TSC Bans Social Activities in Schools this term

Knut Secretary General Collins Oyuu (Left) with acting TSC Boss Eveleen Mitei

The Teachers Service Commission, (TSC) has banned all the social activities during the Third Term period to ensure students are well-prepared for the Examinations and are protected in their respective environments.

In a circular dated October 2, and signed by the TSC Acting CEO/Secretary Evaleen Mitei, the Commission stated that it is deeply concerned with the social and related activities taking place in schools during this sensitive period even though the ministry of education clearly banned such activities.

“The Commission is deeply concerned with the social and related activities taking place in schools during this sensitive period. To this end, the attention of all concerned persons is drawn to the Ministry of Education CIRCULAR REF-MOE.HQS/3/2/5 dated 27th August, 2025 titled ‘BAN ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE THIRD TERM,” reads part of the circular

The commission has therefore directed Heads of Institutions to ensure that during this period, only activities involving learners and designated school Chaplains and teachers take place at the schools; adding that interactions with external individuals SHALL not be permitted.

They are also to ensure that no social activities, such as teacher union campaigns, take place in schools during working hours or at any other time in a way that disrupts learning, exam preparations, and management.

“Ensure that schools only carry out activities and engagements explicitly permitted by the policy guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and the Commission, focusing on promoting exam integrity, learner safety, and the effective use of teaching and learning resources.” Reads the circular

The HoIs are also directed to enforce this advisory in their respective areas, and are, specifically asked to apprise the Officers involved in the examination management of these matters.

The teachers employer further emphasised that all Heads of Institutions and teachers must be present at school at all times, and they are expected to carry out their assigned roles in accordance with the established regulatory and administrative guidelines.

All staffs currently on leave were also directed to resume their duties to ensure the effective implementation of examination preparations.

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