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Current allowances paid to Teachers in Kenya by the Teachers Service Commission: Hardship allowance.
Hardship allowances are paid to teachers working in areas classified as hardship. This allowance is paid on monthly basis
| S/NO | GRADE | TSC SCALE | FORMER JOB GROUP | Hardship Allowance- in Kshs per Month |
| 1 | B5 | 5 | G | 6,600 |
| 2 | C1 | 6 | H | 8,200 |
| 3 | C2 | 7 | I | 10,900 |
| 4 | C3 | 8 | J | 12,300 |
| 5 | C4 | 9 | K | 14,650 |
| 6 | C5 | 10 | L | 17,100 |
| 7 | D1 | 11 | M | 27,300 |
| 8 | D2 | 12 | N | 27,300 |
| 9 | D3 | 13 | P | 31,500 |
| 10 | D4 | 14 | Q | 31,500 |
| 11 | D5 | 15 | R | 38,100 |
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised about 10,000 new recruitment, promotion and replacement vacancies for teachers. Here is the list of advertised posts per school.
TSC online recruitment portal 2021/2022- Complete guide to TSC vacancies application online
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| EMBU COUNTY | ||||
| EMBU EAST SUBCOUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 20 | ||||
| 1 | 14701143025 | Ack Thigingi Girls | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 2 | 14701143016 | Nthagaiya Girls | Bst/Math | 1 |
| 3 | 14701143009 | Moi Mbiruri Sec | Math/Bst | 1 |
| 4 | 14701143039 | St Getrude Kinthithe Sec | Kisw/CRE | 1 |
| 5 | 14701143078 | St Stephen Kagaari Sec | Chem/Math | 1 |
| 6 | 14701143035 | St Marks Ena Sec | Math/Bst | 1 |
| 7 | 14701143021 | Kiaganari Girls Sec | Math/Chem | 1 |
| 8 | 14701143013 | Kegonge Boys High | Hist/CRE | 1 |
| 9 | 14701143006 | SA Kyeni Sec | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 10 | 14701143053 | Mugui Sec | Kisw/Geo | 1 |
| 11 | 14701143059 | Ugweri Day Sec | Kisw/CRE | 1 |
| 12 | 14701143002 | Kyeni Girls | Hist/CRE | 1 |
| 13 | 14701143073 | St Thomas Aquinas Sec Sch | Phy/Chem | 1 |
| 14 | 14701143010 | St Francis Kanja | Bio/Agr | 1 |
| TOTAL | 14 | |||
| EMBU NORTH SUBCOUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701143004 | Kianjokoma Day Sec | Hist/CRE | 1 |
| 2 | 14701143038 | St John Kianjuki Sec | Math/Chem | 1 |
| 3 | 14701143007 | Nguviu Girls | Math/Phy, French/͙ | 2 |
| 4 | 14701143015 | St Annes Kiriari Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| St Stephen Boys High Sch- Kavutiri | ||||
| 5 | 14701143024 | Sec | Agr/Bio | 1 |
| 6 | 14701143068 | ACK Kamviu Sec | Bio/Chem | 1 |
| 7 | 14701143048 | Muvandori Sec | Agr/Bio | 1 |
| TOTAL | 8 | |||
| EMBU WEST SUBCOUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701143029 | Kangaru Girls | Geo/Bst | 1 |
| 2 | 14701143003 | St Paul Kevote Sec | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 3 | 14701143008 | Itabua Sec | Bst/Geo | 1 |
| 4 | 14701143083 | ACK Gatondo Sec | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 5 | 14701143049 | Embu County | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 6 | 14701143056 | St Lukes Karurina Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 7 | 14701143063 | St Benedicts Kithimu | CRE/Hist | 1 |
| TOTAL | 7 | |||
| MBEERE NORTH SUBCOUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701143031 | Gitii Sec | Bio/Chem | 1 |
| 2 | 14701143134 | Kamwaa Sec | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 3 | 14701143071 | Kanyueri Sec | Chem/Math | 1 |
| 4 | 14701143032 | Kamarandi Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 5 | 14701143041 | Karangare Sec | Math/Bst | 1 |
| 6 | 14701143033 | Siakago Mixed Day | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 7 | 14701143042 | Kamigua Sec | Geo/Bst | 1 |
| 8 | 14701143151 | Kune Sec | Math/Geo | 1 |
| 9 | 14701143001 | Siakago Boys Sec | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 21 | ||||
| 10 | 14701143046 | St John Kirie Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 11 | 14701143122 | St Andrew Riandu Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 12 | 14701143012 | Kigwambiti Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |||
| MBEERE SOUTH SUBCOUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701143107 | Mayori Sec | Comp/Math | 1 |
| 2 | 14701143055 | St Joseph Kitololoni Sec | Bio/Chem | 1 |
| 3 | 14701143115 | Gategi Girls | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 4 | 14701143022 | Mchanga Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 5 | 14701143189 | Yoder Karwigi Sec | Chem/Bio | 1 |
| 6 | 14701143028 | Kirima Mixed | Geo/Bst | 1 |
| 7 | 14701143045 | Wango AIC Sec | Hist/CRE | 1 |
| 8 | 14701143188 | Nthingini Sec | Kisw/CRE | 1 |
| 9 | 14701143087 | Maviani Sec | Kisw/CRE | 1 |
| 10 | 14701143108 | Nyangwa Boys High | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| 11 | 14701143120 | Mbonzuki Sec | Geo/Bst | 1 |
| 12 | 14701143116 | Karaba Boys Sec | Bio/Chem | 1 |
| 13 | 1470143061 | Ngiori Integrated | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 14 | 14701143085 | Mwanyani Sec | Math/Chem | 1 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
EXIT OF TEACHING SERVICE VIA RETIREMENT ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
The TSC may decide to retire a teacher on medical grounds. This is applicable to teachers who may no longer be capable of discharging their duties effectively on account of poor health.
