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Startimes Kenya ink deal with KICD to provide learners with online education materials

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, has entered into a partnership with pay TV company, Startimes, to broadcast online lessons to learners. The partnership will see StarTimes Kenya provide access to KICD approved curriculum on their digital television platform. The same materials will also be available on the company’s mobile application, StarTimes ON. The content will at the same time relayed on various TV channels available on Startimes.

Dr. Sara Ruto, the Chairperson KICD Council, said the new move will see learners access learning materials conveniently and that this is expected to broaden the coverage area; and this would see more households covered.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has pointed out a new feature of digital learning, we need to embrace it for the sake of our children and together we will be able to grow. One of the core competencies in the Competency-Based Curriculum is learning to learn, this is an opportune moment to put it to practice with such partners key in enriching the future of learning,” said Dr Sara Ruto while making the partnership public.

Dr. Sara Ruto; the chairperson to Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Council.

Dr Joel Mabonga, the KICD Acting Chief Executive Officer, was all but praises over the new partnership noting that this would provide the much needed boost in achieving their goals. The CEO welcomed the move noting the partnership will grow the number of platforms available to engage students who are learning at home with the content accessible on the mobile application being a strategic option given the high mobile penetration in the county.

“We need to go out of our ways to make sure that learning continues even under the current Covid-19 situation as we establish strategic partnerships that will help us achieve our mandate as an institute tasked with a national responsibility of developing curricula and curriculum support materials informed by research for all levels of education below the university,” said Dr Mabonga.

“We have partnered with KICD to allow us carry approved education content on our platforms. Currently, we have ensured that EDU Channel is available through our set top boxes as a free to air channel and uploaded approved primary and secondary school curriculum on our StarTimes ON mobile application platform key in ensuring the majority of students have access to the education materials,” said StarTimes Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andy Wang.

The ministry of education together with other partners is relaying TV, radio and online lessons to millions of learners at home in a bid to try and recover lost time; occasioned by the current closure of all learning institutions. Learners continue to follow the interactive online lessons at home tuning to KBC English Service and Radio Taifa for radio programmes and EDU TV channel and the Kenya Education Cloud for interactive lessons.

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Motivate teachers if you want better performances, schools and education stakeholders told

Education stakeholders have been urged to motivate teachers especially those from public schools in an effort to improve performance of their institutions.

Ahadi Kenya Trust Director Dr. Stanley Kamau has observed that in most cases motivation is directed to learners forgetting the welfare of teachers.

Speaking when he visited his former primary school, Karung’e in Mathioya sub county, Kamau observed that teachers face challenges like other workers, thus the need to be encouraged and motivated so as to post better results in their schools.

The anti-jigger campaigner was rewarding teachers of his former school after they helped the institution post great improvement in 2020 KCPE.

“Motivation most of the time comes to students forgetting that teachers also need encouragement so that they can go an extra mile in teaching their learners well,” he added.

Kamau who was accompanied by Mathioya MP Peter Kimari also challenged the government to improve infrastructure especially of schools in rural areas.

“Some schools lack basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Money directed to support rehabilitation of classrooms need to be utilized prudently and allow teachers and their learners to operate in a conducive environment.’

“Schools which usually excel in national examinations have better working environments so it’s a challenge to education stakeholders to ensure institutions within their areas of jurisdiction operate in better buildings,” added Kamau

The philanthropist said through his charity organization will continue supporting teachers from various schools within Murang’a county with the aim of motivating them.

During the Saturday occasion, all teachers from the school were gifted as well as learners who sat for their KCPE this year.

On his part, MP Kimari noted the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is currently funding rehabilitation of schools within the constituency.

Kimari observed that a big part of the money channeled to CDF goes to the education sector saying in some schools, they have constructed new buildings to help in ensuring learners operate in better houses.

“With the money we get as NG-CDF we have constructed new dining halls, classrooms and also rehabilitated old buildings in some schools. Soon we will embark on a programme to motivate teachers as we target to improve education standards in Mathioya Sub County,” he added.

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Good news for teachers as TSC moves to provide them with Work Injury Insurance

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set to provide Work Injury Insurance to all teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools; employed by the Commission. The over 321 teachers now have a reason to smile as the Commission has advertized for tender bids to firms who would provide insurance against workplace related injuries. This will be good news more so to teachers handling Practical based subjects (science) who are highly susceptible to injuries and diseases; arising from the chemicals and equipment that they handle

Duration of Cover

According to the tender papers released by the Commission, the successful insurer will provide insurance services for three years; From January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2023. “The Administration Service will run for the twelve (12) months effective 1st January, 2020. The service/contract may be renewed for the next two years’ subject to satisfactory performance,” read the tender papers; in part.

