The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has promoted 25,252 teachers across the country following a comprehensive interview process involving 143,849 candidates. The promotions, aimed at improving motivation and service delivery in the education sector, were spread across all 47 counties, with Machakos County topping the list.
Machakos recorded the highest number of promotions, with 762 teachers elevated out of 5,547 interviewed.
Meru followed closely with 751 promotions, while Kakamega came in third with 748. Other counties that made it to the top ten include Makueni (742), Nakuru (741), Kiambu (719), Kitui (715), Murang’a (704), Kisii (703), and Baringo (682).
The TSC CEO, Dr. Nancy Macharia, stated that the promotions were conducted under a standardized and merit-based framework. “We ensured transparency and fairness throughout the process. Our goal is to reward hard work and enhance the quality of education,” she said.
Dr. Macharia also announced plans to roll out new promotion guidelines after consultations with stakeholders. These guidelines will aim to address long-standing concerns over delays, regional disparities, and perceived bias in teacher advancement.
Teachers’ unions have welcomed the development, terming it a positive step in addressing stagnation within the profession. However, they have urged the commission to increase the number of promotions and fast-track pending cases.
The TSC emphasized that the promotion exercise was part of ongoing reforms in the education sector, aligned with the government’s goal of achieving equitable and quality learning in public schools.
As the new guidelines come into effect, thousands of teachers across Kenya remain hopeful for recognition and career growth in the coming phases of implementation.
