TSC instructors now have a two-year in-service program under the Ministry of Education.

TSC instructors now have a two-year in-service program under the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education has begun hiring personnel from the current Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for a two-year full-time Diploma program in Special Needs Education (SNE), which will be offered at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) beginning in 2025.

The program is aimed towards teachers who want to specialize in the education of students with disabilities, such as visual, physical, and hearing impairments; intellectual disabilities; autism; and deafblind education.

Guidelines for Submission and the Application Procedure

By getting the required application forms via the Ministry’s official website or from county and sub-county education offices, eligible teachers have been urged to apply for the in-service training. Applicants must deliver the completed forms in person to their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by May 9, 2025.

The Ministry’s headquarters at Jogoo House B, Rooms 710, 618/19, will receive completed applications from SCDE offices by May 16, 2025.

Required Papers and Qualifications

In order to be eligible, candidates must be Kenyan citizens under the age of 50, possess a P1 teaching certification, and have worked under the TSC for at least five years. In addition, each candidate must submit their application in person, along with authentic and official copies of their educational and professional papers, a national ID card or passport, a current passport-sized picture, and any additional evidence.

In acknowledgement of their special needs, applicants who are visually impaired are not need to submit handwritten applications.

The Ministry’s Explanations

According to Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, there will be no fees associated with registration. Additionally, he stated that the whole application procedure is intended to be inclusive and accessible, especially for teachers with disabilities.
Bitok said, “We’re committed to supporting inclusive education from the ground up, so all teachers interested in joining the SNE course should feel confident applying.”

According to another programme official, candidates who are chosen will be sent SMS messages with instructions on how to get their acceptance letters.

In line with the ministry’s wider dedication to inclusive education and fair educational prospects for all students in Kenya, this diploma course seeks to equip teachers with the competencies they need to successfully assist learners with special needs.

TSC instructors now have access to a two-year in-service training program funded by the Ministry of Education.