TSC Bans Publishing Promotions.
TSC Bans Publishing Promotions. TSC Prohibits Publishing of Promotions: Teachers’ Unions Demand Transparency.
Introduction:
The Teachers’ Unions have raised concerns with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), demanding transparency in the promotion process. Despite their appeals, the commission remains steadfast in its decision not to disclose the names of promoted teachers.
Unions’ Demands for Transparency:
Both the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have urged the commission to publicly release the names of promoted teachers for accountability purposes. KNUT has formally requested the promotion guidelines used during the December 2023 and January 2025 interviews.
Discontent and Suspicions:
KNUT has expressed dissatisfaction with the promotion criteria, questioning the commission’s reluctance to provide full details about promoted teachers. The absence of names alongside TSC numbers has raised suspicions, with concerns that even deceased teachers might be included in the list.
Commission’s Ambiguity:
The motives behind the commission’s refusal to publish the names of promoted teachers remain unclear, prompting further scrutiny. The presence of both old TSC numbers of retired teachers and recent numbers of new graduates has fueled doubts about the legitimacy of the process.
Inequities in Promotion:
The unions have identified discrepancies in the promotion list, with deserving teachers omitted while less deserving ones are included. This discrepancy has sparked widespread concern and scrutiny.
Commission’s Stand:
Despite mounting pressure, the commission stands firm, insisting that only those listed will receive promotion letters. Some counties have already received soft copies of promotion letters from the commission.
Publication of Promotion List:
The commission recently released a 724-page PDF document containing 36,505 TSC numbers of promoted teachers from the December 2023 and January 2024 interviews. Promoted teachers are expected to submit necessary documents for the issuance of promotion letters.
Conclusion:
The lack of transparency in the promotion process by the TSC has led to widespread discontent among teachers’ unions. As demands for accountability persist, the commission faces increasing pressure to address concerns and ensure fairness in promotions.
