Kericho Sees Largest Number of JSS Teacher Terminations by TSC
Kericho County has seen the highest number of Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers terminated by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
According to data obtained by Education News, a total of 154 intern teachers in Kericho have been dismissed since the process began on Monday, June 10, 2024.
In contrast, Kwale County has experienced the termination of only 11 JSS teachers.
Some counties, including Bomet, Narok, and Uasin Gishu, have not had any teachers receive termination letters.
Kwale County Specifics
Credible sources disclosed to Education News that the 11 dismissed teachers from Kwale County have already been replaced to ensure that the educational process remains uninterrupted.
The schools affected in Kwale include:
- Kifyonzo
- Chirima
- Jitegemee
- Mbilini
- Mzizima
- Kikonde
- Mlungunipa
- Bilashaka
- Maiyini
- Ndo Hivyo
- Fuleye Junior Secondary School
Reason for Termination
The TSC initiated the termination of JSS teachers’ internship contracts just days after halting their demonstrations.
The protests were related to complaints about poor pay and demands for converting their contracts to Permanent and Pensionable (PnP) terms.
The TSC cited professional misconduct as the primary reason for the terminations.
In letters sent to the dismissed intern teachers, TSC referenced previous show-cause letters, noting that the responses provided by the teachers were deemed unsatisfactory.
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Official Statement from TSC
The TSC’s communication highlighted that the responses from the teachers failed to justify their continued engagement as interns. This conclusion was drawn after careful consideration by the commission.
“The Commission has carefully considered your response and found the same to be unsatisfactory,” TSC wrote.
Kericho Sees Largest Number of JSS Teacher Terminations by TSC
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