Distribution of 25,152 Promotion Vacancies by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
In Summary: Machakos and Makueni Counties Emerge as Principal Beneficiaries
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the promotion of a total of 25,252 educators nationwide for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with Machakos and Makueni counties identified as significant beneficiaries of this initiative.
According to the official data disseminated by the TSC, both Machakos and Makueni counties each recorded 668 promotions, positioning them second nationally, just behind Meru County, which achieved 678 promotions. Kitui County also made a notable impact with 630 promotions, thereby securing a prominent position for the Lower Eastern region in the promotion rankings.
The promotions were allocated based on job group classifications, specifically from C2 to D5, with the highest number of advancements occurring within job group C4, followed by C3 and C5.
A senior education officer from Kitui remarked, “This represents a significant milestone in career advancement. It serves not only as a recognition of effort but also as an impetus for enhanced service delivery.”
Regional Breakdown of Promoted Educators:
– Machakos: 668 (including 266 in C4 and 119 in C5)
– Makueni: 668 (reflecting Machakos with 266 in C4 and notable numbers in C3 and D2)
– Kitui: 630 (comprising 265 in C4, 122 in C5, and 90 in D1)
The TSC articulated that these promotions are intended to address vacant positions and to reinforce school leadership and the delivery of the curriculum throughout the nation. The Commission underscored that the distribution of promotions was determined by merit and the availability of positions, rather than political or regional favoritism.
In contrast, several counties, particularly those in the northeastern and coastal regions, received markedly fewer promotions, with Wajir (341), Lamu (398), and Mandera (388) lagging behind.
National Totals by Job Group:
– C4: 8,508 promotions
– C3: 4,971 promotions
– C5: 5,425 promotions
Educators from the Lower Eastern region have expressed their appreciation for the promotions, asserting that this development will enhance morale and productivity in classrooms that have historically experienced stagnation in career advancement.
A deputy headteacher in Mbooni East stated, “For the first time, it feels as though our efforts are being acknowledged.”
These promotions are effective immediately and occur at a pivotal moment when the education sector is under increasing pressure to enhance performance and accountability amidst ongoing curriculum reforms.
