Jubilation Among Teachers Stagnated In Same Job Group
Jubilation Among Teachers Stagnated In Same Job Group
Jubilation Among Teachers Stagnated In Same Job Group
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has a constitutional mandate that encompasses various responsibilities, including registering, hiring, promoting, and exercising disciplinary control over its workforce. In accordance with this mandate, the commission has formally requested an allocation of Ksh 10 billion for the upcoming financial year. Part of these funds will be designated for promoting teachers who have remained in the same job groups, while the rest will be allocated for permanent and pensionable teacher recruitment, as well as hiring interns.
Dr. Nancy Macharia, the CEO of TSC, stressed the importance of these funds in addressing critical areas that were not adequately covered in the previous fiscal year ending in June. She expressed the commission’s appreciation for any assistance in securing these allocations. Dr. Macharia provided a breakdown of the financial requirements, indicating that Ksh 2 billion would be necessary for competitive teacher promotions, Ksh 1.2 billion for hiring intern teachers, and Ksh 5.3 billion for employing 8,000 teachers on a permanent basis.
This development holds promise for teachers who have been stagnant in their job groups, as it presents opportunities for career advancement and improved terms of service. Moreover, it brings hope to numerous unemployed teachers already registered with the Teachers Service Commission.
Dr. Macharia made this presentation to the Parliament Committee on Education during their deliberations on the budget policy statement for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
