Nairobi County collected the highest amount of revenue for the 2017/2018 financial year. This is contained in the Annual County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2017-2018 financial year prepared by the controller of Budget, Mrs. Agnes Odhiambo. In the report, ‘the Nairobi City County generated the highest amount of own source revenue at KShs. 10.11 billion, followed by Mombasa and Nakuru at KShs. 3.16 billion and KShs. 2.28 billion respectively. Counties that generated the lowest amount were Lamu, Tana River and Mandera at KShs. 55.29 million, KShs. 56.63 million and 61.82 million respectively.’
“Analysis of own source of revenue as a proportion of the annual revenue target indicates that three counties namely: Tana River, Migori and Kwale exceeded their targets at 188.8 per cent, 111.1 per cent and 100.5 per cent respectively. Conversely, the counties that recorded the lowest proportion of own source revenue against annual targets were Garissa at 34.7 per cent, Kisii at 27 per cent and Mandera at 26.8 per cent,” Odhiambo says, in the report.
The controller of budget authorized the release of KShs. 306.2 billion from the consolidated fund to the counties for operations during the period under review. Of the 47 counties, Nairobi got the lion share at KShs. 21.13 billion followed by Kiambu county which got KShs. 11.92 billion while, Kakamega got 10.97 billion to rank at position three. ‘The Counties that received the least amounts were: Tharaka Nithi at KShs. 3.78 billion, Isiolo at KShs. 3.76 billion and Lamu at KShs. 2.36 billion.’ The report shows that Nairobi County, Mandera County, Murang’a County and Laikipia County top in the list of counties that spent more than the total funds authorized for withdrawal by the Controller of Budget.
On development, Mandera county recorded the highest expenditure on development activities at KShs. 3.89 billion, followed by Kakamega and Kitui counties at KShs. 3.88 billion and KShs. 3.28 billion respectively. The report ranks Lamu, Vihiga and Taita Taveta counties as counties with the lowest development expenditure at Kshs. 361.27 million, Kshs. 297.47 million and 206.45 million respectively.
Nairobi county again topped in the list of counties that spent the highest amount of revenue on recurrent expenditures (like rents, salaries and bills) at Kshs. 22.36 billion followed by Kiambu and Nakuru Counties at 8.93 billion and KShs. 7.98 billion respectively. ‘The counties with the lowest expenditure on recurrent activities were: Tana River at Kshs. 2.26 billion, Isiolo at Kshs. 2.25 billion and Lamu at Kshs. 1.7 billion respectively.
The Members of County Assemblies, MCAs, received lesser sitting allowances against the approved budget allocation. The report indicates that: “The county Assemblies spent Kshs. 1.46 billion on MCAs sitting allowances against the approved budget allocation of Kshs. 2.34 billion. On average, four County Assemblies reported higher expenditure on MCAs’ sitting allowances than the monthly ceiling recommended by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, SRC, of Kshs. 80,000. These were: Kakmega at Kshs. 124,800, Marsabit at Kshs. 120,968, Tana River at Kshs. 93,599 and Taita Taveta at Kshs. 80,760.”
The office of the Controller of Budget now says that it has identified some challenges that affected budget implementation during the financial year under review. “These challenges included: high expenditure on personal emoluments (Salaries), delay in submission of financial reports by county treasuries to the Controller of Budget, under performance of own source revenue collection, high pending bills and delay in establishment of internal audit committees,” Mrs. Odhiambo concludes.
TSC Confirms Promotion List Will Stand, Appointment Letters to Be Issued
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced that it will not revoke the teacher promotion list released last month, which followed interviews conducted in January and February of this year.
Senior officials from the TSC have stated that the promotion list will remain unchanged, even as both the Parliament and Senate intensify their investigations into the recent promotions.
These officials indicated that the teachers who were promoted will begin receiving their appointment letters this week.
Concerns regarding the transparency and fairness of the promotion process were raised by Members of Parliament (MPs), some of whom accused the TSC of bias after it was revealed that certain teachers promoted last year appeared again on this year’s list.
Last week, the Senate initiated a thorough investigation in response to widespread allegations of unfair promotions among teachers.
During a debate, the Senate Education Committee, led by Senator Betty Montet, accused the TSC of corruption and demanded a detailed explanation for the selection of 25,252 teachers for promotion nationwide.
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka questioned whether the TSC had adhered to principles of merit, fairness, and inclusivity. He stated, “The Education Committee must investigate and report to this House why long-serving teachers with higher qualifications and experience were overlooked while younger teachers with less experience were promoted, and if so, what the justification for this was.”
Onyonka also urged the commission to clarify its distribution model, particularly questioning why densely populated counties with more teachers received disproportionately fewer promotions.
The Senate’s demand for answers comes amid growing dissatisfaction among MPs, who previously expressed concerns that the promotion process appeared biased, favoring certain regions over others. Senators are now echoing these frustrations and calling for a comprehensive investigation.
Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri did not hold back, accusing some TSC officials of soliciting bribes from teachers seeking promotions. “In the recent exercise, we have teachers who have served for over 17 years but were not promoted, while others with just one year of service were. How can that be justified?” Okenyuri asked.
She went on to label the TSC leadership as “corrupt to the core” and called for a complete overhaul to restore integrity within the commission.
Senators also demanded clarification from the TSC regarding whether there is an appeal process for dissatisfied teachers and requested information on the number of complaints filed and resolved. They emphasized that handling these grievances transparently is essential for rebuilding trust among teachers.
The committee is expected to summon TSC officials to explain how the promotion process was conducted and what measures are being taken to address the ongoing issue of career stagnation.
The widespread dissatisfaction among lawmakers indicates a significant crisis of confidence in the TSC’s management.