This type of retirement may be initiated by either the employer or the employee upon realization of the effects of health challenges on the productivity of the employee. A Medical Board constituted by the Director of Medical Services will recommend the Retirement upon assessment of the teacher.
Where the teacher is considered for retirement by the TSC on medical grounds, the Commission shall require the teacher to appear before the medical board constituted by the director of medical services which shall issue a medical report to warrant the retirement.
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The recruitment exercise for additional teachers by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has been thrown into confusion. The interviews that were slated for Monday September 28, 2020 failed to kick off with no apparent reason coming through.
According to an earlier released schedule by the TSC, selection of successful applicants, who will then fill employment forms, would be done by the TSC County Directors between Monday September 28, 2020 and Friday October 2, 2020.
The teachers’ employer is yet to give any explanation as to why the recruitment has delayed. This comes even as rumours emerged that the over 10,000 teachers currently working on internship would be confirmed on permanent basis; to take up the slots.
But, the Commission last week insisted that the recruitment process has not been called off.
“We wish to draw the attention of teachers and the general public to a fake circular purporting that the recruitment of teachers has been stopped. The exercise is on course and successful applicants will be notified about the time and venues for interviews. We appeal to all applicants and the general public to be vigilant of fraudsters and fake news peddlers.” Said the Commission’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Beatrice Wababu.
A school head who spoke to this reporter on condition of anonymity said they are equally in the dark as proper communication is yet to be made.
“We haven’t received any information on the way forward (as pertains interviews for new teachers). We are in the dark as at now. I had prepared for the recruitment this week but seems the exercise will not be conducted as scheduled,” he said.
Most Counties had drafted their recruitment schedules detailing the interview dates and venues.
With reopening of schools remaining a mirage, it seems the recruitment exercise may as well be pushed forward. While addressing the nation on Monday evening, President Uhuru Kenyatta said schools should only be reopened once the covid19 curve flattens out.
“The lives and health of our children is not a matter of debate. Learning institutions should be reopened only when we can sufficiently guarantee the safety of our children. And here I really would plead with Kenyans – let us not focus ourselves on when schools will reopen but how shall these schools open in a manner that protects our children and protects their lives and their health. Let us think first about their health and wellbeing and once we have established how then together we will agree when.” Uhuru said.
The head of State directed and ordered the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Prof George Magoha, to issue the Calendar for the resumption of the 2020 Academic calendar. He said the Calendar may be pushed to 2021 if it will be deemed necessary.
The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) on Sunday warned the Health and Education Ministries against the Scheduled October reopening of schools. The KMA chairman Andrew Were said there was need for the government to be able to prove that schools are safe for reopening (See presser below).
The Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, on its part wants schools to be reopened just like in other countries.
“The curve is flattening, the positivity rate is below 5%. We should get our children back to school, it is what other nations are doing and in case of any spike in numbers we should be well prepared… And we all agree, the protocols by the World Health Organization must be followed and that is why teachers will report two weeks before the official reopening of schools in order to prepare to receive children back” says KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion.
“If one of the options will be to close down schools in case of a spike, that will be done. The reality Kenyans must know is that this disease is still here with us.” Adds Sossion.
Their counterparts (the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers- Kuppet) supported the move by President Uhuru adding that the announcement marks the beginning of the full reopening of the economy.
“As teachers, parents and workers, we fully support government efforts to ensure a steady but healthy return to normalcy,” said KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori.
Parents who were interviewed by various media houses supported the move by the president to put reopening of schools on hold.
Meanwhile, teachers trooped back to their stations on Monday morning following a directive by TSC. In most schools the facilities were in a deplorable state and some teachers were pictured tidying up the places.
And with the President putting school reopening on hold, there is confusion as to whether the tutors will continue reporting to school daily or just stay at home. TSC on its part insists the tutors should be in school to make them inhabitable ahead of the now uncertain reopening dates.
The Magoha led team of stake holders will again return to the drawing board to work out an agreeable schools’ reopening formula.
The teachers’ employer is set to recruit 20,000 teachers this year (2024) as the government moves to ease shortage of teachers in junior secondary schools (JSS).
