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Over 50,000 of New Zealand teachers downed their tools on Wednesday over pay and working conditions. This followed the government’s declaration of its ‘well-being’ budget. On Wednesday, huge number of New Zealand educators strolled off the activity on Wednesday, multi day before the legislature reported its ‘prosperity’ spending plan, calling for higher pay and shorter … Read more
Ugandan Teachers Strike as Government Ignores their Plea – Museveni Comes to their Rescue We have better issues to deal with other than increasing teachers’ salaries”, this is what Uganda government previously said. Well, well, well, seems that Kenyan teachers are not the only ones with financial cry outs to the government. The Uganda National … Read more
An angry and dissatisfied 17-year-old shool pupil who killed his teacher has been given 12 years jail imprisonment. The court gave the verdict on Monday after a year long court tussle. The pupil, whose name remains concealed due to age restrictions, attacked his teacher with a knife in January 2018 at Manyeding Village of Northen … Read more
The professional development is essential in every field, especially, for teachers. Higher education is necessary for the professional development of teachers to effectively convey their point of view. A well-educated teacher can stimulate the imagination, instigate hope, and originate a love for learning. Why Should Kenyan Teachers Apply for Scholarships? Scholarships are the best opportunities … Read more
When the topic of the new Competency-Based Curriculum CBC is raised, no one in the country can clearly tell the next sure move. Sometimes even our entrusted government doesn’t seem certain on whether they have made the right decision in introducing it or not. Different issues have been put on the table regarding this new … Read more
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REPLACEMENT OF TEACHERS WHO HAVE EXITED SERVICE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2019 Teachers Service Commission has advertised 919 posts to replace teachers who have exited service through Natural Attrition (659 posts for Primary Schools and 260 posts for Secondary Schools). Eligible candidates should … Read more
In Summary: Education CS quoted saying Kenya is churning out degrees which are valueless. Professor’s comments have aroused mixed reactions from the public The Ministry has reiterated any possibility of forgoing the new CBC curriculum KNUT Kakamega and Bungoma branch officials reported having interrupted the CBC teacher trainings Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Education Prof. George … Read more
There is a short term participation job vacancy at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, under the Ministry of Education. The job entails online curation of interactive digital content for secondary schools. The job requires individuals who are conversant with ICT. Other than teaching in high school, the applicant should be teaching either Mathematics, … Read more
In Summary: The government directs all employers to deduct and remit 1.5 percent of all workers salaries starting in May 2019 for the housing scheme. 7.5 percent salary deductions is expected to start from July 2019 for the pension contribution. Teachers will this time cry all the way from the banks starting from May. This … Read more
In Summary: University placement results for 2018 KCSE Candidates is out 89,486 students secured a place in the universities for degree course of their choice. Another 98,393 students applicants placed succesfully in Polytechnics and Technical Training Institutes countrywide. Interinstitution transfer applications will be from 1st to 31st May, 2019 . Prof George Magoha the Cabinet … Read more