RETIREMENT

“We have teachers with diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorate degrees. Job evaluation report conducted by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission recommended that you are paid according to the job you are doing,” insisted TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia.

SCHOOL HEADS

The commission has also agreed to convene a meeting with school heads association to address the issues raised with a view to arriving at an amicable solution in line with the President’s directive.

Mr Sossion said a majority of the affected teachers, especially the elderly, are opting for early retirement in what will further aggravate shortage of teachers in public schools, which is at its lowest.

The nominated MP said performance contracting and teacher performance appraisal and development had a negative bearing on performance in schools, with teachers spending a lot of time filling unnecessary load of forms instead of concentrating on imparting knowledge on students.

EXAMINATION

Mr Sossion said due to lack of computers, electricity, unreliable or total lack of internet connectivity in schools, teachers are forced to travel long distances to download the forms online at the expense of teaching.

Meanwhile, teachers who will be involved in the management of national examinations this year have been asked to be vigilant and uphold the ethical and integrity standards governing the profession.

Ms Macharia also asked the examiners to ensure that any form of examination irregularity is detected, forestalled and appropriate remedial action taken in tandem with the relevant laws and regulations.

In a circular dated August 9 and addressed to principals, head teachers and all teachers, Mrs Macharia asked them not to accept to be compromised. KCPE and KCSE exams are set to begin  on October 29, and November 2, respectively.

RETIREMENT

“We have teachers with diplomas, degrees, masters and doctorate degrees. Job evaluation report conducted by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission recommended that you are paid according to the job you are doing,” insisted TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia.

SCHOOL HEADS

The commission has also agreed to convene a meeting with school heads association to address the issues raised with a view to arriving at an amicable solution in line with the President’s directive.

Mr Sossion said a majority of the affected teachers, especially the elderly, are opting for early retirement in what will further aggravate shortage of teachers in public schools, which is at its lowest.

The nominated MP said performance contracting and teacher performance appraisal and development had a negative bearing on performance in schools, with teachers spending a lot of time filling unnecessary load of forms instead of concentrating on imparting knowledge on students.

EXAMINATION

Mr Sossion said due to lack of computers, electricity, unreliable or total lack of internet connectivity in schools, teachers are forced to travel long distances to download the forms online at the expense of teaching.

Meanwhile, teachers who will be involved in the management of national examinations this year have been asked to be vigilant and uphold the ethical and integrity standards governing the profession.

Ms Macharia also asked the examiners to ensure that any form of examination irregularity is detected, forestalled and appropriate remedial action taken in tandem with the relevant laws and regulations.

In a circular dated August 9 and addressed to principals, head teachers and all teachers, Mrs Macharia asked them not to accept to be compromised. KCPE and KCSE exams are set to begin  on October 29, and November 2, respectively.