TSC Clarifies Reports on Nancy Macharia’s Successor.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed circulating claims that it has selected a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to succeed Nancy Macharia, who is nearing the conclusion of her tenure at the commission.
In a statement released on Friday, February 21, the commission addressed a widely shared social media post alleging that TSC had designated its Senior Deputy Director, Ibrahim Gedi, as the interim CEO. The misleading post suggested that Macharia had stepped down and Gedi had assumed the position in an acting capacity.
The commission firmly rejected the claims, labeling them as false and cautioning the public against falling for such misinformation. The erroneous report had sparked concerns among social media users, prompting calls for the commission to clarify the situation.
Nancy Macharia is scheduled to retire in June after a decade of service as the TSC chief. Having taken over in June 2015, she was reappointed in 2020 for a second five-year term.
Her initial appointment followed a competitive recruitment process launched on May 1, 2015, after the retirement of her predecessor, Gabriel Lengoibon. As the ninth CEO of TSC and the first female to hold the position since the commission’s establishment in 1967, Macharia’s leadership has been both lauded and criticized.
Challenges and Controversies
Throughout her tenure, Macharia faced scrutiny over policies perceived as unfavorable to teachers, including allegations of stagnation in promotions and mass transfers. These policies reportedly strained relations between the commission and teachers’ unions, leading to criticism from various quarters.
Beyond administrative challenges, Macharia’s career journey reflects significant professional growth. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education (English Literature) from Kenyatta University and later pursued a master’s degree in Education (Policy Management) from Bristol University in the United Kingdom.
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Before ascending to the top position, Macharia’s career began as a teacher at Kahuhia Girls Secondary School in Murang’a County. Over time, she advanced to become the head teacher at Kianderi Girls High School, also in Murang’a, demonstrating a steady rise through the ranks in the education sector.
As her retirement approaches, speculation about her successor remains a topic of discussion, but TSC has clarified that no official appointment has been made, urging the public to disregard unfounded reports.
TSC Clarifies Reports on Nancy Macharia’s Successor.
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