TSC Teacher Registration Data and Employment Statistics (2024)
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) continues to play a critical role in addressing Kenya’s teacher shortage through strategic recruitment and registration initiatives.
Despite significant efforts to expand the teaching workforce, challenges remain, particularly in meeting the demands of the junior secondary level introduced under the new curriculum.
This article provides an overview of TSC’s recent employment statistics, teacher registration data, and a key leadership update.
Overview of Teacher Employment
Since the 2022/2023 financial year, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has employed 76,000 teachers to mitigate Kenya’s persistent teacher shortage. This figure includes:
- 20,000 teachers engaged as interns.
- 56,000 teachers hired on permanent and pensionable terms.
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According to Ms. Nancy Macharia, the TSC CEO, these efforts reflect the commission’s commitment to addressing the deficit in teaching staff across the country.
Teacher Registration Data
By May 2024, TSC had registered a total of 714,234 teachers. This group is divided as follows:
| Category | Number of Teachers |
|---|---|
| Permanently Employed | Over 360,000 |
| Unemployed | 354,234 |
Despite the high number of registered teachers, a significant shortage persists, particularly in junior secondary schools, which were introduced two years ago.
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This disparity highlights a mismatch between teacher registration and actual employment opportunities.
CEO’s Upcoming Retirement
Ms. Nancy Macharia also announced that she will retire on June 30, 2025, marking the end of her decade-long tenure as TSC CEO. Her leadership has seen notable changes in teacher recruitment and policy implementation, leaving a lasting legacy within the commission.
TSC Teacher Registration Data and Employment Statistics (2024)
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