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March 21, 2026
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Special schools face acute shortage of teachers

Special schools face acute shortage of teachers

Kenya grappling with severe shortage of Special Needs Education teachers...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya's Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is facing a critical shortage of Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers, particularly those with specialized skills, potentially impacting the quality of education for learners with disabilities.

  • As of February 2026, only 2.1% (9,340 out of 439,009) of teachers were SNE specialists.
  • The TSC, led by acting CEO Evaleen Mitei, cited budget constraints and a limited supply of teachers trained in highly specialized SNE areas as key challenges.
  • Education stakeholders, including KEDIPA chairperson Timothy Wanyonyi, warn that this shortage could undermine the delivery of quality education under the competency-based curriculum.

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