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KENYAN TEACHERS SALARY (tsc) SCALES 2019

11/9/2019

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KENYAN TEACHERS SALARY SCALES 2019

TSC Grade/Job Group

Figures are in shillings (KES/Ksh)

Chief principals, Grade D5 (Job Group Q and R)
2018/2019 Net Salary
111,201-152,937
New Salary 2019/2020
121,814-157,656
Senior principals, Grade D4 (Job Group P)
2018/2019 Net Salary
99,730-114,432
New Salary 2019/2020
109,249-118,169
Principals, Grade D3 (Job Group M and N)
2018/2019 Net Salary
77,840-90,612
New Salary 2019/2020
93,850-102,802
Deputy principals III, Grade D2 (Job Group N)
2018/2019 Net Salary
71,565 -85,269
New Salary 2019/2020
82,717-87,900
Senior teachers, senior masters and deputy principals IV in Grade D1 (Job Group M and N)
2018/2019 Net Salary
66,177-80,242
New Salary 2019/2020
77,840-82,717
Headteacher, deputy headteacher I and senior master III in Grade C5 (Job Group L to M)
2018/2019 Net Salary
40,849-60,000
New Salary 2019/2020
51,632-62,272
Deputy headteacher II in Grade C4 (Job Group G to L)
2018/2019 Net Salary
35,927-49,912
New Salary 2019/2020
45,287-51,632
Secondary teacher I and senior teacher I Grade C3 (Job Group L)
2018/2019 Net Salary
39,532-49,912
New Salary 2019/2020
41,343-51,927
Senior teacher II, secondary teacher II and secondary II UT and primary special need education teacher in Grade C2 (Job Group G to J)
2018/2019 Net Salary
27, 325-32, 988
New Salary 2019/2020
31, 242-33,971

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ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (KICD)

27/5/2019

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ROLES OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (KICD)

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), initially Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) is the national curriculum development centre established through the KICD Act No. 4 of 2013 of the laws of Kenya.
KICD was dedicated to pursue the following main roles;

develop research informed curriculum and curriculum support materials for basic and tertiary education and training below the university;
to initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development;
evaluating vets and approves the curricular and curriculum support materials for basic and tertiary education, as well as offering curriculum based consultancy services in basic and tertiary education and training;

FUNCTIONS OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (KICD)

Advises the Government on matters pertaining to curriculum development
Evaluate, vet and approve, for application in Kenya, any local and foreign curricula and curriculum support materials in relation to the levels of education and training” referred to in bullet (4)
Implement the policies relating to curriculum development in basic and tertiary education and training;
Develop, review and approve programs, curricula and curriculum support materials that meet international standards for—
1. early childhood care, development and education;
2. pre-primary education;
3. primary education;
4. secondary education;
5. adult, continuing and non-formal education;
6. teacher education and training;
7. special needs education; and
8. technical and vocational education and training.
Initiate and conduct research to inform curriculum policies, review and development.
Collect document and catalogue information on curricula, curriculum support materials and innovations to create a data bank and disseminate the information to educational institutions, learners and other relevant organizations
Print, publish and disseminate information relating to curricula for basic and tertiary education and training
Collaborate with other individuals and institutions in organizing and conducting professional development programs for teachers, teacher trainers, quality assurance and standards officers and other officers involved in education and training on curriculum programs and materials
Develop disseminate and transmit programs and curriculum support materials through mass media, electronic learning, distance learning and any other mode of delivering education and training programs and materials
Promote equity and access to quality curricula and curriculum support materials
Promote appropriate utilization of technology to enhance innovations and achievement of a knowledge based economy
Offer consultancy services in basic and tertiary education and training
Incorporate national values, talent development and leadership values in curriculum development
Receive, consider, develop and review curriculum proposals

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What is the role/Function of The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)?

