Education

So you’ve decided you want to teach. Maybe you’re fresh from KCSE, a university graduate, or looking for a career shift. But the big question is: what papers do you actually need to get that TSC number and stand in front of a class legally? Forget the rumours from your WhatsApp groups. This guide breaks … Read more

You’ve just graduated from a college like Kenyatta University or a TVET, your certificates are ready, and the dream of being a teacher is real. But now, the big question hits: how long does TSC registration take in Kenya? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of graduates stare at the TSC portal, refreshing and hoping … Read more

You’ve just spent the long rains term marking books late into the night, dealing with a packed class, and maybe even covering for an absent colleague. Payday comes, and something feels off. Or your headteacher denies your leave application without a clear reason. Sound familiar? Many teachers grind through these frustrations, not knowing they have … Read more

You’ve got your TSC number, you’re posted to a school—maybe in the heart of Nairobi or a quiet village in Bungoma—and the reality of teaching hits. The first paycheck arrives, and you start thinking: “What’s next?” For many Kenyan teachers, the career path feels like a mystery wrapped in bureaucracy. But it doesn’t have to … Read more

Ever spent a whole day in a TSC office queue, only to be told your file is ‘in process’? Or wasted bus fare to town just to confirm a payslip detail? Those days are over, msee. If you have a smartphone and some bundles, you can handle serious TSC business from your couch in Kayole, … Read more

You’ve been teaching for years, contributing to that pension every month without fail. You imagine a peaceful retirement, maybe a shamba upcountry or a small business in town. But what if the pension plan you’re banking on has rules you’ve never heard of? Rules that could leave you with less than you planned, or waiting … Read more

Your TSC registration is your teaching lifeline. It’s what stands between you and that salary at the end of the month. But what if it just… lapsed? No warning, just a notice from the Teachers Service Commission saying you’re out. Scary, right? For many teachers from Nairobi to Kisumu, keeping that certificate active feels like … Read more

You’re a teacher in, say, Nakuru. A letter from the TSC lands on your desk. Allegations. You’re summoned for a disciplinary hearing. Your heart sinks. Panic sets in. Do you just go through the TSC’s internal process? Or do you run straight to the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi? Making the wrong choice … Read more

You’ve just received that TSC posting SMS. Your heart is pounding. Is it a school in the heart of Nairobi’s Eastlands or a remote centre in Turkana? That single message dictates your next three years, your bank balance, and your daily hustle. Deployment by the Teachers Service Commission isn’t just a location change. It’s a … Read more

Your child comes home from school in Ruiru or Kitengela, and the story they tell you makes your blood run cold. Maybe it’s about a teacher who is always absent, one who uses corporal punishment despite the ban, or something even more serious. You’ve tried talking to the school head, but nothing changed. Now what? … Read more