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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is mandated by the Constitution of Kenya
(2010), Article 237 to among others;

1. Register qualified persons as teachers and
2. Review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching service.

The TSC Act (2012) Section 23 (2) prohibits any person from engaging in teaching service unless one is registered as a teacher. The TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) Part III further provides Conditions and Procedure for Registration of Teachers.

Teachers Service Commission is responsible for the registration of teachers with the following grades;

1. Early Child Development Education-ECDE
2. Primary Teacher Education-PTE
3. Diploma in Education
4. Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired
5. Bachelor of Education
6. Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science

TSC Minimum Academic and Professional Requirements for Registration of Teachers

TSC Registration requirements for Teachers (Kenyan Citizens).

1. Certificate of Good Conduct
2.  relevant academic and professional certificates from recognized
   institutions
3. a copy of Identity Card or Passport
4. passport photo
5. KRA Pin Certificate
6.  dully filled GP 69 Medical Form and
7. Payment of registration fee;
   Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- Deposit is made to the TSC;
   Registration Account –
   National Bank of Kenya – No. 01001000905001
   or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625

TSC Registration requirements for Teachers (Non Kenyan Citizens)

1.  academic and Professional Certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin
2. Academic and Professional Certificates. NB: Must have been awarded by an accredited foreign institution and equated by the relevant public body in Kenya
3. Certificate of Registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country of origin
4. a valid Entry / Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration
5. a valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin
6. vetting letter from the Ministry of Education (Kenya) and
7. prescribed fee of Kshs. 1055

Teachers training colleges-TTC in Kenya offer golden opportunities to KCSE candidates who have scored a minimum grade of C plain to pursue primary teacher education  either  P1 or diploma.

However, before pursuing a course in diploma education its important to ensure that you satisfy the minimum requirements so that after completion you do not find yourself at crossroads with Teachers Service Commission-TSC a body that is mandated with the registration of teachers in Kenya.

Once you have ensured you meet all the minimum requirements the next puzzle is to look for a good teacher training college that will impart you with appropriate skills and Knowledge.

Here is a list of registered public Teachers training colleges per county

Here is a list registered private teachers training colleges in Kenya

The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) and Absa Bank Kenya have penned a deal to help accelerate adoption of virtual learning across private primary and secondary institutions.

The initiative dubbed Masomo Iendelee, Linda Mwalimu seeks to ensure continuity of learning for students while boosting the financial position and sustainability of schools.

“The world is faced with one of the biggest crises of our time and as Kenyans, businesses and individuals alike, we can all play a role in minimizing the economic and social impact by partnering to quickly innovate around the challenges that we face. At Absa, we understand that many Kenyans are going through a tough time and we would like to continue working with KPSA to support their activities during and beyond these extraordinary times,” said Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Elizabeth Wasunna.

The plan is to ensure that teachers continue to earn a living in the advent of the coronavirus pandemic.

The partnership also features EduVOD, a Microsoft-authorized educational system partner, who will support with the technical aspects of the initiative including digitization of content and assessments.

EduVOD provides an end to end solution, addressing the main challenges facing digitizing of schools in Africa.

As the financial partner, Absa will provide financing for schools to acquire the necessary software and hardware requirements in order to successfully roll out the virtual learning program.

The bank will also provide financing options for parents and teachers who need to purchase laptops or tablets to access the learning system.

Additionally, Absa will provide working capital financing options to schools.

The programme is available to over 8,000 primary and secondary schools across the country, including those offering international curriculum.

The Kenya Private Schools Association is the umbrella body of all private schools within the Republic of Kenya.

It plays a key role in complementing the Government’s efforts in the provision and expansion of access to quality education for all.

“To benefit from the Masomo Iendelee, Linda Mwalimu initiative, KPSA members and their students will need to self-register through the newly launched KPSA Digital Education Management Information System,” said Peter Ndoro, KPSA Chief Executive Officer.

“The KPSA Digital EMIS platform will also provide key data points to education stakeholders including the Ministry of Education, KICD, KNEC, TSC, KNUT, UNESCO and GPE among others to help in policy formulation. The KPSA EMIS portal is also integrated with Payments Gateway to manage KPSA revenue collections,” he added.

After registration, member schools will have the option to activate the EduVOD Virtual School with the added choice to open or manage multiple virtual campuses.

The teachers in registered schools will also undergo training to effectively run virtual classrooms.

Schools and teachers will need to be registered and activated on the KPSA platform and open the zero maintenance salary account at Absa to access the financing options.

Once registered, teachers can acquire laptops and other virtual learning equipment from select merchants using the Absa credit card and pay over 12 to 24 months.

For instance, to purchase a laptop worth Ksh.50 000, one can choose to pay Ksh. 2,796 monthly repayment over 24 months or Ksh.4, 875 over 12 months.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has registered 224,494 tutors in readiness for community-based learning that the government hopes will keep students busy as schools remain closed.

The number is 67 per cent of the 337,432 teachers the commission has employed.

The remaining 112, 938 teachers are expected to register by tomorrow.

However, poor coordination and communication threaten to stall the project even before it takes off.

Teachers, government administrators and health officials have decried lack of clear directions on how to execute the plan.

Little has been done to reassure Kenyans of the safety of their children despite many expressing fears.

«Nyumba Kumi officials should be responsible for the safety of children,» Mr Maiyo said Wednesday. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers and the Kenya National Union of Teachers support the idea but Kuppet opposed calls by teachers for a risk allowance. The scheme will be run by the Education Ministry and the TSC with support from Health and Interior ministries.

Teachers to be briefed

TSC communications head Betty Wababu said teachers would be briefed on the plan once registration is over. «Why is he now saying children in primary and secondary school should meet in villages without ascertaining adherence to health protocols?» Mr Stephen Mwangi from Embu County asked.

Vacancies for Primary School Teachers Garissa Wajir and Mandera

S/NO COUNTY NUMBER
1 Garissa 287
2 Mandera 404
3 Wajir 457
TOTAL 1148

The Teachers Service Commission TSC is advertising 500 posts (191 posts for Primary Schools and 309 posts for Secondary Schools) for teachers on Contract to fill vacancies in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Lamu Counties.

Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers to be recruited on a three (3) year contract renewable up to the age of 65 years to teach in
Primary and Secondary Schools in the following Counties; Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Lamu.

COVID 19 is here with us. Those who will be alive tomorrow are the few who will swallow their pride today. So last week I drive past Windsor hotel, a beautiful place, I saw cars turned into a complete market.

I decided to entertain myself ( am a people person). I decided to buy from the sleekest cars. A BMW X3 was a good place to start, here I bought onions packed in a kasuku, they were emptied into one of my rear carpets. This lady is an IT technician, I engaged her quite a bit, a holder of a Computer Science degree and a masters in some science field..a consultant who is very well traveled. But with Covid, she cant fly. She has a mortgage and car loan to pay. Her BMW is now her shop..

At least 10,000 teachers will be hired under a new stimulus package to mitigate coronavirus effects on education.

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday said the government had secured Sh6.5 billion to hire teachers and 1,000 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) interns.

And 250,000 new desks manufactured by local artisans will be delivered to schools as part of measures to boost infrastructure in readiness for reopening.

Education loan application has now been opened for about 300,000 students in universities and colleges.
Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) has invited the requests for first time applicants and continuing students with a total budget of Sh12.3 billion.

“We are pleased to invite applications for the second and subsequent undergraduate loan 2020/2021 financial year from Kenyan students admitted in government-sponsored or self-sponsored programmes in public and private universities recognised by Commission for University Education,” Helb said.