The government plans to employ an additional 24,000 teachers through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) by the end of this year.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebrations of Baringo High School on May 30, 2025, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that the latest round of recruitment will increase the number of employed teachers to 100,000 over the past two years.
“So far, we have hired 76,000 teachers across junior and senior school levels to ease the pressure brought by the new education system. We now plan to hire 24,000 more before the end of the year,” said Bitok.
Bitok added that another 16,000 teachers will be hired starting next year to fulfil the government’s five-year recruitment target.
TSC to Employ More Teachers
“The government has set aside a staggering Ksh700 billion for the education sector, one of the highest allocations in the country’s history,” he added.
Moreover, the PS stated that through the new digital platform CHEMIS, over 1.2 million Grade 9 learners are expected to progress to Grade 10 without disruption.
According to the PS, the ultimate objective is to guarantee that every learner successfully transitions to the next level of education.
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Bitok Speaks on CBC & CBE Curriculum
Additionally, the Bitok clarified why the curriculum changed from Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Competency-Based Education (CBE).
He went on to explain that CBE offers a broader and more inclusive education model that will redefine the education systems in Kenya.
“We are not just talking about curriculum anymore, we are talking about classrooms, teachers, assessments, labs everything that touches the student experience,” he said.
Further, he reiterated that the new system is not only progressive but also brings into focus on talent and practical ability.
Students who excel in science, sports, or the arts will be supported through the Competency-Based Education (CBE) model, which is designed to nurture them in areas where they naturally thrive.
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Hiring of Unqualified Teachers
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appeared before the National Assembly on May 20, 2025, where lawmakers demanded answers regarding the teacher promotion process.
The Commission cited a lack of qualified applicants in some counties which prompted it to invoke affirmative action to justify a waiver, lowering the requirement to as little as six months.
“The reduction was necessary to ensure fair opportunities for teachers in all counties, especially those in marginalized and hard-to-staff areas,” TSC explained.
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