Inside TSC New Deal For Teachers. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has raised salaries for all tutors and altered the classification of housing allowances, but these changes would only result in modest increases for certain job groups. Those in the lowest job grade B5, which includes primary school teachers, will receive the largest raise of 4.5 percent, while those in the highest group grade D5 will earn increases ranging from 1.9% to 3.1%, depending on their wage point. The increase implies that the lowest-paid teachers (Job Grade B5), who were earning Sh22,793, would now earn Sh23,830 plus a housing allowance…
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KUPPET Accuse TSC of Denying 130,000 Teachers Promotions. Kuppet Secretary General Akello has joined the long-service teachers in criticizing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for failing to apply salary commitments and substantive appointments. Misori, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers points out that the TSC has disregarded around 130,000 qualified educators for promotions, fueling general discontent within the field. Thomas for instance, started teaching in 1990 and got transferred to Jericho in 1994. Despite his high academic credentials and numerous accolades, he has been shortlisted for interviews by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) several times but has never…
CUE Begins Process of Establishing Nyamira’s First University. Following President William Ruto’s instruction, the Commission for University Education (CUE) has commenced the process of establishing Nyamira’s first university. CUE CEO Mike Kuria visited Kiabonyoru Boys High School, the planned site for the university, and urged stakeholders to support the proposal. He highlighted that the institution would provide superior education once it was created. During the inspection of Kiabonyoru, the CUE sought to assess the site’s suitability for the university, examine the availability of necessary facilities, and check that legal procedures were followed. Kuria stressed the necessity of establishing a solid…
TSC TPAD User Manual for Teachers: Downloads, Filling Forms. TSC created the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system to assist teachers in identifying areas for improvement in order to improve student learning. The method also serves to ensure that teachers perform to the best of their abilities, hence ensuring good teaching standards in the country’s educational institutions. The TSC TPAD system is used in primary, secondary, and university institutions across the country. Below, we have compiled all of the system’s information, including a list of all forms, what they do, and how to download and fill them out. The…
TSC Online Wealth Declaration Instruction Manual: Income, Assets, Liabilities. All TSC personnel can access the Teachers Online Services Information system. It is a web-based system that can be accessed using any browser, particularly Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. To use the portal, go to the TSC website www.tsc.go.ke, click on the online services option, and then to Teachers Online Services sub-menu, as illustrated below: Alternatively, type www.teachersonline.go.ke into the browser and press enter on the keyboard to Display the home page, as seen below. Click on the declaration of income, Asset and Liabilities Click the link at the top of the page to…
What KUPPET Has Gained So Far From Teachers Strike. The current industrial action by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has resulted in substantial wins for teachers around the country. According to Kuppet, the strike has proved the strength of collective action in enhancing educators’ welfare while facing tremendous hostility from numerous places. The demonstration resulted in the Ministry of Education allocating Sh18.7 billion to convert 46,000 Junior Secondary School intern teachers to permanent and pensionable contracts. Additionally, funding for teachers’ medical facilities is in place until March, ensuring their wellbeing. According to Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori,…
TSC Implements New Teacher Salaries and Allowances: Phase Two 2021-2025 CBA. Teachers across the nation will see a pay increase. According to their job groups, teachers will receive between Ksh.1,000 and Ksh.3,000 more on their pay stubs. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has already issued a circular outlining the complete execution of the second phase of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to a memo dated August 29, 2024, signed by commission CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia and addressed to all regional, county, and sub-county directors, principals of diploma teachers colleges, primary teacher training colleges, and the director of the Kenya…
TSC Secures Sh13.5 Billion for Teachers’ Salary The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) moved closer to reaching an agreement with teachers unions after receiving Sh13.5 billion to properly implement the salary increase. However, the unions did not call off the strike, citing unresolved difficulties. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) have confirmed that the strike scheduled for August 26 is still ongoing. Following a meeting with the unions, TSC agreed to fully execute the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). TSC confirmed that it was granted the entire…
NEMIS Portal: Login, UPI Number, Registration, and Essentials The National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) is an online portal that manages and automates education data and other administrative operations. The primary goal of the NEMIS site is to assist the Ministry of Education in gathering accurate and timely information about students and learning institutions. Since the implementation of the 2-6-3-3-3 skill-based education system, the sector has seen several changes. One of these was the implementation of the NEMIS system. How can you gain access to the platform? Do you need it? Using the NEMIS site/portal in Kenya. What is NEMIS?…
Leaders Appeal to Teachers’ Unions to Halt Strike Plans West Pokot leaders have instructed teachers who have declared a strike on Monday to give new Education Secretary Julius Ogamba time to settle. The leaders, led by former Governor John Lonyangapuo, stated that individuals who are aggrieved should engage in dialogue with the relevant authorities in order to find a long-term solution. Lonyangapuo stated that there is always potential for revisions in every agreement, and teachers should open the floor to conversations rather than being dogmatic. Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong chastised teachers’ union leaders, saying the demand for a strike was…