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The School Where Teachers and Pupils Share Latrines

Join Our Facebook Page Teachers and learners of Urim Primary School in Siaya are struggling to accommodate themselves by using the same area of responding to calls of nature. The situation is not good as teachers and pupils are enduring humiliation. Imagine a teacher in class and wants to go to the same latrine the […]

Here is How You can Apply for TSC Teacher Transfer Online

Join Our Facebook Page Are you disillusioned with your station of work? In case you feel like you need a transfer to another station, we provide the TSC process of applying for a transfer online. It is important to note that TSC have migrated their services to online platforms, in line with the current times. […]

KNEC Addresses Grade 1, 2, 3 LCBE Portal Issues as Deadline is near

Join Our Facebook Page The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has upped efforts to solve the issues concerning their LCBE portal. KNEC has been criticized recently by some primary school teachers over a system that is unresponsive and slowing down the whole process. The examiner has now moved to solve the issues following many complaints […]

KNUT Pushing for Replacement of TSC Chair and 7 Commissioners

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is urging recruitment of a chairperson and seven commissioners of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). TSC chairperson Lydia Nzomo’s six-year tenure ended in November 18, 2020. She was the first chairperson of TSC following the making of the commission as a constitutional body. She then took oath of […]

Moi Girls Eldoret Closed Over Students’ Unrest

Today morning (Wednesday), Moi Girls High School in Eldoret closed for an indefinite period following a strike by students. The students claimed they were striking over what they believed was tough measures set by the school administration. The students on strike called for the removal of their school principal Christine Chumba from her post blaming […]

KNUT could call for a Strike over CBA 2021-2025

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has threatened full-blown industrial action against its employer if TSC does not conduct new salary talks within the next two weeks. KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion said that the current rates of salary, where teachers earn a cumulative sum of Sh. 54 million, was negotiated to cover the […]

TSC Circular on Upscaling of Online Services

The Teachers Services Commission (TSC) just like most government institutions like Huduma Center have been integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in their operations. TSC has issued a circular on the upscaling of online services. The Details on the Circular are as follows. CIRCULAR  NO: 2/2021 ALL:        DIRECTOR, CEMESTEA                 DIRECTOR, KENYA INSTITUTE OF […]

Ministry of Education Orders Fresh Choices for KCPE Candidates by 26th Feb

The Ministry of Education has directed KCPE candidates to do a revision of Sub-County school choices. This was via a circular addressed to Regional Directors of Education, County Directors of Education and Sub-County Directors of Education. The Ministry of Education has asked schools to revise the choices between 15th February and 26th February, 2021. Besides, […]

KUPPET Demands Fairness in Promotions

DEMAND FOR FAIRNESS IN THE PROMOTIONS OF PRINCIPALS, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS, AND SENIOR MASTERS KUPPET commends the Teacher Service Commission for rolling out promotions for 33,000 teachers. These promotions will go a long way in addressing the endemic stagnation by teachers in the same Job Groups. We urge the government to provide the funds for the […]

Ministry Directs Fresh Registration of TTCs as Intake Nears

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered the re-registration of all teacher training colleges (TTCs). This was communicated through a circular sent yesterday on 10th February 2021, to all County Directors of Education (CDEs). The re-registration was ordered to happen immediately. This happens at a time when the ministry is transiting the training teachers in […]

TSC Latest Promotion Interviews Marking Scheme and Questions

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is currently conducting interviews for the previously advertised posts for promotion. As a result, the Teachers Service Commission has released a new marking scheme that is being used and shall be used for the remaining interviews. In this marking scheme, more emphasis has been given to the performance of the […]