Distribution of 25,152 Promotion Vacancies by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) In Summary: Machakos and Makueni Counties Emerge as Principal Beneficiaries The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the promotion of a total of 25,252 educators nationwide for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with Machakos and Makueni counties identified as significant beneficiaries of this initiative. According to the official data disseminated by the TSC, both Machakos and Makueni counties each recorded 668 promotions, positioning them second nationally, just behind Meru County, which achieved 678 promotions. Kitui County also made a notable impact with 630 promotions, thereby securing a prominent position for…
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Half of the qualified students have not yet applied for university placement, according to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS). KUCCPS is urging students who meet the requirements to apply for degree programs now to avoid a last-minute rush. John Oluoch, the director of placement and career development at KUCCPS, mentioned that with just 10 days left until the April 30 deadline, around 130,000 out of 246,000 qualified students have submitted their applications. Oluoch reassured that this situation is not unusual in Kenya, as many students tend to wait until the last day to apply. He encouraged…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has declared the availability of positions in a minimum of 26 programs at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). These offerings encompass both Diploma and Certificate qualifications for prospective applicants. The application window for these vacancies will remain open until April 30, 2025. In a recent announcement via X, KUCCPS conveyed, “This is encouraging news for individuals seeking KMTC courses. Following the recent student placements at KMTC, 26 programs continue to have limited vacancies.” The organization noted that these slots remain unoccupied despite the conclusion of the latest placement cycle. The…
As of the latest reports, a minimum of 4,600 university students have formally contested their government funding allocations under the newly implemented university financing framework. Data from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) indicates that a total of 4,621 appeals were lodged by Thursday, following the reopening of the appeals portal on April 1, as mandated by the Court of Appeal. With the deadline for submitting appeals approaching on April 21, students who are dissatisfied with their funding allocations have a mere four days remaining to voice their grievances. The appeals process provides students with a secondary opportunity to dispute…
Fewer than fifty percent of eligible students have submitted applications for the 2025 University Placement. Three weeks have elapsed since the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) initiated the application portal for prospective students seeking admission to institutions of higher education. However, the response has been sluggish; of the estimated 246,000 eligible students, only 104,000 have completed their applications to date. With merely one week remaining until the portal’s closure, these figures raise concerns among officials from the Ministry of Education. In an effort to address this apparent lack of engagement, Ministry of Education representatives are actively visiting…
A proposed legislative measure, the Kenya National Education Assessments Council (KNEAC) Bill 2025, aims to reform the examination assessment framework within basic education, teacher training, and post-secondary education. This Bill intends to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into the examination marking process nationwide. The legislation will empower the Council to establish guidelines and tools for the evaluation and scoring of both formative and summative assessments, which encompass various assessment modalities such as oral, aural, practical, projects, practicum, and others. According to the Bill, the Council may periodically implement diverse marking and scoring methodologies, including traditional pen-and-paper marking, electronic marking, digital capture of…
As the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and major teachers’ unions in Kenya prepare to enter into critical negotiations for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the stakes have never been higher for the teaching fraternity. This upcoming round of talks is poised to be a defining moment in the fight for better terms and conditions of service for over 400,000 teachers across the country. The CBA, a legally binding document, outlines teachers’ rights, responsibilities, and benefits—negotiated between TSC and unions including the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and the Kenya…
Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have lauded the growing enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, calling for a concerted push to meet the government’s directive of enrolling at least 20,000 trainees in each national polytechnic. During an inspection visit to Mawego National Polytechnic in Homabay County, the Committee acknowledged the institution’s rapid growth in the student population—from 3,000 to over 8,000 learners. The Committee Chairperson, Hon. Julius Melly, praised the progress, saying, “This growth shows the confidence the community has in this institution. We must continue to support this momentum.” At Kisii National…
