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Ministry of education gives guidelines for recruitment and salaries of school’s teachers and support staff

January 11, 2026 Hillary Kangwana Leave a comment

The Ministry of education has directed schools to trim their excess staff in order to reduce bloated wage bills. The ministry has at the same time released salaries that teachers (employed by boards of management) and other school workers should earn per month. These latest directives come in the backdrop of schools’ failing to pay their employed workers as a result of the current covid 19 pandemic; that has cut cash flow in the schools.

Some schools have been meeting their staff’s monthly wages while others have opted to send their workers on unpaid leaves. There have been calls to classify BOM staff as vulnerable groups so as to benefit from the government’s cash transfer programme.

“The BOM has decided that you proceed on unpaid compulsory leave effective 1st April, 2020 until the situation improves. We kindly ask you to bear with us as this was not planned and is beyond our control.” reads a memo dispatched to BOM teachers in one of the secondary schools that is facing an unprecedented financial crunch.

TABLE 1: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR DAY SCHOOLS

NO OF STREAMS	BURSAR	ACCOUNTS CLERK	SECRETARY	MESSENGER	LAB TECHNICIAN	ICT TECHNICIAN	GROUNDS-MAN	CATERESS	COOK	KITCHEN HANDLER	NURSE	STORE KEEPER	ARTISANS	DRIVER	LIBRARIAN	SECURITY	TOTALS
1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	5
2	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	7
3	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	3	11
4	0	2	1	1	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	4	15
5	0	2	1	1	2	1	2	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	4	16
6	0	2	2	1	2	1	2	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	4	19

The school nurse should also double up as a matron while recruited artisans should be able to execute multiple tasks (multi-skilled).

TABLE 2: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS

MESSENGER	LAB TECHNICIAN	ICT TECHNICIAN	GROUNDS-MAN	CATERESS	COOK	KITCHEN HANDLER	NURSE	STORE KEEPER	ARTISANS	DRIVER	LIBRARIAN	SECURITY	TOTALS
0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	9
1	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	12
1	1	0	2	0	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	4	16
1	2	0	2	0	2	3	1	1	0	1	1	4	22
1	2	0	2	1	3	4	1	1	1	1	1	5	28
1	2	1	3	1	3	4	1	1	2	1	1	6	33
1	3	1	3	1	4	4	1	1	2	1	1	8	37
1	3	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	1	1	5	36
1	3	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	1	1	6	37
1	3	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	1	1	6	37
1	3	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	1	1	6	37
1	4	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	0	0	6	36
1	4	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	0	0	7	37
1	4	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	0	0	7	37
1	4	2	2	1	4	4	1	1	3	0	0	7	37

Dr Kipsang has also instruted schools to remunerate their staff as per the earlier guidelines (also adapted from the Kilemi Mwiria Task-force Report of 2014) and dispatched to schools. The teaching and non-teaching staffs should be employed on permanent and pensionable terms. the lowest earning worker should pocket Sh9,660 while the highest earner will receive a monthly perk of Sh41,000. But, these salaries are to be pegged on the workers’ qualifications.

TABLE 3: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOLS’ SUPPORT STAFF.

CATEGORY	JOB GROUP	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY	QUALIFICATIONS
BURSAR	K	Sh31,020	Sh41,590	CPA III
SECRETARY	F, G & H	Sh12,210	Sh24,662	secretarial Certificate
MESSENGER	D	Sh10,380	sh11,370	KCSE Certificate
LAB TECHNICIAN		Sh12,510	Sh21,304	Laboratory training
ICT TECHNICIAN	F & G	Sh12,510	Sh21,304
GROUNDS-MAN	C & D	Sh9,660	Sh11,370	KCPE certificate
CATERESS	F & G	Sh12,510	Sh21,304	KNEC certificate in catering
COOK	C & D	Sh9,660	Sh11,370	KCSE Certificate
KITCHEN HANDLER	C & D	Sh9,660	Sh10,380	KCPE certificate
NURSE	H & J		Sh24,662	Nursing Certificate
STORE KEEPER	F, G & H	Sh12,510	Sh21,304	Store keeping certificate
SECURITY	C & D	Sh9,660	Sh11,370	KCPE certificate

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TSC issues fresh guidelines to teachers on what to do in schools

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has insisted that teachers must report to schools on a daily basis with effect from Monday September 28, 2020. The teachers have been wondering whether to continue reporting to schools even after President Uhuru Kenyatta postponed reopening of primary and secondary schools on Monday.

The latest TSC clarification will now put to rest lingering questions in teachers’ minds. According to TSC the tutors must report to schools to accomplish tasks stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

“Teachers will not be allowed to ask for a day off, they must all report today (Monday September 28, 2020) and on subsequent days for the tasks directed by the Ministry of Education to run smoothly,” said TSC boss Dr. Nancy Macharia.

