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Agony as TSC moves to migrate teachers to new SHA medical scheme Tension is brewing between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the unions over a planned transition to a new public service medical scheme managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA). With the current insurance contract set to expire in four weeks, uncertainty looms over teachers’ medical coverage amid growing calls for transparency and consultation. According to TSC, plans are at an advanced stage to migrate teachers from the Minet cover to the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. The commission said it has already engaged key education stakeholders to elaborate on the benefits of joining the new medical scheme. “The Commission commenced the transition processes by engaging...

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION, TSC Pursuant to Section 30 of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act, 2012, the Commission is publishing the names of teachers who have been removed from the Register of Teachers. In accordance with the law, these individuals are not permitted to engage in teaching in any learning institution. Kindly note that this list was published in October 2025 and was made available on TSC website on 27th October 2025. S /n TSC No Names  Date of Removal 1 506275 Chomba Wachira Samuel 19/8/2025 2 662824 Biko Owino Steve 19/8/2025 3 674325 Mwangi John Ndei 19/8/2025 4 453874 Taruru Edward Sironka 19/8/2025 5 411092 Woche Mohammed Hassan 19/8/2025 6 531330 David Ogada Odhiambo 19/8/2025 7 452149 Wac...

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has interdicted Litein Boys High School Chief Principal, Richard Sang, following the recent student unrest that saw learners go on strike recently. In the interim, Deputy Principal Academics Edwin Chirchir, has been appointed to take over as acting Principal as investigations into the cause of the unrest and general school management continue. Sources within the institution indicate that the student strike disrupted learning for several days, forcing education officials from Kericho County and the Ministry of Education to intervene. The students had reportedly raised grievances related to school administration and learning conditions, leading to heightened tension before calm was restored. Litein High School Acting Principal Edwin Chirchir/Photo...

President William Ruto has instructed Nakuru East MP David Gikaria to look for TSC-certified teachers for employment at the newly established Susan Kihika Primary School in Nakuru County. Speaking during an ongoing development tour of the Rift Valley Region on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Head of State thanked Nakuru locals for supporting the broad-based government. President Ruto’s message to MP Gikaria Equally, he urged everyone who has TSC numbers and can teach at the primary school to liaise with the MP, adding that the lawmaker is known to be fair and integrity upholder. “Tukifungua, mimi nitaleta waalimu kumi na tano. Kama kuna vijana wamesomea elimu, wewe mheshimiwa Gikaria, nitafutie majina ya hayo. Kama kuna mtu ako na number ya TSC hapa, tutamuajiri akue anafunza hawa...

Kenya has unveiled a new plan to send its unemployed teachers to work abroad, offering thousands of trained educators a fresh path to employment while expanding the country’s presence in the international education sector. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced a policy framework and guidelines that will facilitate the placement of qualified teachers in foreign schools through formal agreements with other countries and international institutions. The framework is designed to ease joblessness among teachers, strengthen Kenya’s role in the global teaching workforce, and create structured pathways for educators seeking international exposure. TSC records show that the country has registered over 714,000 teachers. Out of these, about 400,000 are on permanent and pensi...

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is inviting applications from qualified teachers to fill 2,629 vacancies as facilitators and trainers for Junior School teachers in Integrated Science, Mathematics, and English. TSC, in a circular, announced that a total of 2,340 facilitators and 289 Special Needs Education (SNE) facilitators are required across all counties. “The Teachers Service Commission is therefore inviting applications for trainers of Junior School teachers for Integrated Science, Mathematics and English,” read the circular in part. The commission said the announcement follows the extension of the school-based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) to junior schools and Diploma Secondary Teachers Training Colleges (DSTTCs) under the Secondary Education Equity and Quality Improv...

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is demanding the immediate transfer of teachers from Litein Boys’ High School following the recent student unrest that left staff traumatised and counting heavy losses. Kericho Branch Executive Secretary Mary Rotich said the union will write to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to push for the redeployment of all teachers currently stationed at the school. Teachers at Litein Boys have suffered immensely at the hands of students. Many are psychologically disturbed and cannot continue working in such an environment,” said Rotich. Addressing the press in Kericho, Rotich revealed that teachers lost property worth millions of shillings during the chaos, dismissing claims by parents that there were no significant losses. ...

