Fate of TSC 25,252 promotions as teachers await appointment letters

Teachers Arena May 20, 2025 TSC News 10 Comments

Teachers are waiting with bated breath for the fate of 25,252 promotion list that was published by TSC after January and February teacher promotion interviews.

Promoted teachers have been waiting for their promotion letters since publishing of the list early April.

However there are fears that the recent TSC promotion list could be quashed and a fresh promotion process started.

TSC PROMOTIONS PER COUNTY AND GRADE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025

County	C2	C3	C4	C5	D1	D2	D3	D4	D5	Grand Total
Baringo	31	108	279	121	40	21	39	3	1	643
Bomet	31	108	162	120	38	20	44	3	1	527
Bungoma	31	107	167	123	81	21	42	2	1	575
Busia	31	109	161	120	38	20	35	3	1	518
Elgeyo Marakwet	30	109	204	121	62	21	29	3	1	580
Embu	31	109	235	122	80	20	45	3	1	646
Garissa	31	96	62	67	34	7	2	3	1	303
Homabay	30	107	204	122	36	20	46	2	1	568
Isiolo	31	105	128	115	29	8	9	3	1	429
Kajiado	31	108	151	118	62	20	28	3	1	522
Kakamega	31	107	243	124	80	21	43	2	1	657
Kericho	31	108	172	123	77	20	48	2	1	571
Kiambu	31	107	239	124	81	21	37	2	1	649
Kilifi	31	107	224	121	33	19	43	3	1	569
Kirinyaga	32	107	154	108	77	20	30	3	1	530
Kisii	31	107	218	123	79	21	28	2	1	625
Kisumu	31	107	214	120	80	20	43	2	1	620
Kitui	31	107	265	122	39	20	45	2	1	630
Kwale	31	108	169	119	29	19	43	4	1	501
Laikipia	31	107	154	118	72	20	21	3	1	530
Lamu	29	109	116	101	30	7	24	3	1	398
Machakos	31	107	284	121	79	21	2	2	1	690
Makueni	31	108	266	119	78	20	44	2	1	668
Mandera	29	104	118	97	30	3	33	3	1	388
Marsabit	30	109	125	117	36	7	3	3	1	431
Meru	31	108	283	123	66	21	3	2	1	678
Migori	31	109	178	121	33	21	43	2	1	535
Mombasa	31	108	134	114	40	12	39	3	1	459
Murang’a	31	107	243	119	80	21	16	2	1	648
Nairobi	31	106	240	117	79	19	44	3	1	626
Nakuru	31	107	261	120	79	20	30	2	1	665
Nandi	31	108	176	121	38	21	44	3	1	528
Narok	31	109	156	121	46	20	29	2	1	520
Nyamira	31	107	192	122	35	20	33	3	1	555
Nyandarua	31	107	154	118	24	20	44	3	1	497
Nyeri	31	108	174	119	81	21	39	3	1	581
Samburu	30	109	115	114	28	4	43	3	1	406
Siaya	31	108	170	122	62	20	2	3	1	551
Taita Taveta	30	39	122	87	34	15	34	3	1	355
Tana River	31	105	116	116	29	2	24	3	1	405
Tharaka Nithi	31	107	175	118	35	20	2	3	1	520
Trans Nzoia	30	108	152	120	47	20	30	3	1	523
Turkana	31	109	133	109	34	6	43	3	1	429
Uasin Gishu	31	107	203	121	75	20	2	2	1	589
Vihiga	31	107	135	123	74	21	28	4	1	538
Wajir	29	105	114	55	31	1	43	3	1	341
West Pokot	30	108	168	119	69	17	2	3	1	535
GRAND TOTAL	1,445	4,971	8,508	5,425	2,519	799	1,410	128	47	25,252

Among weighty issues facing the Commission include promotion of teachers to next grade before completion of three years inline with Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), discrimination where some junior teachers were promoted while others who served for longer periods were left, some counties and regions getting more promotion slots than others.

Teachers will however know promotion fate in a week after TSC, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Macharia, today Tuesday 20th May was given seven days to explain the promotion of 25,252 teachers.

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education in the morning, Macharia and other senior TSC officials were at pains to explain the criteria used in promoting thousands of teachers across the country.

During the grilling session at the Bunge Towers, the lawmakers, led by Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly, demanded to know why most teachers were stuck in the same job grade for years with no clear career progression.

The legislator also questioned why most regions received almost the same number of promotions despite varying teacher performances and staffing needs.

“We asked you why you promoted others and left others who have been going for interviews three, four and five times, you have not responded to that,” Melly stated.

“Up to now, we have yet to discuss the issues that we raised, because most of the issues we raised, we have been trying to check the documents you submitted, but we are not getting them,” he added.

While criticising TSC for laxity in carrying out its mandate, the Committee members also accused the Commission of unfair practices and immense disregard for principles of equity.

To address the matter, the Committee directed TSC bosses to come up with a comprehensive record detailing the criteria used in the promotions and explain the disparities that emerged during the process.

The Committee members gave the Commission seven days to complete the task and submit the documents to the clerk, with the MPs warning of dire consequences.

“You need to know that this Committee has equal powers to the High Court. I want to give you a final shot before this Committee cites contempt against you,” Melly warned.

He went ahead to add: “As the Committee, we are giving you just one week, and if you wish to appear in camera, you can write. The most important thing is fairness and justice for the teachers of this country.”

TSC has been on the receiving end since announcing the promotions in April this year, with education stakeholders, including teachers’ unions, accusing the Commission of bias in the process.

The promotions were carried out in two phases, beginning with 5,690 teachers who served in acting capacities as head teachers and deputy head teachers, followed by 19,943 in the second phase.

Addressing the press on April 2, moments after announcing the promotions, Nancy Macharia reiterated that the promotions were meant to address the long-standing stagnation in the teaching career

TSC CEO Dr. Nancy Macharia had earlier released the following statement following the delay in releasing the promotion letters.

Date: 14th May 2025

To: All Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors

From: Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Subject: Status Update on the Release of Promotion Letters

The Commission wishes to address the growing concern regarding the delay in the release of promotion letters for teachers who recently underwent interviews for various administrative and senior teaching positions.

Please be informed that while the promotion process has been concluded and successful candidates identified, the release of appointment letters has been delayed due to the following considerations:

Budgetary Alignment: Final approval and release of funds from the National Treasury is still pending, which directly affects implementation timelines.
Ongoing Administrative Procedures: The Commission is finalizing internal verifications to ensure compliance with relevant public service regulations and to avoid any legal or procedural challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement: Consultations are ongoing with key stakeholders, including the Public Service Commission and the teachers’ unions, to ensure a smooth and transparent rollout.

We acknowledge the anxiety among affected teachers and stakeholders. The Commission is working diligently to resolve the remaining issues and will communicate the exact dates for the release and dispatch of promotion letters in due course.

You are kindly requested to convey this information accurately to all concerned parties within your jurisdiction and advise teachers to remain patient as we conclude this process.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated.