44,000 Junior Secondary School Teachers Face Uncertain Future - March 2026

The employment of approximately 44,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) interns is in jeopardy following a recent court ruling, casting a shadow of uncertainty over these educators. The future of 44,000 teachers in junior schools is uncertain following a court decision declaring the intern teacher program unconstitutional. For the first time, junior secondary students are participating in the Kenya Science Fair, marking a significant milestone for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Kenya's education system is facing scrutiny as parents grapple with an escalating fee burden, with concerns mounting over the financial strain placed on families to meet rising costs.