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Current list of TSC Commissioners 2021-2027

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is run by Commissioners. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and eight other members appointed in accordance with the Constitution and provisions of Section 8 of the TSC Act.

A TSC Commissioner should serve for a minimum of one term of three years or a maximum term of six years.

List of current TSC Commissioners

S/N TSC Commissioner Name Year appointed Year to exit Responsibility
1 Dr Jamleck Muturi John 2021 2027 Chairperson
2 Mbage Njuguna 4/5/2020 2026 Member
3 Leila Abdi 4/5/2020 2026 Member
4 Timon Oyucho 2021 2027 Member

 

TSC Chairperson- Dr. Jamleck Muturi John.

New TSC Chairperson Dr Jamleck Muturi John

Dr. Muturi is the TSC Commission Chairperson; having been appointed in 2021. If he serves his full term of 6 years, then he is set to retire in 2027. Read more about the TSC Chair, here.

TSC Commissioner- Mr Timon Oyucho

TSC Commissioner Mr. Timon Oyucho
TSC Commissioner Mr. Timon Oyucho

Before his appointment as a TSC Commissioner, in 2021, Mr Timon Oyucho has been serving as the Director Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Directorate.

He holds a Masters of Law from the University of Nairobi, Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Science Education.

Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyucho served as an Assistant Deputy Director Legal, Labour & Industrial Relations Directorate. He has also served as a Principal Discipline Officer, Provincial Staffing Officer, District Staffing Officer and Principal Ratta Mixed Secondary School in Kisumu.

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TSC Commissioner- Mr. Mbage Njuguna Nganga

TSC Commissioner Mr. Mbage Njuguna Nganga

Mr Ng’ang’a was appointed member of the Teachers Service Commission on 29th April 2020. Prior to his appointment, he had served in various capacities both in the private sector and in public service.

Mr Ng’ang’a is a graduate of the University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree). He also holds a Masters of Law (LLM) degree from the University of London and a Master of Science (MsC ) degree in Agricultural Development from the University of London.

He has also undertaken further advanced and specialized Executive programs in Financial Law, Economic Development, Public Enterprise Reform and Regulatory Law in leading Universities and other institutions of higher learning which include Harvard University – Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge University – Jesus College, University of Florida – Public Utilities Research Centre, Duke University – Duke Centre for International Development, and the International Law Institute.

TSC Commissioner- Ms Leila A. Ali

TSC Commissioner Leila Abdi.

Ms Leila A. Ali was appointed member Teachers Service Commission on 4th May 2020. She has a wealth of experience in the financial sector spanning over 12 years both in Kenya and the United Kingdom. MS Leila has actively been involved in incubating different small sized companies into profitable and successful companies.

She has worked with Baker Tily Merali as the in charge of planning and execution of large and medium sized company’s due diligences and audits including those of non-governmental organizations. Ms Leila has also served in various boards including the Wangari Maathai Foundation and the Competition Authority of Kenya.

She holds BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the London South Bank University. Ms Leila is an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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2021 TSC intern extension letters

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has dispatched the 2021 extension of internship letters to 2020 teacher interns. The Commission has decided to extend the internship contracts for 2020 interns who failed to secure permanent employment in the last recruitment exercise.

“Due to interruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, I am pleased to inform you that your internship program is hereby extended for a period of one (1) year with effect from 1st January, 2021 to 31st December, 2021.” Reads the letter, in part.

The teacher interns will also be retained at their current teaching stations for another one year.

Earlier, the Commission had barred the current serving intern teachers from applying for the December 6,674 advertised internship posts sending panic among the affected teachers.

See also; TSC guidelines for intern teachers recruitment, score sheet and marking scheme 2020/2021.

The good news for the intern teachers is that their salaries will be scaled upwards. They will now receive a monthly stipend of Kshs. 15,000/= and Kshs. 20,000/= respectively; up from the current Sh10,000 and Sh15,000 respectively. The stipend will be paid subject to statutory deductions where applicable; like the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).

The interns though have a reason to smile as the government has exempted those earning below Sh24,000 per month from paying the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. 

THE TSC INTERNSHIP EXTENSION LETTER.

