Jennifer Omondi, the principal of Butere Girls’ High School, has officially retired effective today following a formal notification issued by the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC).
Her departure marks the end of a leadership era that began in 2016 and coincides with a major nationwide staff transition by TSC.
She is set to be replaced by Dr. Tabitha Okama, the current principal of Kolanya Girls’ High School, who is expected to begin her new role immediately.
Dr. Okama brings in years of administrative experience evident by her leadership at Kolanya Girls’ which was characterized by improved academic performance and discipline. The transition is part of a broader retirement and succession plan implemented by TSC across the country.
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During her tenure, Omondi oversaw key academic and extracurricular developments at Butere Girls. Recently, the school’s drama club staged a controversial play titled echoes of war during the 2025 Kenya National Drama Festivals in Nakuru County, which attracted national attention and sparked debate over its thematic content.
Under her leadership, Butere Girls’ won two KSSA national soccer tittles, and the school’s basketball team earned recognition as one of the top teams in both Kenya and the East African Region.
Just recently, she awarded the soccer team for winning the Kakamega County title, highlighting consistent support for students in both academic and extracurricular activities.
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This leadership change at Butere girls comes in the wake of a nationwide retirement exercise by TSC, which saw nearly 10,000 teachers issued retirement letters this month. Additional appointments across schools affected by the retirements are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, as TSC embarks on a fresh round of deployments and promotions.
Additionally, through a public statement, stakeholders have urged TSC to fast-track the recruitment process and ensure that appointments for the vacant positions are made in time for term 3.
“This is pivotal moment to provide opportunities for qualified yet unemployed teachers,” part of the statement read.
By Masaki Enock
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