<h2>Education Ministry releases the 2026-2027 academic term dates for all schools</h2>
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://educationnewshub.co.ke/">Ministry of Education</a></strong> has released the official <strong><a href="https://educationnewshub.co.ke/2026-school-academic-calendar-term-dates/">2026-2027 academic term dates</a></strong> for all schools across the country.</p>
<p>The <a class="google-anno" href="https://educationnewshub.co.ke/education-ministry-releases-the-2025-2026-academic-term-dates-for-all-schools/#" data-google-vignette="false" data-google-interstitial="false"> <span class="google-anno-t">calendar</span></a> shows term dates for Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools plus Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs.</p>
<p>The calendar the term durations, holiday breaks, and national examination dates.</p>
<p>Continue reading:<a href="https://educationnewshub.co.ke/2024-2025-school-academic-calendar-term-dates/"> 2025/2026 School Academic Calendar, Term Dates</a></p>
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<h3><strong>Key Term dates for the 2026-2027 School Calendar</strong></h3>
<p>Key dates for the 2026-2027 School Calendar are as follows;</p>
<h3><strong>Term one 2026 Term dates</strong></h3>
<p>Term 1: Opens on 5th January 2026 and runs for 13 weeks, ending on 2nd April 2026. A mid-term break is scheduled from 25th February to 1st March 2026, lasting five days.</p>
<p>April holiday: A three-week holiday will follow Term 1, from 7th April to 24th April 2026.</p>
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<h3><strong>Term two 2026 Term dates</strong></h3>
<p>Term 2: Commences on 27th April 2026 and spans 14 weeks, concluding on 31st July 2026.</p>
<p>Students will enjoy a five-day half-term from 24th June to 28th June 2026.</p>
<h3><strong>August holiday 2026</strong></h3>
<p>Schools will close for three weeks, from 3rd August to 21st August 2026.</p>
<h3><strong>Term three 2026</strong></h3>
<p>Term 3: Begins on 25th August 2025 and lasts for nine weeks, ending on 24th October 2025.</p>
<h3><strong>December holiday 2026</strong></h3>
<p>The academic <a href="https://braeburnschool.braeburn.com/admissions/term-dates/">year</a> will officially end on 26th October 2026 for most learners, ushering in a 10-week December holiday running until 1st January 2027.</p>
<h3><strong>2026 Knec National examinations schedule</strong></h3>
<p>The 2026 calendar also highlights crucial dates for national assessments.</p>
<p>Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will run from 26th to 29th October 2026 while the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) will commence on 26th and end on 30th of October 2026.</p>
<p>Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) &; Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will begin on 26th October and run through to 5th November 2026.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will start on 2nd November and end on 20th November 2026.</p>
<h3>Opening Date for Term One 2027</h3>
<p>Schools will open for first term of 2027 on Monday 4th January, 2027.</p>
<h3 class="has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8df0f87ba59fe85214880d2632b5c9ca"><strong>PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY, JUNIOR, SENIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TERM DATES 2026</strong></h3>
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<td>Term I</td>
<td>6<sup>th </sup>January, 2026</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>13 Weeks</td>
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<td>Half term</td>
<td>25<sup>th </sup>February, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>March, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
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<td>April Holiday</td>
<td>7<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
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<td>Term II</td>
<td>27<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>31<sup>st</sup> July, 2026</td>
<td>14 Weeks</td>
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<td>Half term</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>June, 2026</td>
<td>28<sup>th </sup>June, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
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<td>August Holiday</td>
<td>3<sup>rd </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>21<sup>st </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
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<td>Term III</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>23<sup>rd </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>9 Weeks</td>
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<td>KPSEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>29<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>4 Days</td>
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<td>KILEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>30<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
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<td>KJSEA &; KPLEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>5<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>7 Days</td>
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<td>KCSE</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>20<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
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<td>December Holiday</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>January, 2027</td>
<td>10 Weeks</td>
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<li><strong>KPSEA </strong>— Kenya Primary Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KILEA </strong>— Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KJSEA </strong>-Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KPLEA </strong>— Kenya Pre-Vocational Izvcl Educaüon Assessment</li>
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<td>6<sup>th </sup>January, 2026</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>April, 2026</td>
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<td>April Holiday</td>
<td>7<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
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<td>Term II</td>
<td>27<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>31<sup>st </sup>July, 2026</td>
<td>14 Weeks</td>
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<td>August Holiday</td>
<td>3<sup>rd </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>21<sup>st </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
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<td>Term III</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>6<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>11 Weeks</td>
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<td>December Holiday</td>
<td>9<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>January, 2027</td>
<td>8 Weeks</td>
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<p>1. This circular should be distributed to all the institutions of Basic Education under your jurisdiction.<br />
2. Activities and visits to Secondary Schools in third term 2026 remain banned as per the earlier circulars.</p>
<p><strong>Amb. (Prof) Julius K. Bitok, CBS<br />
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY</strong></p>

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2026 School Academic Calendar, Term Dates
<h3><strong>2026 TERM DATES FOR ALL LEARNERS</strong></h3>