Here is a sample of the TSC internship letter for 2021;

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TSC New TPAD 2 offline appraisal form in excel

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Did you know that you can now easily fill your TSC TPAD2 form offline? Yes. The New Online TPAD system has a provision for appraisees to download an excel spreadsheet which contains the standards and proceed with the personal assessment on the different targets.

Once they have filled the excel document, they upload to the online TPAD system for appraisal. This is good news indeed. You will note that the TPAD system experiences down times when many teachers access it simultaneously. This makes them to spend long hours trying to file their data, online.

HOW TO FILL THE TPAD 2 FORM USING THE OFFLINE METHOD.

To start your offline appraisal follow the steps below;

  1. First, you must log into your TPAD Account; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/
  2. Next, click on the ‘Self Appraisals’ menu. By clicking on the self appraisal menu, you will prompt the menu to reveal two sub-menus; Self Assessment and Lesson observation.
  3. Click on the ‘Self assessment’ sub-menu.
  4. In the next window, Click on the ‘Create New Appraisal’ tab. Once you click on the ‘Create New Appraisal’ tab, a window will pop up to the foreground of your self assessment interface . In this pop up window you will be required to fill your appraisal details i.e. Appraisal year, Appraisal Term and eligibility.
  5. Now, click on the ‘save appraisal’ tab at the bottom of the pop up window. Upon clicking the ‘save appraisal’ button, a new pop up window will show indicating ‘assessment details added successfully’. Click OK to move on to the next step.
  6. In this new window, Click on “Created new appraisal” tab. Then, select the green button with “choose standard” in order to select the standards by institution type.
  7. Press on the down arrow to select your type of institution in order to view the correct teaching standards.
  8. Once institution is selected, do not click on “proceed to standards” button. Once this button is clicked, the online appraisal kicks off and thus not able to download the offline sheet. Do not click on “New rating” since it will collapse the download and concludes you are opting to do online rating. Just click on ‘Download excel’.
  9. Fill out the downloaded excel sheet correctly. Once rating of each standard is complete on the excel sheet, you will be expected to upload the same to the system. Just log into the system, go to self assessment under self appraisal, choose the standards and then click on the “upload excel” to upload the filled in standards.
  10. In the new pop up window, search for the filled excel document and select it.
  11. Finally, click on “upload Appraisal Excel” button; once you ensure the correct document has been selected. The documents will be uploaded to your online appraisal for the appraisers rating.

Looks pretty simple. Remember, you can download the excel document, fill and upload it at your convenience; within the set deadlines.

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  1. How to Create a TPAD 2 Account and Log in to http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke https://educationnewshub.co.ke/how-to-create-a-tpad-2-account-and-log-in-to-http-tpad2-tsc-go-ke/
  2. TSC TPAD 2 portal; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/
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Two learners to receive Sh5 million from TSC as defilement compensation

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The Teachers Service Commission will be forced to pay a whooping sum total of Sh5 million Kenyan shillings as compensation to two pupils defiled by their head teacher. In a land mark ruling by court of appeal judges, the Commission should bear responsibility for failing to ensure safety of the learners while at school.

TSC had moved to the court of appeal to protest a ruling by high court judge Justice Mumbi Ngugi’s ruling that awarded the minors the compensation. Justice Mumbi had blamed the Commission for not instituting measures to safeguard the minors while at school. But, Court of Appeal judges Martha Koome, Roselyn Nambuye and Fatuma Sichale turned down the plea by TSC; and thus affirming Justice Mumbi’s ruling.

“As innocent victims, the minors are entitled to compensation for having been subjected to such humiliation, shame, and pain that may have a lifelong effect on them. It is inconceivable how the minors in their tender years are made to carry that kind of burden of shame due to selfishness of a caregiver,” said the Judges in a ruling read by Justice Martha Koome.

Astarikoh Henry Amkoah (a deputy head teacher at Jamhuri Primary School in Nakuru county) is said to have defiled the two minors on July 4 and 10, 2010; in his house. At that time the two girls were both in class six. In her ruling, on May 19, 2015, Justice Mumbi had found the teacher guilty.

“I award Sh2 million for the first girl and Sh3 million for the second girl who dropped out of school. I note that at the time the events the subject of this petition occurred, the petitioners were minors aged 12 and 13 respectively, and should now be aged 16 and 17 respectively. I therefore direct that the above awards, upon payment, be deposited in an interest-earning account in trust for them and be utilised to further their education or training with a view to their being able to make a sustainable living for themselves,” she ruled.

