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IEBC portal 2022; For 2022 Job Vacancies-Clerks, Supervisors, Returning Officers, General Elections Live Updates and Results

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IEBC Recruitment portal 2022; For 2022 Job Vacancies-Clerks, Supervisors, Returning Officers, General Elections Live Updates and Results

IEBC portal 2022; For 2022 Job Vacancies-Clerks, Supervisors, Returning Officers, General Elections Live Updates and Results 

IEBC Recruitment Portal
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Our Mandate
The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for;

The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll;
The delimitation of constituencies and wards;
The regulation of political parties process;
The settlement of electoral disputes;
The registration of candidates for elections;
Voter education;
The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections;
The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election;
The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties;
The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties.
The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation.

Latest IEBC Job Vacancies 2022

IEBC Advertises 5,000 clerk Jobs. How To Apply, Minimum Requirements and Deadline

IEBC Advertises 5,000 clerk Jobs. How To Apply, Minimum Requirements and Deadline

The 2022 general elections are fast approaching. Consequently, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC has announced temporary job Vacancies for various positions including clerks. Get the full details on IEBC clerk positions, Application guidelines and deadlines here.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is hiring 5000 Clerks countrywide on a short term basis to help in the second phase mass voter registration which will begin in January 2022.

The general public is hereby informed of the positions advertised and encouraged to apply for them.

The Commission is embarking on recruitment and training of the personnel who will be mobile as they seek to reach out to the 4.2Million unregistered voters that are still unaccounted for.

INTERVIEWS

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as follows;

Position:Clerks

Recruitment Date:Monday 13th December, 2021.

Recruitment Place: Constituency Headquarters

Note: That all applications should be done online; that no physical application forms have been issued; and that the application process is free and open to all public.

Succesful applicants will be communicated to by Constituency IEBC office via Short Text Messages(SMS).

All remuneration terms will be communicated to successful applicants.

Clerks will earn ksh 2, 000 per day for the three weeks of the exercise.

REQUIREMENTS

The following are the requirements for the positions.

(I) CLERKS.

●Must be a Kenyan Voter of good conduct and responsible citizen.

●At least form four level of education with a minimum of C- or equivalent

●Must have legible, neat handwriting

●Must be residents of the sub-locations, preferably the polling station they vote in or a nearby one.

●Aged between 18 and 50 years old

●Must be available from January 2022 to Mid February 2022.

●Fluent in the main local language/dialect and ready to go to villages to find the unregistered voters.

●Must be willing to work without supervision.

●Must be self-driven and be able to educate on the importance of registering as a voter and participating in an election.

NOTE:Applications should be received by Saturday 11th December, 2021.

 

 

 

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TSC TPD News 2022: How Members of Parliament, MPs Saved Thousands of Teachers From Paying for the Compulsory Teacher Professional Development, TPD Refresher Courses

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TSC TPD Latest News 2021: How Members of Parliament, MPs Reacted, Saved Thousands of Teachers From Paying for the Newly Introduced Compulsory Teacher Professional Development, TPD Refresher Courses

TSC TPD Latest News 2021: How Members of Parliament, MPs reacted to the Introduction of Compulsory Teacher Professional Development, TPD Refresher Courses

In a nutshell,

TSC TPD News 2021 – 2022; Concerning the TPD charges, the teachers’employer TSC has honoured its part of the bargain confirming that it will pay for TPD refresher modules as earlier directed by Parliament. A total of 1.16 billion has been set aside for the 2022-2023 financial cycle. Legislatures had stated clearly that teachers have committed their salaries therefore the employer should fund the program.

TSC TPD Latest News 2021: How Members of Parliament, MPs reacted to the Introduction of Compulsory Teacher Professional Development, TPD Refresher Courses

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC recently rolled out Teacher Professional Development, TPD, refresher courses for all teachers.

According to the Commission, all teachers are expected to enroll for these refresher courses and horn their teaching skills and nourish their professional knowledge.

Teachers, who are the key stakeholders are however dissatisfied with the decision and feel pushed to the wall now that their employer is not planning to meet the cost of TPD training.

This is what prompted the Members of Parliament to hold a discussion on the newly introduced Teacher Professional Development TPD modules.

According to a petition brought to the house by Honourable Omboko Milemba, the members of parliament have demonstrated their support for teachers against the compulsive action by Teachers Service Commission to force teachers to go back to class. According to the circular from the commission, all teachers in public schools must undergo teacher professional development course every six months, a programme set to be offered in four chosen universities.

Luckily, members of parliament have argued that teachers are human beings like other government employees and should not be subjected to such stress. The move by the commission contravenes labour practice which protects employees from being forced to undertake refresher courses without proper structure. Further arguments include the manner in which the four universities were chosen terming it suspicious. Concerning the charges they have been called upon to pay for the course, legislatures stated that teachers have committed their salaries therefore the employer should fund the program.

This is How TPD will Work

TSC TPD Programme
The Teacher Professional Development (TPD) programme was officially launched by KNUT’s Collins Oyuu, KUPPET’s Akello Misori, KUSNET’s James Torome, and TSC CEO Nancy Macharia on 22 September 2021.

The main aim of TPD training is to provide professional development of teachers.

TPD raining targets TSC teachers in primary and secondary schools for both private and public schools.

Some of the higher institutions of learning that have been selected by TSC to offer TPD training like Mount Kenya University, Kenyatta University, Riara, Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI), etc. have opened applications for the TPD training that is set to start in December 2021.

Only TSC registered teachers are eligible for TSC TPD training.

TPD training Cost

Teachers will be required to pay Ksh 6,000 per year. Therefore, after 30 years of TPD training, the teacher would have paid Kenya Shillings 180,000.

