The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is preparing to roll out specialised training for teachers in new Competency-Based Education (CBE) learning areas, including Creative Arts, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film, and Media Technology and Studies.
TSC Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Evaleen Mitei said the Commission was at an advanced stage of preparing teachers to handle the new learning areas.
Speaking during the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA) Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Mombasa, Mitei announced that the practical training would begin on November 23, 2026.
She said the partnership would enable teachers to receive hands-on training using specialised equipment, facilities and expertise available at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) training centres across the country.
The Commission is also working on arrangements to introduce similar expert-led training for teachers handling Sports Science, Recreation and Physical Education.
Mitei noted that as the education sector transitions under CBE, teachers must remain adaptable, innovative and equipped with relevant pedagogical skills to effectively deliver the new curriculum.
She said TSC was advancing teacher capacity-building through two complementary approaches: the revamped Teacher Professional Development (TPD) programme delivered through the T-Learn system and structured, institution-supported cascade retooling.
To date, more than 310,000 teachers have undergone CBE retooling through the multi-agency programme.
Addressing school heads, Mitei urged them to ensure that training opportunities translate into improved classroom instruction and better learner outcomes.
She challenged institutional leaders to make professional development a continuous culture rather than a one-off exercise, saying teachers must continually improve their skills to support learners' academic growth.
TSC promotions and revised career guidelines
Mitei also said the Commission had prioritised teachers' career progression and motivation as part of efforts to strengthen the teaching profession and improve education quality.
She revealed that the promotion of 34,016 teachers was on course, with interview results currently being processed.
The Acting CEO also confirmed that the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) had been reviewed following an extensive public participation exercise.
Under the proposed 2026 Career Progression Guidelines, the teaching service will have two distinct career pathways: one for classroom teachers and another for school administrators.
The arrangement is intended to provide teachers with equal opportunities to rise through the career ladder, regardless of whether they choose to remain in classroom teaching or pursue administrative positions.
Mitei explained that additional responsibilities assigned to teachers would be assessed separately, with differentiated allowances paid only for the extra duties undertaken.
She said the Commission was awaiting the completion of the job evaluation exercise by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to pave the way for the next steps in implementing the revised 2026 guidelines.
Digital services to improve efficiency
Mitei further highlighted the Commission's efforts to automate services to improve efficiency, transparency and accessibility for teachers across the country.
She said TSC had introduced various digital platforms allowing teachers to access essential services online, including payslips, transfer applications, promotion opportunities and performance appraisals.
According to the Acting CEO, the digital reforms had significantly reduced the need for teachers to physically visit TSC offices, saving time and allowing them to concentrate more on their professional responsibilities and improving learning outcomes.
However, she noted that while many teachers had embraced the digital platforms, some critical areas still required attention to ensure the full benefits of automation were realised.
She maintained that efficient service delivery, continuous professional development and improved career progression remained central to the Commission's efforts to enhance the quality of education and strengthen the teaching profession in Kenya.
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