State has set aside Sh2.4 billion in 2025/26 financial year to hire 20,000 intern teachers.
The National Treasury has also set aside Sh1 billion for teacher promotions.
Public learning institutions are grappling with a shortage of teachers that stands at 98,461, with junior schools being the hardest hit with a shortage of 72,422, outgoing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Nancy Macharia has said.
However, she added that the government is determined to address the challenge. In her final public address before exiting TSC on Monday, Mrs Macharia said the government has set aside Sh2.4 billion in the 2025/26 financial year to hire 20,000 intern teachers.