Mode of TPD learning

Teachers will be able to learn face to face and online. Face-to-face learning shall be done during the school holidays. Teachers can take TPD online courses during their free time in school.

MKU has indicated that a TPD Mobile App will soon be available for teachers to download and install on their phones. The TPD Mobile App will be used for payments, registration process, access to learning resources, and communication.

TPD Course outline (Modules and Chapters)

TPD course is divided into modules and chapters (units).

Introduction module: Has five chapters and takes one year to complete (1 Year)
Level 1 Module: Has 5 chapters and each chapter takes one year to complete. Therefore, it takes 5 years to complete level one module. The same applies to Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Level 2 module: 5 years (5 chapters)
Level 3 module: 5 years (5 chapters)
Level 4 module: 5 years (5 chapters)
Level 5 module: 5 years (5 chapters)
Level 6 module: 5 years (5 chapters)
A teacher is only allowed to take a maximum of 7 years per level. It, therefore, takes a minimum of 31 years to complete the TPD course.

TPD Certificate and Transcript

Teachers will be issued with a transcript after completion of each chapter. TSC will also be sent a copy of the transcript.

A certificate will also be issued after completion of the TPD course. The certificate must be renewed after every five years.

 

 

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Knec: replacement of lost KCSE, KCPE Certificate by KNEC (Simplified guide); Knec Reviews Procedure for Replacing a Lost KCSE, KCPE Certificate 2021/2022

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Knec: replacement of lost or damaged KCSE, KCPE Certificate by KNEC (Simplified guide); Knec Reviews Procedure for Replacing a Lost KCSE, KCPE Certificate 2021/2022

Knec: replacement of lost KCSE, KCPE Certificate by KNEC (Simplified guide); Knec Reviews Procedure for Replacing a Lost KCSE, KCPE Certificate 2021/2022
The Kenya National Examinations Council is the only mandated body when it comes to replacing lost certificates- KCSE and KCPE

The Kenya National Examinations Council [KNEC]  recently kicked off the process of implementing a new policy governing the replacement of lost certificates for affected candidates who sat for KNEC examinations between the year 1981 on 2nd March 2009.

Note: Knec can only replace a Lost KCSE or KCPE Certificate once.

 

The following are the procedures of replacing your lost/damaged KCPE/ KCSE certificates.

Apply In-Person

Applicants are required to fill the KNEC Certificate Replacement Form when requesting for certificate replacement

The form can be obtained from the KNEC Archives and Records Offices or downloaded from KNEC website: KNEC Online.

Carefully fill in the details required and attach the relevant documents to accompany the form

Replacement of Lost/Damaged KCSE, KCPE Certificates: List of Mandatory Documents

 

The following documents should be presented together with the application

Copy of the certificate [s] or result slips[s]. Mandatory

Letter of recommendation from head teacher of the school attended or from CEO( County Education Officer)/SCEO ( Sub-County Education Officer) for private candidates or for those their schools have been closed down addressed to KNEC; [Original Mandatory]

Sworn legal affidavit on identity of applicant; [Original Mandatory]

Letter of recommendation from employer to KNEC; [Original Mandatory]

Police Abstract indicating of loss of certificate; Report should be done at the point of loss. [Original mandatory]

Copy of Identification Card [ID]/Passport or Birth Certificate for those under 18 years. The name on Birth Certificate/ID Must tally with those used during Examination.

Those who have changed their names legally must attach the legal documents they used to change their name. E.g. marriage certificate for women or the copy of Gazette the changed name appears. [Mandatory].

Application with differing Examination details will not be processed.

KNEC bank deposit slip; Original Mandatory

Knec Fee for Replacement of Lost/Damaged KCSE/KCPE Certificates

The fees required for Replacement Certificate is KE 5,000/= +% VAT KE 200/- a total of 5,200 per certificate.

The fees should be paid at KNEC collection accounts in any branch of the following banks:

Equity Bank
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
National Bank of Kenya
Kenya Commercial Bank. [KNEC deposit bank slips are available in these banks]
The duly filled submitted form should be submitted to the;
Council Secretary/Chief Executive
Kenya National Examinations Council
P.O Box 73598 – 00200,
City Square,
Nairobi.

The certificates are usually ready for collection after duration of ten working days from the KNEC offices.

See also; How to replace a lost KNEC Certificate; Procedure for KCSE, KCPE certificate replacement

HOW TO REAPPLY FOR LOST KCSE AND KCPE CERTIFICATES.

You will be required to have a copy of the lost certificate or result slip. You will also be required to have a letter of recommendation from head teacher of the school you attended or from County or Sub County Education Officer.

You must also have a sworn legal affidavit on identity of the applicant, a letter of application from the employer to KNEC, police abstract indicating loss of a certificate and must be done at the point of loss of the document.

The applicant will also be required to have a copy of your ID or passport or birth certificate for those under 18 years. The names in the documents must tally with those used in the certificate. Then finally you will be required to have a KNEC Bank Deposit Slip.

You will be required to pay a mandatory processing fee of Ksh.5000 plus a 14% VAT of Ksh.200 totaling to Ksh.5200. The money is paid at KNEC collection accounts in any branch of Equity Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, National Bank of Kenya or Kenya Commercial Bank using a KNEC deposit bank slip available in these banks.

The client will then be required to fill the lost certificate application form. The form can be obtained from that KNEC Archive and Record Office or downloaded from KNEC website. After filling the form, the applicant will be required to submit it to KNEC through postal officer or other carrier service providers such as G4S.

The certificates are normally ready for collection for collection after a period of sixty (60) working days from KNEC officers. It is important to remember that KNEC will only give a confirmation slip and not an original certificate again.

