×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why TSC's new ranking scale has sparked uproar among tutors

Teachers' Service Commission's Ag CEO Eveleen Mitei before the National Assembly's Committee on Education on June 19, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Teachers who specialise in humanities have the lowest chance of being employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) compared to those who teach science subjects.

This is according to the TSC recruitment score sheet, which shows a significant disparity that gives teachers of science subjects an edge over those who teach humanities and languages.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in