The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has released the lists of shortlisted candidates for the advertised 10,300 teacher internship posts for Primary and Secondary Schools. According to the Commission, the lists of shortlisted applicants has been dispatched to all counties. “Applicants are advised that interviews shall be conducted at the county TSC offices. A list of applicants have been sent to each county,” reads a memo dated November 7, 2019 from Catherine Lenairoshi; of TSC Corporate Communications Office. According to instructions on the memo, the shortlisted Candidates are required to carry the following to the interviews; whose dates will be announced in due course:
i. A valid certificate of Good conduct
ii. A valid personal accident cover
iii. National ID card
iv. Disability card if any
v. Two passport size photographs
vi. KCSE certificate
vii. KCPE certificate
viii. Diploma / degree certificate and Transcripts
ix. Primary/secondary or college leaving certificate
x. Kra pin
xi. Bank plate
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Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students. Various learning modules are provided at the universities. These learning modules include: Full time, School Based, Distance Learning, Evening & Weekend classes and E-Learning.
MASENO UNIVERSITY COURSES
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Located at the Equator in the Nyanza Region, this University provides students with training opportunities in various fields. The beauty with Maseno University is its provision of all the Undegraduate Courses together with Information Technology, IT.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
School of Agriculture & Food Security
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Soil Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture(With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Arts & Social Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts in French (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Psychology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Sociology & Anthropology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Drama & Theatre Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Interior Design (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Music (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Criminology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Theology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Religion (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Textile, Apparel Design & Fashion Merchandising (With IT) Bachelor of Arts, with a combination of any two of the following:
Religion
Philosophy
Theology
English
Literature
Kiswahili History
French
Music
Archeology
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Physical & Biological Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional Management (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or a Diploma
School of Business & Economics (SBE)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (With IT) (with 7 specializations at years 3 & 4) • Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (With IT) •Bachelor of Arts in Business Entrepreneurship (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: Mean Grade of C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics; or C (plain) with a Diploma of Maseno University or other recognised institution; or C plain with CPA Part II (for BBA, with IT). Applicants with CPA Part II are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1 courses. NB: Credit Transfer: Applicants with CPA Part III are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses.
School of Computing & Informatics
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information (With IT)Comunications and Technology Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C in Maths (for BSc. IT), or KCSE C Plain with diploma in Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma in Computer Science or KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies with minimum of Credit Pass, or EAACE/KACE ‘A’, 2 Principal passes in Maths & Physics and 1 Subsidiary, or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in IT of Maseno University or Diploma in Computer Science with Credit pass from an accredited institution
School of Development & Strategic Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or Grade C plain with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field.
School of Education
• Bachelor of Education in Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet specific department requirements
School of Environment & Earth Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Geography & Natural Resource Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Climate Change & Development (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Main Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Acturial Science
• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: -Main Campus: Day -eCampus
School of Planning & Architecture
• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (With IT) • Bachelor of Disaster Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Geospatial Information Science (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II & above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field. ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus
School of Public Health & Community Development
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Biology, C+ in Chemistry, C plain in Mathematics/Physics, C+ in English or Kiswahili ………………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus: Day, Weekend, Evening. Homa-Bay Campus: Weekend
Institute of Gender Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (With IT)
Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean grade or Grade C plain with a diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a diploma in a relevant field. EAACE/KACE (“A” Level), 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal antd 2 Subsidiaries with a diploma in a relevant field.
Application Procedure
DOWNLOAD & PRINT application forms , OR
OBTAIN application forms from the Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs, the Office of the Principal, Kisumu City Campus College, or the Office of the Coordinator OR
Upon payment of a non-refundable Application Fee of Ksh. 2,000/= at the banks indicated, completed Application Forms will be submitted alongside the bank deposit slips to the Office of the Registrar, Academic Affairs, the Office of the Principal, Kisumu City Campus College.
If applying online, applicants will be required to upload a scan of the bank deposit slip for the application fee.
