ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of aspiring primary school teachers in Kenya face a prolonged wait for employment, as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has imposed an indefinite freeze on new hires at that level.
The decision, announced during a recent appearance before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education, stems directly from the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Acting TSC CEO Evelyn Mitei explained that phasing out the 8-4-4 system has significantly reduced demand for primary teachers, creating a surplus in lower grades while shortages intensify in junior and senior secondary schools.
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