Behind the Scenes Negotiations: How the Dramatic KUPPET-TSC Strike Suspension Deal Was Made. A week after KUPPET and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reached a deal to call off the teachers’ strike, details of the complicated discussions and behind-the-scenes conflicts have been revealed. On September 2, KUPPET proclaimed the end of the two-week work boycott. The strike resulted in the release of most public school students. According to information acquired from multiple sources, a series of meetings resulted in the lockout of some important union executives deemed to be hardliners. The drama reportedly began in the morning of the fateful…
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Court Orders Ministry of Education to Establish Quality Assurance Council. The High Court directed the Ministry of Education to establish the Education Standards and Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC) within 60 days. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered on Monday that the ministry should designate relevant officers to the council, as required by Section 64 of the Basic Education Act. The judge stated that the ministry’s failure to form the council in accordance with the Act was an affront to the rule of law and governance principles. “To allow the Executive (Ministry) to act as it wishes in the circumstances will be to…
Schools Must Have Fire Extinguishers and Matrons Near Dorm Before Gaining Boarding Status, MP Orero. Kibra Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Orero has declared that no school should be allowed as a boarding institution if it does not achieve a required operating quality. Speaking on Monday, Orero noted that installing fire extinguishers and having patron housing close to dormitories should be among the essential requirements for any institution seeking ‘boarding school’ accreditation. Orero said that achieving this condition will help to prevent deadly fire occurrences that have claimed the lives of students, including the most recent incidence at Endarasha Hillside…
University Students Defy Their Leaders, Protest Over Funding Model. A group of university students in Eldoret City and Machakos began demonstrating to demand an overhaul of the new university finance scheme. The students, led by Moi University student leaders, promised to continue the demonstrations even after they were suspended. The protests came just a day after another faction in Nairobi called off their strike on Sunday following consultations with education stakeholders. There has been significant unhappiness with the current university funding arrangement, which students allege prevents many students from pursuing higher education. “We are demonstrating against the punitive and oppressive…
SRC Invites Applications for Chairperson Position as Mengich’s Term Nears End. The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) selection panel is seeking applications from suitable individuals to serve as its new chairperson. The selection panel stated in a communiqué distributed to Kenyan dailies on Monday that candidates interested should have a degree from a recognized Kenyan university and ten years of experience in public management, finance and administration, economics, human resource management, or labor legislation. Other prerequisites include comprehending Kenya’s labor market trends in terms of income in the private and public sectors, understanding Chapter Six of the Constitution, and having…
390 NYS Graduates Shortlisted for Ksh 6.6M Job Opportunities in Australia. Kenyan youths are expected to travel to Australia for job opportunities, which the government has secured through the National Youth Service (NYS). The National Youth Service (NYS) said that interviews for 390 youth will begin on September 10 and that once completed, successful candidates will travel abroad for career opportunities as skilled laborers. The application season for opportunities in Australia closed on September 3, 2024, with a total of 1,370 applications. After finishing the shortlisting process, the Employment Liaison office releases the names of the candidates who have met…
Fourth School Fire Erupts at Ortum Boys After Endarasha Tragedy. On Monday, a fire broke out at Ortum Boys High School, adding to a week of disasters in educational institutions. Videos circulating online show students clad in black trousers and gray sweaters escaping the intense smoke rising from their dormitories. During the turmoil, some students were spotted attempting to save their mattresses and other items. The fire, which began about 9:00 a.m., soon devoured one of the main dormitories and spread to others, creating alarm in the school community. There has been no official report from the school or the…
Push for Boarding School Ban Gains Momentum After Endarasha Tragedy. Dagoreti North MP Beatrice Elachi recommended on Monday the abolition of primary boarding schools in the country to prevent catastrophes like the one at Hillside Endarasha Academy, sparking a debate about whether boarding schools should be abolished. ‘’No primary school should be a boarding institution. Let parents take care of their children till they reach high school,’’ Elachi stated. The lawmaker argued that the ages of the children who died at Endarasha Academy were too young to flee the catastrophe, pointing to a gap that was likely overlooked in terms…
TSC Guide on Deployment of 2024 KPSEA, KCSE Invigilator and Supervisor. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is set to oversee the administration of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Intermediate Learner Education Assessment (KILEA), and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in October and November 2024. These assessments will commence on 22nd October and conclude on 22nd November, 2024. The table below presents the detailed schedule for these assessments: S/No.Examination/AssessmentsRehearsal DateStart DateEnd Date1.Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)18th October, 202422nd October, 202422nd November, 20242.Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA)25th October, 202428th October, 202430th October, 20243.Kenya…
KNEC: Subjects with Written Tests for Grade 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 (Term 3 CBA). KNEC Term 3 Competency-Based Assessments 2024 Overview of KNEC CBA Term Three (2024) GRADE 3 Written Tests GRADE 4 and GRADE 5 Written Tests GRADE 7 and GRADE 8 Written Tests ALSO READ: Fire Raze Down Dormitory at Njia Boys Secondary School in Igembe, Meru GRADE 6: KPSEA (Kenya Primary School Education Assessment) Rehearsal Date: 25th October 2024 Exam Schedule: ALSO READ: KNEC Certification Letter for Lost Certificates: How to Get it Closing Date for Term 3: 25th October 2024 KNEC: Subjects with Written…