TSC Deregisters Teachers, Warns of 2 Year Jail Term and 100K Fine for Teaching Without Approval.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a strong caution to Kenyans, prohibiting them from participating in teaching services without proper registration under the Teachers Service Commission Act.
Nancy Macharia, the Chief Executive Officer of TSC, announced through a gazette notice dated Friday, January 24, that individuals found violating this Act would face severe consequences. The penalties include a two-year jail term, a fine of Ksh100,000, or both.
She also emphasized that institutions employing unregistered teachers would face similar penalties. She stated that the Act strictly prohibits anyone from engaging in teaching services unless they are officially registered under the law.
The warning came after the deregistration of four teachers who allegedly violated the TSC Act, Chapter 212 of the Constitution. According to the commission, these individuals—identified by TSC numbers 695159, 46412, 303790, and 147178—were officially removed from the register effective January 22.
The TSC clarified that once a teacher is deregistered, they cease to qualify as a teacher under the Act from the date of removal. Additionally, the commission stated that reinstatement of a deregistered teacher’s name to the register is only possible through the commission’s directive.
As reiterated by Macharia, “A teacher whose name has been removed from the register is no longer recognized as a teacher under this Act.”
Enforcement of Professional Conduct
To ensure professional standards are upheld, the TSC requires all teachers to perform their duties responsibly and maintain professional conduct in their workplaces. When a teacher is reported for breaching the code of conduct, the commission launches immediate investigations, either directly or through its agents.
If the allegations are confirmed, the teacher is served with a formal letter of interdiction, outlining the specific accusations against them. This process is part of the TSC’s efforts to maintain accountability and integrity within the teaching profession.
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Once interdicted, the affected teacher or institution head must clear with the school and vacate the premises within 48 hours of receiving the interdiction letter. The TSC emphasized the seriousness of adhering to this directive to avoid further disciplinary measures.
For clarity, the commission noted that deregistered teachers are not eligible to resume teaching duties unless reinstated by TSC’s explicit approval. The TSC further reiterated, “Where the name of a teacher is removed from the register, reinstatement will only occur through the commission’s directive.”
TSC Deregisters Teachers, Warns of 2 Year Jail Term and 100K Fine for Teaching Without Approval.
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