Justice Mumbi had urged the Commission to go an extra mile in dealing with sex pests at schools.

“With respect to the State through the TSC, it must up its game with respect to protection of minors. It cannot shuffle paedophiles from one school to another, and finally, content itself with dismissals. It has to put in place an effective mechanism, whether through an inspectorate department within TSC or the Quality Assurance Department within the Ministry, to ensure that no-one with the propensity to abuse children is ever given the opportunity to do so. Dismissal, and even prosecution, while important, can never restore the children’s lost innocence,” she added.

(Read the full ruling here; http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/109721/)

The awarded cash will be spent on the girls’ education until they complete their university studies.

The case was filed by two parents from Nakuru.

The Commission has been taking stern action against teachers accused of sexual harassment by serving them with dismissals.

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New salaries for teachers- Latest TSC News

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Teachers working with the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, will receive reduced pay effective January 2021. This is after the Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, introduced a new tax regime. The recently introduced tax rates replace the rates introduced in April 2020.

The move by KRA to collapse the 5 tax bands to three will see teachers pay more Pay As You Earn, PAYE, taxes.

And with the introduction of the new pension scheme, teachers’ earnings will drop further as from January 2021.

Remember to check your payslip here; TSC online payslip at https://payslip.tsc.go.ke/login.php

NEW SALARIES FOR TEACHERS AFTER INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW TAX REGIME

Below are the basic salaries that teachers will earn as from January, 2021;

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See also; New list of all allowances paid to TSC teachers per job group- Latest TSC News

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TSC answers to frequently asked questions on teachers’ promotions and recruitment 2020/2021

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is carrying out online recruitment of new teachers. The Commission has at the same time invited applications for promotions and which must also be filed online.

You may be having many unanswered questions on online recruitment of teachers. Get some of these answered here.

TSC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ONLINE RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS.

QUESTION: How can I access the TSC online job application portal?

ANSWER: Just log on to the TSC application portal to apply for the advertised 5,000 teaching jobs hrmis.tsc.go.ke/app/login

QUESTION: Which link should I use to apply for promotion and deployment of practising teachers in public primary Schools?

ANSWER: Use the online application link at; teachersonline.tsc.go.ke

QUESTION: WHERE CAN I GET THE TSC 2020/2021 RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES?

ANSWER: The 2020/2021 TSC recruitment guidelines are available. Please follow this link to read them; TSC 2020/ 2021 RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS

QUESTION: What do I do if list of schools is not showing when making the application online?

ANSWER: Just be patient for the system to load all details. Also ensure that the County and Sub-county selections are Ok.

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QUESTION: How many advantage points are teachers currently working on internship  going to be awarded.

ANSWER: Teachers currently working on internship will be awarded an extra 10 marks.

QUESTION: My Date of Birth is captured/ reading wrongly on the hrmis portal. What should I do?

ANSWER: Simply scan your National Identity Card (ID both sides) or passport and send it as an Email attachment to the address dirct@tsc.go.ke. The Email head should be ‘NEW APPLICANT’.

QUESTION: How can I view the advertised posts?

ANSWER: For details on the advertised TSC jobs, please follow this link

QUESTION: Am applying for a post in secondary schools. Will I be required to apply to the school where the vacancy exists?

ANSWER: No. Please note that the application is only to be done online. No manual applications will be accepted.

QUESTION: What are the requirements for online applications?

ANSWER: You must be armed with your TSC Number, ID Number and a phone number (that is operational).

QUESTION: How many vacancies Am I supposed to apply for?

ANSWER: An applicant can apply for several vacancies.

QUESTION: I had applied for deployment during the last cycle. Am I supposed to apply again?

ANSWER: Yes. You must make a new application online.

QUESTION: Are teachers currently on contract supposed to apply for the advertised permanent and pensionable TSC jobs?

ANSWER: Yes. You should apply for the advertised vacancies; where they exist.

QUESTION: I sat the KCPE or KCSE examinations more than once. Must I produce all these certificates or the recent one?

ANSWER: Applicants who re-sat either the KCPE or KCSE examinations must present certified copies of the certificates for all attempts.

QUESTION: Will there be physical interviews for shortlisted candidates.

