MOE Conference Backs Standardised School Uniforms, Rebrands Teacher Interns as Contract Teachers

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The three-day conference, held at Lake Naivasha Resort from May 7 to 9, brought together key education stakeholders, among them officials from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Members of Parliament, teachers’ unions, university and TVET educators, religious leaders, and development partners.

The forum, officially opened by President William Samoei Ruto, focused on strengthening education reforms under the theme: “Driving Effective Education Reforms through Leadership, Accountability and Collaboration.”

Among the major resolutions adopted was a proposal to introduce standardised school uniforms in all learning institutions, including comprehensive and senior schools, in a move aimed at promoting affordability, equity, and national uniformity.

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However, schools will still be allowed to preserve their unique identity through distinct badges attached to the uniforms.

“The country should adopt standardized school uniforms across all levels of education… Schools shall, however, be permitted to maintain distinct identity through specific uniform badges,” the conference resolved.

Delegates further proposed the regulation and capping of school uniform costs to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians amid rising education expenses.

The conference also endorsed significant changes in teacher management, resolving that the term “teacher interns” be replaced with “teachers on contract.”

Participants further recommended that teachers serving under contractual terms be absorbed into permanent and pensionable employment after successfully completing their two-year contracts.

The move is expected to address long-standing concerns raised by intern teachers over job security and career progression.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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