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TSC acting CEO Evaleen Mitei said the proposed framework is intended to reshape the registration process for teachers and ensure that future applicants meet standards that match current education demands.
The meeting comes amid continued concerns from teachers over access to medical services following the transition to the new health insurance system, with stakeholders pushing for improved efficiency and expanded healthcare access across the country.
In recent days, Junior Secondary School teachers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding that all interns be confirmed immediately, alongside publication of a clear plan showing timelines for absorption.
Social Health Authority chair Dr. Abdi Mohamed says teachers’ medical cover was transferred to SHA to save costs and expand access from about 800 to 10,000 facilities, while curbing misuse and fraudulent claims.
Under the arrangement, Sh300,000 last expense payments for deceased principal members are now ready, with the Ministry confirming that all verified claims have been processed and will be released.
In a brief statement released on Wednesday, April 22, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rejected the claims contained in the widely shared posters, saying they did not originate from the commission.
Under the revised approach, principals are now expected to take direct responsibility for supervising classroom instruction, supporting teachers in understanding the curriculum and ensuring that continuous assessment is effectively carried out.
TSC Acting Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei said Kenya is going through a major shift in education and warned that the reforms cannot succeed through policy documents alone.
At the same time, the Head of State announced that construction of a new college dedicated to the community will begin immediately. The institution will sit on a six-acre parcel of land in Ruai and is expected to cost Sh120 million, with completion projected within one year.
Meanwhile, the funding situation within the education sector has added another layer to the standoff. President William Ruto assented the Supplementary Appropriation Act for the 2025/26 financial year on Wednesday, increasing total government expenditure to Sh4.695 trillion.
In a Gazette notice dated April 10, 2026, the Head of State announced the vacancy in the position of chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following the elevation of the previous office holder to the Court of Appeal.
During the year under review, TSC reported a deficit of Sh4.38 billion, which pushed its total accumulated deficit to Sh7.34 billion. The audit further shows that at the time of review, current liabilities stood at Sh12.3 billion while current assets were Sh4.4 billion, leaving a negative working capital of Sh7.9 billion.