27/5/2019

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Roles and Functions of K.N.E.C

The KNEC mandate include;

Set and maintain examinations standards
Conduct public academic, technical and other national examinations within Kenya at basic and tertiary levels
Award certificates or diplomas to candidates in such examinations
Confirm authenticity of certificates or diplomas issued by the Council upon request by the government, public institutions, learning institutions, employers and other interested parties
Issue replacement certificates or diplomas to candidates in such examinations upon acceptable proof of loss or damage of the original
Undertake research on educational assessment
Advice any public institution on the development and use of any system of assessment when requested to do so, and in accordance with such terms and conditions as shall be mutually agreed between the council and the public institution
Promote the international recognition of qualifications conferred by the council
Advice the government on any policy decision that is relevant to, or has implications on, the functions of the council or the administration of examinations in Kenya

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Functions of K.N.E.C

Develop national examination tests
Register candidates for the KNEC examinations
Conduct examinations and process the results
Award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates
Issue replacement certificates and diplomas
Conduct educational assessment research
Carry out equation of certificates and diplomas issued by other credible examining boards
Conduct examinations on behalf of foreign examination board

K.N.E.C Contacts

Council secretary / Chief Executive Officer
P.O Box 73598 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Head OfficeNational Housing Corporation (NHC) House,
Aga Khan Walk,
Tel: +254 020 3317412 / 3317413 / 3317419 / 3317527 / 3341027 / 3341050 / 3341071 / 3341098 / 3341113 / 2213381
Fax: +254-020-2226032
www.knec.ac.ke

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015 - SECTION 37-39: Review of decision to refuse to register, REGISTRATION FEE and Offences relating to registration

1/5/2019

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previously: REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER.

SECTION 37: Review of decision to refuse to register.

A teacher whose application for registration has been denied may apply for review of the decision to the Commission.

SECTION 38: REGISTRATION FEE

(1) A non-refundable fee prescribed under the Fifth Registration fee Schedule shall be paid by a teacher on application f'or registration.
(2) The Commission may review the fee payable from time to time.

SECTION 39: Offences relating to registration

Any Person who-

(a) procures or attempts to procure the entry of any name on the Register by willfully making or producing or causing to be made or produced, either orally or in writing, any declaration, certificate or representation which he knows to be false or fraudulent;
(b) falsely or fraudulently holds himself out to be a registered teacher;
(c) not being a registered teacher, or a person exempted under any written law, teaches or assists in teaching in any school;
(d) willfully aids, perpetuates or in any way assists another person to obtain registration by false pretense;
(e) causes, permits or employs to teach in any school a person not being a registered teacher or a person exempted by any written law;
(f) applies for employment as a teacher in any name other than the full name as entered in the Register; or
(g) commits any other act or omission relating to registration which constitutes an illegal act under the Act or any other written law;

commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or both.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015 - SECTION 36: Reinstatement to the Register.

29/4/2019

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previously >> SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

SECTION 36: REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER.

(1) The Commission may on its own motion or upon application by a teacher in the manner Specified in Form B under the Eighth Schedule direct that-
- (a) the removal of the name of the teacher from the Register be confirmed; or
- (b) the name of the teacher be reinstated to the Register.
(2) A teacher whose name has been removed from the Register shall only be eligible to apply for reinstatement to the Register after a period of eighteen months from the date of such removal.

next >> SECTION 37-39: REVIEW OF DECISION TO REFUSE TO REGISTER, REGISTRATION FEE AND OFFENCES RELATING TO REGISTRATION.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015 - SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

29/4/2019

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previously: T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTER OF TEACHERS, REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION, REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER

SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

(1) The Commission shall have the power to review its decision on removal of a teacher from the register or refusal to register a teacher.
(2) A teacher aggrieved by the decision of the Commission may apply to the Commission for a review of the decision within ninety days from the date of the letter communicating the decision.

next: SECTION 36: Reinstatement to the Register.

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

25/4/2019

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PREVIOUSLY - T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: PUBLICATION OF NAMES, ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE, PARTICULARS OF THE REGISTER

T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

Section 34: Removal from the Register of Teachers

The Commission may, after due process, remove from the Register the name of a teacher in accordance with section 30 of the Act.
The Commission may constitute a panel to hear and determine whether a teacher employed in a private institution is guilty of professional misconduct which warrants removal from the Register.
A teacher whose name is removed from the Register following a disciplinary process shall be notified in the manner specified in the Seventh Schedule.

Section 35: Review by the Commission

The Commission shall have the power to review its decision on removal of a teacher from the register or refusal to register a teacher.
A teacher aggrieved by the decision of the Commission may apply to the Commission for a review of the decision within ninety days from the date of the letter communicating the decision.

Section 36: Reinstatement to the register

(1) The Commission may on its own motion or upon application by a teacher in the manner Specified in Form B under the Eighth Schedule direct that-
- (a) the removal of the name of the teacher from the Register be confirmed; or
- (b) the name of the teacher be reinstated to the Register.
(2) A teacher whose name has been removed from the Register shall only be eligible to apply for reinstatement to the Register after a period of eighteen months from the date of such removal.

