Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba used the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration at Kasarani Gymnasium to unveil key reforms aimed at improving teachers’ welfare, accountability, and examination integrity.
Speaking during the national event on October 5, Ogamba announced that the government will digitise the teacher payroll system to end recurring delays in salary processing and enhance transparency in financial management.
He said the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will work jointly to ensure the digital system is operational before the next financial year, marking a shift toward faster, cleaner, and more accountable salary disbursements.
The Cabinet Secretary also outlined plans to introduce mental health and counselling programmes to support teachers facing stress and burnout. He noted that teaching remains one of the most demanding professions, and the government recognises the importance of emotional well-being in maintaining an effective workforce.
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As national examinations approach, Ogamba issued a firm warning against malpractice, urging educators, parents and learners to uphold honesty in assessments. He said the ministry will tighten supervision to ensure that all results reflect genuine effort and learning.
The 2025 assessment season will mark the first ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with 1,298,089 learners registered for KPSEA, 1,130,669 for KJSEA, and 996,078 for KCSE.
He further praised teachers for their role in successfully implementing the CBC and called for greater collaboration among educators, parents, and communities to strengthen Kenya’s education sector.
By Benedict Aoya
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