However, when TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia appeared before the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), chaired by Hon. Eric Karemba (Runyenjes), she stated that the Commission is unable to promote a sufficient number of teachers due to inadequate funding.
Macharia was presenting a report on the Commission’s progress in fulfilling its constitutional mandate and the challenges hindering effective service delivery.
She warned of a looming education crisis due to insufficient budgetary allocations for the promotion and deployment of teachers across the country.
Dr. Macharia noted that while the government currently allocates Ksh 1 billion annually for teacher promotions, this amount is inadequate to meet the growing number of eligible teachers.
“Honourable Members, while we appreciate the Ksh 1 billion allocated for teacher promotions, it is only enough to promote 6,000 teachers out of a teaching force of over 500,000. This continues to demoralize deserving teachers and affects service delivery in our schools,” Dr. Macharia stated.
She emphasized that the TSC requires Ksh 5 billion annually to effectively promote teachers and prevent stagnation.
In response to lawmakers’ concerns about promotion challenges, Macharia explained that the Commission has been receiving Ksh 1 billion each year for promotions, which she described as merely a drop in the ocean.
“With only Ksh 1 billion, we can promote just 6,000 teachers. We need Ksh 5 billion annually to fully address stagnation,” she reiterated.
In 2024, the TSC promoted a total of 19,943 teachers after being allocated Ksh 1 billion in the 2023-2024 financial budget. This year, the TSC listed 25,252 teachers who were successfully promoted after attending interviews in January and February.
The teachers will receive their appointment letters before being assigned to schools with vacancies.
MPs continued to press the issue of equity in promotions and the unclear criteria used, with reports indicating that some constituencies received as few as five promotions.
“We had only five teachers promoted out of 25,000. If divided equally across the 290 constituencies, we should have received at least 80,” argued Tiaty MP William Kamket.
Despite the scrutiny, the Commission stated that it continues to operate within its constraints and remains committed to improving teacher welfare across the country.
The TSC attributed the promotion bottleneck and staffing imbalances to inadequate funding and called on Parliament to revise policies to allow for more sustainable planning.
TSC CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR THE TEACHING SERVICE
The Commission has developed Career Progression Guidelines for the teaching service which became operational with effect from 8th November, 2017.
These Guidelines provide for the policies and procedures that have standardized teachers’ professional development. The grading structure has taken into account the Job Evaluation report.
The Guidelines provide all basic requirements for career progression, training and promotion of teachers.
Pathways for teachers have been defined and clear job descriptions/specifications have been provided at every level.
The Guidelines have provided the broad framework in school management, administration and ensure that curriculum implementation is structured and every teacher is clear on what is expected upon joining the teaching career.
The Guidelines effectively replaces the following:
Schemes of Service for non-Graduate teachers
Schemes of Service for Graduate teachers
Schemes of Service for Technical teachers and Lecturers
The comprehensive Career Guidelines have been uploaded for access on the TSC Website www.tsc.go.ke. All teachers and Education stakeholders are advised to read the provisions in the Guidelines.
The following are the major highlights:-
Minimum entry requirement for entry into the teaching profession;
Basic requirement for promotion from one grade to another;
Entry to Administrative Grade;
Additional responsibilities for School Administrators; and
Requirements for deployment to teach in:
Primary School
Secondary School
Teacher Training College
Special Institution
Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa {CEMASTEA)
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
Technical Colleges and Polytechnics
All employees of the Commission and any prospective professional teacher is advised to note the strict entry requirements that form the standards for the teaching profession.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has moved to resolve a pending impasse over promotion of teachers in some parts of the country. This follows a petition by 16 teachers in Kajiado County who complained about being locked out of promotion by the commission.
This forced the TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia to host a team of leaders from Kajiado County on Friday 30th April 2021. The leaders (who included Hon. Ole Metito Katoo, George Sunkuyia, Judith Pareno and Mary Seneta) were making a follow up on the matter so as to reach an amicable solution.
In the petition, the teachers claimed that they have been locked out from leadership by a system introduced by TSC where only teachers who serve in Job Groups L, M and N are promoted to be headteachers, sub county directors and county directors.
“Through CPGs (Career Progression Guidelines) the Commission has been selectively promoting teachers to the said positions and, therefore, discriminating against deserving cases. All Maasai teachers in Kajiado, are being denied promotion opportunities as a result of the policy,” the petitioners said.
According to the petition, the policy has disadvantaged teachers in Kajiado County who have the requisite experience and skills an opportunity to get promoted.
The teachers say that none of the resident teachers in the county have attained the Job groups L, M and N.
The petitioners, wants the Senate to intervene with a view to have affirmative action by the TSC for appointment to leadership positions of resident teachers and the policy be reviewed to give priority for promotion to leadership positions to resident teachers after which other teachers serving in the county could be considered
Sources in the Friday meeting intimate that the team discussed teacher management issues affecting Kajiado County.
TSC Boss when she met leaders from Kajiado County.
A few days ago, Dr. Macharia appeared before the Senate Committee on Education so as to respond to the petition by the teachers in Kajiado County.
Nominated Senator Judith Pareno accused TSC of open bias and demanded investigations, claiming non-Masaai teachers from one community have taken over schools leadership in the “entire Masaailand”.
“All headteachers and their deputies are non-Masaai, most of them are from one community. We will be seeking to show the committee that there is discrimination,” complained Pareno.
On her defense, the TSC Boss told the Senators that the commission is guided by the Code of Regulations for Teachers in effecting promotion.
“To this end, all promotion above common cadre grades and to administrative positions are filled competitively as per the provisions of the Code of Regulation for Teachers and the Constitution of Kenya,” Said Dr. Macharia.