NEXT - T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: REVIEW OF DECISION TO REFUSE TO REGISTER, REGISTRATION FEE, OFFENCES RELATING TO REGISTRATION

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T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

24/4/2019

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PREVIOUSLY: SECTION 28-30: COMMISSION'S DISCRETION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES

SECTION 31-33: Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

31. Publication of Names

The Commission shall annually publish in the Gazette and in the Commission's website, names of persons-

(a) duly registered as teachers as specified in section 32 of the Act; and
(b) removed from the register of teachers in accordance with section 30 of the Act.

32. Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate

The Commission may on application, issue a Duplicate Certificate of Registration to a person whose certificate of Duplicate registration is lost, destroyed or misplaced upon payment of a non-refundable fee specified in the Fifth Schedule .
A Duplicate Certificate of Registration under this regulation shall be issued in the manner prescribed under the Sixth Schedule.

33. Particulars of the register

(1) The Commission shall keep a Register of teacher which shall contain;

(a) full names, physical, postal and email address;
(b) National Identity Card or passport number;
(c) Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number;
(d) date of birth;
(e) gender;
(f) nationality;
(g) academic and professional qualification;
(h) serial numbers of both academic and professional certificates;
(i) year of qualification and institution;
(j) teaching subjects where applicable;
(k) registration number;
(l) serial number of the Certificate of Registration; and
(m) the current registration status.

(2) For the purposes of this regulation, the Commission may require a teacher to provide such information as may be required from time to time.

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t.s.c code of regulations: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

20/4/2019

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previously: registration of kenyan teachers

section 28-30: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

(1) Where a person holds a certificate from a foreign learning institution accredited by a recognized accreditation body, the Commission shall have the discretion to register or refuse to register the person.

(2) Where the Commission declines to issue a Certificate of Registration, the Commission shall-

(a) communicate in writing within thirty days; and
(b) provide reasons for its refusal.

Section 29: Verification by the commission

(l) The Commission may for purposes of verification, at any time require an applicant or a person who has been registered to provide the Commission with proof of-

(a) date of birth;
(b) nationality;
(c) academic qualifications;
(d) professional qualifications;or
(e) any other certificate that the Commission may require from time to time.

(2) The Commission may after due process refuse to register the applicant or revoke the registration of a registered teacher who fails to provide information required under this regulation.

section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

(1) The Commission may-

(a) revoke a Certificate of Registration, where it has reason to Registration believe that the certificate was obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, forgery or other unlawful means; or
(b) recall or revoke a Certificate of Registration issued as a result of mistake.

(2) A person whose Certificate of Registration is revoked or recalled by the Commission shall be informed in the manner set out in the Fourth Schedule .

(3) A person whose name has been removed from the Register and who has not lodged an appeal against such decision, shall surrender the Certificate of Registration to the Commission within ninety days.

(4) A person whose appeal has been heard and dismissed shall surrender the Certificate of Registration forthwith.

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REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

20/4/2019

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PREVIOUSLY: PROTOCOL: HOW KENYAN TEACHERS ARE SUPPOSED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION (T.S.C)

REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

This part provides for the conditions and procedure for registration of trained teachers and non-citizens. The part further provides the procedure for revocation of Certificate of Registration, readmission to the Register and the review mechanism for an application whose registration has been denied. It also provides for offences relating to registration, penalties thereof and steps to be undertaken in the event of loss of the Certificate of Registration.

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Compliance with registration.

No person shall be qualified to practice as a teacher unless the person holds a Certificate of Registration issued by the Commission.

Conditions for registration.

A person shall be eligible to be registered as a teacher if the person-

(a) is of good moral character;
(b) holds relevant academic and professional qualification from a training institution recognized in Kenya; and
(c) meets the requirements for registration set by the Commission from time to time,

Registration of non citizen teachers

Any person who is not a citizen of Kenya who wishes to be registered as a teacher in accordance with the Act, shall be required to submit to the Commission authenticated copies of the following documents-

(a) academic and professional certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin;
(b) the academic and professional certificates in (a) must have been awarded by an accredited foreign institution and equated by the relevant public body in Kenya;
(c) certificate of registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country of origin;
(d) a valid work permit issued by the department for the time being responsible for immigration; and
(e) a valid certificate of good conduct issued by the relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin.