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Nancy Macharia said the shortage stands at 42,117 following the transition of Grade 7 learners to Grade 8 this year.
Dr Macharia explained that the number of teachers required in junior secondary schools (JSS) this year is 99,045, against the current number of 56,928.
“Government is progressively funding the TSC for the recruitment of additional teachers until optimal levels are achieved,” she said.
The move will further see a reduction of teachers’ workload and better delivery of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), especially when the 1.2 million learners who sat the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) last year have joined Grade 7 this year.
The government started the rollout of the CBC in 2018, introducing disruptive changes where elementary education is divided into pre-primary and primary, taking two and six years respectively.
This means that the final class in primary school is Grade 6, after which learners transition to junior secondary starting from Grade 7 up to Grade 9.
While JSS is grappling with teacher shortage, primary schools now have surplus 18,194 teachers following a reduction in the number of classes at this level as the CBC rolls out. Dr Macharia said the 18,194 primary school teachers will be equitably distributed to institutions across the country in a move by the Commission to achieve balanced teacher-learner levels.
“The Commission will redistribute all these teachers to schools to ensure all institutions have balanced and lower teacher:learner ratios,” she said.
The government introduced the new curriculum to transform the education system from examination based to competency-based.
Teachers will target to improve learners’ critical thinking and problem solving skills and enhance creativity and communication skills to help them handle real-life situations better.
The move to hire more teachers follows a string of initiatives the Commission has adopted to boost delivery of quality teaching and learning.
The Commission, for instance, retooled 56,928 teachers in October last year ahead of their deployment to junior secondary schools. So far, more than 200,000 teachers have been sensitized on the new syllabus through a joint multi-agency approach.
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The kenya National Examinations Council responds to frequently asked questions:
Question: Hello i lost my-diploma results slip, can you help me retrieve the result-slip please?
KNEC’s Answer: you may not be able to get another result slips, they are not replaced, you can use your certificate
Question to KNEC:I understand that the 2018 Technical Examinations for October – November Timetable is already out, I have gone through your website but it is not yet availed?
KNEC’s Answer:Good afternoon, it shall be uploaded today (24/10/2018)
Question to KNEC:How does Kenya National Examinations Council reimburse to center managers for costs incurred during the examination period for accommodation and transport?
KNEC’s Answer: There is no reimbursement.
Question to KNEC: Are 2018 candidates going to use the 6th Edition mathematical tables?
KNEC’s Answer: Yes, the sixth edition is used and even the earlier ones as long as they have no writings in (them).
Question to KNEC:s it in order for one to be assigned a school that’s too far from their work station for invigilation? I’ve been sent to a far off school.
KNEC’s Answer: This can be handled by the Director, TSC, who is in charge of invigilators.
Question to KNEC: Can a teacher who is still on probation be appointed to be a supervisor during Kcpe/kcse examination?
KNEC’s Answer: Please get guidance from recruiting officer who is the TSC Sub county Director of Education, SCDE.
Question to KNEC: What happens to those who did apply for training as examiners but did get the invitation. These numbers are not working – 0720741001 & 0203317412
KNEC’s Answer: If you did not meet the requirements, you were not invited
Question to KNEC: Is there a way of getting a copy of my kcse (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) academic certificate?
KNEC’s Answer: please check our website: https://www.knec.ac.ke check under services you will see guidelines for confirmation of certificates and certification of results
Question to KNEC: How can I get kcpe (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) analysis for 2017. The download isn’t available on your website.
KNEC’s Answer: You can only buy it in our bookshop along Aga khan walk, in Nairobi
Question to KNEC: My housegir(a kenyan) has studied upto form 5 in Uganda I want her to continue her studies in Kenya and was directed to you to determine her grade so she can be accepted in college what’s the process please?
KNEC’s Answer: Please check our website:https://www.knec.ac.ke for guidelines on equation of certificates
Question to KNEC: kindly assist on how to replace a certificate that went ablaze. The candidate sat his exam in 2016.
KNEC’s Answer: Please check our webiste:https://www.knec.ac.ke on guidelines for confirmation and certification of results the only services you can get
Question to KNEC: How can I get my high school Certificate? I completed school 2011. And then how long will it take as it is needed urgently?
KNEC’s Answer: You can only pick from your former school
Question to KNEC: I did my Diploma in ICT in 2015 at Siaya Institute of Technology and since then I haven’t received my certificate, I have been calling the school but they keep telling me to wait. I have also sent you guys an email and no one bothered to give me a feedback.
KNEC’s Answer: Please find out from the Sub-County Director of Education to establish whether they have been picked from his office.
Question to KNEC: How does one (an employer for instance) tell that a KCSE or KCPE certificate presented before him/her is genuine?
KNEC’s Answer:KNEC can do confirmation to of the results. The procedure is in our website:https://www.knec.ac.ke
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The Preserved remains of the legendary python nicknamed Omieri were returned to Kisumu city today, thirty one years after its death hit the news headlines. Elders performed rituals before excited locals were allowed to have a glimpse of the humongous snake. Omieri was highly regarded by the Luos of Nyakach and was believed to bring rain, blessings and massive crop harvests. It died from injuries inflicted by wild fires in the hills of Nyakach.