“Once a vacancy is established, the commission advertises the same through print and electronic media for interested teachers across the country to make applications for the positions.” She added.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is finalizing the interview results for teachers who attended interview for promotions conducted in February 2021. The interviews were carried out between February 8 and 19, 2021 at designated TSC County offices countrywide.
A total of 32,431 teachers who were shortlisted and interviewed. Also ongoing are promotions and deployments of primary school teachers (who have attained degrees) to secondary schools.
Also in the pipeline is Diploma teachers’ promotions interviews.
You are probably wondering what next after training as a teacher. Well. If the question as to ‘How can I be employed by TSC?’ is lingering in your mind and you have no answers to it, then here is the right place to get a clear guideline.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is the body that has the mandate of employing all teachers to public schools in Kenya. The Commission, among other responsibilities, has the sole mandate of registering all teachers upon graduation. TSC has set recruitment requirements for both primary and secondary teachers in Kenya that must be met before one is employed.
Applicants applying for posts in Primary schools must be holders of a minimum qualification of a P1 certificate. Interested candidates should apply to the TSC County Director, in the County where a vacancy has been advertised and submit all relevant academic and professional documents. Successful candidates are deployed to serve in any part of the country.
Applicants applying for posts in Secondary Schools must be holders of a minimum of Diploma in Education Certificate. Interested candidates should apply to the Secretary, Board of Management of the school where a vacancy has been advertised and submit a copy of the application to the TSC County Director.
Requirements for you to be employed/ Recruited by TSC
You must be a Kenyan citizen
You must be 45 years of age and below
You must be registered as a teacher as per Section 23 of the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012. Those without registration certificates must attach a printout of the online application /copy of payment receipt of the application for registration
You must have original Professional and Academic Certificates
Minimum TSCRequirements for employment of P1 teacher
Primary teachers are usually employed through selection. During the selection day one should carry the following original documents to sub-county selection panel;
National Identity card.
CPE/KCPE certificate (including first attempt certificate if one repeated exam).
PTE certificate.
School/college leaving certificates.
Candidates without academic and professional certificates must show evidence of having applied for confirmation from KNEC and it is the owners of the concerned teacher to follow up with KNEC within 14 days.
Sub county selection panel shall include the following;
Sub-County Director – Chairperson
TSC Sub-County Human Resource Officer – Secretary
All zonal Curriculum Support Officer – Members
Minimum TSC Requirement for Secondary school teacher
A secondary school teacher can either be a graduate or a diploma holder
Graduate Teachers
A minimum mean grade of a C+ at KCSE and a minimum mean grade of C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or a minimum of 2 principles and 1 subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level.
Bachelor of education degree with 2 teaching subjects
Bachelor of Science with education or Arts Degree with education with two teaching subjects
Diploma Teachers
Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training Institution
A minimum grade of C+ at KCSE and with at least C+ OR credit pass in the two teaching subjects or a minimum of 1 principle and 2 subsidiaries at A-level.
Diploma teachers who graduated in 2008 or before with mean grade C plain and subject grades of C plain qualify for consideration.
Applicants must have a minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE or a minimum of 1 principle and 2 subsidiaries at A-level.
Bachelor of Education Technology degree ( Bed Tech) OR
Bachelor of Science in any relevant technical subject/course
Higher Diploma in a technical course
A Diploma in a technical course
One should have a Diploma from Kenya Technical Teachers College or Post Graduate Diploma in education ( PDGE) from a recognized university.
For TVET Institutions, the applicant must have a minimum of a higher diploma or degree in Technical education.
Applicants with a mean grade of C- and have applied for technical subjects in TVET institutions but have progressed through certificate, diploma, higher diploma, or degree qualify for employment in TVET institutions.
Persons With Disability – Hearing impaired and blind, are admitted for training with a mean grade C plain and C plain in two teaching subjects thus eligible for employment .
For applicants trained in Special Needs Education; KSL and Braille are considered as teaching subjects i.e Biology/ KSL, Geography / Braille hence eligible for employment.
Candidates whose training is in subjects that are not in the Kenyan Curriculum don’t qualify for employment irrespective of undertaking a Post Graduate Diploma in education and enhancement.
Applicants with Economics/Accounting, Social Education, and Ethics can apply for business studies and CRE/IRE vacancies respectively.
Diploma teachers with English /other subjects qualify for employment as Teacher/Literature teachers.
All applicants must have studied the two teaching subjects at KCSE except for agriculture, business studies, Home Science, and computer. For those who did not study business studies and computer, one should attain a minimum of a C+ in mathematics in KCSE. For those who did not study agriculture and home science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in biology at KCSE.
Graduate teachers should have studied a minimum of 8-course units in each teaching subjects.
Candidates presenting enhancements certificates/ transcripts from recognized institutions qualify for employment.
Applicants previously employed under contract and whose were terminated due to inadequate units in teaching subjects and have since obtained enhancement certificates are eligible to apply.
Applicants working in other government departments who meet the requirements are eligible to apply.
TSC Filing of a complaint Form in case of Dissatisfaction during recruitment exercise
Any candidate who is dissatisfied with the whole exercise of employment should complain immediately in writing to the TSC county director and a copy sent to TSC headquarters within a period of not more than 7 days after the selection exercise. TSC county director will analyze such complaints and submit a report to TSC headquarters with necessary recommendations.
TSC Contacts Address and website
For detailed information on available vacancies in sub-counties and schools/institutions applicants are advised to:
Safaricom has announced an extended partnership with LaLiga, the men’s top professional football division of the Spanish League and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for the third season of the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom youth tournament.
This year’s tournament will also feature coaching clinics to be conducted in partnership with LaLiga as part of efforts to upskill local football coaches as well.
“We are grateful for a chance to once again partner with Safaricom and LaLiga to give young, aspiring footballers a chance to display their talent and we hope to discover more players to join the national teams and local premier league clubs” said Nick Mwendwa, Football Kenya Federation President.
