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Fate of 25,252 promoted teachers to be known today 

Hillary Kangwana
TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia at a past event.

TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia at a past event.

Fate of 25,252 promoted teachers to be known today 

On Tuesday, May 13th, teachers will begin to learn the outcome of 25,252 promotions following the TSC’s interviews held in January and February.

There are concerns that the recent promotion list from the TSC may be overturned by Members of Parliament (MPs), leading to a new promotion process.

This worry arose after it was revealed that 5,291 teachers were promoted unfairly, as they did not fulfill the minimum requirement of three years as outlined in the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG).

MPs have also criticized the TSC for promotions that they claim have favored certain regions, leaving some teachers waiting for up to eighteen years.

Despite this, the TSC maintains that the promotions were conducted fairly, strategically, and with consideration for gender.

The Commission asserts that teachers in hard-to-staff areas are promoted through affirmative action, and the three-year minimum requirement does not apply to them.

Teachers who were promoted have been waiting for their promotion letters since the list was published by the Commission in early April.

TSC PROMOTIONS PER COUNTY AND GRADE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025

County C2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Grand Total
Baringo 31 108 279 121 40 21 39 3 1 643
Bomet 31 108 162 120 38 20 44 3 1 527
Bungoma 31 107 167 123 81 21 42 2 1 575
Busia 31 109 161 120 38 20 35 3 1 518
Elgeyo Marakwet 30 109 204 121 62 21 29 3 1 580
Embu 31 109 235 122 80 20 45 3 1 646
Garissa 31 96 62 67 34 7 2 3 1 303
Homabay 30 107 204 122 36 20 46 2 1 568
Isiolo 31 105 128 115 29 8 9 3 1 429
Kajiado 31 108 151 118 62 20 28 3 1 522
Kakamega 31 107 243 124 80 21 43 2 1 657
Kericho 31 108 172 123 77 20 48 2 1 571
Kiambu 31 107 239 124 81 21 37 2 1 649
Kilifi 31 107 224 121 33 19 43 3 1 569
Kirinyaga 32 107 154 108 77 20 30 3 1 530
Kisii 31 107 218 123 79 21 28 2 1 625
Kisumu 31 107 214 120 80 20 43 2 1 620
Kitui 31 107 265 122 39 20 45 2 1 630
Kwale 31 108 169 119 29 19 43 4 1 501
Laikipia 31 107 154 118 72 20 21 3 1 530
Lamu 29 109 116 101 30 7 24 3 1 398
Machakos 31 107 284 121 79 21 2 2 1 690
Makueni 31 108 266 119 78 20 44 2 1 668
Mandera 29 104 118 97 30 3 33 3 1 388
Marsabit 30 109 125 117 36 7 3 3 1 431
Meru 31 108 283 123 66 21 3 2 1 678
Migori 31 109 178 121 33 21 43 2 1 535
Mombasa 31 108 134 114 40 12 39 3 1 459
Murang’a 31 107 243 119 80 21 16 2 1 648
Nairobi 31 106 240 117 79 19 44 3 1 626
Nakuru 31 107 261 120 79 20 30 2 1 665
Nandi 31 108 176 121 38 21 44 3 1 528
Narok 31 109 156 121 46 20 29 2 1 520
Nyamira 31 107 192 122 35 20 33 3 1 555
Nyandarua 31 107 154 118 24 20 44 3 1 497
Nyeri 31 108 174 119 81 21 39 3 1 581
Samburu 30 109 115 114 28 4 43 3 1 406
Siaya 31 108 170 122 62 20 2 3 1 551
Taita Taveta 30 39 122 87 34 15 34 3 1 355
Tana River 31 105 116 116 29 2 24 3 1 405
Tharaka Nithi 31 107 175 118 35 20 2 3 1 520
Trans Nzoia 30 108 152 120 47 20 30 3 1 523
Turkana 31 109 133 109 34 6 43 3 1 429
Uasin Gishu 31 107 203 121 75 20 2 2 1 589
Vihiga 31 107 135 123 74 21 28 4 1 538
Wajir 29 105 114 55 31 1 43 3 1 341
West Pokot 30 108 168 119 69 17 2 3 1 535
GRAND TOTAL 1,445 4,971 8,508 5,425 2,519 799 1,410 128 47 25,252

Among weighty issues facing the Commission include promotion of teachers to next grade before completion of three years inline with CPG, discrimination where some junior teachers were promoted while others who served for longer periods were left, some counties and regions getting more promotion slots than others.

TSC, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Macharia was on Tuesday 20th May given seven days to explain the promotion of 25,252 teachers.

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education, Macharia and other senior TSC officials were at pains to explain the criteria used in promoting thousands of teachers across the country.

During the grilling session at the Bunge Towers, the lawmakers, led by Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly, demanded to know why most teachers were stuck in the same job grade for years with no clear career progression.

The legislator also questioned why most regions received almost the same number of promotions despite varying teacher performances and staffing needs.

“We asked you why you promoted others and left others who have been going for interviews three, four and five times, you have not responded to that,” Melly stated.

“Up to now, we have yet to discuss the issues that we raised, because most of the issues we raised, we have been trying to check the documents you submitted, but we are not getting them,” he added.

While criticising TSC for laxity in carrying out its mandate, the Committee members also accused the Commission of unfair practices and immense disregard for principles of equity.

To address the matter, the Committee directed TSC bosses to come up with a comprehensive record detailing the criteria used in the promotions and explain the disparities that emerged during the process.

The Committee members gave the Commission seven days to complete the task and submit the documents to the clerk, with the MPs warning of dire consequences.

“You need to know that this Committee has equal powers to the High Court. I want to give you a final shot before this Committee cites contempt against you,” Melly warned.

He went ahead to add: “As the Committee, we are giving you just one week, and if you wish to appear in camera, you can write. The most important thing is fairness and justice for the teachers of this country.”

TSC has been on the receiving end since announcing the promotions in April this year, with education stakeholders, including teachers’ unions, accusing the Commission of bias in the process.

The promotions were carried out in two phases, beginning with 5,690 teachers who served in acting capacities as head teachers and deputy head teachers, followed by 19,943 in the second phase.

Addressing the press on April 2, moments after announcing the promotions, Nancy Macharia reiterated that the promotions were meant to address the long-standing stagnation in the teaching career

TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia had earlier released the following statement following the delay in releasing the promotion letters.

Date: 14th May 2025

To: All Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors

From: Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Subject: Status Update on the Release of Promotion Letters

The Commission wishes to address the growing concern regarding the delay in the release of promotion letters for teachers who recently underwent interviews for various administrative and senior teaching positions.

Please be informed that while the promotion process has been concluded and successful candidates identified, the release of appointment letters has been delayed due to the following considerations:

  1. Budgetary Alignment: Final approval and release of funds from the National Treasury is still pending, which directly affects implementation timelines.
  2. Ongoing Administrative Procedures: The Commission is finalizing internal verifications to ensure compliance with relevant public service regulations and to avoid any legal or procedural challenges.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement: Consultations are ongoing with key stakeholders, including the Public Service Commission and the teachers’ unions, to ensure a smooth and transparent rollout.

We acknowledge the anxiety among affected teachers and stakeholders. The Commission is working diligently to resolve the remaining issues and will communicate the exact dates for the release and dispatch of promotion letters in due course.

You are kindly requested to convey this information accurately to all concerned parties within your jurisdiction and advise teachers to remain patient as we conclude this process.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

Dr. Nancy Macharia
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Teachers Service Commission

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