Finance- Chipuko
A fresh storm is brewing between lawmakers and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over the long-standing issue of hardship allowances for teachers. During a tense session with the National Assembly’s Implementation Committee, TSC Acting CEO Eveleen Mitei admitted that the…
Thousands of teachers stationed in difficult environments continue to face uncertainty over fair compensation, as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) maintains the use of a 1997 legal framework to guide hardship allowance payments. Appearing before Parliament’s Implementation Committee, TSC’s Acting…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has stated that it is awaiting guidance from the Public Service Commission (PSC) before reviewing the hardship allowance policy and designated regions for teachers. Speaking before the National Assembly Implementation Committee, TSC Acting CEO Eveleen…
Kenya’s free education policy is facing renewed scrutiny following a significant reduction in government funding, prompting fears of mass dropouts and disruption to academic programs in public schools. Appearing before Parliament last week, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi admitted the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s education reforms, saying recent milestones demonstrate that the transformation of Kenya’s learning system is irreversible and on track for long-term impact. Speaking during an address released over the weekend, Prof Kindiki cited…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding education access despite widespread anxiety over recent budget cuts affecting public schools. Speaking at a Sunday service at St. Martins Light Industries Anglican Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi, the President…
As Kenya’s government slashes secondary school capitation, the threat of a mass school dropout crisis looms large. With the per-student allocation reduced by over KSh 5,000 and disbursements delayed, school operations have slowed, and vulnerable learners are at risk of…
Public secondary schools across Kenya are facing unprecedented financial turmoil following the government’s drastic reduction of capitation funding. As the third academic term begins, many institutions are struggling to keep their doors open. The cut, which slashes per-student funding from…
Kenya’s acclaimed free education program is now hanging in the balance after the Treasury trimmed secondary school funding from KSh 22,244 to KSh 16,900 per learner per year. This decision, announced during a parliamentary hearing, comes amid mounting economic strain…