<h3>Term 1 2026</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term dates: January 5th- April 2nd, 2026 (13 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term – February 25th – March 1st, 2026 ( 5 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸April Holiday: April 7th – 24th April, 2026 (3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 2 2026</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: April 27th – July 31st, 2026 (14 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term: 24th June- 28th June, 2026 (5 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸August Holiday: August 3rd- 21st August, 2026 (3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 3 2026</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: August 24th – October 23rd, 2026 (9 weeks)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KPSEA: 26th – 29th October, 2026 (4 Days)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KILEA: 26th October 2026 – 29th October, 2026 (5 Days)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KJSEA and KPLEA: 26th October 2026 – 5th November, 2025 (7 Days)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KCSE: 2nd November – 20th November, 2026 (3 weeks)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸December Holiday 2026: October 26th – January 1st 2027.</p>
<h3><strong>2025 TERM DATES FOR ALL LEARNERS</strong></h3>
<h3>Term 1 2025</h3>
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<p>ð¡ï¸Term dates: January 6th- April 4th, 2025 (13 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term – February 26th – March 2nd, 2025 ( 5 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸April Holiday: April 7th – 26th April, 2025 (3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 2 2025</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: April 28th – August 1st, 2025 (14 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term: 25th June- 29th June, 2025 (5 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸August Holiday: August 4th- 22nd August, 2025 (3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 3 2025</h3>
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<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: August 25th – October 24th, 2025 (9 weeks)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KPSEA: 27th – 30th October, 2025 (4 Days)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KILEA: 27th October 2025 – 31st October, 2025 (5 Days)</p>
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<p>ð¡ï¸KCSE: 3rd November – 21st November, 2025 (3 weeks)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸December Holiday – October 27th – January 2nd 2026.</p>
<h2><strong>2025 Academic calendar- Term Dates</strong></h2>
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<h2><strong>2024 TERM DATES FOR ALL LEARNERS</strong></h2>
<h3>Term 1</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term dates: January 8th- April 5th(13 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term – February 29th – March 3rd( 3 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸Holiday: April 8th – 26th(3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 2</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: April 29th – August 2nd(14 weeks)<br />
ð¡ï¸Half term: 20th June- 23rd(3 days)<br />
ð¡ï¸Holiday: August 5th- 25th(3 weeks)</p>
<h3>Term 3</h3>
<p>ð¡ï¸Term Dates: August 26th – October 25th(9 weeks)</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸KPSEA: 28th – 31st October</p>
<p>ð¡ï¸December Holiday – October 28th – January 3rd 2025.</p>
<h2><strong>2024 Academic calendar- Term Dates</strong></h2>
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<td width="113">Opening Dates</td>
<td width="138">Closing Dates</td>
<td width="100">Duration</td>
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<td width="123"><strong>Term 1</strong></td>
<td width="113">8th January 2024</td>
<td width="138">5th April 2024</td>
<td width="100">13 weeks</td>
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<td width="123">Halfterm Break</td>
<td width="113">29th February 2024</td>
<td width="138">3rd March, 2024</td>
<td width="100">3 days</td>
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<td width="123">April Holiday</td>
<td width="113">8th April 2024</td>
<td width="138">26th April 2024</td>
<td width="100">3 weeks</td>
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<td width="123"><strong>Term 2</strong></td>
<td width="113">29th April 2024</td>
<td width="138">2nd August 2024</td>
<td width="100">14 Weeks</td>
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<td width="123">Halfterm Break</td>
<td width="113">20th June 2024</td>
<td width="138">23rd June 2024</td>
<td width="100">3 Days</td>
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<td width="123">August Holiday</td>
<td width="113">5th August 2024</td>
<td width="138">23rd August 2024</td>
<td width="100">3 Weeks</td>
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<td width="123"><strong>Term 3</strong></td>
<td width="113">26th August 2024</td>
<td width="138">25th October 2024</td>
<td width="100">9 Weeks</td>
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<td width="123">KPSEA &; KILEA</td>
<td width="113">28th October 2024</td>
<td width="138">31st October 2024</td>
<td width="100">4 Days</td>
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<td width="123">KCSE Exams</td>
<td width="113">4th November 2024</td>
<td width="138">22nd November 2024</td>
<td width="100">3 Weeks</td>
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<td width="123"><a href="https://www.education.go.ke/downloads">December Holiday</a></td>
<td width="113">28th October 2024</td>
<td width="138">3rd January 2024</td>
<td width="100">10 Weeks</td>
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Academic calendar dates for the 2026 academic year || School Term Dates 2026
<p>The Ministry of Education has officially released the academic calendar dates for the 2026 academic year.</p>
<p>The comprehensive schedule details term dates for Basic Education Institutions and Diploma Teachers Training Colleges (DTTCs).</p>
<p>Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok signed the circular, which was copied to Education CS Julius Ogamba, the Teachers Service Commission, Kenya National Examination Council and Council of Governors.</p>
<p>The circular has been dispatched to all regional directors of education, county directors of education and sub-county directors of education.</p>
<h3>2026 Term 1 School Calendar</h3>
<p>Basic Education Institutions, which include pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools, will begin the year on January 5, 2026.</p>
<p>Term I will run for 13 weeks, closing on April 2, 2026. Students will enjoy a five-day half-term break from February 25 to March 1, 2026.</p>
<p>The April holiday is set for three weeks, from April 7 to April 24, 2026.</p>
<h3>2026 Term 2 School Calendar</h3>
<p>Term II is scheduled to last 14 weeks, opening on April 27 and concluding on July 31, 2026.</p>
<p>A second half term will take place between June 24 and June 28. This will be followed by a three-week August holiday, which ends on August 21.</p>
<h3>2026 Term 3 School Calendar</h3>
<p>The final term, Term III, will be the shortest at nine weeks. It is scheduled from August 24 to October 23, 2026.</p>
<p>The circular also confirms the dates for all major national examinations. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) are slated for five days.</p>
<h3>2026 Knec National Exams Timetable</h3>
<p>They will run from October 26, 2026. The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will also begin on October 26.</p>
<p>They will run for seven days. The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will take place over three weeks. KCSE is scheduled from November 2 to November 20, 2026.</p>
<p>Students will then begin their long end-of-year break. The December holiday is scheduled to last 10 weeks. It will run from October 26, 2026, until January 1, 2027.</p>
<p>Separately, the Diploma Teachers Training Colleges will follow a similar schedule.</p>
<p>Their Term III, however, will extend until November 6, 2026, lasting 11 weeks. Their December holiday starts on November 9.</p>
<p>The Ministry has also maintained an existing restriction for secondary schools.</p>
<p>The circular states clearly, “Activities and visits to secondary schools in third term 2026 remain banned as per the earlier circulars.” The document was directed to all institutions of basic education.</p>

2026 Revised Term Dates {School Calendar}
<p><strong>The Ministry of Education on Monday released the 2026 school calendar (term dates), setting the opening date for the first term on January 5, 2026, and closing on April 3, marking a 13-week learning period.</strong></p>
