TSC teacher transfer online portal- The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has made the application for a teacher transfer very easy. The application for transfer is now purely done online and there is no need of filling the manual transfer application form. The TSC online transfer portal is
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How the Head of Institution (Head Teacher, Principal) should approve teacher transfers online
TSC transfer application and approval online- Application for Teachers Service Commission (TSC) transfers are now purely done online. Both the teacher and Head of Institution (principal or Head Teacher) play a key role in ensuring the transfer request is submitted successfully to TSC.
It is the teacher who initiates the transfer process by making the application online (See how to successfully submit your application: TSC transfer application online portal and simplified application procedure for teachers).
Once you make your transfer request, the Head of Institution will receive a notification and will be required to act on it immediately. If the Head does not give an approval to the transfer request, then the whole process will stall at this level.
Head of Institution (HOI) recommendation on your transfer application
Your Principal/ Head Teacher will get the requests through the institution Emails and the HOI (The Head of Institution) portal. The HOI will proceed as follows;
Option 1 of Transfer Request Approval via Email notification
The Principal/ Head will receive an Email notification and proceed as follows;
- Open your Email.
- Click the email notification Link to proceed.
- Enter your comments as the Head of Institution and Click the ‘Submit’ button
Option 2 Transfer Request Approval via the HOI portal
The transfer request approval can equally be done online. This can be done as outlined below;
- Go to TSC website (www.tsc.go.ke) and click Online Services, select HRMIS and click on ‘Teacher Transfer’ button.
- Enter your TSC No, ID Number and Mobile number and click Login.
- A six digit authorization code will be sent through your mobile number.
- Enter the authorization code and click Login.
- HoI (Head of Institution) portal will display the incoming transfer requests.
- Click ‘Action’ button to recommend the transfer and enter your comments.
- Click ‘Submit’ button.
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Put an end to delocalization of teachers- TSC told
Latest TSC News- The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KSSHA) wants the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to stop the delocalization of school principals to work away from their homes.
The Bungoma KESSHA chairperson Edward Bikala argued that delocalization policy should be repealed with immediate effect to allow teachers to serve in their counties.
He spoke in Webuye during the burial ceremony of Wycliffe Kiveu who was the principal of Maralal National school in Samburu, who died of Covid-19 related illness.
“Covid-19 is killing our teachers, they die far from their families and that is why we want the government to stop delocalization of teachers,” said Bikala.
His sentiments were echoed by his counterpart from Kakamega County who registered fear over the speed at which high school principals in the area have been losing their lives due to the Covid-19.
Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Bungoma East branch secretary Aggrey Namisi observed that a number of the teachers’ deaths had also been attributed to transfers implemented by the Teachers’ Service Commission.
The Commission kicked off the delocalization exercise in January, 2018. Other massive deployments would then follow in April, August and December of the same year. Though in April, 2019 the Commission slowed down the transfers as only a few administrators were moved.
Related news; Massive teachers transfers, delocalization looming- TSC news
The exercise has seen the execution of transfers for thousands of long serving principals and school heads; with some supporting and others opposed to the delocalization policy. A number of school administrators moved, so far, were those serving in their homes.
Others had also served in the same stations for a long time. Targeted administrators were mostly transferred to other counties and in some instances different regions.
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TSC teacher transfer online application- Simplified step by step guide
You can now apply for your TSC transfer online. The process of online TSC transfer application is quite simple and straight forward if you follow the following easy guide. This application is done at the TSC online transfer application portal, as illustrated for you below.
Required details for TSC transfer online application
Before proceeding with your application, please check out the list of required details below. Apart from the list here, a number of documents will be required.
| S/N | Required details |
| 1 | Length of stay at present school |
| 2 | Length of stay in same subcounty |
| 3 | Reason for transfer |
| 4 | Details |
| 5 | When is transfer required ? |
| 6 | County |
| 7 | Sub-County |
| 8 | School |
| 9 | email address |
STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR TSC TRANSFER ONLINE.
STEP 1: Visit the TSC online transfer application portal by using the link; https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/tm-app/apply_transfer.
STEP 2: In the new window, enter your TSC Number, ID Number and mobile phone number. You will get a notification from TSC with your security code (A six-digit authorization code) after clicking on ‘Login’.
STEP 3: Enter the authorization code that was sent to your mobile number,
before logging in. Now, click ‘login.’
STEP 4: On successful login, the system is able to detect if you are
either a primary or a post primary teacher.
STEP 5: Click ‘Submit a Request for Transfer’ to proceed.
STEP 6: Enter all the details, and check the declaration box.
STEP 7: Now tick the box next to the this declaration; ‘I hereby declare that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I am also aware that any false information will lead to direct Disqualification/ Disciplinary action, without further reference to me by the Teachers Service Commission.’
STEP 8: After entering all the details and checking the declaration box, click ’OK.
STEP 9: The system will display your current station and the requested County.
STEP 10: Click “File Attachment(s)’ button to attach supporting document(s) in case the request for transfer is due to insecurity and/or medical grounds.
STEP 11: You can also Edit, Withdraw or Print the transfer request.
STEP 12: Click Browse to select the document to attach.
STEP 13: Enter your Remarks.
STEP 14: Check the dialogue box and Click Ok after attaching the document.
STEP 15: Your attachment(s) will be displayed. You can either Remove or View your attachment.
STEP 16: Click Submit Button.
