Education

According to the results, only 32.44 per cent of learners met or exceeded expectations in Mathematics, while Kenyan Sign Language recorded just 22.14 per cent.

Instead, the learners will be guided to focus on specialised pathways that suit their interests and strengths.

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed that senior school placements would start immediately and be managed digitally.

The petition, lodged last month before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu, had sought to block the nationwide transition from the Minet/AON medical cover to SHA, a change the TSC intended to roll out from December 1.

Many more teachers become eligible each year, and the lack of adequate resources is threatening to slow career progression and affect the quality of instruction in public schools.

The move comes amid rising concerns from education experts that the amount is still too low to meet the demands of the growing cost of living and the Competency-Based Curriculum.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba assured the public last week that his ministry will ensure the timely release of the KJSEA results to give families ample time to plan for the transition.

The hubs are designed to support hands-on learning, track student progress more effectively and provide teachers with tools to assess competencies beyond traditional examinations.

TSC said the internship programme equips teachers with practical teaching experience, improves pedagogical skills and provides jobs for unemployed youth, but stressed that it does not automatically lead to permanent and pensionable employment.

While international standards recommend a learner-to-teacher ratio of 1:25, Kenya’s figures vary widely: 1:38 in pre-primary, 1:46 in primary, 1:38 in junior school and 1:34 in secondary.

UASU petitioned the IMF Wage Bill Mission to Kenya over what it describes as persistent breaches of collective bargaining rights and long-standing pay injustices affecting university lecturers.

The warning follows multiple complaints from teachers, who argue that the proposed election framework favours incumbents and violates the court’s stay order.

The 2025 KJSEA saw 1,130,669 grade nine students sit for the exams, marking a key milestone in the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Kindiki told graduates during KMTC’s 94th ceremony on Thursday that the government had accepted the college’s request to be included in the Helb programme.

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months, alleging unlawful, nepotistic decisions that risk a governance crisis.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered TSC to immediately transfer teacher Geoffrey Lelon from North Eastern, citing security risks, in a ruling expected to shape future teacher safety cases.

Kenya’s TSC projects a shortage of 58,590 teachers for Grade 10 in 2026, with STEM and specialised subjects hardest hit, as over one million learners transition to senior school.

KNEC has warned parents, teachers and candidates about social media scams claiming to alter KCSE and KJSEA results, stressing anonymised marking and urging the public to report suspicious approaches.

With the right investments and policies, distance education can move closer to fulfilling its full promise: to provide equitable, life-changing access to higher learning for all.

TSC explained that the extension aligns with the Teacher Internship Policy and Guidelines (2019) and is intended to ensure a smooth transition while preventing disruptions in learning as the current contracts expire.

Parliament is reviewing a Bill to convert TSC chair and commissioners to part-time roles, aiming to save about Sh70 million annually while expanding representation for primary, secondary, TVET teachers and lecturers.

Kenya faces a 137,500 teacher shortfall, with key subjects like Home Science, Social Studies and Creative Arts hit hardest, as thousands of trained teachers remain jobless or leave for better pay.

An Oxfam report shows 1.13 million Kenyan children are out of school, linking dropouts to deepening inequality, underfunded public schools, teacher shortages and rising private education gaps.

Kenya has allocated Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions and Sh2 billion for fast-tracked funding, targeting two million trainees by 2027 and expanding skills, trainers and job opportunities nationwide.

A report by the Auditor General shows that some parents were forced to pay as much as Sh1.2 million for projects initiated by schools, while others parted with between Sh100,000 and Sh300,000.

The new SHA medical scheme for teachers begins at midnight despite concerns over registration issues and legal challenges. Teachers express frustration with the transition process.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the project places TUM at the centre of Kenya’s long-term plan to grow skills in maritime and coastal development.

TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission will now place greater emphasis on the welfare and well-being of teachers.

Workers argue that delays in signing and implementing the CBA have left staff struggling financially and facing uncertainty about their professional benefits.

The High Court has ordered that the exam result be issued within 14 days from November 25, 2025, ahead of the CEO’s hearing.

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

Two petitioners argue that the shift could compromise the welfare of over 400,000 teachers, exposing them to risks such as lapses in cover, denial of treatment and loss of contractual rights.

The revelation comes even as President William Ruto’s administration has pledged to hire 24,000 teachers by January 2026 to address the ongoing shortage in public schools.

The new appointments will be permanent and pensionable, covering primary, junior, and secondary school levels across the country.

The court ruled that the petition can proceed without adding the applicant, saying his arguments were already well captured in the main suit.

According to the Auditor General, this situation goes against the University Act, 2012, which requires every university to have a chancellor to provide leadership and oversight.

Over 30,000 educators, drawn from 9,626 schools, will take part in the three-week programme scheduled to run from December 1 to December 19, 2025, aimed at equipping them to deliver the new Senior School curriculum.

This year, candidates’ names and index numbers have been removed from all scripts, with identification slips packed separately to guarantee impartiality.

The TSC confirmed receiving 131,734 applications for the 21,313 promotion vacancies, reflecting an oversubscription of 618 per cent.

Ogamba applauded the commitment of centre managers, supervisors and invigilators who ensured seamless administration across the country.

With these updated figures now in place, the government says schools can expect capitation funds to be released without the delays that affected previous terms.

Senators have called for an immediate policy review to guarantee that deserving teachers are not forced into prolonged temporary roles.

The Committee underscored that this oversight is vital for addressing financial mismanagement, governance gaps, and any suspected wrongdoing.

Ruto noted that this move, combined with the 76,000 teachers already hired, will bring the total to 100,000 within three years.

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in higher education.

The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) told the legislators that despite submitting detailed claims to the Treasury and Ministry of Education, payments remain pending, leaving universities to cover costs from their reserves.

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authority of established school heads.

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schools across 10 counties have also been found with no learners at all.

In an urgent application filed in Nairobi, Lawrence Omondi Chero accuses Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Kuria Wainaina of creating "tailor-made recruitment criteria designed to favour a preferred candidate" ahead of the end of his term on January 26, 2026.

The CS also revealed seven cases of impersonation, mainly involving adult candidates, warning that those responsible would face criminal prosecution, while the affected candidates’ results would be cancelled in accordance with the Kenya National Examinations Act, 2012.

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and align schools with the ongoing Competency-Based Education framework.