A dispute has erupted between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Independent Commissions Workers Union (KICOWU) over the conversion of TSC secretariat staff from contract to permanent terms.

• KICOWU is demanding the suspension of the rollout of TSC Circular No. 7/2026 until the union's concerns are addressed, including offering employees a choice in their employment terms.
• Key stakeholders involved are the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Independent Commissions Workers Union (KICOWU), with KICOWU Secretary-General Njeru Kanyamba being a central figure.
• The union is also insisting on the protection of workers' current salaries during the transition and accuses the TSC of failing to conduct adequate public participation and stakeholder engagement.