Application of registration

A person who qualifies to be registered as a teacher under the Act, may apply to the Commission.

Procedure for Applications

Open https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/
Select 'new teacher registration' link
A new page opens 'https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/Regintro.aspx'
Follow all instructions on page 1 and move to the next page until page 5
Then Submit your application

Important Notes for Applicants (TSC Does Not Accept Paper Applications).

Particulars for application of registration (application requirements)

(l)An application for registration shall be in the manner set out in Form A under the First Schedule and shall provide-

(a) full name;
(b) gender;
(c) date of birth;
(d) physical address;
(e) postal address;
(f) email address;
(g) telephone number;
(h) national identification or passport number;
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number
(f) academic qualifications;
(k) duly filled GP 69 Form;
(l) professional qualifications; and
(m) any other particulars or information that the Commission may require in compliance with existing laws.

(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by -

(a) Certificate of Good Conduct;
(b) reference from the most recent educational institutions attended by the applicant;
(c) certified copy of a degree, a diploma or a certificate from a recognized institution;
(d) the prescribed fee; (A slip from National Bank or any other proof of transaction)
(e) certified copy of identity card or passport; and any other documents as the Commission may prescribe.

To be on the safe side, prepare the following;
1. C.R.B clearance certificate
2. HELB statement or status form

(3) A person must have pedagogical training to be registered as a teacher.

(a) The Commission may prescribe or review the particulars under this regulation.

Medical Examination

(1) The Commission may upon receiving Form GP. 69 require any person applying to be registered as a teacher, or any registered teacher, to attend a further medical examination before a qualified medical practitioner as may be referred by the Commission.
(2) The Commission may upon receiving the medical report deny or decline registration on the grounds stipulated under Section 27(f) of the Act, or revoke such registration.
(3) The Commission shall bear the cost of the medical examination in paragraph (l).
(4) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Commission in this regard may apply for review of the decision in accordance with section 46 of the Act.

Issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

The Commission shall upon registration of a teacher issue a certificate of registration to a teacher in the form prescribed under Second Schedule.

Denial of registration

The Commission shall where it declines to register an applicant-

(a) communicate its decision in writing within thirty days of making the decision; and
(b) shall state the grounds for the decision.

Temporary Teacher REGISTRATION Certificate

(1)The Commission may issue a Temporary Teacher

Registration Certificate to a person who-

(a) is in Kenya on recognized education exchange programmes or other international bilateral arrangements; or
(b) not having trained as a teacher but holds a relevant certificate issued to him under any law relating to education and training or as directed by the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall upon being satisfied that an applicant under this regulation meets the requirements of registration, issue a Temporary Teacher Registration Certificate in the manner set out in the Third Schedule .

(3) A person who has been issued with a certificate under this regulation shall apply for its renewal after a period of two years from the date of issue

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KENYAN TEACHERS SALARY SCALES 2019

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ROLES OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (KICD)

FUNCTIONS OF THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (KICD)

Roles and Functions of K.N.E.C

Functions of K.N.E.C

K.N.E.C Contacts

​SECTION 37: Review of decision to refuse to register.

​SECTION 38: REGISTRATION FEE

​SECTION 39: Offences relating to registration

SECTION 36: REINSTATEMENT TO THE REGISTER.

​​SECTION 35: Review by the Commission.

​T.S.C CODE OF REGULATIONS 2015: Removal from the Register of Teachers, Review by the Commission, Reinstatement to the register

​Section 34: Removal from the Register of Teachers

​Section 35: Review by the Commission

​Section 36: Reinstatement to the register

​SECTION 31-33: ​Publication of Names, Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate, Particulars of the register

​31. Publication of Names

​32. Issuance of a Duplicate Certificate

​33. Particulars of the register

section 28-30: ​Commission's discretion to issue certificates

​Section 29: Verification by the commission

​section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

​REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

​Compliance with registration.

​Conditions for registration.

​Registration of non citizen teachers

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section 28-30: Commission's discretion to issue certificates

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section 30: Revocation of Certificate of Registration

REGISTRATION OF KENYAN TEACHERS

Compliance with registration.

Conditions for registration.

Registration of non citizen teachers

Application of registration

Procedure for Applications

Particulars for application of registration (application requirements)

Medical Examination

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