ANSWER: Yes. Heads of institutions will use the TSC generated merit lists to organize for the interviews.

QUESTION: Will I be required to produce my original certificates and testimonials during interviews?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION: I was employed by TSC but left. Am I eligible for the current recruitment?

ANSWER: Yes. Applicants who were previously employed by TSC will be allowed to apply. But, they must declare their past employment history and why they left TSC.

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How to conduct TPAD 2 appraisal rating meeting

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A TSC teacher is expected to schedule an appraisal rating meeting with the appraiser. This is done online at the TPAD 2 portal. Before the appraisal rating meeting, you are required to evaluate and rate yourself. Your appraiser is also required to assess and rate you.

After the completion of the self-evaluation and evaluation by the appraiser (you), the interface will show a completed appraisal which should be “Appraisal completion 100%”.

The appraiser should notify the appraisee of the time, venue and agenda of the meeting, before the appraisal rating meeting which should be in line with the institutional calendar of activities.

The appraisal rating meeting is scheduled by the appraiser and it happens between the appraiser and the appraisee.

The appraiser and appraisee will hold a meeting and the purpose of the rating meeting is to review their joint rating and then reach an agreed rating.

HOW TO BOOK AND CONDUCT AN APPRAISAL RATING MEETING.

After Self Appraising yourself, it will be the turn of your appraiser to rate you;

  1. Log into your TPAD 2 account and select “Appraiser Appraisals” from “My dashboard”. This will show the “pending appraisals” and “schedule meeting” buttons.
  2. The appraiser can schedule a meeting by clicking “schedule meeting” button. This will open the “schedule appraisal rating meeting” interface.
  3. The “schedule appraisal rating meeting” portal has a list of all the Appraisees Awaiting appraisal meeting (these are the appraisees awaiting to be scheduled for appraisal rating meeting)”. On the other hand, the appraisees “scheduled appraisals” are the appraisees already scheduled for the rating meeting.
  4. On the teacher being appraised, click the “schedule meeting “button. The appraiser will see a pop up window on schedule Appraisal Meeting which shows “Appraisal date” and “Appraisal time” as shown in the screen shot.
  5. Next, click on “Appraisal date” on the pop up window and from the calendar select a date for the appraisal rating meeting.
  6. Click on “Appraisal time” from the drop down button on the pop up window and select time for the Appraisal meeting. Then click “save schedule” button to complete the process.
  7. Once the meeting is successfully scheduled a success message will be shown on your window.
  8. Now, click “OK” to complete the scheduling. A notification of the scheduled meeting will be sent to the appraisee.
  9. Once the meeting is scheduled, it moves to the “scheduled appraisals”.
  10. To proceed with updating the ratings, appraiser should click on “scheduled appraisals” button. It will open a portal with the list of all the teachers scheduled for appraisal rating meeting.
  11. On the teacher being appraised, click “start meeting” button and at this point the appraiser and appraisee can now proceed with updating the ratings or “Update Schedule”.

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2019 TSC Intern teachers’ Interview dates, time and Venues; Kericho County- Bureti

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has lined up interviews to fill the 10,300 teacher internship posts for Primary and Secondary Schools. This is after the Commission carried out the shortlisting of the thousands of applicants who expressed interest to take up the slots. According to the Commission, the lists of shortlisted applicants has been dispatched to all counties. “Applicants are advised that interviews shall be conducted at the county TSC offices. A list of applicants have been sent to each county,” reads a memo dated November 7, 2019 from Catherine Lenairoshi; of TSC Corporate Communications Office.

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What to carry to the interview sessions.

According to instructions on the TSC memo, the shortlisted Candidates are required to carry the following to the interviews once invited:
  • i. A valid certificate of Good conduct
  • ii. A valid personal accident cover
  • iii. National ID card
  • iv. Disability card if any
  • v. Two passport size photographs
  • vi. KCSE certificate
  • vii. KCPE certificate
  • viii. Diploma / degree certificate and Transcripts
  • ix. Primary/secondary or college leaving certificate
  • x. Kra pin xi. Bank plate

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Interview dates for Bureti Sub County

