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May 14, 2026
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Shock as TSC Cuts Promotion of 20,000 Teachers

Shock as TSC Cuts Promotion of 20,000 Teachers

President Ruto had promised the promotion of 50,000 teachers as part of ongoing efforts to improve the sector, however, TSC has now made a U-turn...

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a significant reduction in teacher promotions for the post-July 2026 cycle, cutting expected slots by 20,000 from earlier promises.

  • Only 30,000 teachers will be promoted, down from the 50,000 previously indicated by President William Ruto.
  • The TSC, led by Acting CEO Eveleen Mitei, made the announcement on May 13 during a session with the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education.
  • This cut has surprised teachers and fueled fears of continued delays in promotions, despite a doubled budget allocation of Ksh2 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.

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