The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is a constitutional commission mandated to regulate, manage, and oversee the teaching profession in Kenya.
It was established under Article 237 of the Constitution and operates under the Teachers Service Commission Act.
📌 Key Functions of TSC
1️⃣ Teacher Registration & Employment
✔ Registers trained teachers.
✔ Recruits and employs registered teachers.
✔ Assigns teachers to public schools & institutions.
2️⃣ Teacher Management & Development
✔ Promotes and transfers teachers.
✔ Exercises disciplinary control over teachers.
✔ Terminates employment of teachers when necessary.
✔ Manages payroll & salaries of all employed teachers.
✔ Facilitates professional development (training, career progression).
3️⃣ Policy & Standards Enforcement
✔ Reviews education & training standards for new teachers.
✔ Monitors teacher conduct & performance in schools.
✔ Ensures compliance with professional teaching standards.
✔ Develops policies to regulate and improve the teaching profession.
4️⃣ Education Sector Planning & Advisory
✔ Reviews demand & supply of teachers in Kenya.
✔ Advises the national government on matters affecting the teaching profession.
📌 Powers of the Teachers Service Commission
✔ Investigates complaints against teachers and takes disciplinary action.
✔ Conducts mediation & conciliation in disputes.
✔ Recruits its own staff and manages its operations independently.
✔ Issues policies, rules, and guidelines for teacher management.
✔ Owns, acquires, or disposes of property necessary for its functions.
🚀 TSC plays a critical role in ensuring that Kenya has qualified, well-managed, and professional teachers to drive the country’s education system forward!