The shortlisted candidates will be taken through interview sessions to be organized by the TSC County Directors; countrywide. Interviews in Bureti Sub County will be done from Monday November 18 to Friday November 22, 2019. Here is the interview schedule for this Sub County. RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR INTERNS – NOVEMBER 2019 BURETI SUB COUNTY.
DAY/DATE/TIME VENUE SCHOOLS SUBJECTS
MONDAY 18/11/2019 AT 2.00 PM TENGECHA BOYS
  1. AIC LITEIN GIRLS
  2. CHEMOIBEN SEC
  3. ITOIK SEC
  4. KAPKARIN SEC
  5. KAPKATET DAY
  6. LITEIN BOYS
  7. TENGECHA GIRLS
  8. TENGECHA BOYS
  9. LITEIN DAY
 ENG/LIT ENG/LIT KISW/CRE ENG/LIT AGRI/BIO MATHS/PHYSICS BIO/CHEM KISW/GEO, ENG/LIT ENG/LIT
TUESDAY 19/11/2019 AT 2.00 PM CHELILIS GIRLS
  1. CHELILIS GIRLS
  2. GETARWET DAY
  3. GETARWET GIRLS
  4. KABARTEGAN SEC
  5. KAMINJEIWET SEC
  6. NGORORGA SEC
  7. RORET BOYS
  8. RERESIK SEC
  9. TULWET SEC
 ENG/LIT CRE/GEO BIO/AGRI MATHS/CHEM CHEM/BIO BIO/AGRI BIO/AGRI KISW/GEO ENG/LIT
WEDNESDAY 20/11/2019 AT 2.00 PM KAPKISIARA GIRLS
  1. CHEPKULGONG SEC
  2. KABORUS SEC
  3. KAPKISIARA GIRLS
  4. KIPTOBON SEC
  5. ST PAULS CHARERA
  6. TEPKUTWET SEC
  7. MABASI SEC
  8. NGOINA SEC
 HIST/CRE CRE/HIST GEO/BST, COMPUTER BST/GEO BIO/AGRI GEO/BST PHY/MATHS KISW/GEO
THURSDAY 21/11/2019 AT 2.00 PM KORONGOI GIRLS
  1. KAPTELE SEC
  2. KELUNET SEC
  3. KIBUGAT SEC
  4. KIPTEWIT GIRLS
  5. KIPTEWIT BOYS
  6. CHEBORGE GIRLS
  7. CHEBORGE BOYS
  8. SIONGI SEC
  9. KORONGOI GIRLS
  10. SOSIT DAY
 MATHS/BST HIST/CRE GEO/BST GEO/BST, BIO/CHEM AGRI/BIO HIST/GEO BIO/AGRI, ENG/LIT ENG/LIT ENG/LIT, MATHS/BST GEOG/HIST
FRIDAY 22/11/2019 AT 2.00 PM CHEBWAGAN BOYS
  1. TIRIITABMOITA SEC
  2. KAPSOGERUK SEC
  3. KAPSINENDET SEC
  4. AROKYET GIRLS
  5. NGESUMIN GIRLS
  6. CHEBWAGAN BOYS
  7. SOSIT GIRLS
 CHEM/BIO BST/GEO CRE/HIST HIST/CRE, BIO/AGRI BIO/AGRI BIO/CHEM, GEO/BST ENG/LIT
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Duration of internship

Successful candidates will be absorbed for a period of one year; since the Internship period will be twelve (12) months.

Remuneration

Recruited interns will be entitled to payment of a monthly stipend of Kshs 15,000 for Secondary School Teacher interns and Ksh 10,000 for Primary School Teacher Inters. This stipend will subjected to statutory deductions where applicable.

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TSC recalls all staff from leave, assigns 227,000 teachers to man KCSE and KCPE exams

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According to TSC Boss, Dr. Nancy Macharia, a total of 227,000 teachers will be involved in the administration of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams that kick off later this month.

“To ensure that all our field staff offer undivided attention to this examination process, the Commission has canceled all annual leave and field activities for all our sub-county, county and regional officers during the examination period,” Said Dr. Macharia on Thursday.

Macharia was speaking at the multi-sectoral team of Government from ⁦the Ministry of Interior, ICT, TSC, KICD and Knec that met on Thursday to launch the national examinations season ahead of the start of KCPE, KCSE later this month. She said TSC has at the same time issued guidelines that emphasize the need for all teachers who will invigilate the examinations to comply with Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidelines.