Deadline for Submission of Tenders

Interested tenders are expected to make their bids not later than Wednesday 20th November 2019 at 9.00 am

What the Insurer will do

 Assess all work injury benefits claims lodged at the Commission, show due diligence and advice appropriately.
 Ascertain the legibility of individual claims.
 Investigate WIBA claims.
 Refer claimant for re-assesment to a panel of doctors appointed by the administrator where the assessment does not meet the criteria set as per the WIBA Act 2007.
 Coordinate with Medical Service providers and Administrator while investigating and authenticating treatment related to injury for the claimants.
 Advice the funds custodian (TSC) on amounts payable for compensation as a result of bodily injury and occupational illness.

Benefits Payable

Teachers will now get the following benefits:

1) On Fatal Accident: WIBA (Work Injury Benefit Act) During the period of cover, existing TSC Teachers and any additional teacher joining TSC will be covered. Benefits to be provided as per the provisions of the WIBA Act (2007).
2) On bodily injury: As provided for in the Act on occupational diseases.
3) On Occupation Illness: As provided in the Act.

Beneficiary Nomination:

Each member of TSC will nominate one or more Beneficiaries as recipients in the event of death. These, generally called the next of kin, will get compensation amount from TSC as may be determined.

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What is expected of the Medical Cover Administrator

The following requirements must be complied with by the successful administrator: –
 Must have a countrywide panel of health care service providers/facilities spread countrywide up-to and including every County and Subcounty for assessment of WIBA claims.
 Detailed Methodology/operational plan on how to administer the scheme Nationwide.
 Evidence of experience in administration of Work Injury Benefits (WIBA) including recommendation from five (5) major clients in the last three years.
 Evidence of an ICT system that provides timely, accurate and efficient information on the administration of the scheme.
 Elaborate on the capacity for fraud detection, prevention and mitigation.
 Provide claims management model and process.
 Benefit coordination capabilities.
 Demonstrate capability in managing employer schemes with population of over 500,000 employees.
 Provide evidence of firm’s capability by way of Technical Expertise of key personnel who hold qualifications of Loss Assessment, insurance Valuation and Adjustment.

How The Work Injury Benefits Act, WIBA, Works In Kenya

The Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) is an Act of Parliament In Kenya to provide for compensation to employees for work related injuries and diseases contracted in the course of their employment and for connected purposes

What is an “accident”- means an accident arising out of and in the course and scope of an employee’s employment and resulting in personal injury;

Obligations Of Employer

Every employer must obtain and maintain an insurance policy, with an insurer approved by the Minister in respect of any liability that the employer may incur under this Act to any of its employees.

According to the Act, the following are covered:

  • Occupational Diseases; Any ailment as a result of workplace related conditions like Science teachers who are exposed to hazardous reagents;
  • Compensation for temporary or partial disablement;
  • Compensation for permanent disablement;
  • Medical Aid/ First Aid in case of accidents;
  • Compensation in case of death.

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TSC nets Sh10 million as teachers contribute Sh2.1 million towards the covid-19 response fund

Teachers contributed a total of Sh2.4 million towards the National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus. The commission had early on urged teachers to willingly make their contributions towards the kitty. After closure of the May payroll, the commission announced that it had received a total of Sh2,441,028 from the over 300,000 teachers on its payroll.

The Commission has raised a total of Sh10,696,024 in the last two weeks. The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association, KSSHA, recorded the largest contribution after raising a whooping Sh5 million. Other contributors were: the Kenya college Principals (Sh2 million), and the TSC Secretariat staff (Sh1.6 million).

TSC  had initially made a direct contribution of Sh400,000.

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These figures are contained in a memo by the TSC boss Dr. Nancy Macharia dated May 15, 2020 and addressed to the chairperson National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus.

The voluntary salary cuts shall be for an initial period of three (3) months with effect from April, 2020. However, this is subject to review based on the advice of the Ministry of Health on the status of COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya. contributions can be made either directly or via the TSC check-off system; with authorization from respective teachers. Each public officer participating in the voluntary salary cuts shall signify their consent to their respective Authorized Officers by completing the attached standard consent form.

The President and his deputy took a pay cut of 80%. While, Cabinet secretaries and Chief Administrative Secretaries are to take a voluntary pay cut of 30%. Principal secretaries on their part can give away 20% of their salaries to support the fund.

The raised funds will greatly boost the committee’s efforts in fighting the pandemic that has paralyzed most operations in the country. The committee was established by President Uhuru Kenyatta on April 28, 2020 and is chaired by the health cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe.

Hon. Mutahi Kagwe who is the Health Cabinet Secretary and also chair to the National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus.
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Procedure Used in Applying for a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Number, Kenya.

FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE BELOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW TSC NUMBER, IN KENYA.

The procedure is to be used for new teacher registration.

  1. Type https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke into your browser. Ensure you have first paid the mandatory processing fee.
  2. On the TSC home page, click on https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/Regintro.aspx tab.

3. Locate the ID Number box at the bottom of the new page and fill in the following (ID/ Passport Number and Surname and Click Next Page Button to Continue.

