Which Tribe Has More Teachers In Kenya? [Revealed]

The Dominant Tribes in Kenya’s Teaching Fraternity: A TSC Report

In a recent report released by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the dominance of three tribes in Kenya’s teaching fraternity has been revealed.

The report sheds light on the distribution of teachers across various tribes, highlighting significant disparities in regional balance.

Here’s a breakdown of the key findings:

1. The Dominant Tribes and Their Numbers

Kalenjin: With 73,309 teachers, the Kalenjin community tops the list, representing the largest tribe among teachers on the TSC payroll.
Kikuyu: Following closely is the Kikuyu tribe, with 64,937 teachers.
Luhya: The Luhya community comes in third, with 60,912 teachers.

Collectively, these three tribes account for 48% of the teaching service, indicating a significant concentration of teachers from these communities.

2. Additional Insights from the Report

The Kamba community ranks fourth, with 48,201 teachers, while the Luo community is fifth, with 47,285 teachers.
Together, the Kalenjin, Kikuyu, Luhya, Kamba, and Luo communities make up 70% of the teaching sector.
The Kisii community is listed as the sixth most dominant tribe, with 35,236 teachers.
The Meru community follows with 25,930 teachers.

3. Implications and Observations

The dominance of these five communities highlights a significant disparity in the distribution of teaching jobs across Kenya.
Only seven tribes account for 87% of the teaching fraternity, leaving the remaining 38 communities with just 13% of teaching positions.
Kenyan Europeans have the least representation, with only one teacher on the TSC payroll, followed by Kenyan Asians with nine teachers, and Dasnach-Shangil with 11 teachers.

4. TSC’s Response and Efforts

TSC Chief Executive Dr. Nancy Macharia defended the numbers, stating that they reflect the country’s population distribution.
Dr. Macharia emphasized the commission’s commitment to fair competition and merit-based appointments and promotions.
TSC has made efforts to achieve gender parity, employing 204,373 female teachers and 202,487 male teachers.
The commission has also employed 5,666 teachers living with disabilities, demonstrating inclusivity in recruitment.

5. Age Distribution of Teachers

The report shows that the majority of teachers, 153,539, are between the ages of 30 and 39.
Teachers between 40 and 49 years old make up 107,837 of the TSC workforce.
There are only 80 teachers between the ages of 65 and 70, indicating a lower representation in this age group.

6. Conclusion

The TSC report provides valuable insights into the tribal distribution of teachers in Kenya.
It underscores the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the teaching fraternity to ensure equitable access to teaching opportunities across all communities.

The report serves as a call to action for stakeholders to address the existing disparities and work towards a more inclusive and balanced teaching sector in Kenya.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Tribal Distribution of Teachers in Kenya

Q1: What does the TSC report reveal about the tribal distribution of teachers in Kenya?

A1: The report highlights that the Kalenjin, Kikuyu, and Luhya tribes dominate the teaching fraternity, accounting for nearly 50% of teachers on the TSC payroll.

Q2: Which tribe has the highest number of teachers according to the report?

A2: The Kalenjin community has the highest number of teachers, with 73,309 teachers listed on the TSC payroll.

Q3: How does the Kikuyu tribe compare in terms of teacher numbers?

A3: The Kikuyu tribe is second, with 64,937 teachers, making them the second most dominant tribe in the teaching service.

Q4: What percentage of the teaching sector do the five dominant tribes constitute?

A4: The Kalenjin, Kikuyu, Luhya, Kamba, and Luo tribes together constitute 70% of the teaching sector, according to the report.

Q5: What efforts has the TSC made to achieve gender parity in teacher employment?

A5: The TSC has employed 204,373 female teachers and 202,487 male teachers, demonstrating efforts to achieve gender balance in teacher employment.

Q6: How does the report address the representation of persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the teaching fraternity?

A6: The report states that the TSC has employed 5,666 teachers living with disabilities, showing inclusivity in its recruitment practices.

Q7: What is the age distribution of teachers according to the report?

A7: The majority of teachers, 153,539, are between the ages of 30 and 39. Teachers between 40 and 49 years old make up 107,837 of the TSC workforce.

Q8: How does the TSC explain the dominance of certain tribes in the teaching service?

A8: TSC Chief Executive Dr. Nancy Macharia defended the numbers, stating that they reflect the country’s population distribution.

She emphasized the commission’s commitment to fair competition and merit-based appointments.

Q9: Which tribes have the least representation in the teaching service according to the report?

A9: Kenyan Europeans have the least representation, with only one teacher on the TSC payroll, followed by Kenyan Asians with nine teachers, and Dasnach-Shangil with 11 teachers.

Q10: What are the implications of the tribal distribution of teachers in Kenya?

A10: The report highlights significant disparities in regional balance and underscores the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the teaching fraternity to ensure equitable access to teaching opportunities across all communities.