- Teachers who missed the initial PSSF sensitisation are expected to get another opportunity through a repeat session.
- TSC has introduced region-specific training links after the first virtual exercise reached maximum capacity.
- The training comes just days before the August 31 deadline for teachers to complete PSSF registration.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to repeat the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) training for teachers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following capacity challenges that reportedly left many teachers unable to participate in the initial exercise.
In an attempt to address the capacity challenge and accommodate more teachers, the Commission has created different training links for different regions.
Education News is privy to communication sent to Regional and County Directors directing them to mobilise teachers for the repeat training scheduled for August 29.
The arrangement is expected to ease pressure on the training platform and give teachers who missed the initial session another opportunity to access information on the PSSF and seek clarification on matters relating to the pension scheme.
For teachers in the Rift Valley and Central regions, the training is expected to run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
However, the Saturday scheduling could prove inconvenient for a section of teachers. The timing is likely to affect teachers who observe Saturday as their day of worship, as well as those who normally use weekends to attend to personal and family responsibilities.
The repeat session comes against the backdrop of a registration deadline set for August 31, leaving teachers with only a short window after the repeat training to complete the registration process.
The tight timeline is likely to raise concerns among teachers who may miss Saturday’s session or require additional time to understand the scheme before completing their registration.
Call for ongoing registration
TSC and PSSF should, however, consider making teacher registration an ongoing process rather than imposing a fixed deadline of August 31.
An ongoing registration window would give teachers adequate time to understand the scheme, seek clarification and make informed decisions without the pressure of a rapidly approaching deadline. It would also ensure that teachers who are unable to attend scheduled training sessions due to work, religious or personal commitments are not unnecessarily disadvantaged.
The issue becomes particularly important given that the Commission has had to organise a repeat training because many teachers were unable to access the initial session due to capacity challenges.
If teachers are being given another opportunity to receive the information, stakeholders should equally consider allowing sufficient time for registration after the training.
Pension registration is an important financial decision with long-term implications for teachers. Giving teachers adequate time to understand the scheme before registering would promote informed participation and help address concerns arising from the initial rollout.
Avoiding exclusion
The introduction of region-specific training links is a step towards resolving the capacity challenge. However, extending the registration period beyond August 31—or making registration continuous—would provide an additional safeguard against excluding teachers who, for one reason or another, are unable to complete the process within the current timeframe.
Teachers who missed the first session are expected to take advantage of the repeat exercise, while those affected by the Saturday timing may have to seek further guidance from their respective County and Regional Directors.
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For teachers, the exercise is more than just another training session. It is an opportunity to obtain critical information about their financial security after years of service. The focus should therefore remain on ensuring that no teacher is left behind because of capacity limitations, scheduling challenges or rigid registration deadlines.
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