Kisumu County Senator (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda SC, has requested the Government to hasten the process of elevating Kisumu National Polytechnic to a Technical University. Through a statement directed to the Standing Committee on Education, Sen. Ojienda sought information regarding the potential elevation of Kisumu National Polytechnic to a Technical University. He emphasised the institution’s critical role in equipping the youth with technical and vocational skills, significantly contributing to both regional and national development. He noted that transforming the institution into a Technical University would not only expand access to higher education but also foster research, innovation and industrial linkages…
The financial decline at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is currently under scrutiny, as both former and present administrators confronted challenging inquiries regarding how the institution accrued billions in debt. The Parliamentary Committee on Education and Administration was astonished to discover that TUK personnel – including lecturers – have not received their complete salaries since 2013, the year when the institution was conferred full university status along with a charter. TUK Deputy Vice Chancellor Benedict Mutua stated: “Since 2013, to speak frankly, no TUK employee has received a full salary. ” The primary cause is over-employment. TUK has employed…
𝐌𝐏𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐓𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 Members of the National Assembly Education Committee on questioned the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over delays, stagnation, and perceived unfairness in the promotion of teachers, demanding accountability, transparency, and equity in the process. Lawmakers, led by Vice Chairperson, Hon. Eve Obara ( Kabondo Kasipul), questioned the Commission’s strategy to ensure fair and merit-based promotions. “TSC cannot keep blaming budget deficits year in, year out while thousands of teachers stagnate in the same job groups. What is the Commission doing to make the promotion process predictable, fair, and inclusive?” asked…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has announced ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the welfare of educators, which may lead to substantial changes in the policies governing recruitment, deployment, and promotion within the teaching profession. During the second day of the annual general meeting of the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) held at Migori Stadium, Japhet Kariuki, the regional director of the TSC for Nyanza, presented the Commission’s new initiatives designed to improve educational quality and the welfare of teachers. Kariuki indicated that a key aspect of these reforms involves aligning teacher recruitment with the geographical origins of…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has cautioned teachers against breaching regulations governing co-curricular activities, emphasizing strict adherence to Ministry of Education and Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) guidelines. Speaking during the National Drama and Film Festival Gala in Nakuru on Tuesday, Ogamba stressed that all co-curricular activities must follow established rules. He also dismissed claims of disciplinary action against teachers involved in the controversial Butere Girls High School play Echoes of War, clarifying that investigations are ongoing and no one has been penalized yet. The CS announced that moving forward, Arts and Sports will no longer be treated as co-curricular but…
Principals Prepare for Transition of Learners to Senior School A significant number of school principals nationwide are currently participating in training programs aimed at facilitating the transition of Junior Secondary School (JSS) students to Senior Secondary School, which is set to commence next year. This extensive training initiative, led by the Ministry of Education and supported by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), is designed to engage over 7,000 principals. The primary objective is to equip these educational leaders with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively implement the new Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework and…
School Heads Urged to Prioritize Mental Health and Embrace Judo Sport Secondary school heads in Kitui County have been encouraged to prioritize their mental health and introduce Judo (martial art) programs to improve student development and well-being. Speaking during a three-day workshop in Mombasa, Clinical Psychologist Absaki Linda from Alpha Fitness Center Kitui acknowledged that school heads are under a lot of pressure from students, parents, and education officials. The workshop, attended by school heads from Kitui County, aimed at equipping them with coping mechanisms for work-related stress and strategies for maintaining mental wellness. “I attended one of their forums…
Participants at a public participation forum in Kisumu, convened to discuss a proposed policy aimed at formally recognizing village elders and providing them with financial compensation, have advocated for the elimination of educational prerequisites for eligibility. James Onyonka, a resident of Nyamira County, underscored the importance of prioritizing elders who have rendered their services to the community on a voluntary basis. “These elders have made significant contributions over the years, and it is only appropriate for the government to acknowledge their efforts,” stated Onyonka. “It would be unjust to displace those who have long served their communities. They deserve to…