TSC Defies Teacher Protests.
TSC Defies Teacher Protests.TSC Issues Promotion Letters Amid Teacher Protests.
Introduction
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is moving ahead with it’s initiative . It has started the distribution of promotion letters to teachers .Despite facing backlash from both teachers and the public, the commission remains steadfast in it’s decision to release these letters.
Rolling Out Promotion Letters
Despite opposition from teachers’ unions, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has initiated the distribution of promotion letters. These letters are now en route to various counties after the TSC verified a published list on its online website.
Addressing Union Concerns
Criticism from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) hasn’t slowed the TSC. These unions have raised concerns about the commission’s decision to withhold full details of the promoted teachers, fearing inclusion of deceased teachers without proper identification.
Listing Required Documents
In addition to receiving promotion letters, the 36,505 successful candidates must provide five Chapter 6 documents as mandated by the Kenyan Constitution. These include a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and clearance certificates from various institutions.
Notable Changes in Assignments
The TSC has hinted at potential reassignments for those promoted to headteacher and deputy roles. While senior teachers may remain in their current sub-counties if vacancies exist, those promoted through confirmation are expected to continue in their present schools.
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Recap of the Interview Process
Interviews were conducted after job openings were advertised in September of the preceding year. Over 105,000 educators were selected for interviews, with elementary school teachers interviewed from December 4 to December 15, 2023, and secondary school teachers and TTC tutors from January 3 to January 16, 2024.
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Conclusion
The TSC’s commitment to these procedures aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in promoting teachers across Kenya amidst ongoing protests.
