TSC trains more than 291,000 teachers to ensure the effective execution of CBC. Over 291,134 teachers have been provided with additional training by the Teachers Service Commission to effectively incorporate the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). At the National Conversation on Competency-Based Education, TSC director Peter Kega revealed that a total of 291,134 teachers have been trained so far. The majority of these teachers, specifically 229,292, are primary school teachers. Additionally, there are 60,642 teachers from junior secondary schools and 1,200 from teacher training institutions. This training initiative is expected to have reached its target by April 25, 2024. Kega mentioned that…
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Makueni constituency Member of Parliament, Susan Kiamba, is urging the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to adhere to proper protocols when hiring teachers. She firmly believes that the field of education should remain free from political influences. Susan Kiamba emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the recruitment process for teachers is fair and transparent. She stresses that education is a fundamental pillar of society and should be approached with integrity. Susan Kiamba is advocating for the TSC to prioritize merit and qualifications in their hiring practices. She asserts that political interference in the education system can have detrimental effects on the…
C3 Teacher TSC pay scale and Allwances Teachers fall into various groups based on their experience and qualifications, with each group receiving salaries and benefits that match their level. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced new salary packages for teachers who have been promoted to different job grades, resulting in adjustments to the C3 teacher salary system. For quite some time, there has been significant concern about the C3 teacher salary in TSC, but this issue has recently been tackled. Even though the adjustments are important, the specifics of the revised salary and allowances for C3 teachers are not…
KNUT Urges Prompt Disbursement of Student Capitation The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has urged the Ministry of Education to promptly release capitation funds to schools for effective operations. Speaking on Sunday, April 27, the union’s Secretary General, Hesbon Otieno, stated that this would facilitate the transition expected in the second term. According to the SG, the second term is when Grade 9 students will choose their senior secondary school pathways, making sufficient funding vital for a seamless transition. He thus called on the government to issue the capitation and any outstanding amounts from the first term before schools…
TSC’s April retooling of Science teachers commended for discipline and commitment April’s retooling for the over 19,000 science-based teacher interns conducted by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) was characterized by distinct features anticipated of any Junior Secondary School (JSS) cohort. The event, which concluded last Friday, left many Master Trainers and Trainers of Trainees communicating and sharing insights across their regions to compare and contrast the attributes of April’s group. While speaking to Education News during the concluding survey of the retooling, most trainers commended the April group for their impressive demonstration of discipline, expressing a desire for the exercise…
The future of higher education in Kenya is at risk due to the severe rot in the country’s universities and technical institutes. Kenya’s higher education system is being devastated by a silent catastrophe. The alarming fact beneath the magnificent university gates and shiny graduation robes is the widespread mismanagement of public universities and technical colleges, which is currently endangering the caliber, trustworthiness, and viability of higher education in the nation. Concerns regarding the administration of Kenya’s higher education institutions have been increasing steadily over the last ten years. Despite the fact that education is still a potent instrument for national…
Major Overhaul in Junior School Leadership: New Administration to be Led by Secondary School Teachers The Kenyan education system is set for considerable transformations with the implementation of new leadership frameworks for junior secondary schools, which include Grades 7, 8, and 9. The Ministry of Education has revealed that beginning next year, teachers from secondary schools will assume leadership of these institutions, marking a significant departure from the existing system where primary school administrators supervise both primary and junior secondary education. This initiative is part of the broader Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) reform designed to enhance the quality of education and…
Knut desires that dismissed teachers receive their benefits. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) requests the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to annul a regulation that forbids interdicted and dismissed teachers from obtaining their benefits. Knut Secretary-General Collins Oyuu states that the union will advocate for TSC to rescind the regulation to guarantee that dismissed teachers are paid what they are owed. The union additionally seeks for teachers to receive greater benefits for their services. Mr. Oyuu asserted that employees’ retirement benefits should not depend on their conduct. While addressing members at Kibaoni Primary School during a gathering, he mentioned…
