President William Ruto has declared impending vacancies at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and appointed a selection panel to oversee the recruitment of two new commissioners.
The vacancies arise following the expiry of the six-year non-renewable term of office for two serving members, effective May 2, 2026.
The TSC, established under Article 237 of the Constitution and operationalized through the Teachers Service Commission Act (Cap. 212), is composed of a chairperson and eight members appointed for a single term of six years.President Ruto constitutes panel to recruit two new TSC commissioners
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In a Gazette Notice issued on April 10, President Ruto announced the constitution of a selection panel tasked with nominating candidates to fill the positions. The panel will be chaired by Ambassador Isaac Njenga.
Other members appointed to the panel include Evelyn Owoko, James Nduna, Dr. Jacob Mbijjiwe, CPA Margaret Nyakoboke Ogega, Wycliffe Etole Omucheyi, Dr. Mercy Igoki Samuel, Rose Okaya Eteye, and Dr. Margaret Lesuuda.
The appointments are part of succession management measures designed to ensure seamless transition within the Commission, whose members were initially appointed in staggered batches to avoid simultaneous expiry of terms.
The selection panel is expected to begin its work immediately, overseeing the process of identifying suitable nominees to join the Commission as it continues to oversee teacher management and uphold professional standards in the education sector.
By Masaki Enock
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