Didmus Barasa, the MP for Kimilili, has begun efforts to repeal the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act in order to allow for teacher representation on the Commission, similar to the structures established for the Judicial Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service Commission.
Barasa has proposed amendments to the TSC Act of 2012. In a statement made on February 24, 2025, he expressed that the goal of these amendments is to promote inclusivity and representation within the TSC.
“I have started the process to amend the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act to enable teacher representation on the Commission, akin to the arrangements for the Judicial Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service Commission,” Barasa stated.
The TSC is led by a chairperson who oversees commission meetings, ensures the commission fulfills its duties, and represents it in national education matters. It also includes eight commissioners who are tasked with developing and implementing policies related to teacher management, making promotion decisions, and overseeing recruitment.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), appointed by the commission, heads the secretariat and manages daily operations while implementing policies.
Barasa has proposed that a representative from primary schools be included, allowing primary school teachers to nominate one of their peers to serve on the commission.
He also suggested that secondary school teachers should be permitted to elect a representative to join the commission, thereby enhancing direct input from important educational levels.
Furthermore, he recommended that post-secondary institutions be allowed to nominate a representative to ensure their specific interests and contributions to education are considered in decision-making.
The MP indicated that this proposal aims to improve resource allocation by shifting the commission from a full-time to a part-time operational model.
He emphasized that these amendments would strengthen the commission by ensuring that all stakeholders in the education sector have a voice in shaping policies and management related to teachers.
“The objective is to create a more representative, dynamic, and effective TSC that meets the needs of those it serves,” Barasa concluded.