The debate on Omieri once made a former MP for Nyakach, Ojwang’ Kombudo lose his tempter in Parliament as he demanded to know the whereabouts of its body that had been flown to Nairobi for preservation.
The ‘sacred’ snake was brought to Kisumu for viewing during the cultural festival organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) bringing together 47 counties. The remains of the legendary snake are kept in a cubic glass tank filled with industrial methylated alcohol.
Ambassador Amina Mohammed, the CS for Education, who was the chief guest at the ceremony said that the Cultural celebrations provide a platform for cultural exchanges, dissemination of knowledge and social practices. “Many thanks to the County Government of Kisumu, UNESCO, KNATCOM and the people of Kisumu for making this day a success. May this mark the beginning of fruitful and educative engagements in future”. Amina said, at the gala in Kisumu today. Ambassador Amina was representing H.E the president, Uhuru Kenyatta, at the third Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) National Cultural celebrations. The theme for this year’s celebrations is, “Enhancing National Cohesion, Identity and Pride”.
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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has advertised 25 internship opportunities in various areas of Specialization at its Secretariat. The Interns have up to the 21st of October, 2019 to submit their applications. Here, below, is the advert:
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
In line with Government Internship Policy, the Commission intends to offer internship opportunity to qualified youth in various areas of specialization to enable them gain practical work experience which will improve their competencies and competitiveness in their career life.
Twenty-Five (25) Internship opportunities in various areas of specialization distributed as follows: –
| S/N | PROFESSIONAL AREAS | NUMBER OF VACANCIES |
| 1 | Records Management | 9 |
| 2 | Human Resource Management/ Development | 7 |
| 3 | Finance and Account | 2 |
| 4 | Information Communication Technology, ICT | 2 |
| 5 | Corporate Communications/ Customer Care | 1 |
| 6 | Statistician/ Economist | 2 |
| 7 | Legal | 2 |
| – | Total | 25 |
1) Academic qualifications: –
a) STATISTICIANS/ ECONOMISTS/ RESEARCHERS
Bachelors in Economics, Statistics, or Economics and Finance
Ability to use modern statistical analysis software and technologies.
b) HR MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Bachelors in Social Science preferably in Sociology plus a Higher Diploma/Diploma in Human Resource Management/Business Administration/Management; OR
Bachelors in Public/Business Administration or Social Psychology from a recognized institution with a postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Bachelors in HRM/HRD
c) LEGAL
Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
Diploma from Kenya School of Law (KSL)
d) CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CARE
Bachelors Degree in Corporate Communications/Customer Care, Journalism, Media Studies/Customer Relations
e) INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology.
f) RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Bachelors in Information Science/Records Management.
g) FINANCE & ACCOUNT
Bachelors in Business Field/Administration, Finance, Commerce/Accounting
2) Be a Kenyan youth aged between 21 and 35 years.
3) Must have completed their training and graduated in the last three (3) years from a recognized Institution.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1) Must be a person of integrity
2) Must be goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent individual.
3) Should possess good interpersonal, communications skills and be a team player.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
The Internship positions will be for a period of twelve (12) months.
STIPEND
This is a non-remunerative position, however, the selected Interns will be paid a stipend of twenty-five thousand (Kshs.25,000) per month.
WORK STATION
Successful applicants may be deployed either to the TSC Headquarters or County offices.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Applications should be submitted online through TSC recruitment portal Website: https://services.tsc.go.ke/TSCK
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications by Monday 21st October, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note
This is purely an Internship Programme for a maximum period of one year and will not lead to automatic employment at the TSC.
Selected Interns shall be required to have a personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period. They will also be required to have medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
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Retirement can be defined as the withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from active working life. A teacher may retire from the teaching service on grounds of age, public interest or medical condition.
As an employee of the Teachers Service Commission, there is an an expectation of benefits upon retirement. These benefits are referred to as Pensions.
FORMS/TYPES OF RETIREMENT
A teacher can exit service via the following types of retirements:
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“We have established that the page was picked from a foreign book. We urge Kenyans to confirm the source of any content before sharing.” KICD said in a presser, today.
According to the KICD, the book in question came to the limelight, in Ghana, after Ghanian media highlighted the book’s misleading content.
Newsblaze has indeed confirmed that the story about the book was done two years ago. According to our investigation, the Ghanian media reported in April 2016 that the Ministry of Education (of Ghana) had held that “a textbook depicting the head as a part of the human body used for carrying load has not been approved for primary schools in the country by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The ‘Natural Science for Primary Schools – Pupil’s Book 1,’ authored by Albert Joseph Quarm stated that the human head is used for carrying loads, an illustration that has been heavily criticized by many (in Ghana).”
