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Several TSC teachers will be evaluated for phase 2 wage increments or payrises across various job groups in approximately three months. This is in line with the CBA agreement, which saw the union leaders and the  teachers’ employer  work together to increase salaries in two stages. But some teachers might not be included in the 2024 increment phase if they weren’t employed when the first phase was put into place by July 2023. The CBA will be fully implemented in July 2024, with the first phase going into force in July 2023 and continuing until now. The employer of teachers claims that the pay increase for teachers is a noteworthy advancement in the education sector since it raises teachers’ standards of well-being and motivation. Teachers’ pay increments are clearly reflected in the TSC phase 2 salary structure, which is built based on different job categories and degrees of experience. Additionally, the pay increase shows the commission’s dedication to acknowledging the legit...

  The government will extend the second term  of schools to  make up for  time lost due to  flooding due to heavy rains.    Speaking  at an inspection  in Nairobi  on Thursday (May 9) in preparation for  the reopening of schools, Education  Minister Ezekiel Machogu said the extension would  enable boys and girls, especially those  taking national  exams, to read textbooks. Eleven months.  Although the extension  decision has not been made yet, Majogu assured that  steps will be taken to minimize  the disruption to the academic calendar.    He  said the national  integration review would be carried out as  planned. "The examination  schedule will not change; KCSE and KPSEA will  enter the normal  schedule from  November," Machogu  reiterated.  Majogu also  highlighted the importance of supporting Form  4 candidates as schools are ...

  List of TSC Job Groups not included in the July  salary increase. The  first phase of TSC  teachers' salary increases has come into  force. Teachers are already looking forward to  the salary increase in July. However, not all  teachers will benefit from this change.  Some will  go home with nothing.  Many teachers from  various professional backgrounds are  excited. They will benefit financially from the  promotion, thanks to the recently concluded collective bargaining agreement.   The first CBA was signed by the  Board of Trustees and the Kenya National  Teachers Union. It has  since been fully  implemented and  teachers' salaries have  been increased.    On the other hand,  some unions  still sign the  CBA. including       Kenya  Union of  Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET)   Kenya  Association of  Special Needs ...

  Education CS Outlines New Directives As Soon an Schools Will Reopen The Government has outlined measures for schools to follow as they are expected to reopen on May 6, in the wake of heavy rains and flooding in some parts of the country. Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu on Friday directed that the safety of learners and staff be made a priority. Where impossible to continue learning in the most severely affected institutions, the CS urged the Boards of Management (BoM) to temporarily keep the schools closed until the situation improves. “Where it is impossible to continue learning in the most severely affected institutions, BoMs are advised to temporarily keep the schools closed until the situation improves. In the meantime, the management of these schools should come up with strategies to recover lost time when learning resumes. “The prevailing weather conditions pose accessibility challenges due to flash floods, swollen rivers and landslides thus affecting the trans...

How to replace  your KCPE or KCSE  certificate.   Academic credentials are  very important to advance your career or  further your studies.    Your academic  transcript is more than  just a document. It reflects your  achievements, diligence and hard work.    Unfortunately, losing or damaging these important documents  can be a major setback to your academic and professional goals.    Fortunately, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)  makes it  easy for candidates to replace lost or damaged certificates,  ensuring a  smooth and  efficient application  process.   Replacement of KCSE and KCPE certifications procedure   KNEC’s internet portal, the Query Management Information System (QMIS), has made replacing misplaced or damaged KNEC credentials simple.    Applicants can start the process of replacing their certificates from the conveni...

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has transferred the principals of Murang'a Secondary School ahead of the start of the second term  next  week.   Some of the  assistant principals  received promotions from the  teachers' employers.   Andrew Maina,  long-time principal  at Ichagaki Mixed Secondary School, has replaced John Mwangi at  PC Secondary School.    Maina expressed  gratitude for  leading the development of Ichagaki High School for 15  years.   “I am  leaving Ichagaki Mixed School with 660 students,  but 16 years ago I only found  66,” he  said. Following Rhoda  Wamaitha's departure, Kamahaha Girls' School principal Julia  Muturi moves to Musa Gitau in Kiambu County.    Instead of Veronica Mwai, who  was transferred to Kamahuha Girls,  Wamaita was transferred to Nginda Girls in Maragua.    TSC Murang'a principal Francis...

TSC Revised All Clusters' C4 Teacher House Allowances.  TSC has revised the C4  schools grant for all categories. Following the publication of the list of C4 teachers by the Teacher  Service Council (TSC), teachers need to  know about the housing  allowance they  are entitled to.  Secondary leaders, level four teachers, level four leaders, SNE specialist leaders and intermediate SNE teachers  are C4 teachers.  C4 Housing Allowance TSC C4 Teacher  Housing Allowance varies by cluster area:  No./No Level TSC Teacher  Size Cluster 1  Cluster 2  Cluster 3  Cluster 4 5 C4 9 sh 28,000 sh 22,000 sh 16,500 sh  14.0515 Bi Cluster  is located here.  A teacher working in  a part of Nairobi  city. Group 2  are teachers working in areas around  Mombasa, Kisumu and  Nakuru City.  All  of the teachers in the  province and district mentioned above  are in  the 2nd g...