The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to recruit an additional 24,000 teachers by the end of 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing shortages in public schools and enhance curriculum delivery under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
This announcement was made during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Baringo High School, where the Basic Education Principal Secretary, Prof. Julius Bitok, joined the school community in commemorating six decades of academic excellence and character development.
“This initiative is part of the Kenya Kwanza Government’s broader commitment to employ 100,000 teachers by the end of the year,” said Prof. Bitok. “So far, 76,000 teachers have already been brought on board, marking steady progress towards the five-year target of 116,000.”
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The additional 24,000 teachers will be deployed across junior and senior secondary levels to strengthen the teacher-learner ratio and support schools in implementing the Competency-Based Education (CBE) more effectively.
Prof Bitok emphasised that quality education hinges on a robust and motivated teaching force, reiterating the government’s resolve to meet its five-year pledge to employ 116,000 teachers by 2027.
“We are building a highly skilled and motivated teaching workforce because we know this is key to improving learning outcomes and powering our national development,” he stated.
According to the Ministry of Education, the cumulative number of teachers hired under the current administration will reach 100,000 by the end of 2025.
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The government plans to bring on board an additional 16,000 teachers starting next year, completing the projected figure under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Prof. Bitok said that the value of education in national transformation and development, noting that institutions like Baringo High have played a pivotal role in shaping generations of responsible and productive citizens.
“The transformative power of education is undeniable. Our investments in schools, teachers, and curriculum are investments in the future of this country,” added Prof. Bitok.
By Joseph Mambili
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