KICD says someone must have, then, downloaded the image and shared it locally, in Kenya ( see image of the page from the book, below):
The image, of the book, caused online frenzy last week forcing the KICD to issue a statement that it will audit all textbooks being used in Kenya. (Kindly, remember to click on 2- to go to page 2- to read the whole feature)
On Monday, 15/10/2018, the KICD promised to take immediate action. “We regret information that has been circulating in the social media regarding content of some text books. We appreciate the feedback and will intensify measures to guarantee quality. KICD has been subjecting the books to further quality assurance checks”, KICD Director, Dr Jwan, said. Read more: KICD to review all textbooks
“In the last one week, KICD has been subjecting the books to further quality assurance to ensure they meet required standards”, Jwan added.
Dr Jwan urged publishers and booksellers to release only books that have received requisite approvals by the institute (KICD) for circulation.
In May, this year, KICD urged parents to buy only approved textbooks from authentic book sellers . “Go for KICD approved books to avoid pirated books with such glaring mistakes,” KICD advised. This came after a page of a primary school textbook was circulated and which had glaring mistakes on labeling of the human body parts (see image of the page from the book, below):
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| MARSABIT COUNTY | ||||
| CHALBI SUB COUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701103026 | Kalacha Girls | Bio/Chem | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1 | |||
| SOLOLO SUB COUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701103034 | Walda Boys | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1 | |||
| MARSABIT SUB COUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701103009 | Dakabaricha Sec | Math/Phy | 1 |
| 2 | 14701103001 | Marsabit Boys | Maths/Comp, Kisw/Geo | 2 |
| TOTAL | 3 | |||
| MOYALE SUB COUNTY | ||||
| S/NO | SCHOOL CODE | NAME OF SCHOOL | SUBJECT COMBINATION (S) | NUMBER |
| 1 | 14701103004 | Manyatta Mixed | Hist/CRE | 1 |
| 2 | 14701103028 | Moyale girls | Eng/Lit | 1 |
| TOTAL | 2 | |||
| 33 | ||||
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The head teacher to Yard D.E.B primary school in Nanyuki has been arrested for allegedly raping a class 2 pupil at his school. The head teacher, Mr. Charles Waitheka, is said to have tried committing suicide after allegedly regretting attempting such a heinous act. Police officers who were searching for mr. Waitheka arrested him when he was undergoing treatment at Pope John II Huruma Health Centre, in Nanyuki, where he was reported to be in a critical condition. According to the victim, Mr. Waitheka ,who is 58 years old, had developed a behavior of summoning the class 2 girl to his office together with 2 others. The head teacher would, then, order the other 2 girls back to class while instructing the victim to remain behind.
“I was told by my girl how the head teacher has been summoning her to the office and then commits the rape,” said the mother to the rape victim. When contacted by the media, two days ago, a nervous Mr. waitheka said the act is a frame up by the girl’s mother to taint his name and settle some scores. The parents to the girl are now demanding for action and say such cases are on the rise in the area. The girl who is only 8 years old was treated at Nanyuki referral hospital with reports showing forced penetration.
Mr. Waitheka had gone missing and according to the Nanyuki sub-county director , Joel Murage, the head teacher had gone into hiding after realizing the matter had gone to the media and police. “We have not been able to talk with him. He has been out of network for quite some time but I want to believe we will get him,” Mr. Murage told journalists on Wednesday. Efforts to get a comment from the culprit on Wednesday proved futile as he snubbed the journalists and literally walked off.
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The Ministry of Education has finally released Kshs. 12.6 billion for subsidized secondary schools education and Kshs. 2.8 billion meant for free primary education for third term ,2018. Ministry of education, Science and Technology Permanent Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang, told journalists at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, in Nairobi, today. The PS was accompanied by the Kenya National Examination Council Chairman, Prof. George Magoha, after steering a stakeholders’ meeting on preparation of the 2018 National examinations. The funds come through over a month after schools re-opened for third term. Most schools’ heads had raised concern over the delay in releasing of the funds saying such delays were hampering smooth preparations for the national examinations. The move is good news to most schools and candidates as it will enable schools prepare adequately for the national examinations whose commencement is less than a month away.
During the Education stake holders’ meeting, at the KICD today, the government reiterated its readiness to deliver clean and credible examinations. Today’s meeting was attended by schools’ heads and Regional Coordinators of Education (RCEs) led by Dr. Kipsang and Prof. Magoha. The meeting which took close to three hours deliberated on on measures put in place to stamp out cheating in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, KCPE, and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, examinations.
A number of emerging issues were discussed. It emerged that students were trying to cause disturbance in order to be allowed to use mobile phones to cheat during the exams. Dr. Kipsang, in his response, said that they will not be black mailed by some of the students and that use of mobile phones in exam centres remained banned. Students who had registered as boarders will have to stay in school even as it emerged that some of them wanted to be allowed to be day scholars, during the exam period. This was also informed by the fact that some schools lost dormitories to schools’ infernos experienced in second term. The Permanent Secretary directed such schools, lacking enough dormitories, to convert the classrooms that will be left vacant by forms ones to threes, who will close early, into dormitories.
