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TSC unveils grade-specific scoresheets, 1:3 shortlisting ratio for 2026/27 teacher promotions
September 9, 2026
MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees
September 9, 2026
KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement
September 9, 2026
New rules open advocates training to public, private institutions
September 9, 2026
Schools must prepare now for El Niño risks ahead of examinations
September 9, 2026
Schoolgirl’s poem moves Ruto to tears during Bomet rally
September 9, 2026

TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

September 9, 2026

TSC unveils grade-specific scoresheets, 1:3 shortlisting ratio for 2026/27 teacher promotions

TSC will shortlist three candidates for every advertised promotion vacancy during the 2026/27 cycle. Grade-specific scoresheets will award marks for experience, TPAD performance, age, qualifications and additional responsibilities. Shortlisted teachers will receive at least seven days’ notice before appearing before designated interview panels. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), through Acting Commission Secretary and CEO Dr…

MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

September 9, 2026

MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

MPs have asked KUCCPS to disclose institutions that have failed to remit placement fees collected from students. The scrutiny follows revelations that universities, colleges and TVET institutions owe the agency substantial placement-related funds. Students should continue using official KUCCPS payment procedures unless the agency announces any change to the fee. Parliament has demanded detailed accountability…

KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

September 9, 2026

KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

KUCCPS says it has the technical capacity to manage Junior-to-Senior School placement if government assigns it the role. The proposal raises fresh questions over transparency, learner choices, school capacity and appeals under the CBE transition. Parents will want clear placement rules before learners receive Senior School assignments. Kenya’s transition from Junior School to Senior School…

TSC unveils grade-specific scoresheets, 1:3 shortlisting ratio for 2026/27 teacher promotions

MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

New rules open advocates training to public, private institutions

Schools must prepare now for El Niño risks ahead of examinations

Schoolgirl’s poem moves Ruto to tears during Bomet rally

Over 400 stakeholders arrive at Kisii University for major education conference

Adults must stop exposing children to alcohol, harmful substances

KNUT Bomet boss urges Ruto to address teacher unemployment, school shortages

Survey finds 89 percent of pupils assessed at Kwale school unable to read, write

Victor Ochieng’: Rise above mediocrity and stretch yourself to greatness

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TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

TSC unveils grade-specific scoresheets, 1:3 shortlisting ratio for 2026/27 teacher promotions

September 9, 2026

TSC will shortlist three candidates for every advertised promotion vacancy during the 2026/27 cycle. Grade-specific scoresheets will award marks for experience, TPAD performance, age, qualifications and additional responsibilities. Shortlisted teachers will receive at least seven days’ notice before appearing before designated interview panels. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), through Acting Commission Secretary and CEO Dr…

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MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

September 9, 2026

MPs have asked KUCCPS to disclose institutions that have failed to remit placement fees collected from students. The scrutiny follows revelations that universities, colleges and TVET institutions owe the agency substantial placement-related funds. Students should continue using official KUCCPS payment procedures unless the agency announces any change to the fee. Parliament has demanded detailed accountability…

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KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

September 9, 2026

KUCCPS says it has the technical capacity to manage Junior-to-Senior School placement if government assigns it the role. The proposal raises fresh questions over transparency, learner choices, school capacity and appeals under the CBE transition. Parents will want clear placement rules before learners receive Senior School assignments. Kenya’s transition from Junior School to Senior School…

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TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

TSC unveils grade-specific scoresheets, 1:3 shortlisting ratio for 2026/27 teacher promotions

September 9, 202612 mins

TSC will shortlist three candidates for every advertised…

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MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

MPs demand answers from KUCCPS over Sh1,500 placement fees

September 9, 20268 mins

MPs have asked KUCCPS to disclose institutions that…

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KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

KUCCPS says it has technical capacity to handle Junior-to-Senior School placement

September 9, 202614 mins

KUCCPS says it has the technical capacity to…

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New rules open advocates training to public, private institutions

