The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO post is one of the most powerful in Kenya's public service, overseeing more than 350,000 teachers across the country.
With Dr Nancy Macharia's retirement scheduled for July 1, 2025, efforts to find her replacement are underway.
According to the TSC Act 2012, the process to appoint TSC chief executive officer involves public advertisement, shortlisting, interviews, and final selection and must follow a transparent and merit-based process "The appointment of the Secretary to the Commission under Article 250 (12) of the Constitution shall be through a competitive recruitment process." Though it does not prescribe specific timelines for each stage, the law stipulates that a suitable candidate must be a Kenyan citizen, hold a degree in education from a recognized university, and have at least 10 years of experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource, or financial management.
The candidate must also meet the integrity standards outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