Dr. Kipsang, also, noted that some schools are already plotting to cheat in the examinations. Speaking to the media, KNEC Chairman Prof. George Magoha said that they are investigating about 30 schools alleged to be hatching plans to cheat at the tests. “I went to Kisii, Nyamira and Homabay. But we do not want to stigmatize the whole (Kisii ) region as if it is full of examination cheats. We are focusing on four schools in Kisii, Five schools in Meru and three in Garissa“. Prof. Magoha told journalists today. The tough speaking KNEC chair declined, though, to name the schools saying they do not want to disrupt preparations for the examinations and “cause unnecessary anxiety to our children”.
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Prof. Magoha reported that about 20 people are being investigated for involvement in examinations cheating racket by selling fake papers to schools and parents and circulating them on social media. Last week, the KNEC chair warned students purchasing purported examination papers that they were just wasting quality time instead of revising for the exams. Magoha also warned schools’ heads flouting Ministry of Education rules that stern action will be taken, against them, at a later stage as they do not want to disrupt smooth preparations forth coming examinations. The said schools’ heads are asking parents to pay for the supposed leaked exam papers on top of inviting them to schools for the banned prayers’ days.
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This comprehensive in-patient health cover has been introduced for NHIF contributors and their dependants. The actualization of this package is a culmination of continued reforms at NHIF. Such reforms include efficiency, arising from decentralization of NHIF services and continued partnership with health providers on enhanced quality services to all members. To enhance these benefits, NHIF has contracted hospitals under three Categories; A, B & C, to provide this in-patient medical cover and partial cover for surgical cases in some of these hospitals. Our members are at liberty to attend hospitals under any category.
Under Category A (government hospitals), members would be able to enjoy full and comprehensive cover for maternity and medical diseases including surgery. In short, they will not need to pay for anything on admission provided they are fully paid up members of NHIF. Members admitted under contract Category B (private and mission) hospitals will enjoy full and comprehensive cover but where surgery is required, the contributor may be required to co-pay.
Those visiting facilities contracted under Category C (private) will continue with the current system where NHIF pays specified daily benefits under the current arrangements. NHIF will continue to negotiate with other health providers not appearing in the list below to determine which category of contract they will sign. Members will be informed of additional hospitals as and when they sign the contracts.
Below is a list of Hospitals, Number of Beds and Contracts covered by NHIF in the Coast Region.
Hospital |
Postal Address |
Beds |
Branch |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| ALFAROOQ HOSPITAL | 84438 MOMBASA | 30 | MOMBASA | C |
| BAKARANI MATERNITY & NURSING HOME (MOMBA | 12335 MOMBASA | 16 | MOMBASA | C |
| BAMBA SUB-DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 9 KILIFI | 17 | KILIFI | A |
| BARICHO DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 3 | MALINDI | A |
| BOALALA MODEL HEALTH CENTRE | 4 MALINDI | 10 | MALINDI | A |
| BOMANI MALDE DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | KILIFI | A |
| BOMU MEDICAL CENTER | 95683 MOMBASA | 18 | MOMBASA | C |
| BURA SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL | 192 BURA | 10 | HOLA | A |
| CHAKAMA DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| COAST GENERAL HOSPITAL (MOMBASA) | 90231 MOMBASA | 533 | MOMBASA | A |
| DAGAMRA DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 8 | MALINDI | A |
| DIANI BEACH HOSPITAL | 5074 DIANI BEACH | 32 | UKUNDA | C |
| DIDA DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 2 | KILIFI | A |
| DUNGICHA DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | KILIFI | A |
| DZIKUNZE DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 3 | MALINDI | A |
| FAZA SUB DISTRICT HOSPITAL | – | 20 | LAMU | A |
| FUNDI ISSA DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| GANZE HEALTH CENTRE | 14 GANZE | 8 | KILIFI | A |
| GARASHI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 6 | MALINDI | A |
| GEDE HEALTH CENTRE | 85 GEDE | 56 | MALINDI | A |
| GONGONI HEALTH CENTRE | 1 GONGONI | 16 | MALINDI | A |
| H.H AGA KHAN HOSPITAL (MOMBASA) | 83013 MOMBASA | 111 | MOMBASA | C |
