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Thousands of additional teachers could secure promotion after President William Ruto directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to raise the 2026/27 target to 50,000.
The directive was issued on Monday, October 5, during the national World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani, Nairobi, where the President said additional government funding would be provided.
TSC Promotion Target Increased
TSC had already advertised 34,016 promotion opportunities after its annual promotion budget was increased to about KSh2 billion.
Ruto said the number should now be expanded by more than 16,000 slots, making the exercise the largest single-year teacher promotion programme under the current plan.
The President said the additional resources required for the expanded exercise would be made available by the government, allowing TSC to proceed with the higher target.
The announcement comes as teachers continue to seek faster career progression, particularly those who have remained in the same grade for several years.
New Career Guidelines Await SRC Approval
Ruto also disclosed that consultations between TSC and teachers’ unions over revised Career Progression Guidelines had been completed.
The new framework is awaiting consideration by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, with the President saying the approval process should be concluded within two weeks.
The revised guidelines are expected to create clearer opportunities for teachers to advance professionally without necessarily moving into administrative positions.
TSC has been reviewing the career structure amid concerns over teachers remaining in the same grades for extended periods.
20,000 Contract Teachers to Get Permanent Terms
The President also announced plans to move 20,000 contract teachers who will have completed two years of service to permanent and pensionable terms from January 2027.
KSh4.9 billion has been set aside for the conversion, which had also been included in the 2026/27 education budget.
The measures announced at Kasarani are expected to affect teacher promotions, career progression and employment security as the government continues its efforts to address staffing challenges in schools.
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