- TSC is seeking specialists to train teachers in artificial intelligence and its application in classroom instruction.
- The Commission has also invited bids covering its TPAD system and school-based teacher support services.
- Interested bidders have until October 12, 2026, to submit responses to the advertised tender opportunities.
Bidders have until 10am on Monday, October 12, 2026, to respond to a batch of tenders from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). One of them seeks specialists to train teachers in artificial intelligence (AI).
The Commission is asking for a provider to review, develop, deploy and maintain its Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) online system. It also wants consultants to deliver a school-based teacher support system for English content and teaching methods.
Alongside these sits the AI call. Firms and individuals with skills in digital capacity building, pedagogical innovation and AI applications are invited to express interest.
Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei said the full tender documents are held by the Supply Chain Management Services Division at TSC House in Upper Hill. Bidders can also get them at no cost from the TSC website or the Public Procurement Information Portal.
Each bid must go into a plain sealed envelope. It should show the tender number and description and be addressed to the TSC Secretary.
“The bids can be dropped at the TSC headquarters in Upper Hill or mailed via Private Bag, 00100, Nairobi, to be received on or before the tender closing date indicated against each tender,” Mitei said.
AI training to focus on classroom use
Successful experts will prepare teachers to bring new technology into lessons. Their syllabus will include data ethics and hands-on use of AI tools within the competency-based education (CBE) system.
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Training is also meant to help teachers recognise the downsides of AI. These include mental overload, biased outputs and copied work. Teachers will need to manage such problems while learners experiment with the tools.
By Benedict Aoya
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