<p>A circular signed by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, indicated that learners will proceed for a three-week holiday from April 6 to April 24 before resuming for the second term.</p>
<h3>2026 Term 2 Dates</h3>
<p>The second term will begin on April 25 and end on August 7, with a planned a two-week mid-term break running from June 15 to June 28 and a three-week holiday from August 10 to August 28.</p>
<h3>2026 Term 3 Dates</h3>
<p>The third term is scheduled to start on August 24 and run until November 14, lasting nine weeks with no mid-term break.</p>
<p>“Activities and visits to secondary schools in third term in 2026 remain banned as per the earlier circulars,” the PS stressed.</p>
<p>Learners will then proceed for a long holiday from November 17 to January 2, 2027.</p>
<h3>2026 Term Dates For Diploma Teacher Training Colleges</h3>
<p>Diploma Teacher Training Colleges will begin the first term on January 6, followed by the second and third terms starting on April 27 and August 24, respectively.</p>
<p>The circular also outlines the national examination calendar, indicating that KCPE and KPSEA will take place between November 16 and 19, while the KCSE examination period will run from November 23 to December 17, 2026.</p>
<p>Bitok directed all regional, county, and sub-county education directors to ensure adherence to the schedule, emphasizing that the calendar aligns with the Ministry’s efforts to restore normal learning timelines following COVID-induced disruptions.</p>

2026 School Term Dates: Revised School Calendar for Primary, Juniour, Senior and Colleges
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<p>The new schedule, signed by Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, will apply to pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools, as well as diploma teacher training colleges.</p>
<h3>First Term Dates 2026</h3>
<p>According to the circular dated October 9, 2025, all schools will open for the first term on January 5, 2026, and close on April 2, 2026, after 13 weeks of learning. Learners will then proceed on a three-week April holiday before resuming for the second term on April 27, 2026.</p>
<p>The first term will also include a half-term break between February 25 and March 1, 2026, giving students and teachers five days off before continuing with the remainder of the term.</p>
<h3>Second Term Dates 2026</h3>
<p>The second term will run for 14 weeks and end on July 31, 2026. Learners will then go on a three-week holiday from August 3 to August 21, 2026. According to the government, the half-term break is also scheduled between June 24 and June 28, 2026.</p>
<h3>Third Term and Exam Dates 2026</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://educationnewshub.co.ke/category/latest-ducation-news/knec-schools-portal/">Schools</a></strong> will reopen for the crucial third and final term on August 24, 2026, and close on October 23, 2026, after nine weeks of learning. Examinations will then follow immediately, beginning on October 26, 2026, across different levels of the new competency-based curriculum.</p>
<p>The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will begin on October 26, 2026, and end on October 29, while the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) will also start on the same date.</p>
<p>The Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) is set to commence on November 2, 2026.</p>
<h3>KCSE Dates 2026</h3>
<p>The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will kick off on November 2, 2026, and end on November 20, 2026, paving the way for an eight-week December holiday.</p>
<h3>December Holiday 2026</h3>
<p>The December long holidays will run for 10 weeks, beginning on October 26 and ending on January 1, 2027.</p>
<h3>Diploma Colleges 2026 Term Dates</h3>
<p>In addition to basic education institutions, the ministry has also released the 2026 academic calendar for diploma teacher training colleges. The colleges will open on January 6, 2026, and close on April 2, 2026, for the first term.</p>
<p>The second term will run from April 27 to July 31, while the third term will begin on August 24 and end on November 6, 2026. They will then proceed on a holiday from the December holiday on November 9, 2026, and end the same on January 1, 2027.</p>
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Education Ministry 2026-2027 school term dates (school calendar)
<h1>Below are the 2026 Term dates for Basic Education Institutions.</h1>
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<td>Term I</td>
<td>6<sup>th </sup>January, 2026</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>13 Weeks</td>
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<td>Half term</td>
<td>25<sup>th </sup>February, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>March, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
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<td>April Holiday</td>
<td>7<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
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<td>Term II</td>
<td>27<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>31<sup>st</sup> July, 2026</td>
<td>14 Weeks</td>
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<td>Half term</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>June, 2026</td>
<td>28<sup>th </sup>June, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>August Holiday</td>
<td>3<sup>rd </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>21<sup>st </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Term III</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>23<sup>rd </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>9 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KPSEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>29<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>4 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KILEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>30<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>5 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KJSEA &; KPLEA</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>5<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>7 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KCSE</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>20<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>December Holiday</td>
<td>26<sup>th </sup>October, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>January, 2027</td>
<td>10 Weeks</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>KPSEA </strong>— Kenya Primary Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KILEA </strong>— Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KJSEA </strong>-Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.</li>
<li><strong>KPLEA </strong>— Kenya Pre-Vocational Izvcl Educaüon Assessment</li>
</ol>
<p class="has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f82c9d891b894a175614c0b85a814932"><strong>DIPLOMA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 2026</strong></p>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td><strong>OPENING</strong></td>
<td><strong>CLOSING</strong></td>
<td><strong>DURATION</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Term I</td>
<td>6<sup>th </sup>January, 2026</td>
<td>2<sup>nd </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>13 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>April Holiday</td>
<td>7<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Term II</td>
<td>27<sup>th </sup>April, 2026</td>
<td>31<sup>st </sup>July, 2026</td>
<td>14 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>August Holiday</td>
<td>3<sup>rd </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>21<sup>st </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Term III</td>
<td>24<sup>th </sup>August, 2026</td>
<td>6<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>11 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>December Holiday</td>
<td>9<sup>th </sup>November, 2026</td>
<td>1<sup>st </sup>January, 2027</td>
<td>8 Weeks</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<p>1. This circular should be distributed to all the institutions of Basic Education under your jurisdiction.<br />