The registration process of the tournament will close on 6th September after which grassroots games will kick off. Registration forms are available via the tournament’s website (https://www.chapadimba.safaricom.co.ke/), Safaricom shops and FKF offices countrywide.
Just like the concluded second season, La Liga and FKF scouts will select 16 girls and 16 boys to form an all-star team who will attend a 10-day training camp in Spain during which they will play friendly matches against top LaLiga youth sides.
“At Safaricom we realise the important role sports plays in our country and we believe it is an avenue the youth can earn from. We are delighted with the great opportunities the tournament has been able to give youth from across the country following a successful run in the previous two seasons. Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom has become a source of hope for many young talented footballers and we look forward to a successful third season”, said Sylvia Mulinge, Safaricom Chief Customer Officer.
The top regional teams will walk away with KES 200,000, and qualify for the national finals where the winning teams will each walk away with KES 1 Million with best players at regional and national levels also walking away with various cash prizes.
The tournament was launched in 2017 with the aim of giving youth between the ages of 16-20 years a platform to showcase their talent and an opportunity to be rewarded from their passion. Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom has since grown to become a sought-after event by scouts as a source for young gifted footballers.
Images from Previous Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom tournament. Photo/ Courtesy
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence and comfort to the families of the victims of the fuel taker fire tragedy in Morogoro town, in the neighbouring country of Tanzania. In his message, President Kenyatta said it was unfortunate for the country to lose citizens in such an unfortunate accident.
The President assured President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania of his support and prayers as the country comes to terms with the unfortunate incident. “To my Brother, President John Pombe Magufuli, may I assure you of my Government’s support during this trying moment,” the President said. President Kenyatta also wished quick recovery to those who were injured in the incident and admitted in various hospitals.
“My prayer is that God will comfort those who have lost their loved ones in this unfortunate accident,” said the President. “I also pray for quick recovery to those nursing injuries and are admitted in various hospitals,” he added. According to media reports over sixty people are said to have lost their lives while 70 others were seriously injured in Morogoro town, Tanzania, on Saturday morning when a fuel tanker burst into flames.
The Morogoro accident; details
It is reported that the victims rushed to collect leaking fuel from an overturned tanker which then burst into flames in an incident similar to what happened at Sachangwan in Nakuru County ten years ago.
Reports indicate that about 60 people perished on Saturday when a fuel tanker exploded after an accident at Morogoro, 200 kilometres (120 miles) west of the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam, police said. Some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.
Most of the victims were motorcyclists and food vendors who rushed to the accident scene to collect leaking fuel from the truck which had overturned on the Morogoro-Dar es Salaam Highway.
Third Continuous TVET Placement to Government-Sponsored Diploma and Certificate Courses
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUUCPS) is once again inviting previous years’ KCSE students to apply for a diploma or certificate course of their choice in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes or other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. This is the third round the KUCCPS will be inviting applications this year. And it is good news to students who sat previous examinations but could not get any training placement, as the KUCCPS has given them chance to apply for training. The training caters for all students from those who scored E to C-.
The online application system reopened on Monday, September 10, 2018 to Sunday, September 30, 2018 for the students to submit their applications, regardless of the year they did the KCSE examination.
Successful students will be sponsored by the Government as follows:
The total fees will not be more than Ksh 56,420 per student per year.
Of the total fees, the Government will pay Ksh 30,000 for each student directly to the college.
The balance of Ksh 26,420 may be raised by applying for a loan from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
A student must apply for placement through KUCCPS to benefit from the Government fee subsidy.
The minimum KCSE mean grade required for Diploma is C-(Minus), D for Craft Certificate and E for Artisan Certificate.
Diploma
Craft Certificate
Artisan Certificate
C – (Minus)
D
E
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications must be done online through the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke following the steps below.
On the website Home Page under Online Portals, click Student’s Portal. This will take you to the Login Page (students.kuccps.net).
Click the tab Login on the top right corner of the page and enter your KCSE Index Number, KCSE Year and your login password. (Your password is your Birth Certificate Number or KCPE Index Number as used in KCSE exam registration).
After successful login, view the available diploma and certificate courses and their minimum requirements under Programmes, noting down the programme codes for the courses you wish to apply for. You will be required to submit a list of four courses in the order you prefer them, beginning with your most preferred (Choice No. 1 to the least preferred, Choice No. 4).
Once you have settled on your four preferred courses, click the tab Application/Revision and enter the programme codes in your preferred priority order.
Click Check Requirements. If you meet the minimum requirements for all your courses, you may proceed to SUBMIT. Where you fall short of the requirements, go back to programmes and select alternative diploma/certificate courses and enter their programme codes, then click Check Requirements again. Repeat this process until you meet the minimum requirements for all your choices, then SUBMIT.
If your application has been successfully submitted, a blue table titled Active Application will appear on the screen showing your choices in your preferred order.
For more information, you may reach the KUCCPS through the following contacts:
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Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Mwingi Campus was started in September 2015 as a collaboration between the KMTC Board of Directors, the County Government of Kitui, Mwingi Level 4 Hospital and other stakeholders. It was officially opened by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta on June 11, 2016.
The Campus is situated one kilometer off Mwingi – Garissa road, along Mwingi – Nzeluni road next to Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, beside a rock that creates a cool and conducive environment for learning and a fascinating view for natives and visitors.
Programmes and Courses currently offered
Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
The Campus plans to start the following courses:
Diploma in Pharmacy
Short course – HIC testing (HT)
Facilities
Well-furnished classrooms
A fully equipped skills lab
Well stocked library with adequate medical books for staff and students
Administration block
Student Population
The current population is 435 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake.
