TSC,TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi Stories

TSC to promote 28,288 teachers in 2025 as funding from government increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Muturi emphasised that the promotions reflect the commission's ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work of educators.

Over 10 Bills still awaiting Cabinet's approval delaying education reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Chaired by Prof Raphael Munavu, the Working Party sought to address challenges in Kenya’s education sector, including access, equity, relevance, quali...

From classrooms to the streets: Inside a tough and turbulent year for Kenyan teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

From primary schools to universities, the year was punctuated by multiple strikes that disrupted learning and exposed deep-seated issues.

TSC to replace over 8,700 teachers in public schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The vacancies are spread across public primary, junior, and secondary schools, with 5,862 positions in primary schools, 21 in junior schools, and 2,82...

TSC rolls out 19,000 vacancies for principals, headteachers, senior teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The TSC noted that the recruitment aims to address stagnation in job groups and relieve teachers currently performing administrative duties in acting...

Teachers' union raises alarm over 'back door' delocalisation tactics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

The delocalisation policy, which began in 2018, sought to transfer teachers from their home counties and relocate those who had overstayed in one regi...

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia to step down after decade-long tenure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Macharia, who took office in June 2015 and was reappointed in 2020, shared the news during her address at the KNUT AGM in Mombasa.

Kuppet says over 130,000 teachers left out of promotions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

Misori now wants the current Career Progression Guidelines abolished and advocated for a system that prioritises career growth based on tenure and per...

TSC under fire for slow recovery of Sh358 million in overpaid salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The push for urgent action comes after the TSC responded to an audit query regarding the excess payments, revealing that it has yet to recover the ful...

TSC announces 5,690 vacancies for school heads nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

The commission is looking to recruit 755 principals at Grade D3 and T-scale 13, and 816 deputy principals III at Grade D1 and T-scale 11.

KNUT Garissa branch calls for urgent action on teacher shortage crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2024

Abdirizack explained that the prolonged shortage of teachers has severely affected both learners and teachers, with the latter overburdened by excessi...

Teachers Service Commission advertises 20,000 new JSS positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

While the internship is unpaid, participants will receive a monthly stipend of Sh20,000, minus statutory deductions.

Knut seeks sabbatical leave for teachers pursuing political, academic goals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

First National Vice Chairman Malel Langat emphasised that teachers should not lose their jobs or benefits while seeking professional growth or politic...

TSC admits shortage of Science educators despite overall teacher surplus in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

"We are aware of situations where Arts teachers are teaching science. They often just read the material back to students." Kabondo Kasipul MP Eva Obar...

Teachers Service Commission extends deadline for recruitment applications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The recruitment aims to fill a total of 46,000 vacancies across various educational levels: 6,000 in primary schools, 39,550 in junior secondary schoo...

KNEC tightens rules to curb cases of cheating in national exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

One of the key measures will be personalising examination papers for each candidate.

TSC launches nationwide recruitment drive for 46,000 teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

According to TSC, 6,000 positions are available for primary schools, 39,550 for junior secondary schools and 450 for secondary schools.

KUPPET warns of unrest if intern teachers are forced to reapply for jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2024

According to SG Akelo Misori, their contract with TSC should guarantee their automatic confirmation to permanent and pensionable terms without further...

TSC warns school heads to strictly enforce safety standards after tragic fire
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

Macharia highlighted that some school heads have shown a lax attitude toward enforcing government directives meant to ensure the safety and welfare of...

Confirm 46,000 teachers by 2025 or face consequences - KNUT warns TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

"We have presented a memorandum to TSC, and we want to ensure that this time it will not be a 'maternity' CBA," KNUT's Oyuu asserted.

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