2. Activities and visits to Secondary Schools in third term 2026 remain banned as per the earlier circulars.</p>
<p><strong>Amb. (Prof) Julius K. Bitok, CBS<br />
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY</strong></p>

Ministry Circular on aunthentication of Teachers’ and Public Servants’ Academic Certificates
<p><strong>MINISTRY OF EDUCATION</strong></p>
<p>State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training</p>
<p>Office of the Principal Secretary</p>
<p><strong>Ref: MOE/TVET/4/14 VOL.II/(26)</strong></p>
<p><strong>ALL Principals,</strong></p>
<p>National Polytechnics<br />
Technical Training Institutes<br />
Technical and Vocational Colleges</p>
<h3><strong>RE: MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR AUTHENTICATION OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE</strong></h3>
<p>Reference is made to the Public Service Commission circular letters Ref. No. PSC/ADM/13(67) and Ref. No. PSC/ADM/13 dated of 19th October, 2022 respectively.</p>
<p>In the circular letters under reference, the Commission directed all authorized officers and heads of institutions to undertake an audit of academic and professional certificates of appointed officers within a span of ten (10) years denoting that the exercise was limited to officers who entered the public service in the year 2012.</p>
<p>The Commission has noted that a significant number of employees were employed using fraudulent academic and professional certificates emanating from all educational institutions (Secondary schools, TVETs, Private colleges and both local and foreign universities).</p>
<p>The negative impact created to Kenya’s hitherto and venerated academic credentials has now necessitated that ALL Academic and Professional Certificates for ALL officers irrespective of date of employment in the Public Service must be authenticated and a report submitted to the Commission.</p>
<p>In compliance to the Public Service Commission, you are hereby instructed to notify all staff within your respective institutions of this mandatory requirement and to provide necessary administrative support to facilitate the authentication exercise.</p>
<p>Failure to comply with this directive may lead to administrative action as provided under the Public Service Commission Regulations.</p>
<p>Officers/Trainers are required to authenticate their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and any diploma or Higher National Diploma certificate acquired from the Kenya National Examination Council by 18th October 2025 through Kenya National Examinations Council portal on <a href="https://qmis.knec.ac.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>https://qmis.knec.ac.ke</strong></a> to access the online platform.</p>
<p>As regards universities and other colleges that offer internal examinations, the Authorised Officer shall submit their certificates to the verifying institutions under Confidential Cover and the verified certificate shall be similarly be submitted to the Authorised Officer under Confidential Cover.</p>
<p>Please note that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will continue to extend a discounted rate for validating certificates issued under their jurisdiction.</p>
<p>Please impress upon staff your institution to expedite the process through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) portal.</p>
<p>Your cooperation and immediate action in implementing this directive is highly appreciated.</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Esther ThaaranMuoria, PhD, CBS<br />
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY</strong></p>

TSC to send thousands of unemployed teachers overseas: Full details.
<p>Kenya has unveiled a new plan to send its unemployed teachers to work abroad, offering thousands of trained educators a fresh path to employment while expanding the country’s presence in the international education sector.</p>
<p>The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a policy framework and guidelines that will facilitate the placement of qualified teachers in foreign schools through formal agreements with other countries and international institutions.</p>
<p>The framework is designed to ease joblessness among teachers, strengthen Kenya’s role in the global teaching workforce, and create structured pathways for educators seeking international exposure.</p>
<p>TSC records show that the country has registered over 714,000 teachers.</p>
<p>Out of these, about 400,000 are on permanent and pensionable terms, leaving nearly half without secure jobs. This is despite a nationwide shortage of more than 130,000 teachers across public schools.</p>
<p>Current staffing gaps are most pronounced in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.</p>
<p>Data from the Commission shows that junior secondary schools are lacking 72,422 teachers, while senior secondary schools face a shortfall of 65,070. This represents deficits of 49 per cent and 33 per cent, respectively.</p>
<p>According to the Commission, the new policy aims to promote Kenyan education standards internationally, encourage cooperation in teacher exchange, and give teachers sustainable opportunities for career growth abroad.</p>
<p>The framework outlines how teachers will be selected, matched with suitable openings, and deployed through formal agreements between Kenya and foreign governments or institutions.</p>
<p>The Commission will create a central database of qualified teachers willing to work abroad and regularly update it to match candidates with available positions.</p>
<p>Teachers employed on permanent and pensionable terms who choose to take up foreign jobs will have to resign first, but will be allowed to reapply for vacancies upon their return. Their international experience will be assessed and recognised through the Recognition of Prior Learning (2021) framework.</p>
<p>“The Commission will liaise with the Ministries of Labour and Social Security and Foreign Affairs to advocate for clear, fair and competitive terms and conditions of service for Kenyan teachers employed outside Kenya,” states the policy.</p>
<p>“The Commission will advocate for standardised contracts detailing all aspects of service, including salary, working hours, benefits, housing, insurance and repatriation terms, in line with international best practices,” it adds.</p>
<p>To prepare teachers for their assignments abroad, the Commission plans to conduct pre-departure training covering security, health, travel procedures, contractual obligations and cultural orientation.</p>
<p>The policy explains that teachers returning from foreign postings will not be automatically re-employed but can apply for vacancies. Their overseas exposure will count towards professional development and progression within TSC.</p>
<p>Applicants must be Kenyan citizens, registered with the TSC, possess the required qualifications, and have clean records of conduct and performance. The Commission will conduct strict screening, verify qualifications, and match candidates with appropriate positions based on their training and experience.</p>
<p>Additionally, TSC intends to build formal partnerships with teacher management institutions abroad and collaborate with host organisations to ensure employment terms are fair and meet agreed standards.</p>
<p>While the document does not reveal target countries, it highlights that placements will be made through bilateral and government-to-government arrangements.</p>
<p> ;</p>
<p> ;</p>
<p>“The Commission will consider placing teachers in international teaching jobs through the implementation of Government-to-Government labour export initiatives. It will collaborate with relevant Government agencies and international partners to facilitate placement and support for teachers under this programme,” the policy states.</p>

TSC Announces 2,629 Positions for Trainers in 47 Counties: Application Guide
<p>The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is inviting applications from qualified teachers to fill 2,629 vacancies as facilitators and trainers for Junior School teachers in Integrated Science, Mathematics, and English.</p>
