Teachers Service Commission advertises 20,000 new JSS positions
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-29 07:14:20

Teachers Service Commission advertises 20,000 new JSS positions

While the internship is unpaid, participants will receive a monthly stipend of Sh20,000, minus statutory deductions.

Teachers Service Commission extends deadline for recruitment applications
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-08 15:54:58

Teachers Service Commission extends deadline for recruitment applications

The recruitment aims to fill a total of 46,000 vacancies across various educational levels: 6,000 in primary schools, 39,550 in junior secondary schools (JSS), and 450 in secondary schools.

TSC launches nationwide recruitment drive for 46,000 teachers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-10-01 06:47:31

TSC launches nationwide recruitment drive for 46,000 teachers

According to TSC, 6,000 positions are available for primary schools, 39,550 for junior secondary schools and 450 for secondary schools.

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-15 12:31:20

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured

The unions demanded full implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA. The CBAs between the unions and Teachers Service Commission were signed in June 2021, and amended by an addendum in August 2023.

TSC on the spot over union fees deduction for visually impaired teachers
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-15 08:06:05

TSC on the spot over union fees deduction for visually impaired teachers

Kenya Visually Impaired Teachers' Association Chairperson Mbugua Kamau said that they never registered as members of the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers and that the union does not represent their interests.

KNUT in talks with government amid fears of a nationwide teachers strike
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-08-13 16:35:17

KNUT in talks with government amid fears of a nationwide teachers strike

Unions are requesting that the 2021-2025 CBA be fully enforced. The unions' agreements with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) were signed in June 2021 and revised in August 2023.

KNUT faults Treasury for slashing TSC budget by Sh10bn, threatens to take action
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-26 17:12:12

KNUT faults Treasury for slashing TSC budget by Sh10bn, threatens to take action

The budget cut for TSC was among austerity measures taken by the Treasury after the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which sparked countrywide protests led by youths opposed to the increase of taxes at a time when Kenyans are facing a high cost of living.

TSC warns about fake letters on deployment of JSS teachers
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-22 23:14:28
Parents, board lock Isiolo Boys principal's office in protest against new hire
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-13 17:09:40

Parents, board lock Isiolo Boys principal's office in protest against new hire

The education stakeholders are said to have suggested to the TSC and MoE officials that Deputy Principal Wario Guyo take over in an acting capacity until a substantive replacement was found.

State gives extra Sh18 billion for permanent hiring of all 46,000 JSS intern teachers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-18 14:04:04

State gives extra Sh18 billion for permanent hiring of all 46,000 JSS intern teachers

The government is planning permanent and pensionable terms for all 46,000 of them and will hire 20,000 interns starting in July.

Teachers in acting roles to get defined timeline, allowances in proposed Bill
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-17 12:10:59

Teachers in acting roles to get defined timeline, allowances in proposed Bill

The Bill proposes that the TSC may appoint a teacher in an acting capacity for at least 30 days but not exceeding six months.

Temporary reprieve for TSC as court suspends conversion of intern teachers to permanent staff
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-12 10:27:24

Temporary reprieve for TSC as court suspends conversion of intern teachers to permanent staff

The court issued the suspension against the Employment and Labour Relations Court's directive which had mandated the TSC to transition the intern teachers to permanent positions.

TSC confirms sacking 742 JSS intern teachers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-11 13:29:21

TSC confirms sacking 742 JSS intern teachers

The teachers have been fired over protests that started on May 13 as they demanded permanent and pensionable posts.

TSC begins sacking JSS intern teachers over strike
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-10 18:24:54

TSC begins sacking JSS intern teachers over strike

In various letters seen by The Eastleigh Voice, the TSC argues that the teachers failed to report to duty and engaged in professional misconduct.

School in Isiolo closed as women group set to recover Sh10 million land
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-20 18:25:07

School in Isiolo closed as women group set to recover Sh10 million land

The protracted row pitting the group, the Isiolo county government and education officials saw learning constantly disrupted.

Senators seek better payment terms of service for ECDE teachers
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-17 08:18:04

Senators seek better payment terms of service for ECDE teachers

The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for the teachers.

KUPPET urges Treasury to allocate funds for permanent employment of intern teachers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-16 09:45:47

KUPPET urges Treasury to allocate funds for permanent employment of intern teachers

The plea arises amidst the refusal of Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers to return to classrooms even as schools commence for the second term.

TSC directs striking intern teachers to obey court orders, resume classes
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-15 09:37:30

TSC directs striking intern teachers to obey court orders, resume classes

The directives come as the Junior Secondary School teachers continue to hold demonstrations vowing not to go back to class until TSC heeds their demands.

Junior secondary school intern teachers strike in demand for better pay, permanent terms
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-13 16:47:46

Junior secondary school intern teachers strike in demand for better pay, permanent terms

They say they will not return to work unless the government addresses the key issues of poor pay and changes their contracts to make them permanent and pensionable.

Kilifi JSS intern teachers threaten to strike if TSC fails to fulfil demandsĀ 
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-07 17:49:04

Kilifi JSS intern teachers threaten to strike if TSC fails to fulfil demandsĀ 

The teachers have now given TSC a seven-day ultimatum to address their grievances, failure to which, they will not report back to schools for the second term.

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