CS Ogamba Reveals When JSS Intern Teachers Will Be Hired on Permanent and Pensionable Terms

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revealed when Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers will begin being absorbed into permanent and pensionable employment.

Speaking during Senate proceedings on Wednesday, October 7, Ogamba said the government has allocated funds in the 2026/2027 financial year to facilitate the recruitment of 20,000 JSS teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.

The absorption will take effect from January 1, 2027. Ogamba said the recruitment is part of the government’s plan to progressively move JSS intern teachers into permanent employment as additional resources become available.

The government has set aside funding for 20,000 teachers in the first phase of the absorption programme.

The move is expected to provide a pathway for JSS teachers currently serving under the internship programme to secure permanent and pensionable positions.

Remaining JSS Intern Teachers to Be Absorbed Gradually

The CS said the government is also working towards absorbing the remaining 24,000 intern teachers.

Ogamba explained that the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are pursuing a phased approach because the absorption will depend on the availability of additional budgetary resources.

He said the government intends to progressively absorb the remaining teachers as more funds become available.

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Intern Teachers Continue Serving in Schools

Ogamba also clarified the current status of JSS intern teachers, saying they continue to serve in schools while the government works on their eventual absorption.

“The government through the Teacher Service Commission has continued to meet its obligations under the internship program and all junior secondary school teachers interns have been paid their monthly stipends in accordance with the terms of engagement,” Ogamba said.

He said there is currently no staffing gap arising from the internship programme because the government continues to retain and fund the teachers.

“Consequently, the interns continue to serve in schools and receive their stipends as provided for under the program. As a result, there’s currently no staffing gap arising from the internship program since the government continues to fund and retain these interns teachers in their service,” he said.

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Court Orders Allow Continued Engagement

The Education CS further addressed the ongoing court proceedings surrounding the JSS internship programme. He said the court had issued orders allowing the continued engagement of the intern teachers as the case proceeds.

“Further, following ongoing court proceedings related to the internship program, the court has issued orders allowing the continued engagement of the intern teachers pending determination of the matter,” Ogamba said.

The government will therefore continue engaging the interns under the existing programme as it prepares for the phased absorption of teachers into permanent and pensionable positions.

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