A number of tasks have been outlined by TSC, that teachers will have to accomplish. These include:

1. All teachers report to their work stations and clock in system be operationalized. Sign in and out.

2. Staff meeting be held to discuss the following for implementation:-
(a). Strategies on resumption of teaching & LEARNING
(b). Cleaning/ creating a conducive learning/teaching environment
(c). Preparation of Timetables
(d). Preparation of Schemes of work
(e).. Working on TPAD
(f). Updating the TMIS
(g). Putting in place the psycho-social support systems( strengthen the Guidance& Counseling Committee)

3. Put strategies on the observance of the MOH protocols:-
(a.) Availability of water/hand washing points
(b.) Social distancing
(c). Isolation room
(d.) Disaster management strategies

4. All Schools MUST establish a COVID-19 19-Disaster Management Committee.

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Education CS proposes conditions to met before reopening schools

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Education cabinet secretary has lashed out at the Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, for insisting that they ought to have been given a slot in the recently constituted national education covid-19 response committee. Knut’s secretary general Wilson Sossion has been vocal in the media over the exclusion. But prof. Magoha now says it is not feasible to have everybody in the committee and that the learners’ interests should supersede personal interests.

“We are very serious about thinking what we need to do with our children and it’s not about everybody being there. Is the union represented, yes . We have put one unionist who will coordinate all the others and then, let us move to where we are going,” said the CS.

The CS had initially sidelined all teachers’ unions only to appoint a representative from the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers – KUPPET . The committee is currently collecting views from Kenyans on how best to reopen schools.

But, knut would hear none of this, noting that the government should not rush into reopening of the schools.

Reopening conditions

The CS noted that most schools lacked adequate infrastructure to ensure social distancing among learners; something that must be addressed urgently before schools are reopened.

“In case we are thing about reopening, we shall need a situation where there is flowing water in most schools. we must also think to keep the social distance of one metre. And, therefore having six double deckers (beds) in the cubicle is something that we shall have to reconsider,” Prof. Magoha said.

This, according to the CS, will reduce infection and ensure learners’ safety in schools.

Speaking in Kiambu while on an inspection tour of Ruiru girls high school, this past week, the CS said reopening of schools would entirely depend on a paradigm shift in Kenyan’s behaviour.

“If we are going to be bold enough to open schools, the public must agree to change their mindset and behave in a more civilized manner,” he said.

This means that the public should henceforth abide by the health ministry’s guidelines on social distancing, wearing face masks and maintaining high levels of hygiene.

Magoha watered down the World Health Organisation’s thought that the virus could move from pandemic which is easier to deal with to endemic.

“I don’t subscribe to that school of thought. We need to give the virus a few more months to see how it will pan our,” he said.

Ruiru Girls High School in Kiambu county. education CS prof George Magoha has said the school will be upgraded to be a centre of excellence.

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Eldoret Workshop for English and Kiswahili Teachers on KCSE Preparations

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Teachers from all over the country converged in Eldoret for the Languages teachers’ workshop in both Kiswahili and English. The Event was organized by Art Flame Entertainment Incorporation, an Eldoret arts-based entertainment group.

The teachers were indulged in a lively session by renowned facilitators who are seasoned examiners and teachers that have registered exemplary results in the past years.

The event was to bring language teachers from all over the country for an enlightening session in all the three papers of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in both English and Kiswahili.

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The chief guest Prof Egara Kabaji Deputy Vice Chancellor at Masinde Muliro University, comprehensively looked into capacity building of language teachers in the mastery of content and pedagogy.

“Language is a significant tool of communication and more so in utilizing the literature in the teaching of the 21^st century skills, a synchronic segmental morphology of standard languages enhances conscious attention to formal and structural aspects of language which is crucial for successful language learning,” said Kabaji.

Kabaji stressed the need to utilize mainstream classrooms as teachers understand their role as language teachers.

“If we teach math, then we teach the language of mathematics. If we teach science, then we teach the language of science. Math teachers, in other words, should take the time to teach the unfamiliar vocabulary of mathematics, subtracting, calculating, and solving concurrently with the teaching of math skills,” Kabaji noted.

“The importance of language for learning cannot be overstated. Language underpins all school-based learning. Specifically, language allows pupils to participate in class, access the curriculum, negotiate academic literacies and succeed in examinations,” said Habwe.

On his contribution Prof John Habwe who took the mantle on highlighting challenges faced by Kiswahili teachers insisted on the Trans language pedagogy which starts with students’ strengths. Teachers recognize the language and social resources that students possess.

He informed Language plays a central role in teaching and learning. Teachers use language to deliver the content that students are expected to learn, and students use it, for instance, to demonstrate the knowledge that they have developed.

