TSC Plans to Recruit 20,000 Teachers Delayed For Months

TSC Plans to Recruit 20,000 Teachers Delayed For Months

The recruitment of 20,000 teachers is delayed until October, with intern teachers waiting until January next year.

Despite President William Ruto’s assurance of finding ways to hire teachers, the government planned to employ 46,000 intern teachers at a cost of Sh18.3 billion.

This recruitment includes 18,000 junior school intern teachers and 2,000 primary school intern teachers, as detailed in the supplementary budget for 2024 – 2025.

Recruitment and Budget

Originally, TSC was unable to hire new teachers this year due to budget cuts following the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024.

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However, the employment of teachers was prioritized, and the budget was reintroduced through a supplementary budget.

The commission now awaits the return of MPs from recess to resume house business and approve the supplementary budget to commence recruitment.

Current Intern Teachers

TSC’s payroll includes 46,000 intern teachers, comprising:

• 21,550 junior school teachers recruited in February 2023
• 4,000 primary school teachers recruited in February 2023
• 450 secondary school teachers recruited in April 2023
• 18,000 junior school teachers recruited in September 2023
• 2,000 primary school teachers recruited in September 2023

Teacher Internship Programme

The Teacher Internship Programme, a one-year initiative, aims to equip and sustain the competencies of individuals entering the teaching service.

It targets unemployed registered teachers, providing them with mentorship, coaching, and practical teaching experience in learning institutions.

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Interns attached to primary schools will earn a monthly stipend of sh 15,000, while those in junior schools will receive sh 20,000. Upon successful completion of the programme, interns will be awarded an internship certificate.

TSC Plans to Recruit 20,000 Teachers Delayed For Months

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