KNEC Prepares for Inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment Under CBC Framework The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is gearing up to initiate the very first Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), a pivotal achievement in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Dr. David Njengere, KNEC’s Chief Executive Officer, has confirmed that the registration of candidates has been completed, and the team is currently verifying the data. He anticipates sharing a detailed list of registered candidates by the end of April. Recently, Nairobi hosted the second annual symposium on Competency-Based Assessment, which was organized by KNEC. This occasion brought together key…
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Ruto Responds to the Proposal to Make Mathematics an Optional Subject President William Ruto has expressed his views regarding the proposal from the Ministry of Education to categorize mathematics as an optional subject. While speaking at a gathering with Kenyans residing in China, Ruto mentioned that he will instruct Education CS Julius Ogamba to elucidate what the proposal entails for the students of Kenya. “There was a proposal that Mathematics be made optional; I believe that is the concern of the teacher present,” Ruto stated. “I will arrange for the Ministry of Education officials to clarify what it signifies, but…
Final criteria for placing learners in Grade 10 released In Summary: Senior Schools will be classified based on pathways (triple and double pathways), accommodation (day and hybrid senior schools), Gender (single sex and mixed sex) and special needs (special needs senior schools and vocational senior schools). The learner will choose 12 schools for their selected pathway as follows: – Four schools in first choice track and subject combination – Four schools in second choice subject combination – Four schools in third choice subject combination Out of the 12 schools chosen based on pathway, 9 will be boarding schools; 3 from…
Teacher May Face Ten Years in Prison or Pay Sh5 Million Fine for Impersonating President Ruto A secondary school teacher could face as much as ten years of incarceration or a fine of Sh5 million after being charged with impersonating President William Ruto on social media. The accused individual is identified as Titus Wekesa Sifuna; he purportedly created an account on X (formerly Twitter) using the President’s likeness and operated under the handle ‘I Must Go’ with the username @Thief_5th. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) asserts that Sifuna utilized the account to disparage and insult the Head of State…
Teachers Set for New Allowances Under Proposed Law Kenyan educators may soon gain from a variety of new allowances if the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Amendment Bill, 2024, receives approval from Parliament. The bill, put forward by Mandera South MP Abdul Haro, seeks to enhance the financial well-being of teachers by proposing nine distinct allowances customized for various responsibilities and challenges within the profession. The suggested allowances comprise a housing allowance for all educators, with those facing interdiction continuing to receive it until their situations are resolved. Commuter allowances have also been suggested, although educators under interdiction or suspension would…
MPs present supportive legislation to integrate national values into the educational curriculum. Members of Parliament (MPs), the Office of the Attorney General, and the Ministry of Education have endorsed a Bill aimed at integrating national values into the educational curriculum. The various stakeholders referred to the Education Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024—sponsored by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi—as a transformative initiative that seeks to realize Article 10 of the Constitution, which will revolutionize the education sector once implemented. MPs serving on the education committee, led by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, mentioned that the bill will provide essential reforms to foster a…
Rift Valley Region Welcomes New Teachers Service Commission, TSC, Director The TSC has recently declared the advancement of Dr. Sammy Marigat as the Regional Director for the Rift Valley region. This appointment signifies a considerable shift in the commission’s leadership, with Dr. Marigat contributing his extensive experience from his former position as TSC County Director for Kisumu. His new role, effective immediately, aims to enhance service delivery and streamline operations across the nation. Dr. Marigat’s remarkable track record in strategic leadership and commitment to improving education standards render him the perfect candidate for this vital position. The Rift Valley region,…
Big Shift in Education: Mathematics Dropped as Core Subject for Seniors and Focus on This Subject Kenya’s educational leaders have come to a consensus that Mathematics will no longer be mandatory for senior secondary school students. This conclusion was declared during the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Annual Symposium that took place in Nairobi. KNEC Chairman Prof. Julius Nyabundi stated that students will acquire sufficient math skills by the time they finish junior secondary school. “By Grade 9, learners will possess the arithmetic they require for daily life,” he clarified. Statistics indicate that a majority of students excel in primary…
