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TSC begins deployment of teachers to Junior Schools to address shortages
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Teachers serving under permanent and pensionable terms in public primary schools and meeting the specified qualifications will be considered for deplo...

TSC to promote 28,288 teachers in 2025 as funding from government increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Muturi emphasised that the promotions reflect the commission's ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work of educators.

Trade unions registrar rejects Kuppet’s proposal to have its officials retire at 65
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The decision by the registrar also follows objections from union members on both procedural and substantive grounds.

Kindiki leads talks to expand markets for Kenyan tea exports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The discussions in Karen aimed to ensure that these positive trends are sustained while addressing challenges in the industry to further enhance the c...

Nine killed, several injured after matatu collides with lorry on Eldoret-Kitale road
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Police said efforts to locate lorry driver who fled the scene are ongoing, and they have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances...

From classrooms to the streets: Inside a tough and turbulent year for Kenyan teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

From primary schools to universities, the year was punctuated by multiple strikes that disrupted learning and exposed deep-seated issues.

Police arrest Senator Omtatah, several other activists during anti-abduction demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.

Anti-abduction demos: Protesters clash with police as demonstrations take off in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

A tense atmosphere engulfed the city streets where the protesters were gathered as police on several occasions tried to stop the protests without succ...

Kenya’s 2024 academic year marred by multiple crises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 27, 2024

A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.

State releases 7.5 million bags of fertiliser ahead of 2025 planting season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.

TSC to replace over 8,700 teachers in public schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The vacancies are spread across public primary, junior, and secondary schools, with 5,862 positions in primary schools, 21 in junior schools, and 2,82...

TSC rolls out 19,000 vacancies for principals, headteachers, senior teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The TSC noted that the recruitment aims to address stagnation in job groups and relieve teachers currently performing administrative duties in acting...

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia to step down after decade-long tenure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Macharia, who took office in June 2015 and was reappointed in 2020, shared the news during her address at the KNUT AGM in Mombasa.

KUTRRH staff strike over suspended CEO, medical insurance withdrawal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

KUTRRH’s board recently appointed Isaac Irungu Kamau as the acting CEO after suspending Dagane over allegations of irregularly awarding a Sh287 millio...

Blow to tea farmers as Cargill exits Mombasa Tea Auction after 40 years of dominance
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 02, 2024

The multinational company announced that it is shifting its focus to the origination and trading of wheat, maize, barley, and soybean.

KU Hospital appoints Isaac Irungu Kamau as acting CEO as Ahmed takes leave
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

While the reason for Ahmed's leave has not been disclosed, the board's decision marks a significant leadership shift at the hospital.

State appoints taskforce to address Kenya’s tea crisis amid unsold stockpile
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

The crisis has left an estimated 100 million kilos of black tea unsold from last year, putting financial strain on Kenya’s 800,000 tea farmers.

New task force to probe why 100 million kilos of tea remain unsold
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Chaired by Nicholas Munyi Kagua, the task force consists of 14 members and a secretariat of six people.

Teachers demand up to 100% salary increase to combat high cost of living
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori argues that the sharp rise in the cost of essential goods since 2017 has had a significant impact on teachers ne...

TSC under fire for slow recovery of Sh358 million in overpaid salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The push for urgent action comes after the TSC responded to an audit query regarding the excess payments, revealing that it has yet to recover the ful...

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