 

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Monthly Salaries for  Kazi Mtaani Youths; Kazi Mtaani.Payment Rates Per Week, Application Requirements (Qualifications), Procedure, Deadline, Duration 2021-2022

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Monthly Salaries for  Kazi Mtaani Youths; Kazi Mtaani Payment Rates Per Week 2021-2022 , Application Procedure, Requirements and Deadline 2021/2022

Click Here to apply for Kazi Mtaani Online Today

Monthly Salaries for  Kazi Mtaani Youths; Kazi Mtaani.Payment Rates Per Week, Application Requirements (Qualifications), Procedure, Deadline, Duration 2021-2022

 

The Government of Kenya via the Steering Committee in charge of  national sanitation recently launched the recruitment of new workers and supervisors for the Kazi Mtaani Programme in Mid-November (19).

Since then, the official Kazi Mtaani Application Portal has been a beehive of activities with the Kenyan youth applying for the vacancies to shield themselves from the biting harsh economic realities of life ushered in by the ballooning wage bill, debt and hiking of prices for sugar, petrol and other basic commodities.

This is the third phase of the Kazi Mtaani recruitment exercise and the state housing and urban development department has announced plans of absorbing inexperienced, semi-experienced and experienced youth to take up available positions.

Kazi Mtaani recruitment Portal Now Open

The government, through the Steering Committee of the National Sanitation Program, announced new recruitment of workers and supervisors for the Kazi Mtaani program on Friday, 19 November. Since then, the portal has remained open. Kenyan Youth have got 11 days to tender their interest since the application deadline for Kazi Mtaani jobs 2021-2022 has been set on 30th November 2021.

How to Apply

To apply for available Kazi Mtaani vacancies, Click Here or Click on the link below

Official Kazi Mtaani Application Portal

 

Kazi Mtaani Salaries per Week and per month 2021-2022

What most Youth do not understand however is how much they will receive on a weekly basis in form of salaries or stipends for their Kazi Mtaani services.
Successful applicants will Earn a weekly salary amounting to Kshs 4,000. This translates to a monthly stipend of Kshs 20, 000.
As opposed to an earlier contract that the youths had in the just concluded exercise where they were paid Sh.455 Per day Translating to Sh. 5000 in two weeks, this new contract will usher in a better era where successfully recruited youths will pocket Sh. 8000 in two weeks which is a 80% increment from previous stipends

 

Kazi Mtaani Scope 2021-2022

 

The state housing and urban development department announced that it is recruiting inexperienced, experienced and semi-experienced youth in the third phase of Kazi Mtaani programme.

Work streams include construction work using appropriate building materials and technologies (ABMT), construction of hostels in selected TVETs, construction work to meet the already stalled economic incentive program market, construction work to remove asbestos roofing in government estates.

 

During a press briefing, the government promised to ensure a 50-50 gender balance in the programme, as it had done with previous peers.

People with disabilities were also encouraged to apply for opportunities.

The government announced that it would initiate the selection process of those who had registered through a set criteria that would consider the experience, requirements of the projects, availability of projects within a region, vulnerability of the application among others.

Contrary to early contract that the youths had in the just concluded exercise where they were paid Sh.455 Per paid Translating to Sh. 5000 in two weeks, this new contract will see youths pocket Sh. 8000 in two weeks which a 80% increment from previous stipends.

“The selection committee will consist of NGAO, Nyumba Kumi and technical officers from various agencies,” the government said.

In addition, Charles Hinga, principal secretary of the state’s Department of Housing and Urban Development, stressed that the registration process will not be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The deadline for this Application has been set on 30th, November, 2021.

“Please note, the registration period will not close today. We have over a million traffic trying to register,” Hinga said.

The initiative was launched in July 2020 with the aim of improving sanitation and hygiene in informal settlements as well as helping thousands of youth who have been rendered jobless by the pandemic.

During the two groups, youth received extensive training on life experiences such as setting up a business, HIV/AIDS prevention, mental health and counseling, and basic experiences in masonry and carpentry.

Kazi Mtaani Qualifications

This programme is exclusively meant for the Kenyan youth who are currently tarmacking owing to the high rates of inflation.

Therefore one needs a national identification card to qualify.

Kazi Mtaani Application Requirements

Mandatory Application Requirements encompass full name, date of birth,DoB, Disability status, gender etc.

See the image below containing all the application requirements for the 2021-2022 Kazi Mtaani Recruitment Cycle

Kazi Mtaani Salaries per Week and per month 2021-2022

 

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KCPE 2023 Results SMS Code Now Activated! How to Check Your KCPE Results Via Knec SMS Code 20076

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Checking KCPE 2023 Results, A Simplified Guide

S.NO. HOW TO CHECK KCPE 2023 RESULTS CHARGES WAITING TIME  
1. Using the Knec SMS Code, 20076 Kshs 25 per SMS 10 Minutes  
2. Through the KNEC online portal Data bundles/ Wi-fi No waiting time  
3. Visiting your former primary school No charges Three days  

 

KCPE 2023 Results SMS Code Now Activated! How to Check Your KCPE Results Via Knec SMS Code 20076

Disclaimer! Kindly note that the Kenya National Examinations Council will activate the SMS Code, 20076  to allow candidates to confirm their KCPE scores once the results have been officially released before Friday November 30, 2023.

CHECKING KCPE 2023 RESULTS

There are three main ways through which you can confirm a KCPE candidate’s score in Kenya. These encompass

  1. CHECKING KCPE 2023 RESULTS USING SMS CODE 20076

  2. CHECKING KCPE 2023 RESULTS USING KNEC ONLINE PORTAL

  3. VISITING YOUR FORMER PRIMARY SCHOOL

The first method is the most effective. However, it will cost a candidate a minimum standard charge of Kshs 25 per SMS.

