The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will promote 36,505 primary and post-primary teachers as part of efforts to boost morale and productivity.
TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia said the exercise targets teachers from job grades C2 to D5. The TSC concluded interviews for primary school teachers in December last year, while for post-primary teachers, it will end this month.
Speaking during the release of the 2023 KCSE examination results at Moi High School in Eldoret on January 8, Dr. Macharia added that 17,914 slots are for primary school teachers while those teaching in post-primary schools will fill 18,591 vacancies. “The Commission promises to conduct an efficient and fair exercise that will ensure meritocracy in the promotions,” she said.
This is in addition to the 14,000 teachers promoted after vacancies emerged due to natural attrition. The Commission also sought to enhance administrative capacities within educational institutions.
Dr. Macharia added that 198 vacant positions at the level of principal have arisen this year because of teacher exits due to natural attrition, establishment of new schools, and other personal reasons including medical grounds. Therefore, the TSC will fill the positions in various schools across the country to ensure learning is not disrupted.
She urged the principals to oversee the smooth running of school programs, including the admission of Form One students scheduled to start on February 15.
