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KUPPET’s Demands to the Ministry of Education Ahead of Monday Reopening

Join Our Facebook Page The Kenya National Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands they want the Ministry of Education to be meet as schools reopen this coming Monday. Akello Misori KUPPET secretary-general led KUPPPET in the address implored the Ministry of Education to republish the term dates for parents and school […]

Jamleck Muturi Officially In Office as TSC Chairperson for Six-Year Term

Join Our Facebook Page Dr. Jamleck Muturi John and Timon Alfred Otieno Oyucho were yesterday the 3rd of May 2021 sworn in as Chairperson and members of Teachers Service Commission (TSC) respectively, at the Supreme Court of Kenya. Following vetting in Parliament, President Uhuru approved the duo to start their duties at TSC and yesterday […]

Here is why KCSE Results may be delayed

The 2020 academic year’s KCSE results may not be released as planned following a number of teachers marking the KCSE examinations at Moi Girls in Nairobi downing their tools on Monday the 3rd of May, 2021. The high school teachers went on strike and went to the streets to protests over unpaid allowances. Cabinet Secretary […]

KICD set to release New KCSE Setbooks for 2021-2025

The government of the Republic of Kenya is in the process of approving new set books for both secondary schools and Teacher Training Colleges. The setbooks will be in use from the month of May 2022 when the current Form two students shall be joining Form 3. KCSE set texts are changed after every four […]

Teacher Clothes Needy Learners after Being Posted To SDA School

Needy pupils at Nsoatre SDA Primary School in Bono Region, Ghana, have reason to smile after their new teacher made new school uniforms. When the new teacher Ms. Janet Asibi arrived at the school she noted that some learners attended the school with uniforms that were worn out while others did not wear school uniforms […]

Headteacher Works as Security Guard As COVID-19 Takes Its Toll on Finances

The COVID-19 global pandemic has had its impact on peoples’ lives, forcing many to make ends meet. A headteacher at Fairway Childcare Nursery and Primary School in Mukono District, Uganda is the latest victim of the economic recession experienced worldwide. The Headteachers, Mr. Rodgers Gimei from Uganda narrated to the media how the quite substantial […]

KUPPET’s Full Statement on 2021 Labour Day

The following is the KUPPET statement during Labour Day of 2021. For the second year running, Kenyans mark the International Day of Workers (Labour Day) without a national event. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt national life, our teachers, students, and all workers are paying a heavy price. Whereas Lenya has thus far been […]

Schools to Reopen as Scheduled as Uhuru Lifts Lockdown

President Uhuru has ended uncertainty with schools now going to reopen as planned for the third term. During the Labour Day celebrations at State House on Saturday, His Excellency President Uhuru assured parents and learners that the school calendar will proceed as scheduled without interruption. Besides, President Uhuru clarified further regarding reopening as he lifted […]

Managerial Roles to be assigned to Classroom Teachers

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has identified new job descriptions for classroom teachers which could lead to managerial and supervisory roles in schools assigned to them. Speaking to the media in his office, the KUPPET Deputy Secretary-General Moses Nthurima noted that the 2016/2017 SRC job evaluation assigned many supervisory roles to […]

Dr. Jamleck Muturi TSC Chairperson: Education, Biography, Work Experience

In this post, we present Dr. Jamleck Muturi John’s personal details not known to the public, his full education background, previous jobs held, and academic work profile. So, let’s get started. Dr. Jamleck Muturi John has been appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta to serve as the Chairperson for the Teachers Service Commission, TSC. Not a […]

President Uhuru Appoints Muturi as TSC Chairperson

His excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Dr. Jamleck Muturi to be the new Teachers Service Commission TSC Chairperson. Dr. Muturi replaces Lydia Nzomo who has served for the Commission for Six years. Dr. Nzomo’s term came to an end in November 2020. The President also appointed Alfred Onyucho as a member of the Commission. […]