Below is a table providing a clear guideline on how KCPE 2023 candidates can check their results

S.NO. HOW TO CHECK KCPE 2023 RESULTS CHARGES WAITING TIME  
1. Using the Knec SMS Code, 20076 Kshs 25 per SMS 10 Minutes  
2. Through the KNEC online portal Data bundles/ Wi-fi No waiting time  
3. Visiting your former primary school No charges Three days  

Release Of Examinations Results

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) wishes to bring the following information to the attention of all institutions presenting candidates for the KNEC examinations:

Examination Results Slips and Printouts

Each of the institutions that enter candidates for the KNEC examinations shall receive a hard copy of the institution’s examination results printout and result slips which captures the following information:

1. Institution’s Code and Name
This appears on the top left side of the printout. The institution’s code is a unique number by which an examination centre is identified by the Council.

This is the number that an institution should always quote whenever communicating with KNEC.

2. Candidates Details

Below the institution’s name and code are details of the candidates. These details include the index number of the candidate, year of examination, gender, individual subject grades and the mean grade.

The important features of the examination results are as indicated below:-

  • X – denotes an absent candidate. A candidate is declared absent if he/she did not sit for one or all papers in the examination. However, for the KCPE examination results, the symbol AB indicates an absence;
  • Y- denotes that the candidate was involved in an examination irregularity. For the KCPE examination results, the symbol 00 indicates an irregularity;
  • P- denotes that the candidate’s examination results have been pended due to infringement on the entry requirements for the examination e.g. incorrect KCPE details for entry in KCSE examination;
  • W- denotes that the candidate’s examination results have been withheld on suspicion that the candidate has been involved in an examination malpractice and investigations are ongoing;
  • U- denotes ungraded examination results due to infringement of the awards criteria.

Mean Grade Award Descriptions

  • Mean grade will be X, if a candidate is absent in all subjects
  • Mean grade will be Y , if one or more subjects are cancelled.
  • Mean grade will be U, if the entry requirements for the KCSE examination are not met
  • Mean grade will be CRNM, if the course requirements for the Teacher education, Business and Technical examinations are not met
  • Mean grade will be P, if results are pended
  • Mean grade will be W, if the examination results are withheld;

The details of pended, withheld and irregularities are communicated to the institution through the Sub County Director of Education at the time of release of the examination results and are received by the institutions at the same time with the examination results.

Release Of Certificates

Once certificates for a specific examination are ready for collection/dispatch from KNEC, the institutions shall be informed through the mass and print media, Sub County Directors of Education and/or the heads of institutions.

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TSC Wealth Declaration Form Online: How to fill the TSC Wealth declaration 2021 form online, the Online portal; https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index

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TSC Wealth Declaration Form Online: How to fill the TSC Wealth declaration 2021 form online, the Online portal; https://tsconline.tsc.go.ke/site/index

TSC Circular on Online declaration of wealth by teachers. Read the full details below
TSC Circular 2021: Declaration of Wealth, Assets and Liabilities Online
How to fill the Wealth declaration form online; the ultimate guide
How to fill the Wealth declaration form online; the ultimate guide
Section 26 and 27 of the Public Officer Ethics Act (POEA) requires all public officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL). Since 2003 when the law requiring Public Officers to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities (IAL) was enacted, the mode of declaration has been manual. Nowadays, the declaration is done online via portals provided to Public and Civil Servants in Kenya. All teachers are thus expected to fill an online Declaration by December 2021.

Read this guide on how to fill the 2021 Wealth Declaration Form, online, for all teachers and TSC Staff. Hope it will be helpful.

MODE OF DECLARATION
The Commission in 2017 Introduced an online Declaration Portal. This is the portal to be used for the 2017-2019 declarations. Declarations can be made following the steps outlined in the DIALS Manual.

The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities form contains the following fields:

1. Name of the Public Officer; (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

2. Birth Information;
a. Date of birth
b. Place of birth

3. Marital Status

4. Address:
a. Postal address
b. Physical address

5. Employment Information:
a. Designation
b. Name of Employer
c. Nature of employment; (permanent, temporary, contract, etc)
d. T.S.C. No.
e. School/Institution
f. District

6. Name of spouse of spouses:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

7. Name of dependent children under the ages of 18 years:
(i) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(iv) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(v) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vi) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(vii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(viii) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)
(ix) (Surname) (First name) (Other names)

8. Financial statement for________;
(A separate statement is required for the officer and each spouse and dependent child under the age of 18 years. Additional sheets should be added as required)

a. Statement date
(Statement date is the first day of the month preceding the month in which the declaration is due.)
b. Income, including emoluments, for the period from
_____________________________________to___________
(Including, but not limited to, salary and emoluments and income from investments, the period is from the previous statement date to the current statement date. For an initial declaration, the period is
the year ending on the statement date.)
c. Assets (as of the statement date)
(Including, but not limited to land, buildings, vehicles, investments and financial obligations owed to the person for whom the statement is made).

d. Liabilities (as of the statement date)

9. Other information that may be useful or relevant.

Declaration;
I solemnly declare that the information I have given in this declaration is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.
Signature of Officer: ________________________
Date: __________________
Witness:
Signature: _____________
Name: _________________
Address: ______________

 

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Teachers Service Commission Recruitment 2022/2023 Portal Online;TSC Opens/Activates Application Portal for 2023 Teachers’ Recruitment

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Teachers Service Commission Recruitment 2022/2023 Portal Online;TSC Opens/Activates Application Portal for 2023 Teachers’ Recruitment

TSC December 2022 Replacement: TSC Releases New formula to replace teachers 

Did you know that the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has activated the online portal for the recruitment of teachers in January 2023? Well, click HERE to apply for the 2023 TSC recruitment below

TSC – ONLINE SYSTEM

https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke
This system provides a platform for online application and registration. ADVERTISED POSTS The Commission Advertise for vacant Posts for teachers.