<p>TSC, in a circular, announced that a total of 2,340 facilitators and 289 Special Needs Education (SNE) facilitators are required across all counties.</p>
<p>“The Teachers Service Commission is therefore inviting applications for trainers of Junior School teachers for Integrated Science, Mathematics and English,” read the circular in part.</p>
<p>The commission said the announcement follows the extension of the school-based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) to junior schools and Diploma Secondary Teachers Training Colleges (DSTTCs) under the Secondary Education Equity and Quality Improvement Program (SEEQIP).</p>
<p>The initiative, previously implemented under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) from 2017 to 2024, aims to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills and subject content mastery.</p>
<p>It will be implemented in all 47 counties, including camp-based schools in refugee camps in Garissa and Turkana.</p>
<h3><strong>Qualifications.</strong></h3>
<p>To qualify, an applicant must be a registered teacher with the TSC and hold a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Secondary Education in Mathematics, Science, or English.</p>
<p>The applicant must also be trained in Competency-Based Education (CBE) and have at least five years’ teaching experience in a senior or secondary school under the TSC.</p>
<p>Additionally, they should be proficient in computer use and applications, and must be serving in the county of their choice.</p>
<p>It is also important to note that applicants must not be serving as head or deputy head teachers.</p>
<hr />
<p>Additional qualifications that will be considered an advantage include experience as KICD course panelists, previous roles as trainers in CBE, Strengthening Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE), SBTSS, or remote learning, and designation as ICT champions.</p>
<p>Facilitators for Special Needs Education must meet similar requirements, with teaching experience in Special Needs Education at the senior or secondary level.</p>
<p>Responsibilities include attending preparatory training, preparing training materials, training teachers, and supporting peer learning.</p>
<p>Others include mentoring and coaching teachers at the school level and observing lessons, attending meetings, and submitting training reports.</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2>
<p>Interested applicants should submit applications not exceeding two pages, along with a current CV, a list of relevant training conducted, and references.</p>
<p>Documents should be mailed or hand-delivered to the respective TSC County Directors by October 15, 2025.</p>
<p><strong>Distribution of Facilitators</strong></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<td><strong>S/No</strong></td>
<td><strong>County</strong></td>
<td><strong>No. of Facilitators</strong></td>
<td><strong>No. of SNE Facilitators</strong></td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Baringo</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Bomet</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Bungoma</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Busia</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Elgeyo Marakwet</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Embu</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Garissa</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Homabay</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Isiolo</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Kajiado</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Kakamega</td>
<td>114</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Kericho</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Kiambu</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Kilifi</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Kirinyaga</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Kisii</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Kisumu</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Kitui</td>
<td>114</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Kwale</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Laikipia</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Lamu</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Machakos</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Makueni</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Mandera</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Marsabit</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Meru</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Migori</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Mombasa</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Muranga</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Nairobi</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Nakuru</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32</td>
<td>Nandi</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Narok</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>Nyamira</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td>Nyandarua</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td>Nyeri</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td>Samburu</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>38</td>
<td>Siaya</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>39</td>
<td>Taita Taveta</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>Tana River</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td>Tharaka Nthi</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>42</td>
<td>Transzoia</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>43</td>
<td>Turkana</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Uasin Gishu</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td>Vihiga</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>46</td>
<td>West Pokot</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>47</td>
<td>Wajir</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td></td>
<td>2,340</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> ;</p>

Kuppet asks TSC to transfer all the Litein Boys’ Teachers after violent strike
<p>The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is demanding the immediate transfer of teachers from Litein Boys’ High School following the recent student unrest that left staff traumatised and counting heavy losses.</p>
<p>Kericho Branch Executive Secretary Mary Rotich said the union will write to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to push for the redeployment of all teachers currently stationed at the school.</p>
<p>Teachers at Litein Boys have suffered immensely at the hands of students. Many are psychologically disturbed and cannot continue working in such an environment,” said Rotich.</p>
<p>Addressing the press in Kericho, Rotich revealed that teachers lost property worth millions of shillings during the chaos, dismissing claims by parents that there were no significant losses.</p>
<p>“It is wrong and insensitive for anyone to downplay what teachers went through. They lost valuable property and peace of mind,” she stated.</p>
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<p>The union official further called for enhanced safety measures in schools, noting that cases of teachers being attacked or injured during student unrest are becoming increasingly common.</p>
<p>“Teachers’ safety must be prioritised. We cannot allow a situation where educators are exposed to violence while simply doing their jobs,” Rotich said.</p>
<p>Her remarks come a day after parents of students at Litein Boys’ High School, through lawyer Danstan Omari, filed a petition at the Kericho High Court disputing claims that teachers lost KSh 30 million during the incident.</p>
<p>The case, which has been certified as urgent, has been referred to Justice Joseph Sergon for directions.</p>
<p>Rotich, however, maintained that the welfare of teachers remains KUPPET’s top concern.</p>
<p>“We will not allow our members to continue working in fear. The TSC must act immediately and transfer them to safer environments,” she affirmed.</p>
<p> ;</p>

Education Ministry Explains Why Release of Free Education Capitation Funds to schools Delayed