The convention of teachers and professional development (PD) was a measure of interventions that aim to prepare teachers to support their students in mastering language skills across the curriculum.

The workshop equipped teachers with necessary skills to prepare students to face the national exams ahead, given the short period they are to undertake in covering the syllabus and excelling in their exams.

The workshop attracted 600 teachers from over 20 counties and they were elated to have a one-on-one session with the seasoned examiners. It was an auspicious occasion that enabled teachers to exchange ideas and network to make their teaching outcome a success.

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Schools selling and donating food stuffs at stores

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Schools have started disposing perishable commodities in a move aimed at preventing massive losses. With uncertainties continuing to rock the education system, as to when schools would really reopen, the institutions have seen it fit to sell food items that may otherwise rot in stores.

At Nambale Boys High school, for instance, the administration has put up maize grains, sugar and rice for sale.

“Hello everyone. Due to the long vacation occasioned by COVID 19 Nambale Boys’ School is disposing the following items on the first come first served basis: 90Kg sack of maize at Ksh. 2500, 50 Kg sack of Sugar at Ksh. 5000 and 50 Kg sack of rice at Ksh. 3700,” reads an advert from the school.

Most schools had bought enough stock to last them the whole of 2020. But, schools were closed in March when the first cases of Covid-19 were reported in the country.

It is estimated that millions of bags of food items are decaying in school stores due to the prolonged closure of learning institutions.

Education Cabinet Secretary has since pushed the reopening of all basic learning institutions to January next year.

Some schools have opted to distribute the food stuffs to their BOM teachers and staff; with the latter going for months without salaries, now. Maralal, Naikarra and Maasai Girls High school are some of the institutions that have either sold the items or distributed them freely to their staffs.

With pockets of BOM teachers running dry, one teacher decided to auction his school’s bull to rtecover his pay. Joseph wandera (a teacher at Indangalasia school) sold the school’s 3 bulls to cover his salary till December 2020. Wandera’s bold decision was necessitated by the fact that the school had not paid him his salary for 3 consecutive months.

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The Ministry of education has since promised to work-out a formula for cushioning the BOM employees.

Meanwhile, school heads want the Education Ministry to release second term fee; under the Free Education Programme, FPE. Through their umbrella union, the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA), the heads say schools need funds for necessary day-to-day operations.

“It should not be assumed that schools have no bills to settle when learners are at home. The money for schools was budgeted for and should have been released by now,” KESSHA Chairman Kahi Indimuli told the media, this past week.

Already, Kakamega County Senator Cleophas Malala has sought for answer,s from the Senate Education Committee, on what the government is doing to cushion the affected teachers and staff.

“Am seeking for a statement from the standing Committee on Education concerning the disbursement of Government capitation funds to schools and the measures put in place to cushion teachers employed by schools’ Boards of Management and Non-teaching staff during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya.” Says the Senator.

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Do not touch teachers’ pay- Govt warned

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The government has been warned against any attempts to slash teachers’ salaries. Also receiving a red alert are the owners to private schools in the country. While addressing the press during the launch of a report on mitigation measures and recommendations on reopening of learning institutions, on Wednesday, knut secretary General Wilson Sossion said teachers’ salaries shall continue to remain intact.

“Salaries of teachers must be protected. No one, whether government or private entities, should use Covid-19 to hold the salaries of teachers,” Sossion said.

This comes even as uncertainty reigns supreme on the exact dates when schools are going to be reopened. This is after all learning institutions were closed in mid-March after Kenya reported the first case of Covid 19.

Most teachers employed by the schools’ boards are yet to receive a penny for the last couple of months with the schools facing a financial crunch due to the cut in cash flow.

“The last salary I received was in the month of February. I have rent arrears and a family to feed. If this condition persists, then Am seeing a situation where I may face starvation. I have tried to reach the principal. His calls went unanswered before he switched off his phone completely,” said one high school teacher working on BOM terms and who decided to remain anonymous.

Most schools, if not all, have sent their staff on unpaid leaves since they can not meet their monthly wages’ demands. Teachers employed by TSC continue to receive their full salaries as they are on indefinite leave. Read full news here; All teachers given indefinite leave by TSC over Corona Virus Disease.

Education CS Prof George Magoha speaks after receiving the interim report from the national covid-19 education response committee. Magoha asked parents to prepare to stay home with children for much longer as schools will only re-open when Kenya has contained the COVID-19 pandemic.

Things aren’t any better for private schools, that solely depend on school fees from learners to support their operations. And with schools closed parents have been up in arms against private school administrators whom they accuse of exploitation. This is after some schools directed the parents to pay school fees in full.

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On Friday CS Magoha waded into the row between private schools and parents advising the latter to pay fees so as to support operations at the schools.