Clinical Experience sites
Mwingi level IV Hospital
Migwani Hospital
Tseikuru Hospital
Kyuso Hospital
Ngomeni Health centre
Waita Health centre
Nguni Health centre
Kitui County Referral Hospital
Clubs, Societies and sports
Christian Union (CU)
Young Christian Society (YCS)
Seventh Day Adventist SDA
SWAGA which deal HIV and behavioral change.
The students participate in sports activities such as athletics, jumps, throws and indoors games.
Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Medical Training College. We are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available here in KMTC.
KMTC seeks to enrol and graduate applicants who will develop and grow educationally and personally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
To that end, the role of the Admissions and Records Office is to recruit, admit, and encourage enrolment of applicants who are spiritually mature, academically excellent, accomplished in extra-curricular endeavours, and broadly diverse through individualized review and professional judgment.
Applications:
All applications are ONLINE from the application portal on this website www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The prospective candidates apply for admission into courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category.
The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for campuses choice in more than sixty five (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.
Application Procedure:
Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them
Orero High School KCSE 2020/2021 RESULTS ANALYSIS (SCHOOL MEAN, INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES’ RESULTS AND MEAN GRADE SUMMARY)- Orero High school has been posting impressive performances in KCSE over the years and 2020 is no exception. In the 2020 KCSE examinations the school posted a mean score of 9.217 which is a B (plain).
Orero High SCHOOL KCSE 2020 RESULTS ANALYSIS MEAN GRADE SUMMARY
Looking for KCSE 2020/2021 results for all schools and candidates? Visit this portal;KCSE RESULTS PORTAL.
The school registered a total of 397 candidates in the KCSE 2020 exam. In the just released KCSE 2020 results, the school posted an impressive mean score of 9.217 which is a B (plain) . The good news is that 394 candidates managed to score above C+ (plus), which is the minimum university entry grade. This translates to a percentage of 99.2% securing direct entry to university under the placement body, KUCCPS.
2023 TSC Final Selection Score Guide, TSC Marking Scheme For Post Primary Interns
AN ADDENDUM
TO GUIDELINES
FOR
THE
RECRUITMENT OF
TEACHER INTERNS
(A),
POST
PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS – 2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR (CIRCULAR NO. 16/2022)
General Information
TSC Sub-County Directors in liaison with their respective TSC County Directors MUST ensure that venues for selection process are accessible to applicants with
Upon generation of Applicants’ Lists from, the TSC County Director shall share the lists with the TSC Sub-County Directors. The TSC Sub-County Directors shall convene the Sub-County Selection Panel(s). The Selection Panel(s) shall identify interview venues, dates and time which shall be communicated to the TSC Headquarters for verification and publishing on the TSC
All the applicants shall be invited for the verification of documents. The applicants shall be informed of the interview venue, date and time through the publishing on the TSC Website at least seven (7) day from the date of
In the event of a tie in the ranking, consideration for selection shall be determined in the following order:
Length of stay since graduation;
Strength of academic and professional certificates
N/B:If applicants tie at PTE/DPTE Upgrade Certificate points, aggregate KCSE grades or its equivalent shall be considered.
APPENDIX 1 (a)
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS – POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS
Applicants should be awarded marks during the selection in accordance with the areas specified below.
APPLICANT’S NAME QUALIFICATION TSC No.
SCORING AREAS
MAXIMUM SCORE
ACTUAL SCORE
AVERAGE SCOREBY THEPANEL
A (I)
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelors of Education (BED) Degree
(i) First Class
(ii) Second Class ——————–
(iii) Pass
OR
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree + PGDE or Bachelor of Science (BSC) + PGDE
(i) First Class
(ii) Second Class ———————-
(iii) Pass
MAXIMUMSCORE
05
03
02
05
03
02
05
(II)
Diploma + Dip. Tech. Education
(i) Distinction
05
(ii) Credit
03
(iii) Pass
02
OR
Diploma in Education
(i) Distinction————————–
05
(ii) Credit
03
(iii) Pass
02
MAXIMUMSCORE
05
B.
Age
50 years old and above
25
47 – 49 years old
15
44 – 46 years old
10
43 years old and below
05
MAXIMUMSCORE
25
C.
Lengthofstaysincequalifyingasateacher
i. 2010 and before ——————————–
70
ii. 2011
iii. 2012
65
60
iv. 2013
55
v. 2014
50
vi. 2015
vii. 2016
45
40
viii. 2017
35
ix. 2018
30
x. 2019
xi. 2020
25
20
xii. 2021
15
xiii. 2022 and after ———————————-
10
MAXIMUMSCORE
70
GRANDTOTAL
100
N.B: For purposes of scoring part C, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet.
We certify that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
SELECTION SCORE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS WITH DISABILITIES – POST PRIMARYINSTITUTIONS
APPLICANT’S NAME QUALIFICATION TSC No.
SCORING AREAS
MAXIMUM SCORE
ACTUAL SCORE
AVERAGE SCOREBY THEPANEL
A (I)
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelors of Education (BED) Degree
(i) First Class
(ii) Second Class ——————–
05
(iii) Pass
03
02
OR
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree + PGDE or
Bachelor of Science (BSC) + PGDE
(i) First Class
05
(ii) Second Class ———————-
03
(iii) Pass
02
MAXIMUMSCORE
05
(II)
Diploma + Dip. Tech. Education
(i) Distinction
05
(ii) Credit
03
(iii) Pass
02
OR
Diploma in Education
(i) Distinction————————–
05
(ii) Credit
03
(iii) Pass
02
MAXIMUMSCORE
05
B.
Age
50 years old and above
25
47 – 49 years old
15
44 – 46 years old
10
43 years old and below
05
MAXIMUMSCORE
25
C.
