In a recently released report by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Machakos County emerged as the top beneficiary in the latest teacher promotion cycle, following the cancellation of 1,864 earlier promotions due to failure to meet eligibility criteria.
The redistributed vacancies were reallocated based on the number of teachers interviewed per county, with a priority given to long-serving educators nearing retirement.
The promotions, which were implemented following recommendations from the Departmental Committee on Education, affected 25,252 teachers across all 47 counties. The TSC confirmed that the 1,864 cancelled positions were reassigned fairly and equitably, in line with the constitutional principles of inclusiveness and equity.
Top 10 Counties by Number of Teachers Promoted:
- Machakos – 762 promoted (5,547 interviewed)
- Meru – 751 promoted (5,717 interviewed)
- Kakamega – 748 promoted (6,986 interviewed)
- Makueni – 742 promoted (5,692 interviewed)
- Nakuru – 741 promoted (5,892 interviewed)
- Kiambu – 719 promoted (5,401 interviewed)
- Kitui – 715 promoted (6,529 interviewed)
- Murang’a – 704 promoted (4,350 interviewed)
- Kisii – 703 promoted (6,029 interviewed)
- Baringo – 682 promoted (3,005 interviewed)
A total of 143,849 teachers were interviewed across the 47 counties, with 25,252 earning promotions.
TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia confirmed that new standardised promotion guidelines will be rolled out following stakeholder consultations, ensuring transparency and fairness while addressing the chronic issue of acting appointments in schools.
“Standardised guidelines will govern future promotion processes to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and meritocracy,” she said.
| County | Interviewed | Promoted |
|---|---|---|
| Machakos | 5,547 | 762 |
| Meru | 5,717 | 751 |
| Kakamega | 6,986 | 748 |
| Makueni | 5,692 | 742 |
| Nakuru | 5,892 | 741 |
| Kiambu | 5,401 | 719 |
| Kitui | 6,529 | 715 |
| Murang’a | 4,350 | 704 |
| Kisii | 6,029 | 703 |
| Baringo | 3,005 | 682 |
| Embu | 2,771 | 682 |
| Kisumu | 4,497 | 678 |
| Bungoma | 6,179 | 655 |
| Nairobi | 2,184 | 649 |
| Uasin Gishu | 2,947 | 627 |
| Nyeri | 2,909 | 617 |
| Kericho | 3,474 | 615 |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 2,256 | 609 |
| Homa Bay | 4,547 | 605 |
| Siaya | 3,467 | 595 |
| Kilifi | 3,421 | 592 |
| Nyamira | 2,772 | 591 |
| Nandi | 3,497 | 572 |
| Vihiga | 2,607 | 572 |
| Migori | 3,969 | 563 |
| Trans Nzoia | 3,015 | 561 |
| Kirinyaga | 1,984 | 556 |
| Laikipia | 1,928 | 555 |
| Tharaka Nithi | 2,572 | 553 |
| Kajiado | 2,170 | 549 |
| Bomet | 3,247 | 545 |
| West Pokot | 2,413 | 537 |
| Narok | 3,196 | 535 |
| Busia | 2,908 | 534 |
| Nyandarua | 1,997 | 523 |
| Kwale | 2,097 | 504 |
| Mombasa | 1,197 | 419 |
| Taita Taveta | 981 | 347 |
| Turkana | 1,180 | 338 |
| Samburu | 993 | 248 |
| Marsabit | 948 | 246 |
| Tana River | 938 | 235 |
| Isiolo | 902 | 233 |
| Wajir | 579 | 214 |
| Mandera | 791 | 197 |
| Lamu | 750 | 194 |
| Garissa | 418 | 139 |
“The Commission appreciates the support from the Departmental Committee on Education. This support has been instrumental in addressing staffing gaps, as well as teacher motivation and retention, across the country. The Commission remains committed to working closely with the committee and all the stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective implementation of its mandate,” Dr Machari said.
By Joseph Mambili
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