Teso South MP Mary Emase has urged the government to establish at least two diploma teacher training colleges in every county in order to address mess in the Junior Secondary School (JSS).
Speaking at Amukura Teachers Training College, Emase noted that retooled P1 and diploma teachers are the solution to the shortage, as they are trained to cover more than 4 subjects of specialisation as compared to degree graduates, who only specialise in two subjects.
The legislator has challenged P1 teachers to advance beyond their first certificate to boost their chances of either shifting to JSS or taking up the role of saving Kenya education by supporting the learning in the area. "This is a significant milestone for education in Teso South and Busia at large as the college will be the only teacher training college in the county.
I am looking forward to the positive transformation of the education system in the county as the college will be able to produce teachers who are well grounded to handle JSS," said Emase.