<p>ðððððððððð ðððððð ðððððððððððð ðð ððððð ððððððð ðð ððððððð, ððððððððð ðð ððð ðððð ððð ððððð</p>
<p>The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mr. Julius Ogamba, has informed the National Assembly that delays in the release of school capitation funds have been occasioned by an ongoing audit that uncovered serious irregularities, including the disbursement of funds to non-existent schools.</p>
<p>Appearing before the House to respond to Members’ Questions pursuant to Standing Order 42A (6B), the CS was addressing a question from the Member for Emuhaya, Hon. Omboko Milemba. His question was read on his behalf by Gilgil MP, Hon. Martha Wangari.</p>
<p>Hon. Wangari, reading the question, asked, “Could the Cabinet Secretary state the plans that the Ministry of Education has put in place to ensure that all schools receive capitation to facilitate their operations during the third term, given that national examinations are about to commence? Could he also outline measures to ensure smooth running of schools during the ongoing verification process, indicate how long the exercise will take, and explain the actions being taken to uncover ghost schools that have been receiving funds for infrastructure and examination purposes?”</p>
<p>Responding to the question, CS Ogamba confirmed that an audit by the Office of the Auditor-General had revealed that some schools receiving capitation from the Ministry did not actually exist.</p>
<p>“Mr. Speaker, the Office of the Auditor-General recently reported that some of the schools that received capitation from the Ministry of Education were non-existent,” said the CS.</p>
<p>“Following this report, the Ministry decided to undertake a comprehensive verification exercise to determine the actual number of schools and learners in the country.”</p>
<p>He explained that the verification was aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of public resources, ensuring that only verified schools benefit from capitation funds.</p>
<p>As of October 7, 2025, the Ministry had verified and released capitation to 752 primary, junior, senior, and special needs education institutions across the country, catering to 9,430,139 learners.</p>
<p>On funding status, CS Ogamba reported that for secondary schools, KSh10 billion out of an allocation of KSh10.3 billion had been released, representing 96 percent of the total. For junior schools, the Ministry had disbursed KSh4.1 billion out of KSh5.7 billion (73 percent), while for primary schools, KSh821 million had been released out of KSh1.7 billion (48 percent).</p>
<p>The CS assured Members that the verification exercise was nearing completion and that a comprehensive report would be ready within a week.</p>
<p>“By Wednesday next week the exercise will be done and once the report of the analysis is released we will then determine which and where the ghost schools are located. Retrospective action will then be taken by the investigative agencies,” added the CS</p>
<p>Nyeri County MP, Hon. Rahab Mukami, however questioned the timing of the verification exercise, saying it was disadvantaging candidates preparing for their national examinations.</p>
<p>“Why have Form Four students been sent home while we know very well that they should be preparing for their exams?” she asked.</p>
<p>Hon. Mukami urged the CS to direct school principals to recall candidates to ensure they complete their preparation and sit for their final exams without disruption.</p>

School Heads of Departments (HODs) to be trained by CEMASTEA
<p>Thousands of secondary school teachers will be retooled in November in readiness for January senior school roll out.</p>
<p>The Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology in East Africa (CEMASTEA) will train STEM teachers and those with Technical subjects and are Heads of Departments (HODs) in their schools.</p>
<p>The first Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) cohorts will be transitioning to Grade 10 in January 2026, and teacher training is crucial to prepare for this transition.</p>
<p>All senior schools will offer STEM pathways. The Grade 9 learners did selection of pathways, tracks and subjects they will take in Grade 10.</p>
<p>The four day training will be done in counties from 24th to 27th November 2025.</p>
<p>TSC County Directors in memos sent to Sub County Directors want them to identify STEM HODs for the November county training.</p>
<p>“The National INSET will be conducted in Nakuru. The purpose of this letter therefore, is to request you to identify STEM Heads of Departments to attend the county INSET,” reads part of a memo by Nakuru TSC County Director.</p>
<p>Teachers to be listed for the training are HODs of Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Applied Sciences (Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science), Technical Subjects (Electricity, Building and Construction, Metal Work, Power Mechanics, Woodwork, Marine and Fisheries, Aviation etc).</p>
<p>Already training of secondary school principals were started and around 7,000 principals got the training which were done both virtually and face to face.</p>
<p>CEMASTEA CEO, Jacinta Akatsa, says the training aims to build capacity of senior school STEM teachers on Competency Based Education (CBE).</p>
<p>“This will go a long way in the realization of the Ministry’s policy of having 60% of learners pursuing STEM education,” she said.</p>
<p>In senior school (Grades 10-12) learners shall take 7 subjects where 4 are core subjects; English, Kiswahili/KSL, Community Service Learning and Physical Education while 3 shall be selected from the pathways and tracks of choice.</p>
<p>CBC was first introduced in 2019 at Grade 3. Piloting of the curriculum was done in 2017 where in 2018 the national piloting exercise was carried out in schools across the 47 counties.</p>

Education Committee reviews Education Act to affect non-teaching/ Support staff
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<p>A legislative proposal seeking to amend the Basic Education Act, 2013 is undergoing pre-publication scrutiny by the National Assembly Committee on Education.</p>
<p>The proposed Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. John Waluke, seeks to enhance transparency by requiring non-teaching staff to declare their wealth and by aligning school audits with the Public Audit Act.</p>
<p>One proposed amendment would require non-teaching staff to declare their income, assets, and liabilities, as well as those of their spouses and dependents.</p>
<p>The Committee Members noted the misuse of funds particularly infrastructure funds in public schools. Hon. Nabii Nabwera advocated for a clear separation of financial and academic roles within schools.</p>
<p>“Let the teacher be the teacher, teach and manage the academics and we have a professional manager and a qualified administrator actually dealing with issues of money with schools, resources and procurement,” Hon. Nabwera stated.</p>
<p>The Committee questioned why a ministry allocates money to public schools that would be entrusted to individuals who may lack proper qualifications and are not held accountable by any regulations.</p>
<p>Hon. Eve Obara and Hon. Mary Emaase called on the Ministry to develop a mechanism to ensure accountability from bursars and other non teaching staff.</p>
<p>The Bill also seeks to mandate that school audits align with the Public Audit Act.</p>
<p>However, committee analysis pointed out that the Basic Education Act and the Public Finance Management Act already provide comprehensive frameworks for the audit and management of public funds, including penalties for non-compliance.</p>
<p>In the meeting, chaired by Hon. Julius Melly, the Committee also engaged representatives from the Office of the Auditor General on Performance Audit Reports for the Ministry of Education on Management of Development Funds for Technical Institutions, March 2018; the Implementation of the National School Upgrading Program, March 2018 and Expansion, Improvement and Maintenance of Infrastructure in Public Primary Schools by the Ministry of Education, November 2021.</p>

TSC to recruit 16,000 junior school teachers in 2026
