A growing concern within Kenya’s education sector is whether the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is losing its operational independence due to political interference. Recent public statements by President Ruto, Treasury CS John Mbadi and Education CS Julius Ogamba have created…
The Kenya Junior School Teachers Association (KEJUSTA) is preparing for a fresh legal battle against the government over what it calls an unlawful, exploitative internship model under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). KEJUSTA chairperson James Odhiambo argues that the programme…
Junior School intern teachers are increasingly speaking out about the harsh realities of their work—low pay, heavy responsibilities and continuous policy uncertainty. Their take-home salary, less than Sh18,000 after deductions, is far below what experienced teachers earn, yet interns are…
Kenya’s Junior School system is facing a severe teacher shortage that threatens the stability and success of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) rollout. New data from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) shows the extent of the crisis: Junior School requires at…
A deepening communication crisis within government has emerged after conflicting statements from President William Ruto, Treasury CS John Mbadi, and Education CS Julius Ogamba regarding the future of Junior School intern teachers. Two weeks ago, CS Mbadi told Parliament that…
President William Ruto’s recent declaration that Junior School intern teachers will only transition to permanent and pensionable (PnP) terms after completing two full years has revived an intense nationwide debate. The announcement, made at Kitui State Lodge, was meant to…
Ruto announces that intern teachers will be confirmed after two years as Kenya targets hiring 100,000 new teachers by January 2026. Kitui, Kenya – President William Ruto has confirmed that all teachers serving under the internship program will be automatically…
President Ruto says intern teachers will be confirmed after 2 years as Kenya plans to hire 100,000 teachers by 2026 to end the classroom shortage. President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to ending Kenya’s teacher shortage and guaranteeing…
Justice Bahati Mwamuye has issued conservatory orders stopping the recruitment of 10,000 police constables by the National Police Service pending a court hearing. A legal twist has emerged in Kenya’s police recruitment after the High Court issued conservatory orders halting…