The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to introduce a range of new disciplinary offences for teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe successful candidate will be appointed for a five-year term and can be considered for another five years after the first term.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) has asked Parliament to amend the Basic Education Bill, 2026, warning that proposed inspection, registration and education data management rules could impose burdens on privately operated schools—especially provisions linked to school closure and compliance timelines.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iKNUT officials from the Rift Valley say the affected teachers had already chosen KNUT as their union and should not have been shifted to another organisation without their consent.
By Bradley BosireThe Teachers Service Commission said the recruitment and promotion of teachers fall within its main responsibilities and are handled through procedures that are meant to ensure openness and accountability.
By Bradley BosireThe appointments, published in the Kenya Gazette on Monday, also saw Flora Nduku Mutua named to the PSC, while Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion were appointed members of the TSC. All four appointments will run for six years.
By David AbonyoThe former Vice President also weighed in on concerns raised by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina over claims that TSC recruitment letters were being issued through unofficial channels.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe commission said the power to recruit and employ registered teachers is directly assigned to it under the Constitution, leaving no room for the President or legislators to issue appointment letters on its behalf.
By Bradley BosireRuto had nominated Sossion and Lentoijoni to fill vacant positions at the commission following a period when the TSC had fewer members than required.
By Bradley BosireRuaraka MP Tom Kajwang’ and Seme MP James Nyikal have demanded evidence from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula after he alleged that some MPs receive TSC employment letters that could be used to help constituents—and that some may be sold to jobseekers.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General made the disclosure on Thursday when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education for vetting over his proposed appointment to the TSC.
By Bradley BosireTeachers who have served continuously for at least 12 months in the same sub-county will be awarded 70 marks for experience and service. Those whose internship lasted less than 12 months will receive 50 marks under the same category.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe senator questioned how the commission decides which teachers can take part in the promotion process, particularly those who are currently deployed to junior secondary schools.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTSC 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.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iNamed in the case are the National Treasury, the Ministry of Public Service, the Social Health Authority (SHA), Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF), Public Service Commission, Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Judicial Service Commission, National Police Service Commission, the Attorney-General, the National Assembly and several leading insurance firms.
By Bradley BosireData 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.
By Bradley BosireThe dissatisfaction emerged after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rolled out the second phase of the CBA through a circular dated July 16. The commission directed regional, county and sub-county directors to implement the revised salary scales for all teachers who were in service by July 1, excluding interns.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe TSC nominations were announced as part of a wider list of appointments, promotions and redeployments approved by the President.
By Bradley BosireUnder the plan, all registered teachers will be expected to participate in ongoing professional training aimed at improving teaching methods and enhancing learner outcomes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to TSC, the issue arose following the implementation of amendments introduced under Section 7 of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, which changed Section 15(2) of the Income Tax Act by exempting employee contributions to the Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) Fund and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from income tax
By Chrispho OwuorDr Abdi said 95 of the reported cases involved fire incidents, while 34 were linked to attempted arson attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe planned changes aim to introduce a clearer structure where teachers can advance either by staying in the classroom or by moving into leadership positions, without having to abandon teaching duties just to move up.
By Bradley BosireIn their petition before the National Assembly, 16 deputy principals led by Maurice Otieno Ouma and Paul Juma Were say many of their colleagues have remained in the same grades for years despite holding senior school leadership positions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Youth Service has been allocated Sh12.5 billion, while the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will receive Sh4.9 billion. The Youth Employment Support Programme has been set at Sh1.6 billion, and Film Development Services will get Sh1 billion.
By Bradley BosireSchool unrest has remained a recurring challenge in many institutions, with some schools reporting cases of arson, destruction of property and confrontations between students and school administrations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Head of State stressed that education gaps inherited in 2022 required urgent correction, pointing to shortages in staffing, learning spaces, and funding challenges that had slowed delivery across the country.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the CS, the budget-making process was designed to ensure that public views were not only collected but also considered before final decisions were made.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEstablished under Article 228 of the Constitution, the Office of the Controller of Budget oversees the implementation of budgets by both levels of government and authorises withdrawals from public funds.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe disclosure comes months after teachers were moved from a privately managed medical insurance arrangement to SHA, a transition that has continued to attract criticism over increased costs and reduced benefits.
By Maureen Kinyanjui