Kenya’s education sector is set for a major transformation as the World Bank-supported Teacher Upgrade Programme enters its implementation stage, with hundreds of training centres already confirmed across the country.
The rollout, which targets thousands of primary school (P1) teachers seeking to upgrade to degree level, has generated intense buzz within the profession with Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers reportedly taking on their P1 colleagues over the fast-moving upgrade wave.
According to the current plan, universities contracted by the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will train teachers within their home counties to reduce cost and enhance accessibility. Because of the large enrollment numbers, the training will take place not only in universities but also in selected high schools and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs).
In Nairobi, centres approved for training include Lenana School, Buru Buru Girls, Jamhuri High, Pangani Girls, KISE Kasarani, Lang’ata High and Moi Forces Academy. These venues are expected to host some of the highest teacher numbers due to the county’s dense population.
The Central region has an equally robust list led by Alliance High School, Kenyatta University, Karatina University, JKUAT, Thogoto TTC, Kamwenja TTC, Bishop Gatimu Girls, Murang’a TTC, Laikipia University, Dedan Kimathi University and Kirinyaga University. The distribution reflects the region’s long-standing dominance in teacher training capacity.
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In the Nyanza region, Kisii School, Nyakach Girls, Ambira Boys, Rongo University, Migori TTC, Nyansiongo High, Kisumu Girls, Nyambaria Boys, Asumbi TTC, Ugenya TTC, Bondo TTC, Homabay High, Sironga Girls, Koru Girls, Seme TTC, Kenyenya TTC and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University have been approved as rollout centres.
The Western region list features Chavakali Boys, Butere Girls, Bungoma High, Masinde Muliro University, Musingu High, Kaimosi University, Butula High, Eregi TTC, Lugari TTC and Mukumu Boys.
Across the expansive Rift Valley, the training will be hosted at St Anthony Boys Kitale, University of Eldoret, Bomet University, Moi Girls Isinya, Kaplong Girls, Moi Girls Samburu, Kabianga High, Naivasha Boys, Nakuru High, Baringo High, St Joseph Girls Kitale, Narok TTC, Moi Tea Girls, Kilgoris Boys, Turkana University, Nasokol Girls and Tambach TTC.
In the Eastern region, centres include Meru School, Embu University, Machakos Boys, Machakos TTC, Chuka University, Kitui TTC, Kivaywa Boys, Kigari TTC, SEK University, Mbooni Boys, Isiolo High, Meru TTC, Marsabit High and Moi Girls Moyale.
The North Eastern region will train teachers at Mandera TTC, Garissa University, Wajir Boys, NEP Girls, Bute Boys, Mandera Boys, Habaswein Boys, County High, Garissa TTC and Moi Girls Mandera.
Finally, the Coast region will rely on Pwani University, Shanzu TTC, Kinango Boys, Kwale TTC, Lamu Boys, Serani School, Kwale Boys and Lunga Lunga High.
Education officials say more venues will be added once confirmation processes are completed. The programme marks one of the largest teacher-capacity upgrades in Kenya’s history and is expected to significantly influence career prospects within the profession.
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