Ministry of Education Initiates Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Teachers
The Ministry of Education has begun the process of recruiting current Teachers Service Commission (TSC) personnel for a two-year full-time Diploma program in Special Needs Education (SNE), which will be offered at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) starting in 2025.
This initiative particularly targets active teachers who wish to specialise in the education of students with disabilities, such as visual, physical, and hearing impairments; intellectual disabilities; autism; and deafblind education.
Application Process and Submission Guidelines
Eligible educators are urged to apply for the in-service training by acquiring the requisite application forms either through the Ministry’s official website or from county and sub-county education offices. Upon completing the forms, applicants are required to submit them in person to their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by May 9, 2025.
Once completed applications are submitted, they will be forwarded by SCDE offices to the Ministry’s headquarters at Jogoo House B, Rooms 710, 618/19, by no later than May 16, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
In order to qualify, candidates must be Kenyan citizens aged 50 or younger, possess a P1 teaching certificate, and have a minimum of five years of service with the TSC. Each applicant must also appear in person with original and certified copies of their academic and professional documents, a national ID or passport, a recent passport-sized photograph, and any other relevant testimonials.
Visually impaired applicants are not obligated to handwrite their application forms, acknowledging their specific needs.
Clarifications from the Ministry
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed that no fees will be imposed during the registration process. He also mentioned that the whole application process is structured to be inclusive and accessible, particularly for teachers with disabilities. “All teachers interested in enrolling in the SNE course should feel assured about applying,” Bitok remarked, “We are dedicated to fostering inclusive education from the foundation level. ”
Another official associated with the program explained that once the selections are completed, successful candidates will receive SMS notifications directing them on how to obtain their admission letters.
This diploma course aims to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively assist learners with special needs, demonstrating the Ministry’s broader commitment to inclusive education and equal learning opportunities for every student in Kenya.
Ministry of Education Initiates Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Teachers