Banks: Main Campus Equity Bank, Luanda Branch A/C Number 1120297065141 Kisumu Campus Kenya Commercial Bank: Acc. No. 1101561076, Kisumu
Bachelor of Education Course Requirements: Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.
CLUSTER SUBJECT 2
MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3
BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4
KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section
MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+
Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
Diploma in Education.
P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements
Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has lined up interviews to fill the 10,300 teacher internship posts for Primary and Secondary Schools. This is after the Commission carried out the shortlisting of the thousands of applicants who expressed interest to take up the slots. According to the Commission, the lists of shortlisted applicants has been dispatched to all counties. “Applicants are advised that interviews shall be conducted at the county TSC offices. A list of applicants have been sent to each county,” reads a memo dated November 7, 2019 from Catherine Lenairoshi; of TSC Corporate Communications Office.
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The shortlisted candidates will be taken through interview sessions to be organized by the TSC County Directors; countrywide. Interviews in Sigowet and Soin Sub Counties will be done from Monday November 18 to Friday November 22, 2019. Here is the interview schedule for this Sub County.
DAY/DATE & TIME
VENUE
SCHOOL(S)
SUBJECT COMBINATION
MONDAY 18/11/2019 AT 2PM
MOTERO SEC
MOTERO SEC
KISW/GEO
CHERAMOR SEC
PHY/MATHS
TUESDAY 19/11/2019 AT 2PM
KIPSITET DAY SEC
KIPSITET DAY SEC
HIST/CRE
NGENY KOIBOROT SEC
ENG/LIT
KAPCHEBWAI SEC
MATHS/CHEM
WEDNESDAY 20/11/2019 AT 2PM
KEBENETI SEC
KEBENETI SEC
MATHS/BST
MARUMBASI SEC
KISW/HIST
ST THOMAS MINDILILWET SEC
BIO/CHEM
THURSDAY 21/11/2019
KAKIBEI BOYS SEC
KAKIBEI BOYS SEC
BIO/AGRI
AIC KAKIBEI GIRLS
GEO/BST
SUMEEK SEC
BIO/CHEM
MONDAY 25/11/2019 AT 2PM
KIPTERE BOYS SEC
KIPTERE BOYS SEC
BIO/CHEM
KAPKEBURU SEC
AGRI/BIO
IRAA GIRLS SEC
BIO/CHEM
Remember to visit this portal TSC NEWS PORTAL for all the latest TSC News; including interview lists downloads, dates and marking scheme.
Successful candidates will be absorbed for a period of one year; since the Internship period will be twelve (12) months.
Remuneration
Recruited interns will be entitled to payment of a monthly stipend of Kshs 15,000 for Secondary School Teacher interns and Ksh 10,000 for Primary School Teacher Inters. This stipend will subjected to statutory deductions where applicable.
Education cabinet secretary Prof. George Magoha has put the record straight concerning school fees payments. The CS was responding to concerns over plea by parents with kids in public schools to reduce school fees once schools reopen. There have also been complains by parents in private schools after they were asked to pay full fees.
While appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on education, the CS said there is no need for parents with kids in public schools.
‘The government pays fees for Tuition and Examination for all Pupils and Students in Primary and Secondary schools, so there is nothing to waive,” the CS said.
A request by the members of parliament for the ministry to extend free education fee waiver to private school was turned down by the CS.
“It is very difficult that the government still has to extend the money from the exchequer for tuition to private schools too, despite the parents’ choice to leave the free government schools for the private schools. we may need to reconsider this,” Magoha clarified.
Parents with children in an international private school in Nairobi are seeking the court’s intervention over what they term as exorbitant fee demands by private schools. It is Brookhouse school that has majorly faced the wrath of parents who saythey are being forced to meet the full cost of electricity, food, internet, printing assignments, teaching, and supervising children during the current closure as result of the covid-19 pandemic.
BrookHouse international School; one of the leading private school in the country.
The private schools have been running online tuition for learners and asking parents to meet the fee costs. But Education CS George Magoha restates that schools will remain closed till June 4 and that the Government will review the situation before advising the public of the next step regarding the start of second term.
