TSC Transfers and Leaves for Teachers Canceled Over Upcoming Exams
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has decided to temporarily halt teacher transfers and leaves to facilitate the planning and administration of the 2023 national exams. This decision comes as preparations are underway for the supervision of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
The TSC will suspend teacher transfers and leaves temporarily to ensure the smooth planning and execution of the 2023 national exams, including KCPE, KPSEA, and KCSE.
In terms of the upcoming exams, approximately 1,415,315 candidates are scheduled to sit for the KCPE exam, while 903,260 will be taking the KCSE test. Additionally, 1,282,574 Grade Six learners are set to participate in the KPSEA.
For the forthcoming exams, there will be around 1,415,315 KCPE candidates, 903,260 KCSE candidates, and 1,282,574 Grade Six learners participating in the KPSEA.
However, the TSC plans to resume mass teacher transfers in December, provided suitable replacements are available. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu recently revealed that around 26,871 teachers are still awaiting transfers to their home counties due to a lack of appropriate placements.
Nevertheless, the TSC intends to recommence widespread teacher transfers in December, contingent upon the availability of suitable substitutes. Ezekiel Machogu, the Education Cabinet Secretary, disclosed that 26,871 teachers are waiting for transfers to their home counties due to insufficient placement options.
As of June 30, a total of 46,926 primary and secondary school teachers had applied for transfers back to their home counties, with only 20,055 successfully relocated. Mr. Machogu emphasized that the TSC’s transfer policy aims to ensure equitable teacher distribution and optimal utilization across the country, aligning with Article 43 of the Constitution.
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By June 30, 46,926 primary and secondary teachers had requested transfers to their home counties, but only 20,055 had been moved. Mr. Machogu highlighted that the TSC’s transfer policy seeks to achieve a fair distribution of teachers and their efficient use, as mandated by Article 43 of the Constitution.
The transfer process considers various criteria, including the availability of vacancies, the need for replacements, staffing norms, medical reasons, and other relevant factors. The goal is to prevent large-scale teacher evacuations, which could disrupt the learning environment.
The transfer procedure takes into account multiple factors such as vacant positions, replacement requirements, staffing standards, medical considerations, and other pertinent aspects. The aim is to avoid extensive teacher relocations that might disrupt the educational environment.
Notably, TSC has faced challenges in transferring non-local teachers in North Eastern counties due to the absence of suitable replacements, leading to regret letters issued to affected teachers who have been instructed to return to their workstations by September 9, 2023, or face disciplinary action. Around 100 teachers have reportedly received such regret letters.
Notably, the TSC encountered difficulties when transferring non-local teachers in North Eastern regions due to a lack of appropriate substitutes. Consequently, regret letters were sent to these teachers, instructing them to return to their posts by September 9, 2023, or risk disciplinary measures. Approximately 100 teachers have confirmed receiving these regret letters.
TSC Transfers and Leaves for Teachers Canceled Over Upcoming Exams