“It was your choice to take your children to the private schools let the parents negotiate with the teachers on the charges; otherwise the private school sector will collapse…If private schools collapse all those children will come to public schools, therefore parents talk to the schools and work around how you will keep the schools open and supporting the economy.” he observed.

The government has since been urged to classify teachers and other education workers as vulnerable so as to receive stipend as other vulnerable groups do; through the cash transfer programme. Education stakeholders who met Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Matiang’i this week also urged the government to offer soft loans to education institutions during the current covid-19 pandemic period.

With schools’ reopening not expected any time soon, teachers on BOM terms and their counterparts in private schools should brace for more tough times ahead; unless the government chips in.

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Schools reopening coming soon as TSC gives reopening instructions to Heads and Principals

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Preparations for schools’ reopening are in top gear if the current circular by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is anything to go by. The teachers’ employer has asked school Heads and Principals to report to schools and lay ground for reopening.

“Monitoring on preparedness of school for reopening due to covid 19 pandemic is ongoing,” reads a circular by TSC to all principals and head teachers.

“All Principals and Head teachers are expected to be present in their institutions and work closely with BOMs (Boards of Management) in the establishment of all protocols required for reopening of schools,” adds the Commission in the circular dated September 7, 2020.

Schools will be required to ensure that guidelines given by the Ministry of Education to control spread of corona virus disease are adhered to. See the guidelines here; Reopening of schools- Education Ministry releases final reopening process.

The schools will be expected to form school reopening preparedness committees with immediate effect. Such committees will in turn convene urgent meetings to plan for school reopening. This will be done in collaboration with immediate school neighbors and other stake holders.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has given strong indications that schools may reopen in November. But, this will only happen if the infection curve continues to drop or flatten out. In his plan, that is yet to be made public, schools may have a phased reopening; by allowing form fours and class eight learners to reopen first.

A meeting of all stake holders, to chat the way forward, is scheduled for September 14, 2020.

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According to the CS, only three Technical and Vocational Colleges (Eldoret, Nyeri Polytechnic and Rift Valley Institute) were ready for reopening by close of last week.

An agitated Magoha blamed other institutions for exhibiting lukewarm preparations.

“About 50 per cent of the institutions are on a trajectory towards reopening. What has annoyed me is that this is the sixth week, yet we have to keep on saying the same things over and over. Once we are ready we will allow students to sit their exams,”the CS told the media last week.

Education CS Prof. George Magoha tours Meru and Nyeri county to inspect National Polytechnics in readiness to reopening the Institutions amid Covid-19 Pandemic.The CS is pleased with many institutions across the country for their efforts prepare for reopening of the institutions.

FINAL YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS ALLOWED BACK TO CLASS

Magoha has at the same time allowed final year medical students to resume physical classes. Via a circular sent to the nine universities that offer training in medicine, the CS more medical personnel were required to tackle the covid 19 pandemic and that this can be achieved by having the students graduating.

“In light of the Covid-19 situation which has precipitated an urgent need to train and assess medical students to support the dearth inadequate healthcare personnel to fight the pandemic, consideration has been given to the request for face-to-face learning and assessment of medical students. This is further informed by a physical inspection of facilities to ascertain the level of preparedness for the resumption of face-to-face learning.” Read the Circular, in part, by CS Magoha.

The circular goes on to instruct universities on what to do in case of an outbreak of covid 19 occurs.

“The University must manage any suspected Covid-19 cases affecting their students in their isolation and quarantine facilities awaiting results. The decision of home-based care or hospital management must be in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and protocols,” adds the circular that was sent to the Universities on Monday.

The move by CS Magoha has stirred a storm. On Tuesday September 8, 2020, Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua criticized the decision by Education CS George Magoha to only reopen medical schools for face to face learning.

“If medical students can be recalled then all students can be recalled!” she demanded.

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TSC orders teachers to report back to their schools by Monday

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has ordered teachers to report back to their schools. According to TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, all Primary and Secondary School teachers will be expected to report to their respective schools by Monday, September 28 to prepare for imminent re-opening.

“We have deliberated as a committee and we are therefore now asking our teachers to report back to schools on Monday September 28, 2020, to prepare for the eventual reopening of schools,” said Dr Macharia, while addressing the media at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Monday.

“We will continue asking our teachers for their sacrifice, creativity, resilience and innovative sense they have had so that both learners and parents are assured of safety and syllabus coverage when schools do open….We wish to assure the country that our teachers are totally prepared and ready to help our children recover the lost time and save the academic year was that at risk of being lost. We know our teachers will do this and we ask all of you to support them.” Added the TSC Boss.

She was addressing the media moments after attending the education stakeholders’ meeting. The committee comprised of officials from the Ministry of Education, TSC, private schools, private schools, teachers’ unions, doctors’ union, school heads and religious leaders.