School fees for public schools. Read details here:
The top candidate in the 2019 KCPE exams from Kakamega scored a total of 437 marks. The County had a total of 6 candidates in the top 100 category, nationally.
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Various accredited universities offer Courses in Education for prospective students who want to be teachers. The universities have course specific requirements for the various Arts and Sciences courses. They also offer various teaching subjects combinations. Here are the Education courses offered at the Kabarak university and links to their application portals:
THE KABARAK EDUCATION COURSES
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The university offers a wide range of education courses in its Faculty of Education.
Minimum University entrance Bachelors Degree requirements
Bachelor’s degree programmes require a minimum mean grade of C+ (C Plus) in KCSE. OR
A minimum of Credit Pass at diploma level or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. OR
2 Principal Passes at ‘A’ level obtained at one sitting OR two Principal Passes obtained at different sittings provided the scores are of grade C and above.
Applicants must also meet additional entry requirement as may be specified by respective departments.
Applications from mature students will be considered subject to them satisfying the University’s Conditions of Admission.
Diploma holders in teacher education with a minimum of C+ at KCSE and two years’ experience in teaching.
P1 teachers certificate holders with a minimum of C+ at KCSE and two years of teaching experience.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) COURSES/ SUBJECTS COMBINATIONS
The university offers Bachelor of Education (Science) course in the following teaching subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry and Computer studies.
A student can choose a combination of two subjects from those listed here.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) COURSES/ SUBJECTS COMBINATIONS
The university also offers Bachelor of Education (Arts) course in the following teaching subjects: English, Literature, History, Music, Geography and Kiswahili.
A student can choose a combination of two subjects from those listed here.
Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:
Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.
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CLUSTER SUBJECT 2
MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
CLUSTER SUBJECT 3
BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
CLUSTER SUBJECT 4
KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section
MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+
Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
2 Principal passes at A’ Level and 1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
Diploma in Education.
P1 teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements
Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE IN 3-SIMPLE STEPS
STEP 1: Download your Application forms below or collect them from of our listed offices.
STEP 2: Duly completed forms should be returned to any of the below offices with non-refundable fee as follows:
Undergraduate – Kshs.1,000
Postgraduate – Kshs.1,500
Official Kabarak University Bank Accounts / Accepted Payment Means:
Standard Chartered Bank – 01040-943637-01 Nakuru;
Trans National Bank – 0040503005 Nakuru;
Kenya Commercial Bank – 1109663161 Nakuru;
Equity Bank – 0310294445167 Nakuru Kenyatta Avenue.
New students – M-PESA PAYBILL /Business number 511480- Enter your National ID Number as account number.
Continuing students only – MPESA PayBill /Business number 983100 – Enter your Registration Number as Account number. e.g CM/M/1234/01/17 NB. Confirm that all details are correct.
A: Paying your Fees with M-PESA (Continuing Students Only)
Select “Pay Bill” from M-pesa menu.
Enter Kabarak University business number 983100
Enter your Full Student Admission Number as account number e.g CM/M/1234/01/16.
Enter the amount you wish to pay.
Enter your M-pesa PIN
Confirm that all details are correct
You will receive a confirmation of the transaction via SMS.
For any clarification please contact Student Finance via email: studentfinance @kabarak.ac.keB: Paying through M-Pesa by Non Students
Select “Pay Bill” from M-pesa menu.
Enter Kabarak University business number 511480
Enter your Name or ID Number as account number.
Enter the amount you wish to pay.
Enter your M-pesa PIN
Confirm that all details are correct
You will receive a confirmation of the transaction via SMS.
For any clarification please contact Student Finance via email: studentfinance @kabarak.ac.ke or through mobile: +254 705 184 373 For a list of all courses offered at the university click on this link; https://kabarak.ac.ke/courses/
FEE STRUCTURE
STEP 3: Once you get your Admission Letter, download the fee structure below;
Embakasi East Member of parliament Hon. Babu Owino on Friday evening held a mathematics lesson live on his Facebook page. In a live-stream, followed by over 8,000 users, the MP offered revision tips for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, candidates.
