You’ve probably been hearing buzz about the 2024 teacher transfers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
Well, let’s get you up to speed.
This year has been a big one, with TSC sending a whopping 14,613 educators back to their hometowns.
The thing is, a grand total of 14,733 applied for these transfers online.
This was following the Parliament’s decision to put the infamous delocalization policy to bed. Unfortunately, not everyone’s request was granted.
A hundred and twenty, to be precise, had to be declined due to the absence of appropriate replacements.
As the schools fling open their doors again, these transferred educators will be adjusting to their new posts.
Here’s how the transfers break down:
- 1,316 secondary school teachers,
- 10,934 primary school teachers,
- 226 school principals,
- 189 deputy principals, and
- 1,948 head teachers of primary schools.
Of course, coordinating these moves doesn’t happen overnight.
To make it happen, TSC has sent a list of the transferred teachers to Regional Directors, ensuring that the process runs smoothly —with a comprehensive report sent back to TSC HQ.
To quote the Commission, “Ensure that all handing and taking over of school heads is overseen by TSC County Director and MOE.”
According to the memo, of the transferred teachers, 12,019 were to shift within their regions, and 2,594 were to be relocated between regions.
This massive reorganization recalls 2018, when the Commission began the delocalization initiative.
This policy led to several large-scale deployments throughout the year, particularly affecting long-serving principals and school heads.
However, in 2019, the process slowed down, affecting fewer administrators.
But moving forward, the Commission is set to keep transfers within teachers’ localities, as ordered by Parliament.
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Mr. Weldon Kosgei, a dedicated educator with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya, brings years of experience and a deep love for education to his role at TSCNewsToday.co.ke. He provides insightful and timely updates on TSC policies, educational trends, and best practices, making his articles valuable resources for educators and administrators. Mr. Kosgei’s commitment to enhancing education shines through in his writing, connecting and inspiring the teaching community across Kenya.
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