Ministry of Education Directs TSC to Protect These Teachers
Ministry of Education Directs TSC to Protect These Teachers. The Ministry of Education has warned schools against introducing remedial classes, saying it is illegal. Secretary General of Basic Education Belio Kipsang expressed concern that some school principals continue to charge parents to correct the lessons taught by teachers.
Kipsang questioned the need for additional hours for the cost of remedial training, saying the ministry already had enough hours for regular training to provide the skills, abilities and knowledge needed for the exams. He argued that remedial tuition and associated fees are too burdensome for parents and discredit such programs.
The remarks came at a meeting held at Shimo La Tewa High School in Mombasa on September 19, where he met with field education officials and national government officials from the Kipsang Coast region. He also urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to take action against teachers who violate the ministry’s policy.
Kipsang’s commemoration is accompanied by preparations for national exams in primary and secondary schools. The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Assessment (KPSEA) are scheduled to begin on October 30, while the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination is scheduled to begin on November 3 and end on November 24.
The ministry said it would implement measures to ensure the credibility of the national test and called on teachers to administer this year’s exams with integrity to restore public confidence. Kipsang said it is important to prevent malpractice to maintain the integrity, validity and reliability of the test.
In addition, the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) last week banned contracted professionals, examiners and assessors from engaging in activities that could undermine their positions. This move, aimed at preventing fraud, emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Confidentiality Oath signed by those who create a conflict of interest or limit the disclosure of their identity as KNEC examiners/assessors.
The council ordered all contracted experts to refrain from conducting workshops in schools to maintain the integrity of the examination process.
Ministry of Education Directs TSC to Protect These Teachers