- Qualified teachers losing opportunities over sub-county residency.
- Frustration grows as merit-based hiring takes a backseat.
- Experienced teachers sidelined while recent graduates secure jobs.
- Calls for reforms in the TSC recruitment process.
Teachers across the country are expressing frustration over the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)’s hiring process, which now prioritizes candidates from specific sub-counties. Many qualified teachers, particularly those married away from their home areas, are finding themselves locked out of job opportunities.
A high school teacher, who preferred to remain anonymous, described the policy as unfair, stating:
“I am a qualified high school teacher, unemployed, and frustrated with how TSC is currently recruiting. Jobs are being allocated based on sub-county of origin rather than merit, which was previously the standard.”
Impact on Experienced Teachers
Many teachers who have been in the profession for years but remain under Board of Management (BOM) contracts are losing out to newer graduates who meet the sub-county requirement.
“Imagine teaching a student under BOM terms, only for that same student to secure a TSC job ahead of you simply because they belong to the advertised sub-county or studied science subjects,” the teacher lamented.
Calls for Reforms
Teachers are now calling on the TSC to reconsider its recruitment approach to ensure fairness and prioritize experience and qualifications over location. The ongoing outcry raises concerns over whether the system is serving the education sector effectively
