The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is currently in the process of issuing appointment letters to newly recruited teachers who will replace those who have exited the service due to natural attrition.
According to TSC, these recruitment efforts are part of an ongoing initiative to fill teaching vacancies and address staffing shortages across schools.
The appointment letters being issued contain key details regarding the teachers’ entry grade and the corresponding annual salary scale, which will provide transparency and clarity to the newly hired educators.
The teachers who have received their appointment letters are required to report to their assigned stations on March 17, 2025. This is a significant milestone for the teachers, as it marks the beginning of their official roles within the education sector.
The recruitment process followed a thorough procedure. After TSC advertised available positions and invited applications, a comprehensive vetting exercise took place between February 17 and February 28, 2025.
This exercise included document verification for all shortlisted candidates to ensure that the selected teachers met the necessary qualifications and requirements. Following the vetting process, successful candidates proceeded with the completion of employment forms and awaited their postings.
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In an important development, the TSC has made it mandatory for all newly recruited teachers to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) before they can take up their new positions.
Teachers must complete their registration by signing in to the official SHA portal at [https://afyayangu.go.ke](https://afyayangu.go.ke) as part of their onboarding process.
The current recruitment is part of a larger initiative to replace teachers who left due to retirement, resignation, or other reasons. These replacements are being made on permanent and pensionable terms.
TSC has declared a total of 5,862 vacancies for primary schools, 21 for junior secondary schools, and 2,824 for secondary schools. This large-scale recruitment effort aims to ensure that schools across the country are adequately staffed and equipped to meet the growing educational demands.
In addition to the current recruitment, TSC has ambitious plans to hire 36,000 additional teachers by December 2025. Of these, half will be employed on a one-year internship basis, while the remaining teachers will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.
This was disclosed by Hon. Julius Melly, the Member of Parliament for Tinderet and the Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee on Education.
Hon. Melly has called for the approval of a proposed budget allocation of Ksh 382.3 billion for TSC in the 2025/2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS). This funding would enable the recruitment of 18,000 intern teachers, the hiring of 18,000 permanent secondary school teachers, and the promotion of 20,000 teachers.
Speaking before the Liaison Committee, led by Hon. Gladys Boss, the MP for Uasin Gishu, Hon. Melly emphasized the importance of these recruitments and promotions in addressing the gaps in teaching resources across the country.
He further noted that the new hires would contribute to the professional development and career progression of teachers, which is crucial for motivating educators and ensuring quality education for students.
The recruitment drive comes at a crucial time, as Grade 9 learners are set to transition to senior secondary schools in January 2026. TSC’s proactive measures in hiring and staffing are designed to ensure that schools are adequately prepared for this transition.
The mass employment initiative is also expected to play a significant role in addressing the unemployment challenges faced by many graduates in the teaching profession. According to statistics, approximately 354,234 teachers with certificates, diplomas, and degrees are still awaiting employment by TSC.
As part of the recent recruitment, a total of 1,645 junior secondary school (JSS) intern teachers have been appointed to replace outgoing teachers in secondary schools.
These new hires are part of the 20,000 JSS intern teachers who were recruited and posted to schools in January 2025. The TSC is also in the process of replacing these intern teachers as part of its efforts to streamline staffing in junior secondary schools.
Since 2022, TSC has employed a total of 76,928 teachers to handle Grade 7, 8, and 9 classes in junior secondary schools.
This number includes 39,550 JSS teachers who were confirmed on permanent and pensionable terms in January 2025, 8,378 P1 teachers who were deployed to junior secondary in the past two years, and 9,000 newly recruited JSS teachers hired on permanent and pensionable terms. The remaining 20,000 teachers are interns who were recruited at a cost of Shs. 4.8 billion.
A key focus of the recruitment process for JSS teachers has been to prioritize those with a science combination, as many junior secondary schools were facing a shortage of science and technical subject teachers.
This focus on science and technical education is aimed at ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education that includes critical STEM subjects.
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