CS Ogamba issues ultimatum to principals withholding Form Four certificates Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba has delivered a severe warning to Secondary School Principals retaining students’ Form Four certificates due to incomplete payment of school fees. He mentioned that his office had notified Principals to release the certificates without any conditions, and the timeframe for compliance has lapsed without adherence from the Principals. “I urge head teachers to comply with that directive immediately when schools reopen,” he stated. The CS expressed these remarks at Marani Catholic Parish as he joined other leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, to fundraise…
KNEC dispatches 2023 KCSE and KCPE Certificates to Schools The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has declared the sending out of certificates for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates. In a statement shared on X, KNEC verified that the certificates have been delivered through Sub-County Directors of Education nationwide. “Candidates are urged to connect with the schools where they took the examinations to retrieve the certificates,” the council remarked. KNEC additionally cautioned that it is unlawful for any school to retain a candidate’s certificate, encouraging students encountering such issues to…
Reprieve for Retired Teachers, Civil Servants as NSSF will pay Pension in a day, First Payslip Requirement Dropped NSSF Board of Trustees Chairman David Kariuki Njeru, CEO/Managing Trustee David Koross, and other Trustees celebrate 60 years of innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth during the 7th Annual General Meeting at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, on April 25, 2025. [Courtesy] The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced its intention to settle claims within 24 hours, relying on technology, a flexible workforce, and record improvement. NSSF Chief Executive and Managing Trustee David Koros mentioned that this has already been achieved, referencing…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) reports that over 8,000 students have opted for diploma programs instead of pursuing university degree courses for which they qualified. Specifically, 8,130 candidates who attained a minimum grade of C+—rendering them eligible for degree programs—have chosen to apply for diploma courses. The institutions selected by these students include the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), the Kenya School of Law, and the Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas. Concurrently, there has been a sluggish response to university placements, with KUCCPS data indicating that only 104,514 out of 246,391 eligible candidates have submitted…
KNEC Identifies Key Factors for Grade 10 Learner Placement The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has outlined the criteria that will determine how learners are placed into Grade 10. During the 2nd Annual Symposium on Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) held on April 23, Dr. Fred Odhiambo, Deputy Director of Education in the Directorate of Secondary/Senior School, stated that placements will consider students’ preferences, including their chosen pathways, tracks, subject combinations, and school selections. Dr. Odhiambo explained that Senior Schools will be classified according to various pathways (triple and double), types of accommodation (day and hybrid schools), gender (single-sex and mixed), and…
Is TSC preparing for a mass reshuffle of teachers prior to the Grade 10 Senior School implementation? Obtain responses. The likelihood of a significant reshuffle among secondary school educators appears to be increasing as institutions gear up to welcome the initial cohort of Senior School students in January. A recent Ministry of Education report, “National Report: County-Based Dialogue on Education Quality and Learning Outcomes in Competency-Based Education (CBE),” details the transition from Junior to Senior Secondary and suggests redeploying teachers to tackle the current shortages. The report advocates for the redistribution of teachers according to the distinct academic programs that…
New Teacher Transfer Rules by TSC: All You Need To Know In a significant update to the policy that will impact numerous educators nationwide, new guidelines for teacher transfers have been established to promote fairness, health considerations, and stability within the education sector. The newly articulated framework, detailed under the document titled “Factors to Consider in the Teacher Transfer,” emphasizes crucial areas that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and associated authorities must evaluate prior to transferring teachers. These measures are intended to balance staffing requirements while also safeguarding teachers’ welfare. Here’s all the information you should know about the new…
Senators investigate allegations that new recruits benefited from 25,000 teacher promotions. Senators have joined National Assembly Members in advocating for inquiries into purported flawed promotions by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), with lawmakers labeling the State agency as “headquarters of corruption” and demanding a cleanse of its leadership. The legislators are seeking clarification from the TSC regarding the reasoning behind the distribution model utilized in promoting the 25,252 teachers, especially concerning counties that are densely populated yet receive fewer promotions. This development arises amidst widespread outrage from various sectors regarding the promotions, with MPs accusing the State agency of employing…