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Rapogi Boys’ Secondary Accused of hindering COVID-19 Vaccination

Join Our Telegram Group Rapogi Boys Secondary Schools is among the schools in Migori County that have been accused of hindering the process of COVID-19 vaccination which is intended for learners of age 15 and above. The school which is located in the Uriri area is one of the schools that has been targeted for […]

KUSNET Non-Members to Be Deducted Agency Fee

Around 5,900 teachers in special schools who are not members of the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) are set to be deducted 1.45% of the agency fee per month from their basic salary. This is after the Labour Relation Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui gazette the fee through a Legal Notice No. 10 […]

Another Fire Incident at Milimani Secondary School

Two learners who attend Milimani Secondary School were nabbed over the weekend in connection with a school fire incident that occurred in the school. The school is located near State House Nairobi. The students were arrested following evidence from the school’s CCTV footage which showed them allegedly planning and executing the fire incident. The fire […]

TSC to ‘Live Stream’ Lessons In Bid to Address Teacher Shortage

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) revealed on the 26th of January 2022 that her Commission has begun live-streaming lessons. In the live streaming of lessons, one teacher could potentially teach multiple classes in various schools at the same time. The TSC CEO’s reveal happened in Alliance Girls High School. The launched […]

Uhuru’s Edu Afya Medical Program to Benefit Students

The Edu Afya medical program has been benefiting students since it was established three years ago. The Head of State His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Sh. 4.05 billion NHIF comprehensive medical cover in 2018 for students in public secondary schools. The government pays Sh. 1,350 per student through the Edu Afya programme and this […]

TTC Teacher Trainees to Get HELB Loan

For many years, Teacher Training College (TTC) students have never received loans from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) because of not being considered government-sponsored. According to section 56 of the Universities Act, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is mandated to coordinate how government-sponsored students to universities and colleges. This puts […]

Principal in Elgeyo Marakwet Gets Awarded For Doing This

The efforts of a Principal from Elgeyo Marakwet has won the Most Innovative School Head Recognition award for his outstanding efforts. According to the Principal, it is a passion that motivates her to carry on with her exploits. Hellen Mabese Luhangala, principal to Moi Kapsowar Girls High School is now happy at home following her […]

Makueni Teacher Gets Arrested For Doing This to TSC CEO

A male teacher had been nabbed following a Facebook post he posted on his fake Facebook account containing false and disturbing news about the current Teachers Service Commission (TSC) boss Dr Nancy Macharia. The teacher identified as Jeremiah Mwavuganga aged 31 taught at Musiini Primary School located in Makueni County. Jeremiah Mwavuganga had posted false […]

GUIDELINES FOR REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS – POST-PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION Following the advertisement for the replacement of teachers, Boards of Management are required to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy(ies) in their institutions. The Selection Panel will be expected to exercise the highest degree of transparency and accountability as Stipulated in the Public Officers Ethics Act, TSC Code of Conduct and […]