By Wamuzi News Ke Parliament is in uproar. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education has demanded a full breakdown of the controversial promotions, accusing the TSC of bypassing its own rules and favoring specific regions—allegedly those tied to its top officials.
“You are dancing around our questions,” thundered Committee Chair Julius Melly during a tense grilling session.At the center of the firestorm: 5,291 teachers were elevated despite failing to meet the mandatory three-year minimum in their current job grades—a requirement designed to ensure fair, merit-based promotions.
Now, lawmakers are pointing fingers and raising the alarm over possible manipulation.Regional Bias? MPs Smell Foul PlayLugari MP Nabii Nabwera was among the first to sound the alarm, stunned by the imbalance.
“How can Lamu West, with a fraction of the schools and teachers, promote over 200 teachers while my region, with more than 4,000 educators, barely promotes 60? Something doesn’t add up,” he declared.
MP Julius Manaiba of Igembe North echoed the concern, suggesting the promotions seemed like they were handpicked. “It looks like commissioners were dishing out slots in their home counties.
In my sub-county, only 30 teachers made the cut. What’s the criteria here?”Missing Data, Doubtful NumbersThe committee didn’t mince words.
Lawmakers rejected the data provided by TSC, calling it “incomplete, biased, and misleading.” They’re now demanding a detailed report listing all interviewed teachers, their scores, outcomes, and any repeat beneficiaries—categorized by age, gender, ethnicity, and sub-county.
“This document is a cover-up,” Nabwera insisted. “It benefits a few while leaving thousands in the cold.”TSC Defends Itself—but MPs Remain UnconvincedTSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi and CEO Nancy Macharia appeared before the committee, attempting to justify the promotions.
Macharia admitted a waiver was used, reducing the three-year requirement to just six months due to staffing shortages—nationwide.She argued the commission had to act to avoid teacher delocalization and to confirm acting administrators who had waited too long.
She also said the move was guided by affirmative action, noting a gender balance of 47% female and 53% male, plus 1,275 promotions for teachers living with disabilities.
But MPs weren’t buying it. Accusations of duplicate promotions, ghost sub-counties, and uneven distribution persisted. Busia County, in particular, came under scrutiny for allegedly listing a non-existent sub-county.
“This is not just negligence—it looks like systematic favoritism,” charged MP Phylis Bartoo. “How can some teachers be promoted multiple times while others have waited decades?”
Ultimatum Issued: Comply or Face ConsequencesMPs have now issued an ultimatum: TSC must present all verifiable records—interview logs, regional breakdowns, service histories—by Tuesday, May 27.
“This committee won’t accept anything less than the truth,” warned MP Mary Emaase.As the clock ticks down, pressure is mounting on TSC to come clean.
Failure to do so could trigger far-reaching consequences—including deeper investigations and possible legal action.The fate of thousands of Kenyan teachers now hangs in the balance. Will TSC deliver answers—or will this scandal spiral further out of control?
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