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Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha on his part said the decision on when to reopen schools will be made soon.

“We have not said schools are opening. We shall give you dates after appropriate government machinery has met,” said Prof Magoha while warning that schools have not been reopened for learners.

“It is not for me to give the date for the re-opening, I will table this report before a larger committee for a deliberation on the actual date for the resumption of schooling,” he added.

But, in what will be taken as a very clear indication of imminent reopening, the CS said it is high time that schools were reopened.

“We shall give appropriate dates for opening schools after appropriate Government machinery has gone through. I think it is about time to call our children back to school.” He said.

The teachers will be expected to prime schools before learners report back. Those that may have been destroyed by natural calamities like floods will have their kids transferred to neighbouring schools.

“The schools that have been destroyed or damaged, the children will be moved to other schools.” He explained.

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10,000 more teachers and 1,000 ICT interns to be hired to support digital learning

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the government will employ 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns this year to support digital learning during the current covid-19 pandemic.

“KSh. 6.5 Billion (has been allocated) to the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this is to hire 10,000 teachers and 1,000 ICT interns to support digital learning,” the president said in an address to the public from state house on Saturday morning.

The hiring of the 10,000 more teachers will be good news to the education sector as it will go a long way in lessening the teething staffing gaps experienced in public school.

The president reassured parents and the general public that his administration was doing all that it could to ensure the education sector is brought back on course.

“We know that parents and children are concerned about what the future holds, we shall communicate in the very new future after extensive discussions that are ongoing with the relevant stakeholders,” he explained.

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president Uhuru announced that the government will also hire 5,000 more healthcare workers with diploma and certificate education level for one year to enhance the public health system; that is crucial in the fight against the corona virus pandemic.

The president was addressing the nation on how his administration is mitigating the effects of the covid-19 pandemic.

“My administration has rolled out an 8-point economic stimulus program amounting to some Sh53.7 Billion. The first element will focus on infrastructure, a total of Ksh 5 Billion has been set aside to hire local labor to engage in this undertaking,” the head of state added.

In a bid to revamp the wildlife sector, the head of state announced a huge budget that will also see over 5,000 community scouts employed.

” We will engage 5,500 community scouts under the Kenya Wildlife Service at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion. Additionally, support will be made available to approximately 160 community conservancies at a cost of Ksh. 1 billion,” he announced.

He, at the same time, announced that the country had recorded 31 more cases of covid-19 positive patients bringing the total number to 1,192.

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Teachers deserve more allowances- Kuppet demands

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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is demanding additional benefits specifically tailored to the teaching profession, citing the strenuous nature of their work.

Ronald Tonui, KUPPET’s Assistant Treasurer, argues that while other professions receive allowances for strenuous duties, teachers deserve the same recognition. He stated that this demand must feature prominently in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) they plan to sign with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) next year.

Tonui encouraged union members to come forward with additional proposals for the new CBA currently in development. He also indicated that KUPPET will advocate for a “detoxification allowance” specifically for science teachers due to their frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals during practical lessons.

Tonui made these remarks during the KUPPET Siaya branch Annual General Meeting in Siaya town.

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Education ministry to provide career guidance and support services through WhatsApp; Teachers can participate

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The ministry of education has launched a nationwide digital guidance and support programme to students and the youth. Dubbed ‘Digital nationwide career guidance and support to students, out of school youths and Kenyan workforce,’ the programme will see teachers gain knowledge that will assist them in guiding learners.

The career support services will be available online for teachers and other interested parties.

“The career support services will be provided by career coaches from the industry, digitally, through WhatsApp,” says Alfred Cheruiyot who is the Principal Secretary in the state department for post training and skills development.

The programme that kicked off on May 5,2020, will purely be online based due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions set by the government; which prohibit social gatherings.

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Information and support services will be offered on such areas as ‘new and emerging careers, future of work and skills required by the job market.’

High school students will have something to smile about as they will get background knowledge and awareness required in order to pursue new new opportunities and succeed in their chosen careers. The learners will also get first hand information on how to make correct course choices that align with requirements of the job market.

Other areas to be covered include interviewing, curriculum vitae, cover letter writing, psychometric tests and professional development for those in the job market; among others.

PS Cheruiyot says the training will be of much relevance in ‘addressing skills gaps to meet the realities and requirements of a post covid-19 job market for the Kenyan workforce.’

High schools students share notes. The Ministry of education has launched a programme that will equip the students with enough knowledge on career pathways.

How to participate

Interested individuals can directly receive the career support services that will be provided by career coaches. This can be done by adding the coaches’ WhatsApp phone number, 0714501569, to your contacts. Then, send the word ‘career’ to the number through WhatsApp to start receiving immediate career support through live interactions with the coaches.