TSC Online Recruitment Portal

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HOW TO EXCHANGE A CURRENCY

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Are you are set for life overseas or planning to travel for a relatively long time?

In the course of your preparation, you must get to know how you will get your cash exchanged without experiencing any niche.

Even if credit cards are accepted in most countries, there still comes a moment when you may need to exchange your cash, and based on your destination, you may need more than just cash.

When exchanging money, there are so many options but you can stick to these simple rules to save your money every time you exchange currency and get the best rates:

1. DO NOT EXCHANGE CASH BEFORE YOU DEPART
There is usually a lot of debate on whether you should exchange money in your country before leaving or not.

A few travellers may opt to have some little cash with them when they land in a foreign country.

However, if you want to have the best rates possible, wait until you land or arrive then exchange your currency.

This is because overseas exchange rates are higher compared to getting the right currency in-country.

According to a travel expert, travellers and tourists should wait until they arrive to withdraw money.

2. DO NOT EXCHANGE CASH AT THE AIRPORT
Airport currency exchange deals are not the better option. currency kiosks that are located near popular tourist destinations are not good deals too. This is because they come at a higher fee and wider exchange margin.

If you exchange your dollars for local currency after landing and then changed the remaining local currency into dollars, you will end up losing money two times.

If you want to be safe, exchange your currency at a financial institution, not at an airport.

A bank or a credit union charge relatively little fee.

3. USE AN ATM TO OBTAIN CASH
Withdraw cash directly from the ATM instead of exchanging notes.

You should, however, note that not all banks have foreign transaction or ATM fees. This may pose a challenge when you want to withdraw cash in the local currency.

The charges for withdrawing cash in the local currency can also vary within the range of $1 to $5 and a debit transaction fee of up to 3%.

You should, therefore, conduct some thorough research to obtain a card with the best rates and reduce the number of ATM withdrawals.

You also need to notify your bank before travelling abroad so they do not lock your card for what may appear as fraud.

4. GO FOR A CREDIT CARD THAT DOES NOT ATTRACT FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEES
Be wise when swiping your credit cards since credit cards attract more fee on top of the interbank rate.

According to a travel expert from Fodors, use your credit card for mega purchases only.

You should also avoid taking an advance on your credit card unless it is extremely necessary.

Pay in the currency of your host country to avoid losing money in the name of exchange rates and a hidden 3 to 3.5% privilege fee.

5. REMEMBER, EXCHANGE RATES APPLY TO MONEY TRANSFERS
When sending money back home, ensure you get the best deal possible.

Exchange rates differ depending on the transfer method. For instance, OFX has an exchange rate of less than 1% whereas MoneyGram charges up to 4%.

#SAVE YOUR MONEY WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD.

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TCS Internship Recruitment 2022 Processing Status; TCS Invites Application for 2022 Internship Program; See Latest Qualifications and Application Procedure Below

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TCS Internship Recruitment 2022 Processing Status; TCS Invites Application for 2022 Internship Program; See Latest Qualifications and Application Procedure Below

TCS Internship Recruitment 2022 Processing Status; TCS Invites Application for 2022 Internship Program; See Latest Qualifications and Application Procedure Below

2022 TCS Internship, Online Application Link, Eligibility, and Deadline

The Tata Consultancy Services has today rendered good news to applicants eyeing internship opportunities.

Through its official communication channels, the Consultancy hereby invites IT Service Providers and Data Consultants to apply for available internship opportunities in the field of computer science and research.

“If you have a consistent shining academic record coupled with a passion for R&D, come join us to conduct research in an industrial R&D environment and solve industry-scale problems under the supervision of senior researchers,”  read the official TCS invitation for INTERNSHIP APPLICATION 2022 in part.

ACE Career Development Program

TCS is recognized as a Global Exchange Partner of AIESEC. ACE Program provides career development opportunities for more than 200 AISEC interns annually. It helps you Accelerate, Connect and Experience certainty with your internship with us.
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Research Internship

We appreciate your interest in TCS Research and Innovation.

Tata Consultancy Services hosts some of the brightest graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students from academic institutions around the world as research interns in its Innovation Labs.

The students, who work in an industrial R&D environment, get access to industry-scale problems and data. They also get a chance to interact with some of the world’s best researchers. The internships can vary from six to eight weeks (short internships) or 16 to 18 weeks (long internships), with an option of tailoring the duration in certain cases.

What do we seek in our interns?

TCS is looking for exceptional and highly-motivated Ph.D., MS, MTech, or final year BE or BTech students with an aptitude for research in any area of computer science. Master’s and Ph.D. students from premier institutes in the fields of psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics, game design, and organizational behavior may also apply.

If you have a consistent, shining academic record, coupled with a passion for R&D, come join us.

What is the role of an intern?

To conduct research in an industrial R&D environment and solve industry-scale problems under the supervision of senior researchers.

The areas of responsibility include:

Creation of R&D-related assets

  • Define research problems and design solutions for them
  • Develop prototype solutions by applying industry-scale data
  • Publish research papers in top-tier conferences and journals

 

Research Execution

  • Perform literature survey and identify opportunities and challenges
  • Execute proofs of concept
  • Contribute to the development of tools and products

 

Learning and Development

  • Learn about emerging trends and technologies in industrial research
  • Define the challenges involved in applied research
  • Articulate research problems and systematically design solutions

If interested, click HERE to fill out the form and tender your application.

For any queries write to careers.research@tcs.com

About ACE

 

Offering young professionals the opportunity to learn and grow at one of the leading IT companies in the world. Experience certainty with TCS.