Lengthofstaysincequalifyingasateacher
i. 2010 and before ——————————–
ii. 2011
70
65
iii. 2012
60
iv. 2013
55
v. 2014
vi. 2015
50
45
vii. 2016
40
viii. 2017
35
ix. 2018
x. 2019
30
25
xi. 2020
20
xii. 2021
15
xiii. 2022 and after ———————————-
10
MAXIMUMSCORE
70
GRANDTOTAL
100
N.B: For purposes of scoring partC, the year an applicant satisfactorily qualified to be a teacher as per the Commission policies shall be the year used to determine the length of stay since graduation and not the certificate is used to score part A of this score sheet.
We confirm that the information entered above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Rapogi High school led in the 2018 kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams in Migori county with a mean of 8.2 (B minus). Kanga high school sits at the second position with a mean of 7.4 (C+).
Here is the list of top ten boys’ schools from Migori county, in the 2018 KCSE exams:
The Court of Appeal has today ruled in favour of the Ksh10 billion a year tender awarded to De La Rue for printing new generation notes.
The Court of Appeal declared that the Central Bank of Kenya, CBK, ran a fair and transparent procurement process. The Court of Appeal in its ruling overturned High Court Judge George Odunga’s ruling that the tender was irregularly awarded.
The case had been filed by activist Okiya Omtatah who wanted the tender quashed citing that De La Rue should not get a 15 percent preferential treatment.
See the press release by the CBK, after today’s court ruling:
Swedish firm Crane AB was the least evaluated in price score during the bidding process and had expected the CBK to award them the lucrative tender.
Other firms interested in the multi-million contract for printing new generation notes were: Giesecke and Devrient (German), and Oberthur Fiduciaire of France
The Chemolingot Campus Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is one of the over 74 KMTC Colleges in Kenya. The college is located at Chemolingot in a village in Baringo, Kenya. Chemolingot is situated nearby to the village Kinyang.
Students in this KMTC Campus use the Baringo County Referral Hospital for learning purposes, and to gain practical experience.
The Campus was opened on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Baringo County.
The following are the updated details concerning the intakes, admissions process, courses, programs, fee structure, student population, and working contact details for ChemolingotCampus KMTC College.
Chemolingot Campus KMTC Intake and Admissions Details
In order to join the Kenya Medical Training College, you have to apply online through the KMTC website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
There are two intakes during an academic year, the March intake and the September intake.
Upon successful application, the candidate will join the college either in March or September.
How to Apply for KMTC March/September Intake with Applications Fee Details
All applications for either March or September intake are done online through the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The application process is accompanied by an application fee of Kshs. 2022. Pay the amount using Safaricom MPESA pay bill No. 964150.
Call and Email Contacts for Inquiries on KMTC Admissions and Application
For any query or inquiry relating to the KMTC application process, use the following details:
Alternatively, walk into Busia Campus KMTC or any nearest KMTC Campus in Kenya for help with the application process.
Chemolingot Campus KMTC Student Population
This campus hosts a student population of over 69. However, the number is expected to increase with future intakes.
Chemolingot Campus KMTC Courses, Programmes, and Duration
Course duration for KMTC Certificate Courses is 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years. 3 years for the Diploma Courses except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.
KMTC ChemolingotCampus offers both Certificate and Diploma Courses.
Here are the courses offered at Busia Campus
Certificate in Community Health Nursing
Upgrading Course in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
More Courses to be offered in the campus in future.
Chemolingot Campus KMTC Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma Courses
The minimum entry requirement for admissions to pursue a KMTC Certificate Course is a minimum aggregate of C- in KCSE. In addition, specific qualifications in cluster subjects will be looked into.
For Diploma Courses: a minimum mean grade of C plain (or its equivalent) in KCSE is mandatory, in addition, a combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Sciences, matters a lot.
Higher Diploma Courses require a minimum of a basic Diploma in relevant fields, and at least a minimum of two years working experience.
Chemolingot Campus KMTC Fees Structure and Payment Details
The KMTC fee structure is categorized into two based on the student admissions criteria, i.e, government-sponsored (Regular)or Self Sponsored students (Private).
Chemolingot KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Government Sponsored Students (Regular Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
Registration Fee 2,000
Tuition Fee 30,000
Examination Fee 10,000
Activity Fee 7,000
Research and Development Fee 10,000
Maintenance Levy 9,000
Library and ICT services 3,000
Transport Levy 9,000
Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for Regular Students KSHS. 80,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
Kenya Medical Training College Busia KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Self Sponsored Students (Private Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
Registration Fee 2,000
Tuition Fee 70,000
Examination Fee 10,000
Activity Fee 7,000
Research and Development Fee 10,000
Maintenance Levy 9,000
Library and ICT services 3,000
Transport Levy 9,000
Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for Private Students KSHS. 120,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
ChemolingotCampus KMTC Phone and Other Contact Details
Use the following details to contact KMTC Chemolingot Campus :
ChemolingotCampus KMTC Clinical Training Stations/Sites
Other than using the Baringo County Referral Hospital next to the Campus, students also use Rural Health facilities within and outside Busia County for their clinical experience. These clinical areas include:
Baringo County Referral HospitalHospitals – PublicKabarnet, Kabarnet, Baringo
Baringo County Referral Hospital. Hospitals – Public. Kabarnet, Kabarnet, Baringo.
Kabarnet District Hospital. Hospitals – Public. Kabarnet, Kabarnet, Baringo.
Marigat Sub District Hospital. Hospitals – Public. Kabarnet, Kabarnet, Baringo.
Students on the campus get involved in Sports, Societies, and Clubs, of their choice. There are numerous activities that a student can indulge in, such as:
President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta were among the first Kenyans to be enumerated in the 2019 National Population and Housing Census exercise that kicked off on Saturday evening.
