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2020 KCPE Results to Be Released Two Weeks from Now, Says Magoha

Join Our Telegram Group The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education KCPE Examinations results will be released two weeks from today, this is according to Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha. CS Magoha made this announcement on 6th April 2020, while in Kisumu, presiding over the opening and distribution of examination materials. Marking of English Composition […]

Magoha Gives Padlocks to All 479 Containers for KCPE and KCSE Examinations

Join Our Telegram Group Cabinet Secretary for Education George Magoha has launched the 2020 national examinations. The CS also officiated the issuing of security padlocks for the 479 containers ahead of this year’s KCPE and KCSE examinations. Deputy County Commissioners and the Sub-County Directors received the padlocks during the ceremony yesterday. “As part of the […]

TSC GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS 2021

In this article, we provide the TSC recruitment requirements for post-primary teachers, in 2020/2021. GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS 2020/2021 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION (a) Following the advertisement for recruitment of teachers, Boards of Management are requirement to conduct the selection exercise for the advertised vacancy(ies) in their institutions. (b) The Selection Panel […]

KNEC GUIDELINES ON GRADE 4 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a circular on the subject guidelines on formative assessment of 2020 grade 4 learners and learners at the intermediate level of the stage-based curriculum. The circular is as follows: RE: KNEC/CEO/CBA/G4/2021/001 1st March 2021 To: Through: All Head-Teachers Sub-County Directors of Education SUBJECT GUIDELINES ON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT […]

Senators Urge Governors to Improve ECDE Centres

Senators want Governors to develop day-care policy and set aside funds to improve the state of Early Childhood Development and Education in their counties. In a motion they unanimously passed, the lawmakers are of the opinion that counties should develop and equip day-care centers within ECDE centers and then ensure they are safe for children. […]

Senators Reject TSC Promotions Based On Learner Performance

Senators have criticized the Teachers Service Commission over what they see as unfair promotions which are demoralizing teachers. The lawmakers pointed out a TSC policy that sticks promotion of teachers to the performance of their students and pupils. The TSC policy states that teachers are to be promoted to the positions of the headteacher, county […]

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

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 over what many primary […]

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 […]

KNEC Releases PTE 2020 Results with Fewer Distinctions

Primary Teacher Examination (PTE) examinations in 2020 now have reasons to be excited after the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) officially released the PTE 2020 results today. KNEC announced that the results are ready and will be accessible this week. Through an official communication to Principals of Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs), KNEC said that the […]

PROPOSAL: No Setting Up Of New University, Campus or College for 5 Years

If the government adopts the recommendations of a parliamentary committee, there will be not setting up of universities, colleges, or campuses in Kenya. A raft of other reforms has been proposed with the intention of stabilizing the funding and provision of higher education. The proposal is intended to curb spending on expansion and channel the […]