STEP 17: Once your application is successfully delivered, application status changes to “Pending” (Please note the application status will keep on changing )
STEP 18: Click Logout to exit from the system. The next bit is done by your Principal or Head Teacher.
Best reasons you can give for your transfer application.
For your transfer application to be successful, here is a list of reasons you can give during your online transfer application process:
| S/N | Reason for transfer | Explanation |
| 1 | Aging parents | In case your parents are now old and you want to move closer to them |
| 2 | Insecurity | Insecurity in your current place of work |
| 3 | Join spouse | If your spouse works/ stays away from you |
| 4 | Your Medical condition | A medical condition that will hinder performance at current station |
| 5 | Medical condition of child | A child’s ailment |
| 6 | Overstaying | If you have worked in the same station for many years. |
The next step will be done by the Head of Institution (Head Teacher or Principal). See more details here; TSC transfer application online (How the Head Teacher/ Principal approves the transfer request)
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TSC transfers news 2021- Dr Macharia issues a statement
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has issued a statement on the supposed mass transfers, delocalization, of teachers in April this year. TSC Boss Dr. NAncy Macharia has refuted claims of planned mass transfer of teachers.
Media reports had indicated the the Commission was priming itself for mass transfers of school administrators during the coming holiday. But, Dr. MAcharia says a circular dated February 26th, 2021, was only meant to carry out routine data collection of staffing status in schools.
While urging the media to give accurate information, the TSC Boss said they will not transfer teachers owing to the current Covid 19 pandemic and forth coming national examinations.
“The Commission, therefore, wishes to assure teachers that the Commission does not plan to effect any mass transfers as alleged in the newspaper story. Teachers must be left to continue conducting their normal teaching duties and conduct national examinations without any interference. Meanwhile, we urge the media to always report accurately” said Dr. Macharia via a presser.
She added that the Commission will only fill those positions that have been left vacant through natural attrition.
This news will be a sigh of relief to thousands of teachers who would have been targeted in the transfer exercise.
The Commission kicked off the delocalization exercise in January, 2018. Other massive deployments would then follow in April, August and December of the same year. Though in April, 2019 the Commission slowed down the transfers as only a few administrators were moved.
Related news; Massive teachers transfers, delocalization looming- TSC news
The exercise has seen the execution of transfers for thousands of long serving principals and school heads; with some supporting and others opposed to the delocalization policy. A number of school administrators moved, so far, were those serving in their homes.
Others had also served in the same stations for a long time. Targeted administrators were mostly transferred to other counties and in some instances different regions.
List of transferred teachers
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released the list of transferred teachers who had applied online. The list features the teachers’ basic details and application status.
In March, 2021, TSC introduced a new online portal for online transfer applications; replacing the manual application process. The TSC online transfer portal is https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/tm-app/apply_transfer.
See more details here: TSC transfer application online portal and simplified application procedure for teachers
Some of the reasons you can give for your transfer.
Here is a list of reasons you can give during your online transfer application process:
| S/N | Reason for transfer | Explanation |
| 1 | Ageing parents | In case your parents are now old and you want to move closer to them |
| 2 | Insecurity | Insecurity in your current place of work |
| 3 | Join spouse | If your spouse works/ stays away from you |
| 4 | Your Medical condition | A medical condition that will hinder performance at current station |
| 5 | Medical condition of child | A child’s ailment |
| 6 | Overstaying | If you have worked in the same station for many years. |
Also read; Step by step guide for online TSC transfer application.
The transfer application status can be confirmed with the TSC County Director. This status can be either Acknowledged or Pending.
How to proceed with your application process
To make your application, proceed as follows:
- Visit the TSC online transfer application portal by using the link; https://hrmis.tsc.go.ke/tm-app/apply_transfer.
- In the new window, enter your TSC Number, ID Number and mobile phone number. You will get a notification from TSC with your security code (A six-digit authorization code) after clicking on ‘Login’.
- Enter the authorization code that was sent to your mobile number,
before logging in. Now, click ‘login.’ - On successful login, the system is able to detect if you are
either a primary or a post primary teacher. - Click ‘Submit a Request for Transfer’ to proceed.
- Enter all the details, and check the declaration box. The required details are:
| S/N | Required details |
| 1 | Length of stay at present school |
| 2 | Length of stay in same subcounty |
| 3 | Reason for transfer |
| 4 | Details |
| 5 | When is transfer required ? |
| 6 | County |
| 7 | Sub-County |
| 8 | School |
| 9 | email address |
- Now tick the box next to the this declaration; ‘I hereby declare that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I am also aware that any false information will lead to direct Disqualification/ Disciplinary action, without further reference to me by the Teachers Service Commission.’
- After entering all the details and checking the declaration box, click ’OK.
- The system will display your current station and the requested County.
- Click ‘File Attachment(s)’ button to attach supporting document(s) in case the request for transfer is due to insecurity and/or medical grounds.
- You can also Edit, Withdraw or Print the transfer request.
- Click Browse to select the document to attach.
- Enter your Remarks.
- Check the dialogue box and Click Ok after attaching the document.
- Your attachment(s) will be displayed. You can either Remove or View your attachment.
- Click Submit Button.
- Once your application is successfully delivered, application status changes to “Pending” (Please note the application status will keep on changing )
- Click Logout to exit from the system. The next bit is done by your Principal or Head Teacher.