TSC Sub-County Offices in Disarray as Promotion Letters Delay.
Tension continues to build in various Teachers Service Commission (TSC) sub-county offices as teachers who were successful in the January promotion interviews flock the offices daily, seeking answers about their promotion letters. Despite their TSC numbers appearing on the commission’s official website as successful candidates, they are yet to receive formal communication.
Sub-county officers have expressed concern over the constant stream of teachers visiting their offices. They have reached out to school heads, urging them to inform the affected teachers to exercise patience as they await official notification. However, many teachers, citing anxiety and skepticism, have disregarded the call for patience and continue making inquiries in person.
Some of the teachers have accused members of parliament of influencing the process, suggesting that favoritism played a role in the issuance of promotions. One teacher from Migori County questioned the fairness of the claims, stating they had served in job group C1 for a long period and had finally succeeded in the promotion exercise, wondering how bias could apply in such a case.
A teacher in Bungoma expressed frustration, stating they had been shortlisted, interviewed, and confirmed successful, yet months later, there was still no letter in sight. Another added that their colleagues from the same interview batch had already resumed duties in new stations, leaving them confused and demoralized.
While attending the funeral of Charles Tariwot Barchigei in Nandi North Sub-county, Julius Melly, Tinderet MP and Chair of the Education Committee in the National Assembly, criticized the TSC for promoting some teachers just six months after others had been promoted. He insisted that such practices create inequality and cannot be allowed to continue under his committee’s oversight.
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Following the parliamentary concerns, TSC was compelled to suspend the issuance of promotion letters. Lawmakers called into question the credibility of the process and demanded a forensic audit before giving the Commission clearance to proceed.
TSC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nancy Macharia defended the promotion process, stating it had been conducted strictly in line with policy. She insisted the exercise was both free and fair, and there was no need for alarm.
Despite her reassurances, the situation on the ground tells a different story, with many teachers feeling left in limbo and sub-county offices struggling to manage the rising discontent.
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