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KUPPET to TSC- Requirement of masters degree for teacher promotions is not sustainable

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The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET, has come out to strongly oppose the move by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, to make it mandatory for teachers to have masters degrees before getting promotions to managerial positions.

Here is the presser from the union;

‘KUPPET is concerned by a new requirement introduced by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, for promotions to Headship of secondary schools.

According to the advertisement for the vacancies published last month, teachers seeking promotions to Principal and Deputy Principal’s positions must have at least a Masters degree in Education, Consequently, Teachers without Masters Degrees have experienced trouble filing their applications on the online portal where the Masters degree is a mandatory field.

This requirement is unnecessarily punitive, flies in the face of the Code of Regulations for Teachers and all other Instruments governing the profession. No where is a Masters degree required for Principals and Deputy Principals instead a Master’s degree is considered an added advantage for candidates applying for such positions.

In addition, the TSC has made it very hard for teachers to obtain Masters degrees. For starters, it provides very limited study leave positions that enable teachers to further their studies.

In recent years, it has even forbidden teachers from educating themselves through school-based programmes.

In these circumstances, how does the commission expect teachers to get the Masters degrees?

Also of cancer is the scanty number of Masters degree holders in the teaching profession. Even with the admirable efforts by teachers to further their training, there are regions in this country that hardly have teachers with Masters degrees.

The regions, however, have scores of highly experienced teachers, many of whom have served in Job Group C3 or higher for more than 15 years.

It would beat the purpose of national development to deprive such teachers, and by implication the regions they come from, of opportunities that rightly belong to them. Indeed, this would be a form of legalized discrimination.

We are also astonished by the commissions demands on some principals and Deputy Principals who have been acting in these positions to vacate office for new ones to be appointed. Some of these administrators, who were in Job Group L during their appointments, have been in their positions for years, having been deployed before the current requirements limiting such promotions to teachers in Job Groups M and above.

In some areas such as Coast and Turkana, nearly all teachers are in Job Group L or below, including many of those currently acting as Principals and Deputy Principals.

Any promotion procedures which deny such teachers of their deserved positions are clearly unacceptable.

Given these concerns, we have written to the commission to request that the advertisement be amended and the condition for Masters degree be withdrawn and affirmative action principles be applied for promotions in marginalized areas.’

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The TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council is a state Corporation establishment under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act No. 29 of 2013, Article 44 (1). The mandate of the Council is to undertake design and development of Curricula for the training institutions’ examinations, assessment and competence certification. More details of our mandate, activities and contacts can be found in the website https://www.tvetcdacc.go.ke

The TVET CDAC Council invites applications from suitably qualified Diploma or Degree Graduates from recognized institutions. Candidates with Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Education/Technical Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education will have an added advantage.

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community based teaching in Kenya; Guidelines

January 8, 2026 Hillary Kangwana Leave a comment

Guidelines for the Establishment of Community Based Learning (CBL) Programme

Introduction

The Ministry of Education and TSC using a multi-agency approach and in collaboration with Ministry of Interior and Coordination National Government through the Nyumba Kumi initiative will implement the community based learning as from September 2020.

This is a follow up to extensive consultations with all stakeholders in the Education sector on community-based learning as a means of engaging learners during the current period of Covid 19 pandemic.

To enable smooth running of the programme, detailed Guidelines have been developed to facilitate the roll out of the programme.

The guidelines will cover establishment of Community Based learning committees, mapping of learners, mapping of teachers, identification of venues, content and assessment as well as supervision and monitoring.

Community based learning approach is where learners are meaningfully engaged to learn within their communities.

The purpose of establishing community based learning is to engage learners during the COVID – 19 schools’ closure.

Composition of CBL Committees

The implementation of community based learning will be done by multispectral committees based at;

the County level,
Sub County level and
the Zone.

THE COUNTY COMMITTEE

The committees will draw their membership from the following government agencies:

Ministry of Education
Teachers’ service commission
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
County Government

The county committee will consist of the following members

County Commissioner
Education CEC
County Director of Education
TSC County Director
County Quality Assurance Officer
County Ministry of Health Officer
Deputy County Commissioner
Sub County Director of Education
TSC Sub County Director
Sub County Quality Assurance Officer
Sub County Ministry of Health Officer
The county committee will be co-chaired by the County Director of Education and the TSC County Director.

The role of the County CBL committee

Monitor the implementation of CBL
Receive weekly reports on CBL from the sub county
Submit Weekly report to MOE

THE SUB COUNTY COMMITTEE

The Sub county committee will consist of the following members

Deputy County Commissioner
Sub County Director of Education
TSC Sub County Director
Sub County Quality Assurance Officer
Sub County Ministry of Health Officer

The Sub County Committee will be co-chaired by the Sub County Director of Education and TSC Sub-county.