Why does the ACE Program exist?

  1. To build a strong employer brand globally
  2. To showcase TCS as an employer of choice
  3. To enhance the diversity of TCS’ workforce
  4. To improve the cultural diversity in our employee demographics

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Between 18-30 years old
  2. Graduate with strong oral and written communication skills in English and preferably one other language
  3. Excellent knowledge and academic background in the area of internship (Major and Minor)
  4. Preferably 6 months to 1 year of experience in the area of internship
  5. Non-Indian citizenship

Quick Facts on ACE Program:

  1. Over 145 interns from 30 nationalities currently in India
  2. Over 100 interns from 20 nationalities currently in Hungary

Cooperation with AIESEC:

TCS is a Global Exchange Partner of AIESEC, which facilitates our recruitment process through their opportunities platform and assures the ACE program the quality our interns seek.

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This is Why Coronavirus is Wreaking More Havoc Among the Black -American Communities.

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This is Why Coronavirus is Wreaking More Havoc Among the Black -American Communities

BBC has revealed disturbing news in the wake of the Coronavirus in the US. This follows the release of statistics from Chicago health officials. It is coming out that the blacks living in Chicago account for half of the entire Covid 19 cases in the city and more than 70% of deaths, despite constituting  30% of the population.

It is disturbing also that other cities with huge black populations like New Orleans, Milwaukee, Detroit and Newyork have become the new Covid 19 hotspots.

The records further reveal that a total of 370,000 Americans are infected with this virus while about 11,000 people have succumbed to the virus.

This is against a backdrop of 75,000 deaths and 1.3 Million infections cases globally.

Why is it that the virus is devastating to more blacks compared to others?  Could it be linked to their living conditions? Is it not disturbing that blacks account for 41% of Covid-19 fatalities, despite making up to 14% of the population in Illinois?

It is on record also that the black city residents had a lower life expectancy compared to their white counterparts. According to the Chicago public health commissioner, Dr. Allison Arwady, the blacks already lived on average about 8.8 years less than the white population.

Nationally, data has revealed that vulnerability to the infection may vary from one neighborhood to another. A case in point is the data of the infections and deaths from Michigan. Black Americans make up 14% of the entire population, however, they account for 33% of the covid 19  cases and 41% of deaths, according to the state health department.

Another case in point is data from Detroit and Michigan. It reveals that 80% of the confirmed Covid19 cases are blacks who constitute about 80% of the population here.

 

According to mayor Lightfoot,  respiratory diseases, heart conditions and diabetes were very common among the blacks living in this city. This was associated with food and lack of exercise due to lack of walkable streets by Dr, Awards.

Dr, Cameron Webb, a black American physician is on record telling the BBC that the racial and economic disparities were being pronounced by the pandemic. He said that “ it exposes our society’s fault lines”

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Junior Secondary School, JSS Grade 7 Admission Letters 2022/2023, Secondary Placement Results

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Junior Secondary School Grade 7 Admission Letters 2022/2023, Secondary Placement Results

Form One Selection/Placement Results 2021-2022 portal: MoE Form One Intake for 2020 KCPE Candidates and Form 1 Admission Letters Download for National, Extra County, County, Sub-county and Private Schools, Reporting Date Form one admission results and intake 2021

 

KPSEA Junior Secondary School Selection 2022; How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023

 

KPSEA GRADE SEVEN SELECTION 2022| HOW TO CHECK HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED TO JOIN AND DOWNLOAD ADMISSION LETTER 2022/2023

KPSEA 2022 Grade Seven Selection 2022| How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023

KPSEA secondary school Selection 2022| How to check high school selected to join and download Admission Letter 2022/2023

Hello students, parents, and Guardians who waiting for Long Time for KPSEA grade 7 selection, and KCPE Form one selection.

The long wait is finally over since KPSEA grade 7 and KCPE Form one selection results were Released Today!

This Article will Guide you on How to check Grade 7 Junior Secondary Scho Placement Results and KCPE form one placement results and enable you to quickly Download Admission letter for the Academic year 2023/2024.

KPSEA 2022/2023 Junior Secondary School Placement Results

Placement or Selection of KPSEA candidates is a process which enables the government to place grade six learners to secondary schools based on their academic prowess. Secondary schools in Kenya are graded into four main cadres that is National level, Extra-county level, county level and sub-county level. The current education CS has on many occasions advised parents and guardians to apply for placement of their grade six KPSEA candidates to join day schools near their homes as opposed to KCSE top performing secondary schools since the new CBC curriculum is competency based and not examination oriented.

How KPSEA 2022 Candidates can Download their Grade 7 Placement Letters

After the placement process, what follows is the announcement of selection results, This is how KPSEA and KCPE Candidates  can download admission letters or calling letter for for 2023 secondary schools intake.

NOTE:To check high school selected to join  SMS  your index number to 22263 (the code works for safaricom, Airtel and Telkom). The sms charges ksh. 25.

How to Download Form One/Grade 7 Admission Letter

To download your form one joining admission letter follow the procedure below;

  •  Step 1: Go to Ministry of education website via link provided below

Upon receipt of a notification indicating which school a candidate has been admitted to, head to the Ministry of Education portal available on Form one selection

  • Step 2: Select School Level

After opening the portal you will find 3 links for the three categories of schools. Click on the appropriate one, e.g. Form One Selection System for Extra County Schools.

Categories of Secondary Schools selected
Categories of Secondary Schools
  • Step 3: Select School location and index number

In the next page you will need to select the County where the school is located, the Sub County and finally enter the candidate’s KCPE Index number.