4. This will take you to the Applicant’s Basic Details Page: Fill out the boxes correctly and click on NEXT, once done.

5.  Fill in the Educational and Professional Qualifications fields (Section C); starting with primary level, properly. Click on NEXT once done. Remember to save each record by clicking on the save icon.

[Section C: Educational and Professional Qualifications (Date Should Be Picked from Calendar)]

6. On the next window, upload the required documents. Select the NEXT tab, once you have uploaded all the necessary documents.

  1. On the new window, provide any other necessary details (Other Details) and Click on the SAVE AND FINALIZE tab.

Now, wait for further communication from the TSC.

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Step by step guide on How to fill the 2019 TSC Wealth declaration form online, the Online portal; https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index

Section 26 and 27 of the Public Officer Ethics Act (POEA) requires all public officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL). Since 2003 when the law requiring Public Officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL) was enacted, the mode of declaration has been manual. Nowadays, the declaration is done online via portals provided to Public and Civil Servants in Kenya. All teachers are thus expected to fill an online Declaration by 31st December, 2019.

Read this guide on how to fill the 2019 Wealth Declaration Form, online, for all teachers and TSC Staff. Hope it will be helpful.

MODE OF DECLARATION

The Commission in 2017 Introduced an online Declaration Portal. This is the portal to be used for the 2017-2019 declarations. Declarations can be made following the steps outlined in the DIALS Manual.

The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities form contains the following fields:

1. Name of the Public Officer; (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

2. Birth Information;
a. Date of birth
b. Place of birth

3. Marital Status

4. Address:
a. Postal address
b. Physical address

5. Employment Information:
a. Designation
b. Name of Employer
c. Nature of employment; (permanent, temporary, contract, etc)
d. T.S.C. No.
e. School/Institution
f. District

6. Name of spouse of spouses:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

7. Name of dependent children under the ages of 18 years:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(viii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ix) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

8. Financial statement for________;
(A separate statement is required for the officer and each spouse and dependent child under the age of 18 years. Additional sheets should be added as required)

a. Statement date
(Statement date is the first day of the month preceding the month in which the declaration is due.)
b. Income, including emoluments, for the period from
_____________________________________to___________
(Including, but not limited to, salary and emoluments and income from investments, the period is from the previous statement date to the current statement date. For an initial declaration, the period is
the year ending on the statement date.)
c. Assets (as of the statement date)
(Including, but not limited to land, buildings, vehicles, investments and financial obligations owed to the person for whom the statement is made).

d. Liabilities (as of the statement date)

9. Other information that may be useful or relevant.

Declaration;
I solemnly declare that the information I have given in this declaration is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.
Signature of Officer: ________________________
Date: __________________
Witness:
Signature: _____________
Name: _________________
Address: ______________

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO FILL THE WEALTH DECLARATION FORM ONLINE

  1. Visit the TSC online portal at;https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index
  2. Enter your TSC Number and click on ‘NEXT’.
  3. On the next window, enter your Password and press on ‘LOGIN’. N/B; In case you have forgotten your password then click on ‘FORGOT PASSWORD’ to reset it.
  4. Click on the ‘WEALTH DECLARATION’ tab and from the drop down list select ‘BASIC INFO’ to start off.
  5. Edit/ enter your data correctly and click on ‘NEXT’ when done; after entering your teaching subjects’ details.
  6. The next window is the ‘Personal Declaration’ window.
  7. Select ‘INCOME’ and this includes but not Limited to, Salary & Emoluments and Income from Investments. The period is from the previous statement date (2017) to the Current Statement Date (2019); a period of 24 months. For initial declaration, the period is the year ending on the Statement Date. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE INCOME’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  8. Next is Assets. This includes, but not Limited to Land, Buildings, Vehicles, Investments and Financial Obligations owed to the person for whom the statement is made. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE ASSETS’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  9. Click on Next to declare your liabilities which include, but not Limited to Financial Obligations owed by the person submitting the statement; Bank loans, SACCO Loans, HELB Loans e.t.c. Remember to click on the ‘ADD/ SAVE LIABILITIES’ for each of the income after entering the Description and Approximate Amount. . Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen.
  10. Select the ‘NEXT’ button so as to input dependants’ details; spouse(s) and children under the age of 18 Years, if any. Enter dependant’s details and remember to click on ‘ADD/SAVE’ after entering each dependant’s information. Saved data will be displayed on the right side of your screen. When done, strike the ‘NEXT’ button
  11. In the new window, enter any relevant information. If not available click on the ‘NEXT’ button to by-pass this step.
  12. Witness; This is the final step. Enter the details on your Witness (Someone who knows you; it can be your relative or work mate).
13. You can preview your entries by clicking on ‘VIEW SUMMARY’ and make amendments where and when necessary. If satisfied with your entries, then press on ‘SUBMIT’. A copy of the declaration will be sent to your Email address.
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