Gov’t Allocates Sh18 Billion to Secure Permanent Positions for 46,000 JSS Teachers
The government has announced a financial allocation of Sh18 billion to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to transition over 46,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers to permanent and pensionable employment.
According to a State House communique, Sh18.7 billion has been earmarked for this initiative, aimed at confirming the status of JSS interns.
In addition to the funds for JSS teachers, the Higher Education Loans Board has received Sh31.3 billion, and the University Funding Board has been allocated Sh17 billion for government-sponsored student scholarships.
These allocations were announced alongside the President’s assent to the Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill.
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This bill adjusts expenditures in response to a Sh344 billion revenue shortfall caused by the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024.
It focuses on maintaining essential services in agriculture, health, and education, and includes remuneration enhancements for security officers.
Budget Shortfalls and Challenges
Despite the financial injection, the allocated amount falls short of the Sh30 billion required by the TSC to support the intern teachers under the new terms for a full year until the next budget cycle.
Teachers Updates has reported that TSC estimates the Sh18 billion will only sustain the interns for six months.
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To address the financial shortfall and prevent a crisis, stakeholders have revealed that TSC is considering delaying the confirmation of JSS interns.
This strategy aims to reduce the budget needed for their salaries, allowing for better management of available resources until further budget allocations can be made.
Gov’t Allocates Sh18 Billion to Secure Permanent Positions for 46,000 JSS Teachers
