In the dusty interior of Kajiado County, students sit in half-empty classrooms, waiting for teachers who may never come. Meanwhile, in nearby urban centres, others enjoy overstaffed schools. The disparity? The elusive and controversial hardship allowance. Teachers posted to government-recognized…
For decades, Kenya’s hardship allowance was meant to motivate public servants—especially teachers—posted to underserved areas. Yet, in 2025, the system appears broken, leaving many teachers and lawmakers questioning its fairness and effectiveness. At the heart of the controversy is the…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has revealed it is yet to revise the list of hardship areas due to pending guidance from the Public Service Commission. TSC’s Acting CEO, Eveleen Mitei, explained to the National Assembly Implementation Committee that payments…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is once again on the spot over its controversial redistribution of teacher promotion slots, which has revealed a glaring gap between urban and marginalized counties. Following a recent audit, the TSC withdrew 1,864 promotion slots…
Samburu teachers and union officials are up in arms after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) revoked the promotions of 158 educators, citing failure to meet a three-year experience threshold — just a month after they had officially been promoted. The…
A storm is brewing in Kenya’s education sector as the Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association (KETHAWA) has issued a stern warning to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over what it terms an “inhuman and unconstitutional” move…
Teachers in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) have been dealt a devastating blow after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) withdrew more than 1,400 promotion slots, disproportionately affecting marginalized regions. According to a May 2025 TSC status report to Parliament,…
The Treasury’s move to cut school capitation has disproportionately affected vulnerable learners, exacerbating inequality in Kenya’s education sector. Children from poor and rural backgrounds are the hardest hit, with some already dropping out. With fewer funds, many public schools can…
School administrators across Kenya are facing a financial crisis following the Treasury’s decision to reduce capitation. With drastically reduced funding, many headteachers are grappling with how to keep their schools operational. Previously, each secondary school student received KSh 22,244 annually.…
Public education in Kenya has long depended on government capitation to support learning operations. However, a recent decision by the National Treasury to slash capitation funding has shifted the financial burden squarely onto the shoulders of already struggling parents. In…