<p>A total of 16,000 junior school intern teachers will be employed in 2026 to support the Competency Based Education (CBE).</p>
<p>The recruitment will happen after the July 2026 national budget.</p>
<p>Making the revelation, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba said this will go a long way to address the staffing crisis in Grades 7, 8 and 9.</p>
<p>CS Ogamba was speaking during a Citizen TV’s ‘Elimu Mashinani’ segment held in Kilifi on September 23, 2025.</p>
<p>He said the government has so far recruited a total of 76,000 teachers and this will increase to 100,000 by January.</p>
<p>He however raised uncertainty over confirmation of the current serving junior school teachers who are anticipating conversion to pnp after their one year contract.</p>
<p>This is after he said the teachers will be confirmed after serving for one to two years as interns.</p>
<p>Currently TSC is finalizing recruitment of 24,000 junior school intern teachers for a one year contract.</p>
<p>Teacher who applied were invited this week for the interviews which also involve documents verification to confirm authenticity and validity.</p>
<p>Approximately 190,000 unemployed teachers applied for the internship vacancies declared by TSC.</p>
<p>The Commission gave teachers till 9th September 2025 to apply online for the jobs after it activated the online recruitment portal on 24th August.</p>
<p>The employment of the 24,000 junior school teachers is on a one year internship basis starting 1st January to 31st December 2026.</p>
<p>However TSC scoresheet shows priority will be given to unemployed teachers with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, Technical subjects then Languages respectively.</p>
<p>Teachers with one Science subject plus any other subject (Biology/…,Chemistry/…, Physics/ ….,) combinations have been awarded 65 marks.</p>
<p>Mathematics with any none science subject combinations have been awarded 55 marks.</p>
<p>Those with one technical/ or Creative Arts Subject (Home science/…, Computer studies/…., Business studies/…, Music/…, Drawing &; design/…, Art &; design/…, woodwork/…, Electricity/…, Aviation technology/…, Electronics/…..Building &; construction/…, Metalwork/…, Power mechanics/…. PE/…) have been awarded 40 marks.</p>
<p>Language teachers with one language and any other subject (French/…, English/…, Kiswahili/…, German/…, Arabic/…, Mandarin/……) have been awarded 25 marks.</p>
<p>However Art teachers, those with one Art and any subject combinations e.g. History/…, CRE/…, Geography/…, IRE/., HRE/…Life Skills/… have suffered a blow. TSC has awarded only 5 marks.</p>
<p>This has sparked protests with the Art teachers terming the scoresheet discriminatory.</p>
<p>The Commission has previously warned that there is dire shortage of science teachers in the country.</p>
<p>During her appearance before the National Assembly education committee, former TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia had stated that despite having over 400,000 unemployed teachers nationwide, the commission is struggling to recruit teachers for science subjects.</p>
<p>She noted that many schools, especially junior secondary school (JSS), are not adequately staffed with science teachers and that applications for these positions are rarely received.</p>
<p>“What stands out is the problem of science teachers. Based on our data, we will be able to determine the percentage of arts versus science teachers. However, it is clear that the majority are in the arts,” Macharia explained.</p>
<p>“I have never shied away from acknowledging the crisis of teacher shortages. We will recruit and redistribute teachers across all counties, but when we advertise for positions, we hardly receive applications for subjects like Physics.”</p>
<p>“We have communicated with the education ministry and have reached out to our schools multiple times regarding the lack of science teachers. Action needs to be taken,” she stated.</p>
<p>This move deals a blow to many unemployed teachers with Art subject combinations who are looking forward to be considered for internship.</p>
<p>In November 2024, TSC during recruitment of 20,000 JSS intern teachers, the Commission favoured science teachers and those with technical subjects like Drawing and Design.</p>
<p>Teachers with science subjects combinations as well as those with technical subjects had a higher success rate in the recruitment exercise compared to those with art combinations.</p>
<p>In fact in some sub counties only science and technical teachers were picked. Those successful were posted to schools in January 2025.</p>
<h2>TSC INTERVIEWS.</h2>
<p>Teachers invitated for interview, shall be required to present originals and clear photocopies of the following documents;</p>
<p>1) National identification card (ID)</p>
<p>2) Certificate of Registration as a teacher</p>
<p>3) Diploma or Degree certificate and official transcript</p>
<p>4) KCSE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams)</p>
<p>5) KCPE certificate or its equivalent (include certificates for attempts if one re-sat exams)</p>
<p>6) Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other relevant testimonials</p>
<p>7) National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Card (where applicable)</p>
<p>8) An affidavit sworn under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act. Cap 15 of the Laws of Kenya to explain the variance in names</p>
<p>9) Letter of certification of results by KNEC (where applicable)</p>
<p>After verifying documents for the applicants, TSC will then require the successful ones to sign a one year internship agreement before posting them to various schools to support the Competency Based Education (CBE).</p>
<p>The teachers will then be retooled courtesy of TSC, CEMASTEA and KNEC.</p>
<p>The teachers will be trained on the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competency Based Assessments (CBA).</p>
<p>The Teacher Internship Programme is a one year programme meant to equip and sustain competencies of persons entering the teaching service.</p>
<p>The programme targets unemployed registered teachers to be assigned to learning institutions where their teaching experience will be enhanced through mentorship, coaching and exposure to practical teaching experience.</p>
<p>The internship period will be for twelve months though previously some intern teachers served for two years.</p>
<p>Teacher internship is not a remunerative engagement. However, interns attached to Junior Secondary schools will be eligible for a monthly stipend of Kshs. 20 ,000/=.</p>
<p>The stipend will be paid subject to statutory deductions like SHIF, Housing levy, and NSSF where applicable.</p>
<p>On successful completion of the Internship Programme, teacher interns will be awarded a certificate.</p>
<p>TSC awards 50 marks to teachers who served on internship terms during pnp recruitment thus making conversion to pnp for those who served on internship automatic.</p>

JSS teachers hold countrywide demos to push for autonomy
<p>The junior secondary school (JSS) teachers have continued with nationwide demonstrations demanding junior school independence.</p>
<p>The teachers say junior schools are not an extension of primary schools and should be allowed autonomy this is despite the institutions being hosted inside primary schools.</p>
<p>They want their schools separated from primary schools for better management and resources.</p>
<p>In Meru county, the teachers have issued a strike threat should the government fail to honor their demand.</p>
<p>The demonstrations were held in Meru town with the teachers accusing primary school headteachers of misusing JSS capitation.</p>
<p>Currently primary school headteachers are principals of junior schools in acting capacity.</p>
<p>TSC gave them a one year contract running from 1st January to 31st December to manage the institutions.</p>
<p>In Embu county the teachers are demanding full autonomy from primary schools, arguing that the current arrangement has exposed them to mistreatment, intimidation, and poor working conditions under primary school headteachers.</p>