TSC, Equity to Equip Teachers with Financial Literacy, Saving Skills The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has called upon Equity Bank to promote financial literacy among teachers and alsoenhance Kenya's saving culture. This initiative will include training for newly recruited teachers, equipping them with the skills to manage their incomes effectively and in turn instill saving habits in students from an early age. Speaking at the TSC head office in Upperhill, Nairobi, TSC Chairman Dr. Jamleck Muturi said the programme will start with teachers joining TSC in January. Dr. Muturi also received a Ksh10 million donation from Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda in support of the World Teachers Day celebration, held on Sunday, 5th October 2025. “We are proud to sta...

It is very important for you to check if you are a Kuppet Member. Procedure of Checking membership status 1. Log in to your T-pay account (https://tpay.tsc.go.ke/fa392bf9a4692aa0cc/zln) 2. Under the menu bar,click on "My Transactions" 3. In the table displayed check the first column written "Ded Type". 4. If it reads - "SwaS: KUPPET - Union". Then it means you are a registered member. 5. If it reads - "Agency Fees" . Then it means *you are NOT a member* and you need to register. Procedure of Registering as a Kuppet Member 1. Log in your T-pay account. (https://tpay.tsc.go.ke/fa392bf9a4692aa0cc/zln) 2. Under the menu bar,click on "send payslips" 3. Select "SWA" 4. Choose "KUPPET - Union Dues". 5. Click on "Send OTP". 6. You will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your phone. ...

Over 50, 000 senior school teachers and the Trainer of Trainees, ToTs have received their retooling allowances which was paid by the Teachers Service Commission. This come amid allowances disparity outcry from the tutors, who have questioned the criteria used as their as their allowances vary even though they were retooled on the same programme. “Some of us have received Ksh 2550 while another group Ksh 14000.We need to be clarified on the difference”, lamented Amuyungu, a senior school teacher from Nairobi region. After trying to reach his friends, the teacher decided to seek clarification from one of the sub county Directors from the city. It is emerging that teachers have always been paid retooling allowances based on whether they teach in Special schools or units, regula...

The Ministry of Education, (MoE) has revealed that more than 137,000 additional teachers are required in secondary schools to bridge severe staffing gaps. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba disclosed the figures during the Teacher Education Conference in Mombasa, where over 600 stakeholders were in-attendance. According to TSC data, junior secondary schools are short of 72,422 teachers, while senior secondary schools face a deficit of 65,070. This translates to nearly 49 per cent and 33 per cent staffing gaps respectively, with the shortage most acute in science, vocational, and STEM subjects. CS Ogamba said the shortage is driven by growing student enrolment and the demands of Competency-Based Education (CBE). He stressed that addressing the crisis requires sustained...

The government will employ 24,000 new teachers by January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address teacher shortages in public schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos announced on Sunday. Speaking during World Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Moi International Sports Centre, Migos said the new recruitment will push the number of teachers hired over the past three years to 100,000, marking a major milestone in the government’s education reforms. “Seventy-six thousand teachers have already been employed, and 24,000 more will be employed by January 2026,” he said. “An additional 16,000 will follow later in the year, as we continue bridging the teacher shortage that has challenged our education system for years.” The CS hailed Kenyan teachers for their “resilience and sacrific...

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chair Emuhaya Member of Parliament Omboko Milemba has intimated that the push to have Junior Secondary School (JSS) secure autonomy might bear fruit. Speaking during the World Teachers' Day celebrations at the Moi International Sports Centre on Sunday, Milemba said that the intensifying push for autonomy by JSS tutors has been escalated to the government and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). "We have heard you and we have taken the steps of writing to the commission so that we can discuss with the government," he said. "As we do so, let us demonstrate good respect, let us work for the kids who are the key people around us. I am looking forward to leaders in government and TSC to equ...

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the dates for promotion interviews for teachers and Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) in October 2025. According to Circular Ref. TSC/ADM/192A/VOL.X/63 dated 11th September 2025, the exercise will be conducted in two phases between 6th and 24th October 2025. The Commission has indicated that the promotional exercise will be guided by the Promotional Guidelines for Teachers, Circular No. 8/2025 dated 11th August 2025 which are available on the Commission’s website. TSC Promotion Interviews' Schedule The interviews will be conducted in two phases: Phase I: Primary School Teachers (6th – 10th October 2025) This phase will cover all shortlisted primary school candidates across all grades. A total of 47,449 candidates will be interview...