The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to enhance technology integration in education by training teachers on artificial intelligence tools and upgrading its online appraisal system. The commission is seeking service providers for these initiatives, with application deadlines approaching.

• Over 10,000 teachers may be impacted by these technological advancements.
• The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is the organization spearheading these changes.
• Key dates for expressions of interest include Monday, October 12, 2026.

Kenya's teacher unions, KUPPET and KNUT, are divided on the proposed autonomous management of Junior Schools within primary school compounds.

• KUPPET advocates for Junior Schools to be autonomous institutions led by post-primary teachers, arguing that primary school supervisors lack the necessary qualifications.
• KNUT supports the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform's recommendation for Junior Schools to remain integrated within comprehensive schools to ensure a smooth transition for learners.
• The disagreement arose during a public participation forum in West Pokot concerning proposed changes to education laws.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has debunked a fabricated memo circulating online, which falsely announced the suspension of academic activities due to an impending lecturers' strike.

• The fake memo, dated September 28, 2026, instructed students to vacate the campus by October 2, 2026.
• The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) is set to commence a nationwide strike on Friday, October 2, over unfulfilled agreements.
• MMUST urges students and staff to rely solely on official university channels for authentic information.