A section of Education and Deputy County commissioners during the launch of 2020 national examinations period at the Kenya School of Government

She directed center managers to keep unauthorized people out of the examination centers, as well as ensure authorized persons accessing examination centres are masked at all times.

The examinations administered by the Kenya National Examination Council are set to begin on March 22

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education will be concluded on March 24, with the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination marking expected to commence on April 19, and be concluded on May 7.

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CS Education Prof. George Maghoha (right) presents a purse containing a padlock and a keys which will be used to lock examination containers to West Pokot Sub-County Director of education Charles Manyara at Kenya School of Government on Thursday.

While speaking at the same function, Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha announced a ban on supervisors and invigilators from being deployed in the same examination centre for more than two consecutive years in line with KNEC’s policy.

Magoha said no Centre Manager should turn up at an examination container to collect or drop off examinations without wearing a face a mask. He directed that all officials at examination centres to use sanitizer or wash hands before handling examination materials.

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TSC promotion shortlisted candidates 2021

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has revealed the lists of teachers shortlisted for the 2021 promotion interviews per County. A total of 32,431 teachers applied and were shortlisted for the recently advertised TSC promotion vacancies.

In Siaya County 846 teachers met the shortlisting requirements and will be subjected to a rigorous interview to choose the best.

If you applied for the vacancies, then kindly check your name in the list below;

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Kind teachers contribute Sh2 billion towards the covid-19 response fund

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Teachers contributed a total of Sh2.4 billion towards the National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus. The commission had early on urged teachers to willingly make their contributions towards the kitty. After closure of the May payroll, the commission announced that it had received a total of Sh2,441,028 from the over 300,000 teachers on its payroll.

The Commission has raised a total of Sh10,696,024 in the last two weeks. The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association, KSSHA, recorded the largest contribution after raising a whooping Sh5 billion. Other contributors were: the Kenya college Principals (Sh2 billion), and the TSC Secretariat staff (Sh1.6 billion).

TSC  had initially made a direct contribution of Sh400,000.

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These figures are contained in a memo by the TSC boss Dr. Nancy Macharia dated May 15, 2020 and addressed to the chairperson National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus.

The voluntary salary cuts shall be for an initial period of three (3) months with effect from April, 2020. However, this is subject to review based on the advice of the Ministry of Health on the status of COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya. contributions can be made either directly or via the TSC check-off system; with authorization from respective teachers. Each public officer participating in the voluntary salary cuts shall signify their consent to their respective Authorized Officers by completing the attached standard consent form.

The President and his deputy took a pay cut of 80%. While, Cabinet secretaries and Chief Administrative Secretaries are to take a voluntary pay cut of 30%. Principal secretaries on their part can give away 20% of their salaries to support the fund.

The raised funds will greatly boost the committee’s efforts in fighting the pandemic that has paralyzed most operations in the country. The committee was established by President Uhuru Kenyatta on April 28, 2020 and is chaired by the health cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe.

Hon. Mutahi Kagwe who is the Health Cabinet Secretary and also chair to the National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus.

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TSC implements phase 4 of CBA: New teachers’ salaries after July 2020

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Teachers will earn new increased salaries in July 2020 after the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, implements the fourth phase of salaries adjustments for teachers under the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that was agreed between the Commission and teachers’ unions. The Commission has already implemented the first, second and phases; that were effected in 1st July, 2017, 1st July, 2018 and July 1, 2019 respectively.   Also read; KUPPET demands new salary and allowances increments for teachers But there are categories of teachers who will walk home empty handed at the end of July as their incremental phases were concluded in July, 2018. For secondary school teachers currently in Job group (C2; formerly K) who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent will not be receiving any salary increment in the July 2020 Phase. Other categories of teachers whose salary increment was only awarded in two phases are: Secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education at grade C1 (Formerly H) and Primary teachers at Job group B5 (Formerly G).   Related content; Types of allowances paid to TSC teachers Here are the new salaries that teachers will expect in their bank accounts at the end of July, 2020 as the fourth phase of the increment is effected;
CHIEF PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 15)

These are Principals in National and Extra County Schools with over 1000 students who currently earn a salary of between Sh121,814 and Sh157,656 per month. These teachers will get a salary increment of up to Sh9,496. The lowest earner in this group will walk home with a salary of Sh131,380 while the highest earner in this group will earn Sh157,656 per month; effective 1st July, 2020.

