Nancy Macharia Officially Exit TSC

Nancy Macharia Officially Exit TSC.

A significant transition is underway in Kenya’s education sector following the departure of Dr. Nancy Macharia from the helm of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

After 10 years of leading the commission, her exit has been confirmed, and the TSC has already made the position publicly available. As this change unfolds, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)  has put forward recommendations, emphasizing that Macharia’s successor should come from within the teaching profession rather than from outside.

Nancy Macharia’s tenure was marked by notable reforms in the education sector, such as introducing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and advancing teachers’ welfare through collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). She also highlighted her efforts in ensuring implementation of agreements totaling Ksh 72 billion between 2017 and 2025.

Macharia was instrumental in training over 100,000 primary school teachers, seven junior secondary school teachers, and 154 others in secondary institutions under the new curriculum.

However, some of her reforms sparked controversy, particularly the policy requiring teachers to work outside their home counties. Despite this, she expressed that such challenges had contributed to her growth and resilience as a leader.

Concerns Over Politicization and Leadership Criteria

Speaking on the qualities of the next CEO, the Deputy National Chairman Malel Langat, insisted that the incoming boss should be apolitical and grounded in the teaching profession. He emphasized that politicizing the role could negatively impact the sector.

The union underlined that the ideal candidate should have teacher training and be someone who understands the issues faced by educators from the grassroots to the top level.

Further, KNUT asserted that TSC leadership must be perceived as a service to teachers, free from bias and partiality. Concerns were raised over recent reports involving Macharia, where she promoted two teachers amid accusations from teachers’ unions that appointment letters were handed out through political influence.

Farewell and Future Outlook

During a national school principals’ meeting held two weeks prior, Macharia made her official farewell, expressing that her time at the commission had given her substantial experience.

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She acknowledged that the role was far from a comfort zone and advised the incoming CEO to prepare for the complexities ahead, noting that the necessary support structures were still being developed.

Attention now turns to the Teachers’ Service Commission and the government as stakeholders await the appointment of a new CEO. The pressing question remains whether teachers’ voices will be genuinely considered in this critical decision.

Nancy Macharia Officially Exit TSC