MP Accuses TSC of Bias in Teacher Recruitment.
The ongoing recruitment of 20,000 teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has faced allegations of bias, with Naivasha MP Jane Kihara calling for its suspension and an investigation into the process.
Kihara claimed that the recruitment exercise has been politically influenced, with some constituencies unfairly benefiting while others are excluded.
Kihara alleged that pro-government MPs were being favored in the recruitment process.
She stated that last year, MPs seen as loyal to the administration were issued employment forms to distribute among teachers in their constituencies, while those who supported impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were excluded.
This, she said, had unfairly disadvantaged many qualified teachers.
Kihara emphasized that hundreds of teachers meeting the required academic standards would miss out due to the skewed process.
| Issue | Impact |
|---|---|
| Political favoritism | Some constituencies benefit more than others. |
| Exclusion of qualified teachers | Teachers meeting academic standards are overlooked. |
| Pro-government bias | Alleged preferential treatment for MPs supporting the administration. |
Education Sector Challenges
While speaking at Naivasha Day Secondary School during a bus donation, Kihara highlighted the broader challenges facing the education sector. She expressed concerns over inadequate funding and widespread corruption, warning that these issues were crippling schools.
She noted that many schools had been left out of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) classroom allocation, potentially leaving students joining Grade 9 without facilities. Additionally, delays in releasing capitation funds had hampered operations in numerous schools.
Kihara also took issue with the government’s controversial university funding model. She argued that the new system had locked out students from poor families, causing immense suffering among vulnerable communities. Kihara said the model had exacerbated inequalities in access to higher education.
“The government introduced a controversial funding model for poor students seeking to join universities. As a result, many families are undergoing untold suffering,” Kihara stated.
Naivasha Day Secondary School’s Growth
In contrast to her criticisms, Kihara acknowledged positive developments in education at Naivasha Day Secondary School.
The school’s principal, Amos Gamba, reported that student enrollment had nearly doubled in five years, rising from 800 to 1,500. He credited this growth to improved academic performance and community support.
Gamba remarked that the donation of a school bus would serve as a morale booster for students, enabling easier transportation for extracurricular activities.
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The school chairman, Joseph Kibuta, praised the support from the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), which made the bus acquisition possible.
He said that, despite economic challenges, the bus would enhance access to education for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
| Naivasha Day Secondary School Growth | Details |
|---|---|
| Enrollment increase | From 800 to 1,500 students in five years. |
| Improved academic performance | Continued upward trend in results. |
| Bus donation impact | Boosts student morale and transportation. |
Kihara urged the government to address the alleged recruitment irregularities and prioritize equitable funding for education. She said the ongoing issues were eroding public trust in the system and called for immediate reforms to restore fairness and accountability.
MP Accuses TSC of Bias in Teacher Recruitment
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