TSC Responds To Claims SRC Rejected Teacher Promotions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has identified a circulating letter alleging that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has rejected its proposed Career Progression Guidelines for Teachers as fraudulent.
The falsified notice, dated July 6, and supposedly signed by SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony, claimed that the plans had been rejected due to concerns about their impact on the public wage bill and fiscal sustainability.
It further alleged that TSC had been asked to alter the framework while maintaining the present Career Progression Guidelines pending new approval.
TSC has stated that the paper is not genuine and advised the public to disregard the misleading message.
Please be aware!! pic.twitter.com/uU3dL97CGS— TSC (@TSC_KE) July 6, 2026
The clarification comes as TSC continues reviewing the proposed Career Progression Guidelines following stakeholder consultations held in June.
The commission says the review is intended to update the 2016 framework to reflect changing professional demands, technological advancements and the current realities in the education sector.
Feedback collected from teachers, curriculum support officers, TSC officials and other stakeholders will inform the final version of the guidelines.
Please be aware that the above circulating information on this poster is fake ! pic.twitter.com/JKTvyRP0Tn— TSC (@TSC_KE) June 30, 2026
The proposed reforms seek to address long-standing concerns over career stagnation, with some teachers reportedly waiting up to 30 years for promotion.
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Meanwhile, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the promotion of about 135,000 teachers.
Under the draft framework, a three-year promotion cycle would be adopted to allow eligible teachers to advance based on performance and competency, enabling progression to senior ranks within 16 to 18 years.
TSC is also proposing that the current grading structure from B5 (Primary Teacher II) to D5 (Chief Principal) be replaced with a simplified six-level system aimed at streamlining career progression.
The reforms further propose automatic promotions for teachers in lower grades who meet the required service period and performance standards.
TSC says promotions under the revised framework will be based on professional competence, experience, academic qualifications and performance.
However, they will also introduce separate career pathways for classroom teachers, school administrators and curriculum support officers.
TSC Responds To Claims SRC Rejected Teacher Promotions
