TSC announces teacher recruitment in November, dismisses corruption claims

The commission's response follows recent allegations by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that some Members of Parliament had received batches of teacher appointment letters for distribution to constituents.

TSC Chairperson Dr. Jamleck Muturi dismissed the claims, saying the commission does not issue appointment letters to politicians and that recruitment decisions are made through an established process.

Speaking at St. Mary’s Kiangima High School in Embu County on Thursday during a build-up event ahead of World Teachers’ Day, Muturi said the commission operates independently under its constitutional mandate.

"We are an independent Commission whereby we don't receive instructions from anybody to employ teachers. We work within the realms of the Constitution,” said Dr. Muturi.

He said vacancies are first advertised, after which eligible candidates apply and undergo interviews before successful applicants are appointed.

Muturi also said the next teacher recruitment exercise is expected to begin in November.

“We normally advertise positions and those interested apply and go for interviews, and politicians give out no employment letters,” he said.

He urged members of the public with concerns about the recruitment process to visit recruitment centres and observe how the exercise is conducted.

The TSC chairperson said recruitment, employment and appointment of teachers fall within the commission's mandate under Article 237 of the Constitution.

Wetang’ula's allegations in August 2026 sparked public debate over the integrity of the teacher recruitment process.

The Speaker alleged that some MPs received batches of TSC appointment letters at State House and claimed the letters were subsequently distributed or sold to jobseekers.

He further alleged that some applicants were being charged between Ksh.150,000 and Ksh.400,000 to secure teaching positions.