- KUPPET Chairman Omboko Milemba says teachers should not face unnecessary restrictions when using digital platforms.
- He has called for responsible social media use while protecting teachers’ freedom of expression.
- The High Court has temporarily halted enforcement of the disputed TSC circular as the case proceeds.
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman Omboko Milemba has welcomed the High Court decision suspending the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) circular restricting teachers’ conduct on social media.
Milemba said the court’s intervention was necessary, arguing that teachers should not be subjected to unnecessary restrictions or micromanagement in their use of digital platforms.
“I support the move by the High Court to suspend the TSC circular seeking to restrict teachers’ conduct on social media,” Milemba said.
The High Court in Kiambu on Friday, August 21, 2026, issued conservatory orders suspending implementation of TSC Circular No. 14/2026 pending the hearing and determination of a case challenging the directive.
The circular, issued on August 13, sought to address what TSC described as an increase in cases of alleged cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation and other forms of unprofessional conduct by teachers on social media.
TSC had warned that teachers found engaging in cyberbullying or unprofessional conduct could face disciplinary action under the TSC Act, the Code of Regulations for Teachers and other relevant laws.
Teachers capable of responsible social media use
However, Milemba said teachers are professionals capable of using social media responsibly without excessive control from their employer.
He said teachers should be allowed to embrace social media and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while maintaining professional standards.
“We must allow teachers to use social media responsibly and professionally, just like we should responsibly embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence,” he said.
Milemba calls for balance
Milemba called for a balance between teachers’ freedom of expression and the need to deal with genuine cases of misconduct.
“There is no need for unnecessary censorship. We should promote responsibility, professionalism, and freedom of expression while addressing genuine cases of cyberbullying or misconduct through the law and established procedures,” he said.
The court’s decision has temporarily halted enforcement of the disputed circular as the legal challenge proceeds.
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The case is expected to test the extent to which TSC can regulate teachers’ conduct on social media, particularly outside the workplace.
By Kithinji Njeru
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