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NGEC Audit: Only 65 of 21,000 Public Primary Schools Are Led by Heads Under 35
Only 65 of about 21,000 public primary schools are headed by people younger than 35, according to an audit by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC).
KUPPET demands immediate release of 20,000 deployed JSS teachers from KNUT restraint
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has demanded that more than 20,000 graduate teachers deployed to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) be released…
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.
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.
Silent Collapse: Kenya’s Teachers Sink Under Mental Health Crisis
A major union survey reveals 12 percent of Kenyan educators face severe suicide risk, driven by crushing debt and rollout chaos, while official responses remain…
Why More Urban Families Are Choosing Foreign Curricula Over Public CBE Schools
MPs, Urban Middle Class Abandon CBC-Based Public Schools for Foreign Curricula as Confidence in National Education System Declines.
The Dark Side of Teachers' Unions in Kenya: Corruption, Strikes, and Betrayal
Kenyan teachers are represented mainly by two trade unions: KNUT, formed in 1957, and the KUPPET, registered in 1998.
How TSC Scores Teachers for Promotion in 2026/2027: Marks Table, TPAD Rating and How to Apply
If you've been asking yourself "how does TSC actually score teachers for promotion?" — the Teachers Service Commission has now put it in black and white.
How to Download and Verify Your KCSE Certificate Online (KNEC E-Certificate)
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced the e-Certificate system, allowing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates to access…
TSC Promotion Requirements and Score Sheets by Cadre (2026/2027)
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotes teachers under its Career Progression Guidelines.
www.teachersonline.go.ke: Full Guide to the TSC Online Portal
The TSC Online Portal is the official online service platform operated by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
TSC TPAD2 Complete Guide: Login, Appraisal Steps, Forms and Tools
TPAD2 — the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development online portal — is the system every Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employee uses to appraise their own…
Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover: Everything Teachers Need to Know About Benefits, Registration, Dependants and Hospitals
The Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover is the medical insurance scheme provided to teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), offering access to…
Mwalimu Majuu Programme: Everything You Need to Know About Overseas Jobs for Kenyan Teachers
Mwalimu Majuu — Kiswahili for "teacher abroad" — is the popular name for Kenya's Policy Framework for Teacher Engagement Outside Kenya, a government initiative designed…
Mwalimu National DT Sacco: Everything You Need to Know About Membership, Loans, Savings, Dividends and FOSA Services
Mwalimu National Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited — commonly called Mwalimu National Sacco or simply Mwalimu Sacco — is Kenya's largest…
