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May 23, 2026

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PS Bitok Convenes JSS Heads to Naivasha

PS Bitok Convenes JSS Heads to Naivasha

Some JSS teachers have expressed concerns about the chaos that is likely to erupt after being domiciled in primary schools...

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Permanent Secretary for Basic Education, Julius Bitok, will meet Junior Secondary School (JSS) heads from across Kenya on May 23 in Naivasha to discuss the implementation of JSS autonomy.

The meeting aims to harmonize views from 47 counties on operational independence for JSS to address issues like funding and administrative separation from primary schools.
Key figures involved include PS Julius Bitok, education stakeholders, and representatives from county education departments.
The transition to JSS autonomy is driven by concerns from teachers over professional identity, career progression, and the operational chaos caused by being housed in primary schools.

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