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KNEC News··2 min read

What KCSE, KJSEA & KPSEA Candidates Must Carry 2026

KNEC calculator rules 2026, KCSE index card requirements, KPSEA HB pencil rule, KJSEA examination guidelines, KNEC banned items exam room, non-programmable calculator…

By John Kamau
KNEC News··4 min read

KCSE 2026 Full Timetable: Complete Paper-by-Paper Schedule, Times & Guidelines

Get the official KCSE 2026 timetable! Check paper schedules, oral/practical dates, morning/afternoon timings, and KNEC exam rules. Download PDF now.

By Hezron Rooy
Dr. David Njengere, CEO of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
KNEC News··2 min read

KNEC Deploys 342,005 Officials for 3.6M Candidates 2026

KNEC smart padlocks, double-locking containers, multi-agency exam monitoring, centre managers collection rules, examination malpractice penalties, KNEC field officials…

By Mutai Kiplagat
Blog·1 day ago·8 min read

How Kenyan Teachers Can Teach in Australia: AITSL, IELTS, Visas and Pay

Teachers who want to teach in Australia from Kenya on the points tested visas need a positive AITSL skills assessment first.

By Hezron Rooy
How Kenyan Teachers Can Teach in Australia AITSL, IELTS, Visas and Pay
KNEC News·5 days ago·3 min read

How to Check KNEC Teacher Education Results 2026

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education results, Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education results, Teacher Certificate in Adult Education results, KNEC college results, TSC…

By Agnes Kwamboka
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) headquarters
KNEC News·1 week ago·5 min read

Teacher Exam Results Released: Collection Details

The Kenya National Examinations Council has released the official results for the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education, Teacher…

By John Kamau
Teacher Exam Results Released: Collection Details
TSC News·1 week ago·10 min read

Teacher to Sub County Director: Requirements, Pay and Application

Most educators in public primary and secondary schools across Kenya grow up believing that moving into high level Teachers Service Commission administration requires a…

By Mercy Akinyi
Blog·1 week ago·6 min read

DPTE Primary Teachers Enter at C1: The Road Ahead Under New CPG

For decades, the Primary Teacher Education certificate, commonly called P1, served as the default gateway into Kenyan primary classrooms.

By Mutai Kiplagat
Primary school educators face distinct promotion hurdles despite higher entry qualifications
TSC News·1 week ago·8 min read

TSC Free T-Learn Courses for Kenyan Teachers (2026 Guide)

Access TSC free T-Learn courses for Kenyan teachers in 2026. Complete TIMEC, ICT, AI, and POPI modules step by step for your TPD compliance

By Hezron Rooy
TSC Free T-Learn Courses for Kenyan Teachers (2026 Guide)
TSC News·1 week ago·6 min read

TSC New Career Progression Guidelines: Classroom Teacher to Chief Principal (2027 Reforms)

By opening a clear path to Chief Principal status for classroom specialists, the commission is giving Kenyan teachers the professional respect and financial stability…

By Agnes Kwamboka
TSC New Career Progression Guidelines: Classroom Teacher to Chief Principal (2027 Reforms)
TSC News·1 week ago·8 min read

50,000 TSC Teacher Promotions: How to Prepare Your Application

Win one of 50,000 TSC teacher promotions with this practical guide covering rural paperwork, TPAD scores, panel scoring, and common application errors.

By Carolyn Mwende
50,000 TSC Teacher Promotions: How to Prepare Your Application
Announcements·1 week ago·4 min read

TSC Mutual Swap Steps After Finding a Partner Offline

Finding a swapmate on community boards is only the first step. Here is how to navigate the official digital process in October 2026.

By Mutai Kiplagat
Opinion·1 week ago·4 min read

Why Kenya Must Shorten the Teachers’ CBA Cycle to 2 Years

Four-year wage deals leave educators trailing sticky inflation. Halving the collective bargaining window is an economic and operational necessity for Kenyan schools.

By Carolyn Mwende
Opinion·1 week ago·4 min read

Promoting 50,000 Teachers Is Easy. Deploying Them Fairly Is the Real Test

Kenya’s massive expansion for teacher career progression quieted union unrest, but structural assignment imbalances risk leaving rural and frontier counties farther…

By John Kamau
Opinion·1 week ago·4 min read

Why the New Career Progression Guidelines Still Favour Administrators Over Classroom Excellence

The Teachers Service Commission promises a dual-track promotion system, but systemic biases leave master educators chasing administrative seats for real pay and status.

By Agnes Kwamboka