Author: Hezron Rooy

Thirteen Teachers Arrested Over KCSE Exam Malpractice at Nyamninia Secondary School in Yala. Thirteen teachers, including nine invigilators, are in police custody after a cheating scandal was uncovered at Nyamninia Secondary School in Gem Yala sub-county. Police detained the teachers following the discovery of photocopied answers for the Mathematics Paper 2 exam, part of the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Those arrested include the school’s exam supervisor, a Board of Management (BOM) teacher from St. Mary’s School Yala, and both the centre manager and deputy manager of Nyamninia Secondary School. KNEC Officials Uncover Cheating Attempt Kenya National…

TSC Junior Secondary School (JSS) Verification Dates and Venues for November 2024. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released the dates and venues for the upcoming JSS verification exercises across various subcounties nationwide. The verifications are essential for the placement and confirmation of 20,000 teaching interns for Junior Secondary School (JSS). Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Below is a summary of key dates and locations for educators attending these sessions: Subcounty Dates and Locations Sub-CountyDateVenueLondiani12/11/2024Londiani Central PrimaryMarani13/11/2024Marani Primary GroundsNarok North13/11/2024Narok North (Venue not specified)Narok East & Central13/11/2024Various VenuesAinamoi12/11/2024Highland PrimaryWajir – Hadado14/11/2024Hadado Sub-CountyWajir – Habaswein13/11/2024Habaswein Sub-CountyDagoretti, Kasarani, Westlands, Lari12/11/2024Various VenuesMaara12/11/2024Kairuni PrimaryUasin…

Education PS Kipsang Highlights Preparations for Upcoming Grade 10 Transition. The Education Principal Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang, announced significant changes as the country prepares for the first intake of Grade 10 students, or senior school learners, within one year. Kipsang outlined the shift toward a pathway-based placement system, with students set to be assigned to one of three specialized areas: Creative and Sports, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), or Humanities. Unlike previous years where school selection was prioritized, students will first select a pathway, and their placement in schools will depend on where their chosen pathway is available. Kipsang…

Education Ministry Tightens KCSE Exam Guidelines Amid Rising Challenges. Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reported a rise in hardships affecting students during this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, including an increase in teenage pregnancies and instances of students sitting exams in hospitals due to childbirth. The Ministry of Education plans to release a detailed report after the exams conclude, documenting all cases of hardship—including students taking exams from hospitals or prisons. Dr. Kipsang also noted a recent accident involving a day scholar, with police already investigating the circumstances to ensure student safety continues. In a separate…

Moi University Lecturers, Staff to Persist with the Ongoing Strike. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Moi University chapter held a virtual meeting on Sunday evening, confirming their intent to persist with the ongoing strike. The chapter’s Secretary General, Busolo Wekesa, communicated that members unanimously agreed to continue the local strike without interruption. To demonstrate unity and solidarity, they resolved to organize rallies at the Main Campus and the PDN branch in Eldoret. University staff are protesting due to delays in implementing the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) outlined in the 2021/2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Join Teachers Updates on…

Telegram Exam Leak Peddler Arrested in Kisii by DCI. Detectives from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), in collaboration with Masaba North officers, arrested a major examination fraud suspect on Sunday in Kisii County. The individual, who managed the ‘KCSE 2024 Leakage Group’ on Telegram, was apprehended following a prolonged surveillance operation. Detectives successfully tracked his location and detained him at his Masaba North residence. A thorough search of the suspect’s premises led to the confiscation of a mobile phone and a laptop, suspected to be his primary tools in facilitating exam cheating schemes. These devices are believed to have…

Shiners Boys High School Murder Suspects to Complete KCSE Exams While in Custody. Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang confirmed that four suspects tied to the murder at Shiners Boys High School will sit their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams while detained. Speaking in Nakuru while overseeing the opening of an examination container, he said a multiagency team is actively investigating the incident. Kipsang stated that the suspects would be permitted to complete their exams as they await court proceedings, entrusting security teams to handle the process. The four suspects are believed to be responsible for the fatal…

Head Teachers Wants Qualified Accountants to Oversee School Resources. Primary school head teachers currently overseeing Junior School (JS) management have called on the government to deploy qualified accountants to aid in efficient resource management. During their recent Annual National Conference in Mombasa, head teachers emphasized that accountants or bursars would enhance the management of capitation funds allocated by the Ministry of Education. Most primary schools lack dedicated bursars, despite receiving substantial government funding—approximately Ksh1,400 per primary school learner and Ksh15,000 per JS learner. The head teachers stressed that qualified financial personnel are essential to ensuring transparency and effective allocation of…

Kenya’s Graduate Dilemma: The Jobless Landscape After Graduation. As various universities across the nation prepare for their graduation ceremonies, many graduates express a sense of disappointment and concern about their futures. Facing an alarmingly high unemployment rate, these graduates feel they have little to celebrate, as the struggle to secure employment casts a shadow over their achievements. At Zetech University’s Mangu Campus graduation ceremony, several graduates acknowledged the relief of completing their studies and beginning a new chapter. However, they also recognized the reality of competing with millions of others for the limited jobs available in the country. This employment…

KCSE Candidate Stabbed to Death in Nakuru After Dispute with Classmates. A KCSE candidate from Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru tragically succumbed to stab injuries on Sunday morning after an altercation with other students the previous night. The fatal incident, which involved a fight over personal belongings, unfolded during the ongoing national exams. The deceased student, identified as Ngugi Muciiri, was admitted to Nakuru Level 6 Hospital with severe injuries but could not be saved. His body has since been transferred to the Nakuru morgue, where an autopsy is expected. Details of the Incident The fight reportedly stemmed from…