Dressed in a smart navy blue suit and a white shirt, the Legislator tackled tackled problems from various topics to the surprise of many. His page was lit with congratulatory messages as he tactfully handled the problems.
“We are ready to proceed at 1pm.stay tuned on my Facebook page Babu Owino which is a verified account,” the lawmaker had stated prior to his live broadcast; referring to himself as Prof. Babu. And, true to his word, he did not disappoint when the hour came.
And when the time came, the MP solved problems from such mathematics topics as Differentiation, Trigonometry, Surds, Further logarithms, Algebraic expressions and Calculus.
“This is one thing which makes Babu Owino different from the rest. Intelligence,” wrote an online user.
“I was locked in and indeed I was amazed. Still understanding those mathematics. Long live Babu,” another said.
The flamboyant politician had earlier sensationally asked education CS Prof. George Magoha to surrender this year’s KCSE exam scripts to him for vetting before candidates can tackle them; an assertion his still reiterated during his live broadcast.
“And this is more reason why I told the Ministry of education to bring the papers in my office for verification because I am over qualified,” boasted the MP.
Hon. Babu Owino prior to his lesson on Facebook.
The MP has promised to broadcast more lessons in the coming weeks; in Chemistry and Mathematics.
“Next time we will do chemistry, from next week. We will also proceed with mathematics. I will be communicating the days. But, this time round we will be handling mathematics topic wise. We will be dealing with a topic and then questions,” he said.
The Ministry of education through the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, is offering electronic lessons via various platforms.
“Learning experiences at home should take place to reinforce what is learnt in school,” says the KICD.
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has issued a strong warning to parents and the public over discussions on school reopening and fees; saying the safety of learners is of paramount importance. The CS said schools will remain closed till June 4 and that the Government will review the situation before advising the public of the next step regarding the start of second term.
“The children should enjoy their holidays and the schools shall remain closed effective 4th of this month to 4th of next month (June, 2020),” he said.
But, the CS was quick to point out that they will not rush into reopening of the schools saying such a decision will involve a number of stake holders.
“So, if and when we are going to make the pronouncements to either shift the calendar or open schools, we shall wait for the appropriate time, which has not arrived. That opportunity will come as we together look at what government is doing” he explained.
National Examinations and the school calendar
On the 2020 KCSE and KCPE examinations, Prof. Magoha was categorical that the government has not decided to post-pone the tests yet.
“Even up to this point, the government has not decided to postpone the national examinations,” Magoha said.
Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino: “As the secretary general of kenya young parlimentarians, the cabinet secretary education Professor George Albert Magoha Omori must submit in my office those exam papers (KCPE and KCSE) in advance so that i can verify if they have tested what has not been taught.”
He wondered why parents were haggling about school fees at a point when the Country is grappling with the covid-19 pandemic.
“It is also very disturbing to hear the parents and the public only discussing about school opening and haggling about fees. It is important to remember that this is a medical crisis, not an economic crisis. The economic aspect is on the side and we must control the medical crisis first,” a physically agitated Magoha said.
Magoha warned Kenyans to be wary of the corona virus saying it is too early to celebrate on the successes of keeping the virus at bay. The CS took an opportunity to school Kenyans hon how masks should be worn.
He further said that the government will treat every child as equal and that ‘every child will be given content that he (/she) did not have’. His pronunciation on schools’ reopening date has effectively put a stop to academies that have been issuing second term school fee notes to parents and guardians.
The CS was speaking during the daily briefing session by the government on the status of the covid-19 pandemic in the country.
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A teacher’s family in Karabondi; Homabay County is at pains after the teacher went missing immediately the marking exercise for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, KCPE, was completed.
