A proposal to scrap the Education degree by the ministry is facing opposition from the teachers' employer. This was later backed by the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association in 2016, this time proposing formation of the Kenya School of Teaching. In addressing the two concerns, TSC proposed to establish an institution similar to the Kenya School of Education that it would run and manage. In England, there are two routes available to gaining a PGCE – either on a traditional university-led teacher training course or school-led teacher training before they acquire the qualified teacher status. The purpose of teacher training colleges is to produce a wholesome teacher ready to work after completing their study," Sossion told the Star.

Source: The Star May 15, 2019 21:03 UTC