- TSC has launched a nationwide Training Needs Assessment targeting KESSHA and KEPSHA officials, 106 Trainers of Trainers and TIMEC Champions ahead of a September 10 deadline.
- The survey focuses on TPAD, Remote Learning Methodologies, teacher mentorship and coaching, and school administration and management.
- County Directors have been directed to cascade the questionnaire and ensure targeted respondents submit their views before 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has launched a nationwide Training Needs Assessment (TNA) that could shape the next phase of teacher professional development, with selected education stakeholders given until September 10, 2026, to submit their views. The Commission has set 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, as the strict deadline for completion of the online questionnaire.
The exercise, being undertaken under the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) Programme, is intended to identify emerging gaps in teachers’ professional and administrative competencies and use the findings to strengthen future training programmes. The survey’s findings will help inform the review, structuring and enhancement of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) short courses, signalling a shift towards using evidence from practitioners to determine training priorities rather than relying entirely on existing frameworks.
Four Areas Put Under the Microscope
The assessment has been structured around four major areas central to effective teaching and school management. Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) is one such area, with respondents expected to highlight challenges and capacity gaps affecting the implementation of teacher appraisal and professional development. The survey is also examining Remote Learning Methodologies (RLM), reflecting the growing importance of digital platforms and alternative approaches to teaching and learning.
Another component is Teacher Induction, Mentorship and Coaching (TIMEC), which will seek to establish how effectively teachers are being supported through induction, mentorship and coaching as they develop their professional skills. The fourth area is School Administration and Management, where the Commission is seeking to identify emerging leadership and management competencies required in modern schools.
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TSC Targets Three Key Groups
The Commission has adopted a targeted approach rather than opening the survey to every teacher. County Directors have been instructed to mobilise three categories of respondents. The first comprises heads of institutions who are active officials of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) and the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA). The second category consists of 106 Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) drawn from different counties, who underwent specialised training in June 2026 focusing on TPAD and Remote Learning Methodologies. The third group comprises TIMEC Champions, who are actively involved in implementing teacher induction, mentorship and coaching programmes.
In an internal memo signed by Dr Mugwuku Nthamburi, Director of Teacher Professional Management, County Directors were instructed to immediately cascade the questionnaire to the designated respondents within their jurisdictions and ensure that targeted stakeholders complete the assessment before the deadline. The questionnaire is available online through the link issued by the Commission, with participants required to submit their responses by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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Survey Could Influence Future TPD Courses
The information gathered will provide TSC with evidence that can be used to determine the content and direction of future professional development programmes. Feedback on TPAD could help identify areas where teachers require greater clarity or support, while responses on remote learning could point to digital skills that need strengthening. Feedback from TIMEC Champions could help the Commission assess whether existing mentorship and coaching mechanisms are adequately supporting teachers, while the school administration component could provide insight into the changing demands placed on heads of institutions as schools become more technology-driven.
The Commission has assured participants that information collected through the platform will be treated with strict confidentiality. With the September 10 deadline approaching, County Directors and the targeted stakeholders now face the task of ensuring the assessment is completed on time.
By Hillary Muhalya
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