The teacher, one Mr Odumbe Moses who plies his trade at Kogana Primary in Rachuonyo North, left his home on November 8, 2019 to mark the KCPE exams in Nairobi. Unfortunately, according to his wife (Joyce Odumbe) the primary school teacher has not returned home long after the exam results were announced. To make matters worse his mobile phones have been switched off and no one knows his whereabouts.
Mr Odumbe arrived at the 2019 KCPE marking centre in St Georges Girls High School on November 10, and later left. Attempts to reach him on phone have been futile since his phone is switched off.
The family sent this note on Facebook to try and trace Mr Odumbe;
“Kindly let me bring this to your attention. We have a case of a missing person; his name is Mr Moses Odumbe who is a teacher at Kogana Primary School in Karachuonyo East, Rambira Location, Karabondi. He went for KCPE marking at St Georges, Nairobi, and since November 14, 2019 nobody knows his whereabouts and his phone has been switched off. The case is with the police and we as a family request anyone with any relevant information to please notify any nearest police station or contact Joyce Ochieng (his wife)…”
The 2019 KCPE results were released on Monday November 18, 2019 by the Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha. Over 7,000 examiners were contracted to mark this year’s KCPE Insha and Composition papers. The other papers were marked by the new optical mark recognition (OMR) marking machines acquired by Knec.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has ordered for reopening of universities and colleges across the country. Through a press statement, the CS said the institutions of higher learning will have a phased reopening with effect from Monday, 5th October, 2020.
Here is the full press statement from the CS;
REOPENING OF UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Pursuant to the Presidential Directive issued during the Twelfth (12th) Presidential Address to the Nation on the Coronavirus Pandemic which was delivered by His Excellency the President on Monday, 28th September, 2020, and following broad-based stakeholder
consultations, the Ministry of Education notifies the public that the progressive re-opening of education institutions will commence with the re-opening of universities and tertiary institutions with effect from Monday, 5th October, 2020.
The specifics of the same are as follows:
The examination classes of Teachers Training Colleges (TTCS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will report on Monday, 5th October, 2020;
The Boards of the TTCs and the TVETS will announce the resumption date for in-person learning for other classes, with priority being accorded to students undertaking practical courses;
Final Year Students in all Universities and their Constituent Colleges will report on Monday, 5th October, 2020; and
The respective University Councils and their Senates will announce the date for resumption of in-person learning for students in other academic classes, with priority being accorded to those undertaking science-based courses.
Safe resumption of in-person learning in all Universities and Tertiary Institutions requires utmost fidelity to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Guided by those protocols and guidelines, it is directed THAT:
All learning institutions will be required to mandatorily enforce strict adherence to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, which include; monitoring of the body temperature for all learners and all other persons accessing the institutions,
observance of high levels of hygiene, handwashing/use of sanitizers, and the adoption of innovative approaches to uphold the guidelines on physical and social distancing and the use of face masks/shields;
All Universities and tertiary institutions that had been designated as quarantine centres shall be fumigated under the supervision of the Ministry of Health prior to their re-opening;
All universities and tertiary institutions must be linked to a health facility prior to being re-opened;
All learning institutions shall provide psychosocial and spiritual support to learners and staff during the subsistence of the current pandemic;
Councils/Boards and Vice-Chancellors/Principals shall ensure full compliance with the guidelines and protocols issued by the Ministry of Health; failure to which their respective institutions will be closed for breaching those health protocols and guidelines; and
Education officials, in conjunction with Public Health Officials, will continuously monitor and review the levels of compliance with respect to the aforementioned measures.
Nandi County produced the second best candidate in the country; in the 2019 KCPE exams. June Jeptoo Koech scored 439 marks to also emerge the top candidate in Nandi County.In the top 100 list, nationally, the county had 4 candidates.
Here are the Nandi County top candidates and their schools in the 2019 KCPE exams:
Bungoma High School, Misikhu, Kibabii, Kimilili and Moi Kamusinga are among the best Extra County schools in Bungoma County. Get to know all the best extra county schools in Bungoma County; in this write up.