TSC Addresses Promotions Controversy, Pushes for a Collaborative Resolution The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) released a statement today supporting the recent promotion of 25,000 teachers now facing heightened scrutiny and criticism from multiple stakeholders, including Parliament and teacher unions. The Commission asserted that the process was conducted with fairness and transparency. During her remarks at the graduation of TSC at the Kenya National Schools Principals Forum in Mombasa, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nancy Macharia addressed the issue for the first time, expressing hope that dialogue would resolve all concerns. She reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to maintaining integrity and ensuring that…
Extend deadline for Nemis registration, teachers request Teacher unions are urging the Ministry of Education to prolong the deadline for enrolling students in primary schools in the National Education Management Information System (Nemis). The registration period in the web-based data management system lapsed at midnight on Easter Monday. The Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (Kepsha) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) reported that heads of educational institutions were facing network issues that hindered data input into the Nemis portal. “For the last two weeks, the majority of heads of institutions have been unable to complete the forms in…
MP Peter Kaluma backs politicians’ distribution of TSC job letters. According to Peter Kaluma, the Member of Parliament for Homa Bay Town, it doesn’t matter how teachers are hired as long as every qualified instructor is given employment. Kaluma claimed that some areas have been disadvantaged in teacher recruitment for decades in response to Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t care how; we demand that all qualified teachers be hired,” Kaluma stated. Kuria had previously condemned politicians for openly handing out teacher employment forms at funerals and rallies, describing the practice as…
TSC states that the recent promotions of 25,000 teachers that were rejected by Parliament were carried out fairly and transparently. What you need to know: – The Parliamentary Committee on Education turned down the list of promotions, claiming that they were not executed fairly. – Kuppet acting secretary general Moses Nthurima called for transparency and equity in teacher promotions. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) asserts that the recent promotions of 25,000 teachers that Parliament rejected were performed fairly and transparently. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time, TSC chief executive officer Nancy Macharia expressed her hope that the…
Teachers to receive non-pensionable allowances under new TSC reforms A new Bill currently before Parliament may provide legal support for allowances that teachers have long requested, implementing a list of specific benefits and establishing clear terms for those in acting roles. The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to modify the TSC Act of 2012 to create a clear and reliable framework for allowance payments, while also formalizing the appointment process for teachers in acting positions. Introduced by Mandera South MP Abdul Haro, this Bill is now with the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education and intends to simplify…
TSC Bill suggests new benefits for educators. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) is advocating for a 60 percent increase in basic salary and improved benefits for its members in a proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) submitted to the TSC. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (Kuppet) has, for its part, requested a basic salary increase for its members ranging from 50 to 100 percent, along with enhanced benefits. Kuppet has also voiced demands for better allowances and the establishment of a risk allowance specifically for science teachers. The existing CBA, which is set to expire on June…
Grade 6 KPSEA Candidates Have Been Alerted as KNEC Unveils Complete 2025 Examination Schedule The Kenya National Examination Council has declared stringent measures for Grade 6 candidates in preparation for national assessments. The examinations will take place from October 24 to October 29, 2025. As stated by KNEC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sarah Njeru, candidates are required to arrive at examination centers fifteen minutes in advance. “Any student arriving thirty minutes late will encounter severe repercussions,” she cautioned. KNEC has published detailed timetables indicating that Mathematics will commence the assessment period on October 27. English papers will follow on the…
TSC’s New Allowance Shake-Up: What Teachers Must Know Kenyan educators may soon experience significant adjustments in their allowances and acting appointments if the proposed Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is enacted. The bill, presently in the public participation phase, aims to establish structured payment systems for various teacher allowances, define acting appointments, and promote equity in compensation. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of what the bill involves and how it could affect teachers nationwide. The bill brings forth a Fourth Schedule in the TSC Act, outlining numerous allowances that educators might receive. These consist of: The bill establishes explicit guidelines…