TSC Allocated Billions to Absorb 20,000 Intern Teachers in New Budget
TSC has been engaged in a fierce standoff with teachers over their conversion to permanent and pensionable terms, citing a lack of budgetary allocation...
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Kenya's Parliament has approved the 2026/27 national budget, with significant allocations towards education and health.
- The education sector received a record Ksh781.4 billion, including Ksh4.9 billion to absorb 20,000 intern teachers into permanent roles.
- Key allocations include Ksh175.5 billion for the health sector, focusing on Universal Health Coverage, and Ksh138.2 billion for affordable housing.
- Concerns were raised over the projected Ksh1.1 trillion public debt servicing, while the mandatory rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system was endorsed.
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Bitok Tells Teachers Not to Force Exams at Expense of School Stability - June 2026
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Julius Bitok, has advised teachers and school administrators not to force students to take examinations if they are experiencing anxiety or are unprepared, emphasizing that school stability is paramount. The Architectural Association of Kenya has proposed stricter design and safety standards for school dormitories following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. Parliament approved the 2026/27 national budget with significant allocations towards education, including funds for the Teachers Service Commission to absorb 20,000 intern teachers.