How to Download 2018 Form One Admission Letter
How to Download 2019 Form One Admission Letter/calling letters online from education.go.ke/Photo
  • Step 4: Download Form one Admission or calling letter

NOTE 1: Kindly note that admission letters will be available once the selection process is finished. Therefore you can use the above procedure to check the school selected to join and even download the Admission Letter.

NOTE 2: If you are asked for a .go.ke email address and you are lost kindly contact you headmaster to provide you with one so that you can download your admission letter.

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QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE NEW CBC GRADE 4 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION GUIDELINES

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POINTS TO NOTE ABOUT CBC GRADE 4 GUIDELINES BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

  1. English will continue being the language of instruction for all learning areas save for Kiswahili, foreign and indigenous languages.
  2. Not all public primary schools will be selected by the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission to offer foreign and indigenous languages.
  3. Home Science and Agriculture will be allocated 1 theory lesson and a double lesson for practical activities.
  4. Science and Technology will be allocated two single lessons and a double lesson for practical activities.
  5. Physical and Health Education will be timetabled daily for every grade. Besides, it should be activity-based.
  6. Pastoral Programmes of Instruction, PPI should be conducted by a reputable and responsible member of a recognized religious faith within the school community. The religious faith must be legally registered in Kenya.
  7. Co-curricular Activities are compulsory and should be implemented as recommended for all the learners undergoing formal training.
  8. Schools are expected to ensure that all learners participate in community service activities based on the curriculum designs offered.
  9. Schools should create opportunities for parental involvement and sharing of ideas regarding CBC implementation.
  10. Schools should incorporate core values in learning the learning process across all the learning areas in Upper primary.
  11. The last two lessons every Friday (5 %) of teaching time should be time tabled for Teacher Professional Development Activities, TPAD. Learners on the other hand, should be allowed to interact with digital devices, library work, TV and radio programmes aired live by the KICD.
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Form One Placement (Selection) Results 2022; Form One Placement Letters Released Today. Check Pdf Download through this procedure

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Form One Placement (Selection) Results 2022; Form One Placement Letters Released Today. Check Pdf Download through this procedure

The ministry of education has released the 2021 form one selection list. As earlier pointed out, once the selection is over, each candidate will be required to send their index numbers to 22263 to know which secondary school they have been allocated.

As a matter of fact, there are those parents who could wish to take their children to the school of their choice. To achieve this, there is a protocol to be followed in order to change the placed school by the ministry of education. This is because, each candidate has a NEMIS number which if you have to change the school, you have to follow this procedure;

1. The parent should place a request to the school of interest where he or she wants his kid to school from. The preferred school will then carry out the shortlisting depending on the vacancies they have.

2. The school through NEMIS via this link https://nemis.education.go.ke/ will send the information to the ministry of education to capture the student in the new school.

3. Then approval will be done depending on the category of school where the student fit.

4. Once the approval is over, the student will be transferred from the previous school to the new school.

5. Parent will now be able to download admission letters for the new school.

Form one selection results and admission letters 2022 (Check admission results and letter)

The 2022 form one selection results can be received through the Ministry of Education official SMS code 22263. This is the fastest way that 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates can use to know their form one placement results. These results are always available once the selection process is completed.

 

HOW TO SEND AN SMS TO RECEIVE 2022 FORM ONE SELECTION RESULTS.

It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education to place all the 2021 KCPE candidates to their secondary school of choice.

 

The Ministry places the students to all public National, Extra County, County and Sub County schools.

 

 

 

Placement of the KCPE 2021 candidates is done based on criteria set by the Ministry of Education. Top on the list of factors that the Ministry considers is the candidate’s performance (total marks) in the KCPE 2021 examinations.

 

 

 

Students with the highest scores (Over 400) are always placed at National Schools.

 

The vice versa is versa is true as students with lowest scores are placed in Sub County schools.

 

Another criteria that is considered is affirmative action; where the cut off marks for form one selection is lowered considerably for vulnerable groups of students.

 

The general performance at the KCPE examinations is also a key determinant in determining the cut-off points for the various categories of schools.

 

Last, but not least, the form one admissions is pegged on the specific schools’ Form one capacities. This is the maximum number of form one students that a school can accommodate; based on the available space and physical facilities.

 

Schools can request for change of 2022 form one placements (Adjustment of school’s form one capacity).

 

 

 

Where the capacity of a school has improved due to development of additional facilities in the year, a principal must request for placement of additional students and approval in NEMIS.

 

After the application, the Ministry reviews and adjusts the school’s form one capacity; usually by allowing the school to admit more form one students.

 

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING 2022 FORM ONE SELECTION RESULTS.

Follow the steps below to easily get your 2022 form one selection results through SMS;

 

Go to SMS (Messages) in your phone and create a new SMS. Enter the recipient number (where to send the sms to) as 22263.

Enter your KCPE 2021 index number in full (11 digits); see screenshot below.

Once you are satisfied that the index number and recipient details are correct, just send the SMS.

Please remember that this is a premium service and you will pay Sh25 per an SMS.

In case the SMS from the Ministry of Education delays, kindly be a little bit patient before sending the SMS again. This is because, immediately the placement results are announced, there will be many individuals sending same SMSs and this may cause the delays.

Finally, only send the placement confirmation SMS once the Ministry of Education formally releases the results to the public.

Next, it is time to download your 2022 form one admission letter online. See the simplified procedure here; How to download 2022 form one admission letters online.

 

 

 

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TVET Institutions to hire 1, 000 Trainers by Next Week, Here is the Procedure on How to Apply for TVET Trainers’ Jobs in Kenya

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TVET Institutions to hire 1, 000 Trainers by Next Week, Here is the Procedure on How to Apply for TVET Trainers’ Jobs in Kenya

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How to apply for TVET Trainers’ Vacancies, a simplified procedure

The Government is planning to hire 5, 000 trainers to serve in the various Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges distributed across the 47 counties in Kenya.

