TSC CEO Says 300,000 Teachers Retooled on CBC, 20,000 Currently Being Recruited
At the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) delegates conference held in Mombasa, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia conveyed optimism about resolving any arising issues amicably with teachers.
Macharia emphasized that the cordial relationship between TSC and teachers has created a favorable environment for collaboration to improve the education sector.
The TSC and the Ministry of Education expressed readiness for the rollout of Grade 9 in January 2025.
The commission assured parents of its commitment to deploy adequately trained teachers to cater to the pioneer class.
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Despite concerns raised by spot checks indicating some unpreparedness, Ms. Macharia stated that the commission is firmly on track to meet the deadline.
Teacher Retraining and Curriculum Implementation
Ms. Macharia noted that the commission has already retooled over 300,000 teachers.
This initiative aimed to equip them with the necessary content, skills, competencies, values, and attitudes required for implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“Due to cordial industrial relations between the commission, the union and other stakeholders, we have retooled over 300,000 teachers,” said Ms Macharia.
She attributed the success of this training to the cordial relations between the commission, unions, and other stakeholders.
Budget Allocation and Recruitment Efforts
The Ministry of Education, represented by Coast Region Education Director Joseph Mithamo on behalf of CS Julius Ogamba, highlighted key developments in Grade 9 preparations.
“20,000 teachers are being recruited and the ministry has delivered Sh 17.6 billion to build the classes since October. The implementation of CBC is therefore on course,” said the CS.
| Key Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget Allocation | Sh 17.6 billion set aside for classroom construction. |
| Recruitment Efforts | 20,000 teachers currently being recruited. |
| Implementation Timeline | Classrooms to be completed by January 2025. |
The ministry indicated that the funds have been in use since October 2024 to ensure the construction of necessary infrastructure. The CS reiterated that these measures underscore the steady progress in the CBC implementation.
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Looking Ahead
Both the TSC and the ministry affirmed their commitment to ensuring the success of the Grade 9 rollout. With significant investment in infrastructure and teacher training, the transition appears to be on course despite minor setbacks observed during initial assessments.
TSC CEO Says 300,000 Teachers Retooled on CBC, 20,000 Currently Being Recruited.
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