Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers have suffered a major setback after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) extended their internship contracts for another 12 months, a decision that has sparked anger, disappointment, and growing anxiety among more than 20,000 affected teachers across the country.
The teachers, who have been serving on contract since the rollout of the CBC curriculum, were expecting to be absorbed on permanent and pensionable terms starting January 2026, based on earlier assurances from TSC and Ministry of Education officials. However, the latest announcement has dashed those hopes, leaving many feeling frustrated and abandoned.
Last year, hundreds of JSS teachers took to the streets along Moi Avenue in Mombasa to protest delayed employment, and the situation now appears even more strained following the new development.
“We are tired of unfulfilled promises. We want our dignity and the future of our careers secured,” one of the teachers who participated in the demonstrations told Taifa Leo.
RIGATHI’S POLITICAL MISSTEPS STIR UNEASE EVEN AMONG ALLIES – THE STAR
In political developments, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s public blunders and controversial remarks are causing growing unease even within factions considered allied to him in the opposition.
According to The Star, his public outbursts, perceived ethnic bias, and an escalating rivalry with former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i have heightened tensions in the political landscape.
Political analysts warn that these missteps could have broader implications for the government’s image, especially as Kenya edges closer to the politically charged year of 2026.
DANGEROUS GANGS TIGHTEN THEIR GRIP ACROSS KENYA – DAILY NATION
Meanwhile, a new report from the Ministry of Interior reveals a worrying surge in criminal gangs operating across the country. These gangs are reportedly involved in political violence, kidnappings, and murders, painting a grim picture of the nation’s security.
According to Daily Nation, Nairobi alone hosts more than 130 criminal groupings engaged in violent activities, including the bloody confrontations witnessed during recent by-elections. This has renewed calls for the government to act decisively against all perpetrators, whether aligned to the government or the opposition.
“Gangs are a threat to our nation. We must take action against everyone involved,” the report warns.
CONCLUSION
As JSS teachers grapple with uncertainty over their career futures, Kenya’s political arena continues to heat up, and security concerns escalate due to expanding criminal networks. Analysts warn that without swift and transparent action from key institutions, public confidence in governance and national stability may continue to weaken.