The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has affirmed its readiness for the transition of Grade 10 learners to senior school, saying teachers have been trained and equipped to deliver the Competency‑Based Education (CBE).
Speaking earlier today during the release of the 2025 KCSE results, TSC acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei said all teachers expected to receive the inaugural Grade 10 cohort are prepared to implement senior school learning with confidence and consistency.
“The Commission assures parents that all teachers are prepared to receive Grade 10 candidates. They are adequately equipped with the competencies, skills and confidence required to meet the diverse learning mix of our learners under the competency‑based framework,” Mitei said.
She noted that the Commission’s training focus has been on practical competencies, classroom adaptation, and assessment alignment to support learners’ varied needs as they transition from junior secondary.
Mitei urged heads of senior school institutions to broaden curriculum offerings to reflect the subject combinations under CBE, emphasising that choice and relevance are central to the new pathway. She said schools should align timetables, facilities, and staffing to ensure learners can pursue specialisations without bottlenecks.
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Mitei also said that TSC is addressing teacher shortages to ensure smooth delivery of the senior school curriculum. According to her, interventions are underway to strengthen staffing levels and build capacity in specialised subjects as part of wider education reforms.
The Commission is prioritising targeted deployment, continuous professional development, and support for schools expanding into technical and creative disciplines.
She commended teachers for their role in the successful administration of the 2025 national examinations, praising their professionalism and commitment in preparing, supervising, and invigilating the tests.
In 2025, TSC deployed 77,600 teachers, including centre managers, supervisors, and invigilators to oversee the examinations. She attributed the smooth conduct of the exercise to strong leadership and effective multi‑agency collaboration involving education officials, security agencies, and other stakeholders.
“The exercise was conducted with credibility, integrity and fairness,” Mitei said, urging teachers to remain focused and maintain high professional standards as the sector undergoes significant transition.
She underscored that teachers remain central to both the integrity of examinations and the successful rollout of the senior school curriculum, calling for sustained collaboration across institutions to keep reforms on track.
By Masaki Enock
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