According to Education Chief Administrative Secretary Zach Kinuthia, the recruitment exercise will be extended to 2025. The government plans to recruit 5, 000 trainers in TVET colleges. The exercise is likely to cost the Government Sh 10 billion in salaries.

“We have recruited2, 000 in the first phase and we are now interviewing the second batch of 1, 000 trainers to be employed by next week. This will leave us with a deficit of 2, 000 who will be employed by 2022,” said Kinuthia.

HOW TO APPLY FOR TVET TRAINER JOBS IN KENYA

In order to be employed as a trainer in any TVET institution in Kenya, you must be registered and licensed as a trainer.

How to apply for Registration and Licensing as a TVET Trainer in Kenya

Section 23 of the TVET Act, 2013 requires that all TVET trainers/ tutors be registered and licensed by TVET Authority Board.

After the assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, the list of Accredited TVET Trainers shall be posted on the TVET Authority Board’s website.

Training providers are expected to recruit accredited trainers only.

The registration of TVET trainers is done through the TVET online registration platform.

TVET Trainers and industry practitioners can also apply for registration as assessors and/or verifiers for CBET programs in the TVET website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: TVET APPLICATION LINK/PORTAL, HOW TO APPLY

  1. Access the online TVET registration platform by clicking on this link tveta.go.ke
  2. The link above will take you to the page labeled Institution and Trainer/Assessor/Verifier
  3. If you are a first-time applicant, click on the tab labeled “register” to create an account.
  4. In case you are already registered, kindly click on the tab labeled “Existing”
  5. After creating your TVET account, an email link will be sent to your personal email you provided for activation.
  6. Click on the link to activate the account and set your password.
  7. This portal will redirect you to a page with five areas that you will be required to fill.
  8. Fill in your Personal Information, Contact Information, Education, Experience & Confirmation. Remember to save after every step.
  9. Click on the tab labeled ”submit.” This will redirect you to the TVET licensing page.
  10. Select the area of licensing then click on the tab labeled “Apply”
  11. This will take you to the TVET Payment Page. Click and pay the required amount to finish the application process.

Please note that anyone who contravenes the provisions of the TVET Act (2013) commits a punishable act which upon conviction can attract a penalty of a sum not exceeding one million shillings or a jail term not exceeding three years or both.

TVET CONTACTS

You can get in touch with the organization through the following channels:

Email address: support@tveta.go.ke

Physical Address: Utalii House 8th Floor, Utalii Street

Postal Address: 35625-00100

Phone Number: 254 20 239 2140

Cell: 0700 015 440

Website: www.tveta.go.ke

 

 

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TSC: How to Scoop Maximum Scores During Interviews for Teachers Wishing for TSC Promotions 2021

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How to Scoop Maximum Scores During Interviews for Teachers Wishing for TSC Promotions 2021

Based on the current Central Bargaining Agreement, CBA there are two ways through which teachers can be promoted namely Common cadre and via competitive Promotions.

CompetitivePromotions are for Promotional grades in administrative positions in schools.

Persuant to that, the Teachers’ Employer- Teachers service Commission, TSC has a clear-cut  interview scorecard to use in assessing Candidates’ competencies in key areas where candidates must score at least 50% and above in order to to be deployed.

These encompass:

TSC Promotions for Teachers 2021- Key Areas

1 Administrative abilities in the current assignment

* Achievements 10 marks

* Co-curricular exploits 8 Marks

* Participation in education affairs 5 marks

* Knowledge on formation of members and functions of board of management and parents association 5 marks.

* Role of sponsor 2 marks

This section has the highest marks at 30, therefore it’s important that prospective administrators of schools to have a good masterly.

2 Knowledge of education issues and trends in the post independence period

* Knowledge of educational Commissions 3 marks.

* Working parties or purpose for formation of such Commissions 3 marks.

* The respective recommendations of such Commissions 3 marks

* Implementation 3 marks

Total for this section is 12 marks.

3 knowledge of curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.

A. Curriculum development

* Structure of Kenya institute of education 3 marks

* Functions of Kenya institute of education 3 marks.

* Current trends in the curriculum 3 marks.

B. Implemention

* Structure and functions of teachers Service Commission 5 marks.

* Functions and structure of Ministry of education science and technology- inspection and directorate 4 marks.

C Evaluation.

* Membership of Kenya national examination Council 3 marks.

* Relationship between TSC, MoE, KNEC and KIE 5 marks.

The section has a subtotal of 28 marks.

4 Legal Framework in education

* Teachers service Commission 1 mark

* Education act 1 mark

* Kenya national examination Council act 1 mark

* Trade and dispute 1 mark

* TSC code of regulations for teachers 1 mark

* Schemes of Service for teachers 1 mark

* Manual for heads of secondary schools in Kenya 1 mark.

The section subtotal is 7 marks.

5 other educational organizations and institutions

* Kenya institute of education 2 marks.

* Jomo kenyatta foundation 2 marks.

* Kenya literature bureau 2 marks.

* Kenya education staff institute 2 marks

The section has a subtotal of 8 Marks.

6 Functions of the Central government

* Knowledge of the three arms of government 3 marks.

* Legislature; it’s functions, role of the speaker, clerk and sergeant-at-arms 3 marks.

* Executive; functions, role if the principal Secretaries visavis cabinet Secretaries 3 marks.

* Judiciary; Functions, structure, attorney general, chief justice etc 3 marks.

Section Total is 12 marks

7 General knowledge 3 marks

The grand total now comes to 100%

Note: TSC Promotional vacancies for Teachers are subject to their availability and funds from treasury. When they are available, TSC advertises and later on invite teachers for Interviews.