Over 1,800 teachers in Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions have been dealt a blow after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) unexpectedly revoked their promotions just months after they were promoted. The move by the TSC has immediately drawn intense scrutiny, with affected teachers alleging that their demotions are a result of external interference. The Commission, however, is yet to issue an official communication or provide a reason for the revocations, leaving thousands in limbo and fuelling speculation.
Speaking to the press, some of the impacted teachers shared their frustrations, detailing how many had endured stagnation in the same job group for over a decade. Kenyan teachers departing for the United States on July 6, 2024.
Photo State Department of Foreign Affairs Others expressed lingering uncertainty, noting they remained in acting capacities despite undergoing rigorous interviews, without any guarantees of job security or fair progression. "We were told there were some regions that complained that we were given more slots.
I can say that was just a political philosophy pursued by some politicians to deny us our chances," one distressed teacher recounted. "I was given that position (acting Principal) in 2021, and from that time, I have been in the same acting capacity.