The role of the Sub County CBL committee

Establishment of the zone committees.
Oversee mapping of teachers at the zone
Oversee mapping of learners at the zone
Oversee Identification of venues
Assess the suitability of identified venues
Monitor the implementation of CBL
Receive weekly reports on CBL from the Zone
Submit weekly reports to the County office

Zone CBL committee

The Zone committee will consist of the following members:

Curriculum support officer
Area Chief
Ministry of Health Officer
Nyumba kumi initiative leaders

The Zonal committee will be coordinated by the Ministry of Education and chaired by the CSO.

The role of the Zone CBL committee

Sensitize the parents and community on the CBL programme
Orient teachers on the programme
Identify the venues and assess their suitability for learning
Map learners in the Nyumba Kumi area within the zone
Allocate teachers to the learners in their respective Nyumba kumi area
Supervise the implementation of CBL at the zone
Submit weekly reports to the Sub County office

Mapping of Learners

The zonal implementation committee shall carry out the following:

Sensitize the parents within the Nyumba Kumi and the community
Allocate learners to identified venues.
Allocate teachers to venues.
Orient the teachers.
Supervise the implementation of CBL.

The chiefs will assist in making sure that all the learners within their areas of jurisdiction participate in the program.

Where there are already existing on line learning programs the CBL committees should take note and monitor learner engagement.

The committee will maintain the following:

An accurate record of all learners mapped
Record of activities planned for and implemented.
Records of teachers implementing the program.

Identification of Venues

The zonal CBL committee will identify the venues on the following parameters:

Identify venues and assess their suitability guided by the MOH protocols.
All venues should be public and free of charge for use.
Identification of venues should be in consultation with the relevant stake holders.
All the venues should be child friendly in terms of location and use (schools, churches, social halls, open spaces etc)
The venues should be within comfortable walking distance for the learners.
The venues should be spacious enough to allow for social distancing (1.5m space between learners)
The chief and local administrators should ensure security of learners to, within and from the venues.
Unauthorized persons should be kept away from the venues.

Mapping of Teachers

All teachers employed by the Commission are directed to register with the Curriculum Support Officers and Sub County Directors within Zones and Sub-County where they are currently staying in by 12th August 2020 with a view to undertaking community based learning which has been identified as a means of engaging learners during the current period when schools are closed as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Teachers will play a pivotal role to ensure the success of the programme. In this respect, teachers will be expected to carry out the following activities:-

Activities teachers will carry out

Heads of institutions should be in school at least once per week to supervise and monitor the programme.
Utilize the Nyumba Kumi programme to ensure that all learners participate in the programme.
Set up a face to face programme of engaging not more than 15-20 learners while strictly observing the Ministry of Health Guidelines and protocols. This engagement should be at least 4 Hours a day at no charge.
Organize the learners as much as possible according to their classes and/or age groups to ensure that the themes under discussion are relevant, suitable and appropriate to the group.
Sensitize and educate the learners on the guidelines and protocols issued by the Ministry of Health towards the containment of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conduct remote daily or weekly follow up with learners and parents.
Utilize local resources during learners’ engagement.
Offer guidance and counselling and psycho-social support to learners.
Monitor the progress and the status of learners and provide information to Curriculum Support Officers.
Code of regulations for teachers and Code of conduct and Ethics for Teachers shall prevail.

Enhancing Engagement in Online Teaching

In order to enhance engagement on online teaching teachers should carry out the following activities:

i.Make Learning as interactive as possible

ii.Communicating the learning expectations to learners

iii.Use peer-to-peer networks to your advantage

iv.Emphasize self-guided learning (particularly with less experienced students)

i. Make Learning as interactive as possible

Emphasis should be placed on modern pedagogical practices, like group work, peer feedback and blended or ‘blended’ learning. These activities can be conducted online and may help to extend students’ attention spans.

ii. Communicating the learning expectations to learners

There is need to have learners understand the learning expectations as there are many factors that can affect engagement in teaching from home situations (learners may be living with family members who impact engagement) to technology problems (learners may have older technologies or slower internet speeds) to different learning styles.

Orientation and/or induction of CBL implementation committees will be carried out through a multi-agency approach (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Ministry of Health and the Teachers Service Commission)

Briefing will entail the content and activity areas as detailed below;

Community Based Learning suggested task based activities for engaging learners

The suggested learning activities are not meant to cover the curriculum designs or syllabuses but to engage learners to gain good personal habits, competencies, skills and values. The activities have been outlined for the teachers but it is imperative that they be creative and include other activities that will be fun and enjoyable for the learners. The activities should be varied to reduce monotony and keep the learners interested.

Suggested learning activities

The suggested activities should:

be non-contact
allow for social distancing
be interesting and engaging
comprise short interval lessons
require learners to do some practical work
allow for creativity, improvisation and use of locally available materials
allow learners to express themselves freely, for example develop showcase portfolios, display of talents, dramatize, draw, song and dance.