Extra County Schools in Kenya form the second tier of secondary schools; after National schools. They were formerly referred to as Provincial schools. These schools are distributed all over the Country with each county having its share. The schools admit students from all over the country. These schools are in 3 Categories i.e category 1 (C1), Category 2 (C2) and Category 3 (C3). The Schools are either of Mixed or single sex type.
Here are the Extra County Schools in Bungoma County:
This year’s Kisumu Boys Physics Contest is to be held on 10th May, 2020 at Kisumu Boys High School as from 8.00 a.m. This a great opportunity to meet with experienced teachers in the subject for the sole purpose of exchanging and sharing of ideas. The learners will also gain a great deal deal during this session.
You are kindly requested to:-
Carry a set of ten students for Senior Entry and another set of ten students for the Junior Entry.
Senior entry will cover form one to three topics and the first Seven form four Topics while the Junior entry will cover from form one and two and first four topics of form three.
You can enter as many sets as vou can in each category.
For each set you will be required to pay a nonrefundable registration fee of Kshs.2,000 only. (two thousand shillings only)
Students will be required to carry packed lunch for the day.
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Kisumu Boys High School is located at the heart of Kisumu city in Kisumu County; of the Nyanza region in Kenya. Kisumu Boys High is a Boys’ only boarding secondary school. It is one of the best and top performing school in Kisumu County and the Nyanza Region; even countrywide.
This article provides complete information about this school. Get to know the school’s physical location, directions, contacts, history, Form one selection criteria and analysis of its performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams. Get to see a beautiful collation of images from the school’s scenery; including structures, signage, students, teachers and many more.
The results for this year’s Kenys Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exam will be out before Christmas. This is according to Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha.
While speaking at Kapisisiywa Secondary School in Nandi, last week, the CS said the Ministry together with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have put in place measures to ensure the results are released in good time. “What I assured the president and the Public earlier on was that we shall go to Christmas after we have known how the children performed,” Prof Magoha said. Magoha said early release of the examination results will enable parents and guardians to plan on how to manage their finances well and not to spend everything on merry making during this festive season. The CS presented a cheque of Sh100 million to the school. The cheque was a donation from the President towards the Construction of a Library and Offices; being an appreciation to the 2019 Best Athlete Eliud Kipchoge.
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The 2018 KCSE results were announced on Friday 21st December and it is expected that the 2019 results will be announced around this date; going by the record release of the 2019 KCPE results.
KCSE EXAMINERS
Meanwhile, the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, has invited over 26,000 examiners to mark this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) scripts. According to the Council the examiners include newly trained ones and the experienced lot. This number of examiners will be expected to mark the scripts and complete in good time; ahead of results release before Christmas.
EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS
Students are currently writing their KCSE exams that started on October 21 and ends on November 27, 2019. Those invited will mark exam scripts in the following subjects:
English- 101
Kiswahili- 102
Mathematics- 121
Mathematics, Alternative B- 122
Biology- 231
Physics- 232
Chemistry- 233
Biology for the Blind- 236
General Science- 237
History- 311
Geography- 312
Christian Religious Education, CRE- 313
Islamic Religious Education, IRE- 314
Hindu Religious Education, HRE- 315
Home Science- 441
Art and Design- 442
Agriculture- 443
Wood Work- 444
Metal Work- 445
Building Construction- 446
Power Mechanics- 447
Electricity- 448
Drawing and Design- 449
Aviation Technology- 450
Computer Studies- 451
French- 501
German- 502
Arabic- 503
Sign Language- 504
Music- 511
Business Studies- 565
MARKING CENTRES.
The Council has designated various marking centres to be used during this year’s KCSE exams marking exercise. These include: Parklands Arya, Moi Forces Academy, Moi Girls Nairobi, Buruburu girls, Sunshine, State House and St Georges. Others are: Dagoreti Boys, Limuru Girls, Alliance Boys and Girls.
