Teacher Distribution Reforms Underway to Boost Stability and Local Hiring

Regional director of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Japhet Kariuki, announced reforms targeting teacher recruitment, deployment, and promotion, with a new policy to prioritise hiring educators from their home counties. The shift aims to reduce repeated transfer requests, encourage local ownership of schools, and improve retention — especially in regions that historically experience high teacher turnover. Stakeholders say the changes could lead to more stable staffing, fewer transfer disruptions, and better educational continuity.