The President who was joined by former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta and several of his family members was enumerated at his Nairobi home.
In a brief address after the enumeration exercise, the President reiterated his earlier call to Kenyans to participate in the national exercise so as to provide the government with appropriate data for purposes of planning national development programs.
“Mine is to say that I have formally gone through the process. We’ve completed that exercise with my family,” the President said.
“Once again I reteirate that this is an exercise that’s is geared towards helping us plan for your future. It is an exercise that is geared towards better utilization of your taxes to ensure that they get to the people. You cannot plan if you do not have the right statistics,” he added.
Present during the exercise was Treasury CS Ukur Yatani who said the exercise had taken off smoothly across the country.
“The exercise has taken off in every in every part, every enumeration area of this country and so far we are registering good progress. We have not had any major hitches anywhere,” the CS Yatani told the President.
Others present were the Principal Secretary for National Planning Torome Saitoti, Treasury Chief Administrative Secretary Hon Nelson Gaichuhie, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Board Chairman Peter Kiguta and Nairobi Regional Coordinator Wilson Njega.
Statistically speaking ,in E.Africa ,Kenya is the leading country in smartphone usage.Its a digital era and no one wants to be left behind . But ,my own opinion, its not just owning any smartphone but a smartphone that has good features and a pocket friendly price.
Below I have listed 10 Cheapest smartphones given that:
Key features : Display: Good RAM : Good Internal Storage : Good Front Camera :Good Back Camera :Good Processor :Good Connectivity :Good OS : Fast and Efficient Battery Capacity:Last Long :which all = Pocket Friendly price Well lets cut the whole long story short and get to the top ten cheapest yet awesome smartphones to own right here in KENYA !!
1.Huawei y5 prime(2018)
At a price ranging from Ksh.8,500 -10,000 you can own this phone especially if you love a phone with good space to store your music,videos,photos etc. This phone has just the right specifications for you.
Huawei Y5 Prime 2018
The phone comes with: Display : 5.4 inch Front Camera : 5 megapixel Rear Camera:13 megapixel Resolution: 720×1440 pixels RAM : 2GB OS : Android 8.1 Oreo Battery Capacity :3020mAh
Connectivity : Dual Sim,2G,3G,4G.
The 2GB RAM, the 16 GB internal storage and runs on Android 8.1.0 Oreo with Quad-Core processor running at a speed of 1.5GHz allows one to install and run apps smoothly without encountering much problems thus making the device fast and efficient.
2.Infinix Hot 7
This was launched recently this year and its the latest infinix phone. It comes in two versions one running Android Go(Oreo) and the other running Android 8.1 Oreo. It also has a Quad-Core processor that runs at a speed of 1.3GHz and a full HD screen Dispaly. The price ranges from Ksh.9,000-13,000.
Infinix Hot 7
Key Features :
Display: 6.2 Inch
RAM : 2GB/3GB
Internal Storage : 16GB/32GB
Front Camera :8 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels
Processor : Mediatek MT6580P
Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android 8.1(Go edition)
Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
You may also want to check the Infinix Smart 2 which recently dropped it prices to around Ksh.8,000-10,000. It has the same features but with a battery capacity of 3500mAh.
3. Lenovo A5
This device was released on June of 2018.It is one of a kind since its the only device with relatively high specs that come at a lower price than most devices. The price ranges from Ksh.8,000- 12,000. For the picture lovers this is the right device for you if you are not planning on spending much on a new device. Its back camera has an LED flash, auto-focus, geo-tagging,panorama,face detection, touch focus and 720p@30fps video recording
Lenovo A5
Display: 5.45 Inch RAM : 3GB Internal Storage : 16GB/32GB,MicroSD upto 256GB Front Camera :8 Megapixels Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels Processor : Quad-Core 1.5GHz Mediatek MT6739 Connectivity : Dual nano Sim, 2G, 3G,Wi-Fi OS : Android 8.1 Oreo Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
4. Tecno W3
This phone released in early 2017 has a special feature, a MALI GPU for graphical processing which ensures smooth gameplay and high frame rates.It runs on Android 6.0 and has a 4G LTE connectivity which enhances fast download speed. The device goes for less than Ksh. 8,000.
Tecno W3
Key features :
Display: 5.0 Inch RAM : 1GB Internal Storage : 8GB,MicroSD upto 32GB Front Camera :2 Megapixels Rear Camera : 5 Megapixels Processor : Quad-Core 1.3GHz Mediatek Connectivity : Dual Sim Dual standby, 2G, 3G,4G LTE,Wi-Fi OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow Battery Capacity:2500mAh
5.Nokia 3.1
Nokia 3.1
The above phone was launched May 2018. It runs on an Octacore Mediatek MT6750) processor with a weight of 138g and comes in a variety of colors.The price of the device is below Ksh.10,000.
Key features :
Display: 5.20 Inch RAM : 2GB Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 128GB Front Camera :8 Megapixels Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels Processor : Octa Core 1.3GHz Mediatek Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,4G, VoLTE,Wi-Fi OS : Android 8.1 Oreo Battery Capacity:2990mAh
6.Samsung A2 Core
Samsung A2core
Key features : Display: 5.20 Inch RAM : 1GB Internal Storage : 8GB,MicroSD upto 128GB Front Camera :8 Megapixels Rear Camera : 8 Megapixels Processor : Exynos 7870 1.3GHz Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi OS : Android 8.1 Oreo Battery Capacity:2600mAh
The phone costs less than Ksh.8,500.
7. Oukitel C8
The features of this device are remarkable considering that its price is less than Ksh.8,500 and currently at a price of
KSh 6,959 at KillimalChek it here. From the Oukitel company, this phone was released on late 2017. It runs on Android 7.0(Nougat) that supports Dual micro simcards. It also has a 4G network connectivity, a battery that can last a day and a good camera with an LED flash. It also has a finger print sensor.
