A designated selection panel has officially named 33 candidates to proceed to the interview stage for two vacant Member positions at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The interviews are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Statutory Requirements and Selection Framework
The evaluation of all eligible applications was conducted in accordance with Article 237(1)(2)(3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Article 6(6) of the Teachers Service Commission Act (No. 20 of 2012). To maintain transparency, the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes published the comprehensive list of initial applicants on its official website. Further updates regarding the education sector remain accessible via platforms such as teacher.co.ke.
Notable Candidates and Inclusive Representation
The published schedule highlights a diverse array of professionals from various counties. Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion, representing Bomet County, is among those shortlisted and will be interviewed on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:00 am. Other recognized candidates include Amb. Simon W. Nabukwesi, CBS, and Hon. Abdulaziz Ali Farah. The shortlist also ensures the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), featuring Ali Jimal Ahmed (Wajir), William Emoru Ejore (Turkana), and John Kwemoi Meng’wa (Bungoma).
Schedule and Interview Logistics
Interviews are distributed across multiple days, with each candidate assigned a one-hour session between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The timetable has been structured to account for both county representation and gender balance:
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Candidates include Scholastica Seem Matunge (Laikipia) and Dr. Patrick Wakaba Mathu (Kiambu).
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Candidates include Pamela Apma Ahago (Siaya) and Dr. Samuel Obudho (Homa Bay).
- Thursday, June 4, 2026: Candidates include Antonina Lentoljoni (Samburu) and CPA Florence T. Birya (Kilifi).
The two individuals selected for these positions will take on responsibilities surrounding policy formulation, the management of teacher affairs, and the implementation of educational reforms within the commission.