Primary School

The suggested learning activities will be based on the following themes:

1.Life skills and values;

2.Health and fitness;

3.Learning area activities;

4.Environment and sanitation.

Secondary School

The suggested learning activities will be based on the following themes:

1.Citizenship
2.Environment
3.Creative arts
4.Languages
5.Games and Fitness
6.Life skills
7.Home science
8.Mathematics and financial literacy

Suggested broad areas

Citizenship

Environment

Creative Arts

Language

•Values Formation

•Social Responsibility

•Social Entrepreneurship

•Religious Activities

•Socio-cultural Activities.

•Personal Hygiene

•Hygiene and Conservation

•Careers in Science

•(Non)Communicable Diseases

•Body Systems

•Physical Exercise and Safety

•Home Remedies and Simple First Aid

•Environmental Conservation

•Business Resources

•Agribusiness

•Multi – media cards

•Draw and paint pictures

•Craft activities

•Music and dance

•Drama

•Videography and photography

•Language games

•Debates

•Public speaking

•Poetry

•Oral Literature

•Reading

•Writing

Games and fitness

Life skills

Home science

Mathematics and Financial literacy

•Running games

•Dancing

•Athletics

•Aerobics

ensure social distancing

•Self-aware

•Stop Bullying and Violence

•Time Management

•Making decisions

•Leadership

•Communication

•Self-esteem

•Conflict resolution

•Choosing subjects and careers

•Study and organisational skills,

•Goal setting

•Daily Living Skills

•Personal hygiene

•Clothes

•Foods

•Care of the home and compound

•Consumer awareness

Mathematics

•Geometry shapes

•Math Brain Teasers

•Trick Questions

•Riddles

•Ratios and Proportions

•The Number System

•Expressions and Equations

Financial Education

•Self-assessment

•Self -discovery

Suggested Reference/Teaching and Learning Materials

1.Teachers should plan around learning activities that do not involve too much of text books. They therefore need to engage in hands – on experiences requiring the learners to perform certain tasks.

2.Old newspapers and magazines can be used. Take note that the materials should be not shared.

3.Guide learners on responsible use of tablets and other electronic devices.

4.Teachers can make prior arrangements to access books and other materials from the nearby schools provided there is a good issuance, maintenance and return procedures.

Supervision of CBL

In order to ensure successful engagement of learners in the CBL programme, the Zonal committees shall
Ensure the CBL programme runs from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 1.00pm
Make visits to the CBL learning venues during the learning time to ensure its successful implementation areas of jurisdiction.
Support the teachers and demonstrate the suggested learning activities
Receive feedback reports from teachers on the implementation of the CBL
Compile weekly reports
Offer continuous support on any emerging issues and continuously liaise with Sub-County and County Committees.

Monitoring shall be conducted through multi-agency approach at all levels. This will be conducted regularly so as to offer support and provide timely solutions to any emerging issues that may hinder the implementation of the programme.

Monitoring Template

Administrative details

Centre name:
Zone:
Sub County:
County:
Name of teacher:
TSC no:
No of learners mapped for the centre
No of learners present

Monitoring Report Format

Area

(E.g. Venue, Activities, Attendance etc.)

Findings

Challenges

Recommendations /Mitigation measures

Action by

Name of the Monitoring Officers……………………..
Designation………………………
Signature…………………………
Date …………………………..

The County CBL Committee shall prepare monthly reports which shall be forwarded through the Regional Directors to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education and The Secretary Teachers Service Commission not later than the fifth day of the subsequent month.

Title: Monitoring report on community service learning for …….region for the month of …

Preamble (include number of monitored centers and counties)
Attendance (leaners and teachers attendance trends)
Successes
Challenges
Conclusion and Recommendations

SEE ALSO

TABLE 1: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR DAY SCHOOLS

TABLE 2: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS

TABLE 3: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOLS’ SUPPORT STAFF.

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Guidelines for the Establishment of Community Based Learning (CBL) Programme

Introduction

Composition of CBL Committees

THE COUNTY COMMITTEE

The role of the County CBL committee

THE SUB COUNTY COMMITTEE

The role of the Sub County CBL committee

Zone CBL committee

The role of the Zone CBL committee

Mapping of Learners

Identification of Venues

Mapping of Teachers

Activities teachers will carry out

Enhancing Engagement in Online Teaching

i. Make Learning as interactive as possible

ii. Communicating the learning expectations to learners

Community Based Learning suggested task based activities for engaging learners

Suggested learning activities

Primary School

Secondary School

Suggested broad areas

Suggested Reference/Teaching and Learning Materials

Supervision of CBL

Monitoring Template

Monitoring Report Format

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