Kenya’s teacher internship programme has expanded rapidly in recent years, but growing concerns suggest that the model may not be sustainable long term. The system, designed to absorb unemployed teachers gradually, is now under scrutiny for its financial, ethical and…
To address the growing staffing crisis in Junior School, the government has allocated Sh2 billion to recruit an additional 24,000 intern teachers by January 2026. According to TSC chairperson Dr Jamleck Muturi, the new recruits will largely focus on high-demand…
President Ruto has defended the use of NG-CDF funds for classroom construction, saying each constituency receives at least Sh180 million annually—sufficient, in his view, to support Junior School infrastructure. He also stated that over 8,000 classrooms have been built through…
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…