| HOLA DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 38 HOLA | 157 | HOLA | A |
| IBNUSINA NURSING HOME | 159 LAMU | 6 | LAMU | C |
| JARIBUNI DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | KILIFI | A |
| JIBANA HEALTH CENTRE | 183 KALOLENI | 54 | MOMBASA | A |
| JILORE DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 8 | MALINDI | A |
| JOCHAM HOSPITAL | 88984 MOMBASA | 53 | MOMBASA | C |
| KAKONENI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| KARIMBONI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| KHAIRAT MEDICAL CENTRE | 909-801 KILIFI | 3 | KILIFI | B |
| KIKONENI HEALTH CENTRE | 200 KWALE | 10 | UKUNDA | A |
| KILIFI DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 9 KILIFI | 192 | MTWAPA | A |
| KINANGO HOSPITAL KWALE | 84 KINANGO | 116 | UKUNDA | A |
| KINONDO KWETU HEALTH SERVICES | 5445-80 DIANI MOMBASA | 9 | UKUNDA | B |
| KIPINI DISTRICT HOSPITAL | PRBAG KIPINI | 32 | LAMU | A |
| KITEJE DISPENSARY | 200 KWALE | 1 | UKUNDA | A |
| KIZIBE DISPENSARY | 200 KWALE | 9 | UKUNDA | A |
| KWALE DISTRICT EYE CENTRE | 901 MOMBASA | 52 | UKUNDA | A |
| KWALE DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 9030 KWALE | 16 | UKUNDA | A |
| LADY GRIGGS MATERNITY HOSPITAL | 90231 MOMBASA | 105 | MOMBASA | A |
| LAMU DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 45 LAMU | 34 | LAMU | A |
| LANGONI NURSING HOME | 366 LAMU | 13 | LAMU | C |
| LANGONI NURSING HOME | 366 LAMU | 10 | LAMU | C |
| MADUNGUNI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 6 | MALINDI | A |
| MAINLAND HEALTH CENTRE | 93059 MOMBASA | 30 | MOMBASA | C |
| MALINDI DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 4 MALINDI | 145 | MALINDI | A |
| MAMBA DISPENSARY | 82 LUNGA LUNGA | 1 | UKUNDA | A |
| MAMBRUI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 4 | MALINDI | A |
| MARAFA HEALTH CENTRE | 5 MADINA | 17 | MALINDI | A |
| MAREKEBUNI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| MARERENI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 6 | MALINDI | A |
| MARIAKANI SUB-DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 67 MOMBASA | 60 | MOMBASA | A |
| MARIE STOPES HOSPITAL (K) MOMBASA | 84771 MOMBASA | 10 | MOMBASA | C |
| MARY IMMACULATE MATERNITY & DISP. (MOMBA | 98435 MOMBASA | 17 | MOMBASA | B |
| MARY IMMACULATE MATERNITY & DISP. (MOMBA | 98435 MOMBASA | 6 | MOMBASA | B |
| MATOLANI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| MATSANGONI MODEL HEALTH CENTRE | 9 KILIFI | 20 | MTWAPA | A |
| MAZUMALUME DISPENSARY | 200 KWALE | 2 | UKUNDA | A |
| MBUANI DISPENSARY | 1200 MSAMBWENI | 9 | UKUNDA | A |
| MBUGINI DISPENSARY | 200 KWALE | 1 | UKUNDA | A |
| MEDINA DIAGNOSTIC LIMITED HOLA | 126-701 GARISSA | 32 | HOLA | C |
| MEWA MEDICAL CENTRE | 98591 MOMBASA | 44 | MOMBASA | C |
| MIDOINA DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| MIZIJINI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| MLA LEO HEALTH CENTRE | 40951 MOMBASA | 18 | MOMBASA | C |
| MOI HOSPITAL- VOI | 18 VOI | 88 | VOI | A |
| MOMBASA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 90294 MOMBASA | 80 | MOMBASA | C |
| MPEKETONI SUB- DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 88 MPEKETONI | 48 | LAMU | A |
| MSAMBWENI DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 8 MSAMBWENI | 106 | UKUNDA | A |
| MTONDIA DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 2 | MTWAPA | A |
| MTWAPA HEALTH CENTRE | 574 MTWAPA | 6 | MTWAPA | A |
| MTWAPA MEDICAL CLINIC AND NURSING HOME | 538-80 MTWAPA | 8 | KILIFI | B |
| MUHAKA DISPENSARY | 1120 UKUNDA | 2 | UKUNDA | A |
| MWALUPHAMBA DISPENSARY | 200 KWALE | 4 | UKUNDA | A |
| MWANGATINI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| MZIZIMA DISPENSARY | 8 NYAMWENI | 3 | UKUNDA | A |
| NAIROBI HOMES NURSING HOME | 16650-8 MOMBASA | 16 | MOMBASA | C |
| NEW WANANCHI MATERNITY AND NURSING HOME | 722 KILIFI | 10 | MTWAPA | B |
| NGAO HOSPITAL TANA RIVER | P.O TARASAA | 68 | HOLA | A |
| NGERENYA DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 4 | MTWAPA | A |
| NJUKINI HEALTH CENTRE | 2004 CHUMVINI | 7 | VOI | A |
| PABLO HORSTMAN HEALTH CENTRE | 249 LAMU | 10 | LAMU | B |
| PALAKUMI DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| PALM BEACH HOSPITAL | 5162 DIANI-MOMBASA | 18 | UKUNDA | C |
| PANDYA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (MOMBASA) | 90434 MOMBASA | 95 | MOMBASA | C |
| PANDYA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (MOMBASA) | 90434 MOMBASA | 70 | MOMBASA | C |
| PORT REITZ CHEST HOSPITAL | 90502 MOMBASA | 121 | MOMBASA | A |
| PWANI MATERNITY AND NURSING HOME | 114 KILIFI | 12 | MTWAPA | C |
| RABAI RURAL HEALTH DEMONSTRATION CENTR | P/BAG RABAI | 22 | MOMBASA | A |
