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On July 8, the commission announced 34,016 promotion vacancies covering 30 different job groups, giving thousands of teachers an opportunity to move to higher ranks.
The President said expanding the ambulance network will ensure emergency medical services are available to all Kenyans, regardless of their location, and eliminate gaps that have affected access to urgent care.
The certificates, which cost Sh1,500 and are obtained through the eCitizen payment system, can be used immediately for university admissions, college and TVET applications, scholarships, job applications, internships and other official purposes.
At the centre of the investigation are questions surrounding the purchase of land in Kigali, acquisition of a loan without the required approvals, alleged movement of university funds, court cases involving landlords of the former Kigali campus and the whereabouts of assets after the campus was shut down.
According to the senator, reports indicate that many qualified JSS teachers were unable to take part in the exercise because the TSC online application portal only recognised teachers deployed to primary and secondary schools.
The Kenya National Examinations Council, however, has been allocated only Sh9.9 billion in the current financial year, leaving it with a funding deficit of Sh6.71 billion.
The survey ranked education first among the 12 functions devolved to county governments, earning a 50 per cent performance rating in 2026. Although it retained the top position, the score marks a drop from 55 per cent recorded in 2023, though it is an improvement from 46 per cent in 2024.
The briefing to Parliament comes as lawmakers continue to examine the causes of recurring school unrest and the measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in learning institutions.
Addressing a press conference, Uasu-UoN Secretary-General Prof George Osanjo said the university's academic workforce has already declined sharply over the last six years and warned that the latest policy could trigger another major reduction.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, the second-term legislator maintained that none of the school buildings had collapsed or been declared unsafe for occupation, arguing that the controversy stemmed from a misunderstanding of how the projects had been initiated.
Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Deputy Secretary-General Hesbon Otieno said the ministry should have completed the exercise earlier to allow schools enough time to analyse learner assessment reports and guide them appropriately.
The new e-Certificate verification service is expected to make the verification process quicker while improving confidence in Kenya's examination certificates.
Responding to the concerns, TSC Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei told senators that the commission had already put in place reforms intended to improve promotions, leadership development and succession planning through newly developed Career Progression Guidelines (CPGs).
TSC told senators that budget shortfalls are affecting the timing of acting compensation, teacher recruitment and promotions, as lawmakers raised concerns about teacher welfare, succession planning and retirement benefits.
Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing with depression and anxiety.
Principal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
KESSHA chairperson Willy Kuria said schools received only Sh6,577 per learner during the first term, while Sh1,375 was retained by the Ministry of Education. That brought the total allocation to Sh7,952, leaving schools with a funding gap of Sh3,170 per learner.
HELB further stated that applicants who previously benefited from its loan programme must show that they are actively repaying their loans or have fully settled them before they can be considered for the scholarship.
This year's placement saw 33 private universities declare a total capacity of 60,042 places. However, only 17,151 students were placed, leaving 42,891 vacancies, equivalent to 71 per cent of the available spaces.
The vacancies are for post-primary teachers who will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms to teach in junior schools. Interested candidates have until midnight on August 31, 2026, to submit their applications through the Commission's online recruitment portal.
The vacancies, spread across 30 job categories, range from Senior Teacher II to Chief Principal and are part of the Commission's promotion programme for the 2026/27 financial year. Eligible teachers and Curriculum Support Officers have until Monday, August 10, 2026, to submit applications through the TSC online portal.
While unveiling the policy at State House, Nairobi, on July 21, President Ruto said free university education would be anchored in the Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, adding that it had already been submitted to Parliament.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Wekesa said meaningful reforms can only be achieved after understanding the purpose of government and the role of an education system in shaping the country's human capital.
Data from the Ministry of Education shows that more than 330 cases of student unrest have been reported since April, among them 95 school fires and dozens of attempted arson incidents. The violence claimed the lives of 18 learners, making the period one of the deadliest school terms in recent years.
The ultimatum follows claims that SHA has not acted on commitments contained in two joint communiqués signed on March 10 and April 23, 2026, which were meant to address weaknesses in the teachers' medical scheme.
Appearing before the Senate National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee, Ogamba said an assessment by the government showed the funding framework had not achieved its intended purpose.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Friday, Karua said society has imposed rigid expectations of masculinity on boys from an early age while failing to provide the guidance and emotional support needed to help them navigate adolescence and develop into well-rounded adults
The Ministry of Education says recruitment in Kenya’s public TVET institutions follows constitutional requirements on diversity and equal opportunity. Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told a Senate committee that all 47 counties are represented in the TVET workforce and outlined trainer hiring processes, audits and planned human resource instr
In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority urged all road users, parents, guardians, school bus operators and transporters to place children's safety at the centre of their travel plans.
Kuppet Secretary-General Akello Misori said the union will immediately seek fresh negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) so that teachers' salaries are aligned with those of other public servants.