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The Teachers Service Commission was formed in July 1967 through an Act of Parliament to give teachers one employer and uniform terms and conditions of service. It was charged with the mandate of registering, employing, promoting, disciplining and paying teachers.
NEW TSC STRUCTURE
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, developed a new Organization Structure and the following are the major highlights:-
DIRECTORATES
Three Directorates each to be headed by a Deputy Commission Secretary (DCS) have been established. The Directorates are:-
Finance and Administration
Teacher Management
Human Resource Management & Development.
Each Directorate will have Divisions, Sections and Sub-Sections.
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A Division will be headed by a Director while a Section will be headed by a Senior Deputy Director. There are also specialized units to be headed by a Director or a Senior Deputy Director.
The following are the Directorates with the Divisions and the Specialized units under them:-
Teacher Management Directorate
Staffing Division
Quality Assurance and Standards & Teacher Registration Division
Field Services Division
2. Finance and Administration Directorate
Finance and Accounts Division
General Administration Division
3. Human Resource Management & Development
Human Resource Management Division
Human Resource Development Section
Pensions Section
4. Specialized Units
The following specialized units will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer:-
Information, Communication and Technology
Legal Services division
Internal Audit division
Corporate Communication section
Policy Planning Research & Innovation section
Supply Chain Management section
5. Decentralised Units
In addition to the existing Counties and Sub County structure, the Commission has established the following Regional Offices to be headed by TSC Regional Coordinators.
Nairobi
Rift Valley
Central
Eastern
Coast
Nyanza
Western
North Eastern.
The Regional Coordinators will report to the Deputy Commission Secretary, Teacher Management.
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) partners the Executive Committee of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) to be one of the sponsors of drama and film festivals
On Saturday 30th November 2019, a team from TVET Authority broke the good to trainers and adjudicators during a national drama and film workshop held at the Kenya School of Government-held at Kabarnet -Baringo County.
The TVETA team led by Deputy Director of Outreach Bibiana Otieno informed the over 400 participants that one of the Authority’s functions is to promote access and relevance of training programmes within the framework of the overall national socio-economic development plans and policies.
The partnership between TVETA and KNDFF entails bringing on board the various stakeholders in the TVET to support and sponsor the festival in a number of ways, including sponsorship and nurturing of the talents.
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TROPHIES – TVETA will award each winner with a trophy and certificate at the national championships in the seven categories.
CASH VOUCHER – Trainers of the teams that will win in any of the seven categories at the national championship will also receive a cash voucher of Sh20,000 each.
TVETA and Zizi Afrique sponsorship at the Regional Championship
TVETA is currently engaging one of the stakeholder in the TVET sector- Zizi Afrique foundation.
The partnership will cascade this sponsorship by awarding regional winners with trophies in all categories. The best team at the regional level in each of the 7 categories will receive a trophy (7 trophies in each of the 8 regions).
One trainer per region will get cash voucher of Ksh10,000. (The trainer with the highest score in any of the categories.)
Customised TVETA/Zizi Afrique certificates for best trainer/actor/actress/soloist/best creative etc
Also TVETA/Zizi Afrique customised certificate for first and second runners-up
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES
Play (all levels apart from Early Years)
Choral and solo verse (all levels)
Spoken Word (all apart from Primary Schools)
Narratives (all levels apart from Early Years )
Modern Creative Dance (all levels apart from Early Years )
Cultural Creative Dance (all levels apart from Early Years )
Mimes (colleges and Universities only)
THEMES FOR DRAMA AND FILM ITEMS
Trainers can consider coming up with items revolving on the following themes:
Enhancing access, retention, completion rates in TVET training institutions: Out of the youth who complete secondary only 10% can join university. Many youths have negative attitudes towards and working with their hands. Most youths want to be employed in office doing white collar jobs. Very few jobs
Enhancing relevant and quality,
Address negative perception of TVET
Gender parity in TVET training and enrolment in programmes
TVET as a pathway to university
Industry participation in the implementation of CBET programme
The future of work – training for skills of today but also think about the work relevant in 10 years later
