 3Cluster 4C49Ksh 28,000Ksh 22,000Ksh…