| RIFLOT MEDICAL CENTER | 346 VOI | 15 | VOI | C |
| ROKA MAWENI DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 10 | KILIFI | A |
| S0K0KE DISPENSARY | 9 KILIFI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| SABAKI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 1 | MALINDI | A |
| SAGALLA HEALTH CENTRE | 91-803 SAGALLA | 20 | VOI | A |
| SAYYID FATMAH HOSPITAL, KISAUNI | 1505 MOMBASA | 38 | MOMBASA | C |
| SHOMELLA DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 2 | MALINDI | A |
| SOSONI DISPENSARY | 4 MALINDI | 6 | MALINDI | A |
| ST. JOSEPH SHELTER OF HOPE HEALTH CENTRE | 286 80300 VOI | 15 | VOI | C |
| ST. LUKE HOSPITAL KALOLENI (MOMBASA) | 16 KALOLENI | 140 | MOMBASA | B |
| ST. THOMAS MATERNITY HOSPITAL | 96515 LIKONI | 12 | UKUNDA | B |
| STAR HOSPITAL | 677 MALINDI | 28 | MALINDI | C |
| TAVETA DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 31 TAVETA | 105 | VOI | A |
| TAWFIQ HOSPITAL | 629 MALINDI | 96 | MALINDI | C |
| TAWFIQ HOSPITAL | 629 MALINDI | 86 | MALINDI | C |
| THE RIVER JORDAN MEDICAL CENTRE | 772-803 VOI | 12 | VOI | B |
| THE SOFIAZ MEDICAL CLINICS | 811 VOI | 20 | VOI | B |
| TUDOR HEALTHCARE | 91291 MOMBASA | 15 | MOMBASA | C |
| UKUNDA MEDICAL CENTRE | 1393-80 UKUNDA | 10 | UKUNDA | C |
| VIGURUNGANI DISPENSARY | 84 KINANGO | 10 | UKUNDA | A |
| VIPINGO HEALTH CENTRE | 50 VIPINGO | 16 | MTWAPA | A |
| VITENGENI HEALTH CENTRE | 864 KILIFI | 13 | MTWAPA | A |
| VITSANGALAWENI DISPENSARY | 8 MSAMBWENI | 1 | UKUNDA | A |
| WATAMU NURSING HOME | 322 WATAMU | 10 | MALINDI | B |
| WESU DISTRICT HOSPITAL | 1022 WUNDANYI | 172 | VOI | A |
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has directed the AON Medical Insurance provider to remove 3,690 teacher from its medical insurance scheme. This comes after the tutors transferred their services from the TSC to the Public Service Commission, under the Ministry of Education.
This is contained in a circular dated 18th October, 2018, and written by Mrs. J.M Maundu (For the TSC Chief Executive Officer) to the General Manager of AON Insurance Brokers Limited.
“Following a directive on management Teachers/Lectures serving at technical institutions Teachers Service Commission released 3690 employees to Ministry of Education with effect from 1st October, 2018,” says Mrs. Maundu in the circular.
TSC now says the said tutors are no longer entitled to AON medical cover since they are not TSC employees. “You are therefore directed to remove the affected members from the list of membership henceforth, as per the provided data,” Mrs. Maundu directs AON’s Mr. Edwin Kegode.
Teachers under the TSC contribute to both the AON and NHIF, National Hospital Insurance Schemes. But, the AON medical scheme has been thorny, lately, after the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET, vehemently protested the recent renewal of the AON contract with TSC. This has led to major differences between the two teachers’ unions; KUPPET and the Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT.
KUPPET has threatened to call its members to a strike in January to force the TSC to cancel the contract and is currently collecting signatures from members for a petition geared towards the suspension of the medical scheme. According to KUPPET, AON does not live up to expectations of members and they blame it for providing substandard services. KNUT on its side seems to be warming up to the AON medical Insurance Scheme and it has instead wedged a war with TSC on promotions, Evaluations and Delocalization of teachers.
It has emerged that the Migori governor Okoth Obado had been denied bail and remanded at the Industrial Area Prison until October 8 when the court will hear afresh his bail application is enjoying VIP treatment.
“At this juncture I am disallowing the application and he will appear with the others on October 8th,” Justice Jessie Lessit had said on 27/9/2018 while rejecting Obado’s bail application.
High Court Judge Jessie Lessit concurred with the prosecution that the suspect has a likelihood to tamper with the evidence, endanger national security.
“The nature has been changing and more and more are being charged with the case. Interference can also be affected by the releasing of some of the persons facing the same charge,” she said.
The three are facing charges in the murder case of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.
But, contrary to the lives led by most prisoners Obado is home away from home at the Industrial area prison:
Indeed, Governor Okoth Obado is home away from home at the Industrial area prison, where he will spend another nine days till his bail ruling is made on 8 October, 2018.
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