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Ministry of Education Scraps Standalone ECDE Diploma, Raise Teacher Training Entry in Major CBE Reforms
The Ministry of Education has moved to scrap the standalone Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and merge it with the Diploma in Primary Teacher…
Titles of primary teachers; T-Scale 5 - 11
TSC primary teacher titles from T-Scale 5 to 11: grade names, job groups, years of service needed and promotion requirements for each rung, plus the 2026/27 promotion…
TSC Teacher Transfer and Swap Module: TSC Portal (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) now handles teacher transfer and swap requests through an online module, replacing paper-based applications.
TSC Salary Structure for Teachers in Kenya; Breakdown for Grades
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) pays teachers under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covering 2025 to 2029.
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.
TSC Guide for Heads of Institutions on Curriculum-Based Establishment Access and Updates
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued an operational guide that shows heads of institutions (HOIs) how to access and update their school's Curriculum-Based…
Understanding TSC Widows and Children Pension Scheme (WCPS): What Teachers Earning Ksh 50,000 and Their Families Get
How TSC death gratuity and the Widows and Children Pension Scheme work: who qualifies, documents needed, claim steps and what a Ksh 50,000 teacher's family may expect.
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…
