Failure by thousands of 2024 KCSE candidates to score at least a D+ in mathematics will force the majority of them to miss out on Education degree courses in universities.
This is at least for the KCSE graduates seeking to pursue a Diploma in Secondary School Education, as qualifications for undergraduate studies are higher.
Students seeking to enroll for an undergraduate degree in Education science must have scored a minimum of a C plain in Mathematics.
For those seeking a Bachelor of Education degree in arts, students must have a minimum qualification of a D+ in mathematics.
Overall, students pursuing a degree or diploma in education must score a minimum mean grade of C+ and C plain in English for those pursuing Education Science.
This is besides meeting the minimum qualification of a C+ in at least two teaching subjects.
For those seeking to pursue a Diploma in Education for the visually and hearing impaired, they are required to have a minimum mean grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
They are also needed to have at least a C minus in English, C (minus) in Mathematics for Science-based courses and D( plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses.
In the 2024 KCSE, 246,391 candidates scored a minimum grade of C+ and above, securing direct entry to university or a diploma in secondary education colleges.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHER REGISTRATION IN KENYA
If you're planning to join the teaching profession in Kenya, registering with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is a legal requirement—no one can teach without it.
The process, guided by the TSC Act (2012) and the Constitution of Kenya (2010), ensures that only qualified and vetted individuals enter the classroom.
HOW TO REGISTER
Teacher registration is done online via the TSC portal: www.teachersonline.go.ke.
Applicants must upload the necessary documents and pay a non-refundable registration fee of Sh1,055, payable via the National Bank of Kenya or Pay Bill Number 625625.
The Commission vets each application and responds within 30 days.
TSC ensures that each applicant has been tested on core units in universities and colleges.
Successful applicants receive a registration certificate bearing the TSC CEO’s signature, which is sent to the address provided.
REQUIREMENTS FOR KENYAN APPLICANTS
To register, Kenyan citizens must submit:
A Certificate of Good Conduct
Academic and professional certificates from recognized institutions
A national ID or passport
A passport photo
KRA PIN
Duly filled
GP 69 Medical Form
REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Non-Kenyan applicants must provide:
Accredited and equated academic/professional documents
A valid work permit and Certificate of Good Conduct
Proof of teaching authority from their country of origin
A vetting letter from Kenya’s Ministry of Education
Certified documents and the Sh1,055 fee
MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications vary by teaching level:
ECDE Teachers: KCPE/CPE and ECDE Certificate or KCSE D+/D with ECDE diploma
P1 Teachers: KCSE C Plain and PTE Certificate
Diploma Teachers: KCSE C+ with C+ in two teaching subjects
Degree Teachers: KCSE C+ with C+ in two subjects and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent with PGDE
Who can be denied registration?
TSC may refuse to register a person who:
Lacks the required qualifications
Has a criminal or sexual offence conviction
Has moral or mental unfitness
Is engaged in activities deemed prejudicial to peace or governance
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND REVOCATIONS
Temporary registration is allowed under exchange programs or for individuals with relevant non-teaching qualifications.
However, certificates can be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or legal violations.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Unregistered individuals teaching or impersonating registered teachers risk a fine up to Sh100,000 or 12 months in jail.
Employment Requirements
To be employed by TSC, applicants must:
Be a Kenyan citizen under 45 years
Be registered as a teacher
Present original academic and professional certificates
Special
considerations exist for those with disabilities, those applying for contract
terms above age 45, and applicants who enhance their qualifications after
initial rejection.
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