TSC Teachers to Benefit from New Two-Year Programme Organised by Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education announced the establishment of a two-year in-service diploma programme for practicing teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The training, which will take place at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), is set to commence in 2025 and will concentrate on Special Needs Education (SNE).
This new initiative prepares teachers with the skills necessary to educate learners with various disabilities, including individuals with visual and hearing impairments, those with autism and other intellectual disabilities, individuals facing physical challenges, as well as those who are deafblind.
It forms a part of the broader mandate of the ministry concerning inclusive education throughout Kenya.
In-service teachers who meet specified criteria are encouraged to submit applications for the scholarship.
Consequently, applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged below 50, hold a P1 teaching certificate, and have a minimum of five years of teaching experience with TSC.
Furthermore, applicants are required to provide certified copies of their original academic and professional qualifications, in addition to a national ID or passport, a recent passport-sized photograph, and all other requisite supporting documents.
Teachers intending to apply for the programme may obtain the application forms from the ministry’s website or from county and sub-county education offices. Completed forms must be submitted in person to the Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by 9th May 2025.
The SCDE offices will then forward the applications to the Ministry’s headquarters at Jogoo House by 16th May 2025.
The process of enrolling teachers through this application procedure has made provisions for those with disabilities.
For instance, individuals who are visually impaired will not be required to submit their applications in handwritten format.
In contrast, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that no registration fee would be imposed, reflecting the government’s commitment to facilitating accessibility and inclusiveness in this process.
Successful applicants will subsequently be contacted via SMS regarding the procedure for obtaining their admission letters.
This training programme is anticipated to significantly enhance the competencies of teachers in effectively addressing the needs of special needs learners, thereby promoting the ideal of equitable educational opportunities for all students in Kenya.