<p>The teachers, under the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), say the integration of JSS into primary schools has fueled hostility, with some supervisors perceiving them as rivals rather than colleagues.</p>
<p>Led by KUPPET Branch Executive Secretary Jacob Karura, the teachers petitioned the Government and the National Assembly to enact legislation granting JSS independent boards, administration, and governance frameworks.</p>
<p>They argue that such autonomy is critical to safeguarding their careers, restoring their professional dignity, and securing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).</p>
<p>“The merger of pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary under one administration undermines the 2-6-3-3-3 design, which was built on the principle that each stage of learning should stand on its own,” County JSS Interim Chair David Ngari said.</p>
<p>Karura warned that teachers are prepared to strike or move to court if their concerns are ignored, saying the toxic environment not only threatens their profession but also risks derailing CBC implementation.</p>
<p>Among their demands are the ring-fencing of resources allocated to JSS, and urgent construction and equipping of specialized facilities such as laboratories and ICT hubs to improve learning outcomes.</p>
<p>In Isiolo county, the teachers are demanding permanent employment of JSS intern teachers and autonomy for JSS teachers.</p>
<p>In Lamu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Lamu counties the junior school teachers protested poor working conditions. Many feel overworked, disrespected, and lack clear career paths.</p>
<p>In Nyamira County, the Juniour School teachers will address the Media on SAturday at Guardian Hotel.</p>
<p>According to the teachers the current system is causing widespread frustrations and calls for reforms.</p>
<p>Some JSS teachers have threatened to withdraw their membership from Kuppet and form their own union should the push for autonomy fail.</p>
<p>The teachers demos come after a recent move by TSC that is proposing to make primary and junior school one institution headed by one principal and two deputies.</p>

Knec bars BOM and Private School Teachers from invigilating 2025 National Exams
<p>The Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) has blocked Board of Management (BOM) and private school teachers from 2025 exam and assessment invigilation.</p>
<p>Knec says the teachers will not be used despite being registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).</p>
<p>Instead Knec has ordered only teachers employed by TSC to invigilate and supervise this years exams.</p>
<p>This it says is among a raft of measures it has taken to curb exam cheating this year.</p>
<p>Knec has also introduced a number of new changes that affect how the exams will be administered.</p>
<p>The Council has barred secondary school teachers from invigilating KCSE exams. Instead Knec has ordered primary school teachers to be used as invigilators.</p>
<p>Secondary school teachers will however be the ones to work as supervisors in the exams which start on 27th October.</p>
<p>Knec has also directed that primary school teachers not to be used as supervisors in the upcoming Grade 9 KJSEA.</p>
<p>The teachers will only be used as invigilators. Knec says these changes will address the issue of conflict of interest which is blamed for fueling exam irregularities.</p>
<p>“Supervisors and Invigilators should not be deployed to Centres that they have vested interest,” read the circular.</p>
<p>Knec also ordered that no supervisor or invigilator should be deployed in a school they have served in the last three years.</p>
<p>Teachers will be required to declare interest in the Examination Centre they are posted to through a declaration form to be issued by Knec.</p>
<p>Secondary school teachers are the ones who will also be used as supervisors in the 2025 KJSEA.</p>
<p>Primary school teachers will only supervise the Grade 6 KPSEA 2025 assessments.</p>
<p>Below is part of the Briefing Notes sent to TSC Sub County Directors by Knec to guide on 2025 exam administration.</p>
<h3><strong>ROLES OF TSC SUB COUNTY DIRECTORS</strong></h3>
<p>â Identify, Vet and deploy invigilators to centers before the start of the examinations and assessments;</p>
<p>â Confirm that all invigilators deployed to administer and manage the assessment are registered and employed by the Teachers Service Commission;</p>
<p>â Maintain discipline of Centre Managers, supervisors and invigilators deployed to administer the national examinations;</p>
<p>â Monitor Centre Mangers ,supervisors and invigilators during conduct of the examinations and assessments in their respective Sub-County to ensure that they are conducted according to the KNEC rules and regulations;</p>
<p>â Verify Centre Manager, supervision and invigilation data before submission to KNEC.</p>
<h3><strong>The following are key to note during deployment:</strong></h3>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Qualified, employed and registered with TSC</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Have a CP2 account.</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Not served in the same school for the last three years ( System is set this way).</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Declare interest in the center.</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Center managers must vet the deployed personnel</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Every <strong>200 = 1 supervisor</strong>, every <strong>20 = 1 invigilator</strong></p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />KILEA / KPLEA- own learners.</p>
<p><img class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/25aa.svg" alt="▪" />Blind candidates- have an invigilator who can read braille</p>
<h3><strong>CENTRES WITH BOTH KJSEA AND KPSEA</strong></h3>
<p>â Centres with both KJSEA and KPSEA candidates will be allocated one <strong>(1) supervisor </strong>to manage both assessments provided the total number of candidates ranges between thirty <strong>(30) </strong>and two hundred <strong>(200).</strong></p>
<p>â<strong> </strong>Where the numbers go beyond 200, an additional supervisor shall be engaged. This will be reflected in the CP2 system which will be opened on <strong>26th September 2025.</strong></p>
<p><strong>KCSE SUPERVISORS</strong></p>
<p>âWill rotate weekly.</p>
<p>âPrepare a handing over report that includes the following;</p>
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<li>List of invigilators</li>
<li>Issues observed</li>
<li>AB candidates</li>
<li>Hardship cases</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong></p>
<p>â During KCSE Oral and Practical examination papers, only supervisors shall be required to be at the examination centres.</p>
<p>â Sub-counties that have a challenge with recruitment should write to <strong>si@knec.ac.ke</strong> indicating the reason and assistance will be provided.</p>
<h3><strong>CHALLENGES</strong></h3>
<p>â Nominated officers / teachers missing the briefing meeting and the rehearsal sessions.</p>
<p>â Over recruitment;</p>
<p>â Non-Deployment into the CP2 system;</p>
<p>â Deployment of teachers who are not keen on the task;</p>
<p>â Cases of collusion between some TSC officers, and centre mangers aimed at allocating supervisors and invigilators of their choice in order to facilitate cheating through manipulation with monetary incentives ;</p>
<p>â Ineffective rotation of the Supervisors;</p>
<h3><strong>REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT</strong></h3>
<p>â Transfer of other Field officers during the examination;</p>
<p>â <strong>Online filling </strong>Attendance registers</p>
<p>â Downloaded Signed and authenticated attendance registers.</p>
<p>â Verification shall be conducted on the CP2 system</p>
<h3><strong>CHALLENGES RELATING TO PAYMENT</strong></h3>
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<li>Name Mismatch</li>
<li>Lack of authenticated Register</li>
<li>Wrong Phone number</li>
<li>Forgetting password</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>QUERIES</strong></p>
<p>write to <strong><u>si@knec.ac.ke</u></strong> stating their name, name of exam, center code where they worked, Phone Number and ID number</p>