Tag Archives: JSS

TSC Opens 24,000 Internship Positions for JSS Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 24,000 internship vacancies in Junior Secondary Schools to boost the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). In a notice issued Tuesday, the Commission said the one-year internship will give unemployed, registered teachers mentorship, coaching, and hands-on classroom experience. Successful interns will earn a …

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TSC Sends Termination Letters to Protest-Involved Interns

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools, who have been engaged in protests seeking permanent employment, have reportedly begun to receive termination notices from their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The alleged letters, dated June 6, seen by The Star, cite professional misconduct as the reason for termination. According to …

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Strike Notice Issued by Junior Secondary School Teachers

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools have formally notified the government of their intention to strike, demanding permanent employment with pension benefits. The announcement came during a peaceful demonstration held in Kilifi on May 6, 2024. The teachers, representing a significant number of interns, voiced grievances against the Teachers Service …

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CS Machogu Advocates Gradual Purchase of JSS Uniforms

The Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu, has advised primary school administrators to permit parents to gradually purchase the new Junior Secondary School (JSS) uniform. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to continue using their Grade 6 uniform if they face financial constraints. Machogu recognized that the rising cost of …

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