SENIOR PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 14)

Senior Principals head County Schools with over 540 students. These Principals currently pocket a monthly salary of between Sh109,249 and Sh118,169. They are set to receive an increase of between Sh3,721 and Sh8,993. These tutors will then earn a monthly perk of Sh118,242 and 121,890 per month at the end of July, 2020. Their salary increment was to be effected in four phases under the current CBA.

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PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 13)
These are Principals heading Sub- County and All Day schools who currently earn between Sh93,850 and Sh102,807 per month. The lowest earner in this category will get an increase of Sh10,794 to earn a new salary of Sh104,644 while the highest earner will get a top up of Sh1,837 to get a new monthly salary of Sh104,644.
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS III

These administrators of Sub- County and All Day schools currently earn a monthly pay of between Sh82,717 and Sh87,900. The lowest earner in this grade will now pocket a monthly pay of Sh91,041 while, the highest earner will pocket Sh91,041 after receiving an increment of Sh8,324 and Sh3,141 respectively.

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SENIOR HEAD TEACHERS, SENIOR MASTER II AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS IV
Primary schools with enrollment of over 1000 learners are headed by Senior Head Teachers with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11). While, Senior Master II with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11) are administrators in County Schools with with over 540 students. These administrators currently earn between Sh74,703 and Sh82,717 per month. They will receive an increment of up to Sh3,137.
HEAD TEACHERS, DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER I AND SENIOR MASTER III
Primary schools with enrollment of below 1000 learners are headed by Head Teachers with Grade C5 (T- Scale 10). While, Deputy Head Teacher I at Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of over 1000 learners. On the other hand, Senior Master III of Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Sub- County and All Day schools. Lowest earners in this group (who get a monthly pay of Sh51,632) will now pocket Sh62,272.
DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II
Deputy Head Teacher II Grade C4 (T- Scale 9) are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of below 1000 learners. These teachers currently earn monthly perks of between Sh45,287 and 51,632.

SECONDARY TEACHER I AND SENIOR TEACHER I

Secondary Teacher I are teachers in Secondary schools whose grade is C3 (formerly L); This is a promotional grade for teachers in secondary school. On the other hand, Senior Teacher I are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of over 1000 learners with Grade C3. These tutors earn monthly salaries of Sh41,343- Sh51,927; they will now earn between Sh43,154 and Sh53,943 effective July, 2020.  
SENIOR TEACHER II, SECONDARY TEACHER II & SECONDARY TEACHER II UNTRAINED (UT) AND PRIMARY SNE TEACHERS.

Senior Teacher II are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of below 1000 learners. While, Secondary Teacher III is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education. These teachers currently pocket salaries of between KES31,242 and KES 33,971 and will get an increment of between KES 984 to KES 3,717.

SECONDARY TEACHER II & SECONDARY TEACHER II UNTRAINED AND PRIMARY SNE TEACHERS.
These teachers who fall in Grade C2 (Formerly K) will not receive any salary increment in the current phase. Grade C2 is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent. It is also a promotional grade for holders of Diploma in Education.
PRIMARY TEACHER I AND SECONDARY TEACHER III
These are teachers in grade C1 (Formerly H and J). Grade C1 is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education. These tutors will also not also get any salary increment.
PRIMARY TEACHER II

These are teachers at Grade B5 (T- Scale 5) which is the entry grade for primary school teachers. These tutors will not also get any salary increment.

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TSC responds to questions on promotions, recruitment and transfers

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Here are official Teachers Service Commission (TSC) responses to questions on teacher recruitment, transfers, promotions and staffing. 

Question: Why have i not been promoted despite attending several interviews ?

Answer:

  1. Inadequate budgetary promotion.
  2. Lack of adequate preparation for interviews by teachers.

Question: Why has my transfer request not been granted despite several applications ?

Answer:

  1. Lack of replacement/ vacancy.
  2. Not completed the 5 year mandatory rule since employment.

Question: Why was I demoted from headship ?

Answer:

  1. Adverse repots (Financial etc)
  2. Poor performance (Curriculum implementation & Supervision)

Question: Why was i not posted to an institution of my choice after study leave or discipline case ?

Answer:

  1. Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
  2. Lack of vacancy.