New rules open advocates training to public, private institutions

September 9, 202612 mins

New regulations will allow qualified public and private…

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Schools must prepare now for El Niño risks ahead of examinations

Schools must prepare now for El Niño risks ahead of examinations

September 9, 202616 mins

Astiba Kebong’o urges schools and authorities to prepare…

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Schoolgirl’s poem moves Ruto to tears during Bomet rally

Schoolgirl’s poem moves Ruto to tears during Bomet rally

September 9, 202610 mins

Dora Chepchumba’s Kalenjin poem turned emotional when she…

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Over 400 stakeholders arrive at Kisii University for major education conference

Over 400 stakeholders arrive at Kisii University for major education conference

September 9, 20265 mins

More than 400 education stakeholders have arrived at…

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Adults must stop exposing children to alcohol, harmful substances

Adults must stop exposing children to alcohol, harmful substances

September 9, 20269 mins

Astiba Kebong’o warns that exposing minors to alcohol…

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KNUT Bomet boss urges Ruto to address teacher unemployment, school shortages

KNUT Bomet boss urges Ruto to address teacher unemployment, school shortages

September 9, 20264 mins

Langat Desmond used President William Ruto’s Bomet visit…

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Survey finds 89 percent of pupils assessed at Kwale school unable to read, write

Survey finds 89 percent of pupils assessed at Kwale school unable to read, write

September 9, 2026September 9, 20266 mins

A G4G survey found 89 per cent of…

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Victor Ochieng’: Rise above mediocrity and stretch yourself to greatness

Victor Ochieng’: Rise above mediocrity and stretch yourself to greatness

September 9, 202614 mins

Victor Ochieng’ challenges readers to reject average performance…

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Tragedy as 5-year-old dies in suspected gas cooker fire in Kisii

Tragedy as 5-year-old dies in suspected gas cooker fire in Kisii

September 9, 20263 mins

A five-year-old boy died after a house caught…

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St Angela Sengera Girls’ learner resumes learning after well-wishers clear fees following suicide attempt

St Angela Sengera Girls’ learner resumes learning after well-wishers clear fees following suicide attempt

September 9, 20264 mins

A Grade 10 learner has returned to school…

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Stakeholders want QASOs deployed to every education zone to strengthen CBE

Stakeholders want QASOs deployed to every education zone to strengthen CBE

September 9, 20267 mins

Education stakeholders say zonal deployment of QASOs would…

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Busia County, World Vision partner to strengthen school feeding programme

Busia County, World Vision partner to strengthen school feeding programme

September 9, 20265 mins

Busia County Government and World Vision have launched…

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What teachers and parents can learn from Albert Einstein to improve results under CBE

What teachers and parents can learn from Albert Einstein to improve results under CBE

September 9, 20266 mins

Teachers and parents are urged to prioritise curiosity,…

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Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Education stakeholders in the Rift Valley have raised alarm over the growing abuse of alcohol and other drugs among learners, warning that the vice is contributing to poor academic performance, indiscipline, ill-health and unrest in schools.

Drug and substance abuse blamed for rising unrest, poor performance in Rift Valley schools

September 9, 20269 mins

Education stakeholders have raised alarm over rising drug…

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HELB CEO Geoffrey Monari

HELB completes 2026/2027 loan allocations as upkeep disbursement begins

September 9, 20265 mins

HELB has completed the allocation of loans for…

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42,000 Elgeyo Marakwet girls to benefit from free sanitary towels under NGAAF programme

42,000 Elgeyo Marakwet girls to benefit from free sanitary towels under NGAAF programme

September 9, 20265 mins

The National Government Affirmative Action Fund has provided…

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Baringo: Rising lakes turn school journeys into a daily battle for learners

Baringo: Rising lakes turn school journeys into a daily battle for learners

September 9, 20267 mins

Rising waters from Lakes Baringo and Bogoria have…

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