TSC Reshuffles Principals and Announces 2,340 New Teacher Vacancies: Full List and Application Guide
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has made two major announcements that will significantly impact Kenya’s education sector:
A wide-scale reshuffle of school principals across the country.
A fresh call for applications to fill 2,340 facilitator vacancies for junior school training under the School-Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS).
Section 1: Big Changes in School Leadership
The reshuffle affects several high-profile schools, with the aim of:
- Improving academic performance.
- Restoring discipline in troubled institutions.
- Injecting new leadership energy.
Notable Transfers
| School | County | New Principal | Previous School | Outgoing Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale Boys High School | Vihiga | Mr. Manasseh Kagesi | – | – |
| Marobo Boys Secondary | Bungoma Central | Principal from Kongit Secondary, Mt. Elgon | Kongit Secondary, Mt. Elgon | Mr. Shaban (to Kaptaboi Secondary, Cheptais) |
| Mpketoni Boys High | Lamu | Mr. Nene | – | Mr. Kalume (to Shanzu TTC) |
| Kenyatta High School Mwatate | Taita Taveta | Mr. Maingi | – | – |
| Sosiot Girls | Kericho | Dr. Zeddy Cheruiyot | St. Mary’s Sosio, Bungoma | – |
| Mutige Boys High School | Kirinyaga East | Mr. Ndirangu | Kiamiciri Secondary | – |
| Riambase Secondary | – | Mr. Moturi | – | – |
| Kiriaini Girls | Murang’a | Mary Mwangi | Naivasha Girls | – |
| Kenya High School | Nairobi | Edith Koech | Ossen Girls, Baringo | – |
| Naivasha Girls | Nakuru | Former Kenya High Principal | Kenya High School | – |
| Inungo Secondary | – | Nixon Odhalo | – | Sila Mbinji |
| Bungoma High School | Bungoma | Wambuchi Wycliffe Wasike | Marobo Boys | – |
These changes are part of TSC’s strategy to curb unrest in schools such as Mbale Boys, which lost much of Term 2 due to strikes and fires.
Section 2: 2,340 New Teacher Vacancies Announced
In addition to the leadership shake-up, TSC is inviting applications for Facilitator/Trainer positions in:
- Integrated Science
- Mathematics
- English
The positions fall under the School-Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) initiative, covering all 47 counties — including refugee camp schools in Garissa and Turkana.
Basic Requirements
- Must be a registered teacher with TSC.
- Minimum qualification: Diploma in Secondary Education (Maths, Science, or English).
- Training in Competency-Based Education (CBE).
- At least 5 years’ teaching experience in Senior/Secondary school.
- Computer literacy is a must.
- Currently serving in the county of application.
- Not a serving head or deputy head teacher.
Added Advantage
- KICD course panelists.
- Trainers with experience in CBE, SMASSE, SBTSS, or Remote Learning.
- ICT champions.
Facilitator Vacancies by County
Below is the breakdown of slots per county:
| County | No. of Positions |
|---|---|
| Baringo | 54 |
| Bomet | 60 |
| Bungoma | 96 |
| Busia | 48 |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 36 |
| Embu | 36 |
| Garissa | 15 |
| Homa Bay | 78 |
| Isiolo | 12 |
| Kajiado | 42 |
| Kakamega | 114 |
| Kericho | 60 |
| Kiambu | 60 |
| Kilifi | 66 |
| Kirinyaga | 42 |
| Kisii | 78 |
| Kisumu | 60 |
| Kitui | 114 |
| Kwale | 42 |
| Laikipia | 24 |
| Lamu | 12 |
| Machakos | 84 |
| Makueni | 84 |
| Mandera | 12 |
| Marsabit | 12 |
| Meru | 84 |
| Migori | 66 |
| Mombasa | 36 |
| Murang’a | 60 |
| Nairobi | 54 |
| Nakuru | 54 |
| Nandi | 66 |
| Narok | 72 |
| Nyamira | 42 |
| Nyandarua | 36 |
| Nyeri | 42 |
| Samburu | 12 |
| Siaya | 66 |
| Taita Taveta | 18 |
| Tana River | 12 |
| Tharaka Nithi | 42 |
| Trans Nzoia | 48 |
| Turkana | 27 |
| Uasin Gishu | 54 |
| Vihiga | 42 |
| West Pokot | 12 |
| Wajir | 48 |
Total Positions: 2,340
How to Apply
- Submit applications to the respective TSC County Directors either by hand or by mail.
- Deadline: 15th October 2025.
- Include a CV (max 2 pages) highlighting:
- Relevant training.
- Professional references.
Conclusion
With a sweeping reshuffle in school leadership and the opening of over 2,300 new teaching opportunities, TSC is doubling down on its mission to improve school management and accelerate CBC implementation across junior schools in Kenya.
Teachers are urged to apply early to avoid last-minute rushes and take advantage of this rare chance to serve as a national facilitator.
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