Key features : Display: 5.5 HD Infinity Display RAM : 2GB Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 32GB Front Camera :5 Megapixels Back Camera :13 Megapixels Processor :1.3GHz Quad-Core, Mediatek MT6580A Chipset Connectivity : Dual micro Sim, 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi OS : Android v7.0 Nougat Battery Capacity:3000mAh
8. HTC M8
HTC M8
HTC M8 was released on 24th of March 2014. It is still an exquisite phone up to date given the fact that it is powered by 2.3GHz Quad-core snapdragon chipsets with a 2GB of RAM and a battery that can last a day.It has a space for Dual Nano simcard, its display is of type Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and size of 5.0Inches and comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for the glass protection.Its price is below Ksh.11,000
Key features : Display: 5.0 Inches RAM : 2GB Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 128GB Front Camera :5 MP, f/2.0 Back Camera :4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3″, 2µm, AF
4 MP, depth sensor(4-Ultrapixel) Processor :2.3GHz Quad-Core,Qualcomm Snapdragon801 Connectivity :Dual Nano Sim , 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi OS : Android v4.4(KitKat) Battery Capacity:2600mAh
9. Tecno F1
At kilimall the device comes with a one year warranty and a relatively low price of KSh 5,799Check It Out
Tecno F1
Key features : Display: 5.0 Inches RAM : 512MB Internal Storage : 8 GB,MicroSD upto 32GB Front Camera :2Mp Back Camera :5MP Processor :1.3 GHz Quad core processor Connectivity :Dual Sim , 2G, 3G, OS : Android Go Battery Capacity:2000mAh
10. Neon Kicka 4
The price of this device is surprisingly low given the fact that it has a 4G network connectivity, runs on Android Oreo Go Edition powered by MTK Quad-core 1.3Ghz and a battery capacity of 1500mAh Li-ion. Still with all the good specs the price doesnt go above Ksh.5,000 and its around Ksh.3,500 at any Safaricom shop.
Safaricom Neon Kicka 4
Key features : Display: 4.0 Inches TFT Panel RAM : 512MB Internal Storage : 84GB,MicroSD upto 32GB Front Camera :2Mp Back Camera :2MP Processor :MTK Quad-core 1.3Ghz Connectivity :Dual Sim , 2G, 3G,4G OS : Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) Battery Capacity:1500mAh
For impersonating President Ruto, the instructor might get a sentence of up to 10 years in jail or a fine of Ksh5 million.
Following allegations of posing as President William Ruto on social media, a secondary school teacher could be sentenced to up to ten years in jail or a fine of Sh5 million.
With the username @Thief_5th, the suspect is said to be Titus Wekesa Sifuna. He is accused of creating a Twitter account using the President’s likeness and tweeting under the string ‘I Must Go.’
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Sifuna sent a number of tweets from the account that were critical of and disparaging towards the Head of State and his family.
The material was classified as incendiary, meaning that it had the potential to incite public revolt.
The articles are said to have stirred up a frenzy in the online world and sounded national security alarms.
The Mukhyia of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018 is thought by the authorities to have been violated by Sifuna’s actions.
The willful publication of false or deceptive information that causes reputational harm or disrupts the public is forbidden under Section 23 of this statute.
If Sifuna is found guilty, he will be subject to a lengthy prison sentence as well as, at a minimum, a huge monetary penalty, or perhaps both.
The detectives said that the suspect was identified through a mobile number that had been used to post a few ads and then connected to the same social media account.
Through a digital route, the line connected investigators, ultimately resulting in the arrest of Sifuna at Bungoma County on April 18.
Further research also suggested a relationship between the instructor and a firm that sells Umbrella Trex Solutions.
Additionally, the police disclosed that the teacher resides in Kwale County, where he is reported to volunteer, even if he has not yet been located there.
They claimed that this increases the likelihood that he would abscond.
In order to conduct more investigation, the prosecution requests that Sifuna be held at Capitol Hill police station for seven additional days. The police want to go through his digital gadgets and request that X work with them to deliver account activity logs.
Wednesday will see a decision on his request for an extended stay in custody.
This has rekindled discussion about the freedom of expression and the legality of posting online remarks about well-known individuals.
The Treasury has allocated Kshs 500 million to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) sponsorship program.
Students at KMTC can now feel relieved as the government has reinstated the HELB sponsorship initiative. The college will receive Kshs 500 million from the 2024/2025 supplementary budget to assist students in financial need.
“We will request the Treasury to release the funds. Once the money is deposited into our account, which may take a few weeks, we will ask HELB to open the application portal for students,” stated CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch.
Until the end of the 2023/2024 financial year, KMTC students were receiving HELB support. However, a government directive to allocate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) funds solely to institutions under the Ministry of Education left many KMTC students without financial assistance.
“The lack of funding has placed a significant burden on many of our students, making it challenging for them to continue their training,” Dr. Oluoch remarked.
“This situation prompted us to engage extensively with key government entities, including the Parliamentary Committee on Health and the Ministry of Health, to advocate for the restoration of funding,” he added.
Dr. Oluoch noted that the college, through the Ministry of Health, presented its case to various committees in the National Assembly, including the Pending Bills Verification Committee on January 29, 2024, and the Departmental Committee on Health on February 23, 2024, to push for the program’s reinstatement.
Additionally, the CEO, along with Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot, brought the issue to the attention of H.E. President Dr. William Ruto during the official opening of the KMTC Kerio Valley Campus on January 9, 2025.
“We are happy to announce that our efforts have been successful. The government has allocated Kshs 500 million for student loans in partnership with HELB,” he said.
Since the program began in the 2022/2023 financial year, 22,342 KMTC students have benefited from it.