Question: Why was my appeal to alternative stations not granted ?

Answer:

  1. Postings are done for equitable distribution of teachers.
  2. Lack of vacancy.

Question: Why was our institution not allocated any slots for recruitment ?

Answer:

Overall vacancies slots given are very few in comparison to the total shortage.

Question: Is TSC considering teachers with disabilities on the 5% affirmative action ?

Answer:

They have to apply and attend interviews. They are given preference where there is a tie between to applicants.

Question: Why are teachers with below C plain being left out yet they have completed university training ?

Answer:

The Commission has set the minimum requirements for persons entering the teacher service.

Question: What must a newly recruited teacher submit during employment? 

Answer: If your TSC job application is successful, then you will be required to submit the following documents to the Secretary, Board of Management (who is the Principal):

  1.  Duly signed application for employment letter;
  2. Duly signed commitment letter to serve in the school for a minimum period of five (5) years and three (3) years in the case of North Eastern region;
  3. Original and copies of the following: –
  • National Identity card (both sides);
  • NCPWD card (where applicable);
  • 2 passport size photographs:
  • Certificates and testimonials; KCPE, KCSE, ‘A’ Level, Diploma, Degree etc;
  • Official Academic transcripts;
  • Certificate of Registration as a teacher
  • KRA PIN certificate:
  • Bank Plate;
  • Duly filled pay point particulars’ form;
  • NHIF Card;
  • Primary and secondary school leaving certificates and other testimonials;
  • Evidence of service as a teacher intern (where applicable)
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application for employment;
  • Evidence of separation from the Commission for those previously employed by TSC.

Question: What are the latest TSC recruitment guidelines for teachers?

Answer: Check here; TSC teachers latest recruitment guidelines, marking schemes and score-sheets (Secondary and primary)

Question: Can I get the latest TSC Scoring guide/ Marking Scheme for teacher recruitment?

Answer: Sure. Here it is; The latest TSC Scoring Guide/ Interview Marking Scheme.

Question: Can I get the latest TSC new recruitment guidelines for teachers in PDF free download?

Answer: Yes. Download it here.

Question: How do I apply for a TSC teacher transfer online?

Answer: To apply for your transfer, online, follow the simple steps below;

  1. Go to TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke) and click online services and select Teacher Transfer. See more information, here; How to apply for a TSC teacher transfer online; Step by step guide

Question: How do I answer the questions asked during TSC interviews?

Answer: TSC latest promotion interviews marking scheme and Questions

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TSC should hire more teachers- Kuppet says

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The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has been urged to hire more teachers so as to replace those retiring soon. Staffing gaps are also likely to be experienced as those above 55 years could be given early retirement since they are susceptible to Covid-19.

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers – KUPPET, says about 25,000 teachers are aged 58 years and above and will definitely retire from June 2021.

“Half of the 25,000 teachers who are aged 58 years and above are remaining with a year or less in the service,” said Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori in a letter written to TSC this week.

The says since March, about 36 teachers have succumbed to Covid-19 causing more harm in the teaching service.

He added that between 2021 and 2023 a total of 50,000 teachers would have left the service as majority will be due for retirement while others may leave due to natural attrition.

“For this reason, Kuppet has written to the Teachers Service Commission and relevant government departments calling for urgent plans to increase the number of teachers and take other measures to maintain education services at the current levels,” He added.

Related; TSC TPAD 2 portal guide; http://tpad2.tsc.go.ke/

In its proposal Kuppet advises the Commission to hire at least 15,000 per year between 2021 and 2026. Misori added that the 12,000 teachers being hired by TSC are not sufficient enough to plug the shortage.

Misori says that the Commission has not provided a clear path on how to implement the covid 19 regulations in schools adding that teachers aged 55 years be left to retire at will.

“At the moment, head teachers, principals and TSC County Directors have no direction on how to implement the directive, as a result, many teachers who deserve the leave of absence have been denied permission to stay away from schools,” the Kuppet Secretary General lamented.

In January, his year, the Commission hired 2,120 teachers to replace those who had exited service through Natural Attrition (1591 posts for Primary Schools and 529 posts for Secondary Schools).

In September TSC recruited another 4,000 new teachers on permanent and pensionable terms for secondary school teachers and 1,000 promotion posts for primary school teachers.