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Evaleen Mitei

Also known as: Dr Evaleen Mitei

Acting CEO of the Teachers Service Commission since June 2025, who has led teacher promotions and intern onboarding initiatives.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … ba, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Chair Collins Oyuu, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Chair Omboko Milemba, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chair Jamleck Muturi and TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei …

    President Ruto: 50,000 teachers to be promoted in 2026/27 financial year
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has warned members of the public against a fake Facebook account impersonating its acting chief executive officer, Dr Evaleen Mitei, amid allegations that the page is being used to deceive job seekers with false promises of e …

    TSC warns of its CEO impersonation on Facebook
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … On Wednesday, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Evaleen Mitei, led teachers and learners in a tree-planting exercise at St George’s Senior and Comprehensive Schools, an activity that brought together educators, pupils, education officials and rep …

    TSC leads week-long Teachers' Day activities
  6. Capital News

    … Evaleen Mitei has been serving as acting Secretary/CEO. The fresh recruitment follows a September 17 High Court ruling that quashed the previous hiring process and directed TSC to advertise the position afresh after finding procedural shortcomings in the earlier recruitment. …

    TSC CEO job reopened with Sh698,600 monthly salary
  7. The Standard

    … TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei said supporting teachers was inseparable from strengthening the wider education system. …

    TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development
  8. July 2026
  9. The Standard

    … line portal.“The Commission invites applications from suitably qualified teachers and Curriculum Support Officers for the posts shown below in line with the Career Progression Guidelines for Teachers and Curriculum Support Officers,” said TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei …

    TSC advertises 34,016 teacher promotion vacancies
  10. Citizen Digital

    Public servants given August deadline to update pension records By Citizen Reporter July 21, 2026 01:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Teachers Service Commission's acting CEO Evaleen Mitei (c) and PSSF CE …

    Public servants given August deadline to update pension records
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Section of teachers want Evaleen Mitei confirmed as TSC CEO By Citizen Reporter June 29, 2026 02:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei. …

    Section of teachers want Evaleen Mitei confirmed as TSC CEO
  13. Citizen Digital

    Section of teachers want Evaleen Mitei confirmed as TSC CEO By Citizen Reporter June 29, 2026 02:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei. …

    Section of teachers want Evaleen Mitei confirmed as TSC CEO
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTeachers Service Commission CEO Evaleen Mitei, chairman Jamleck Muturi and KUPPET Deputy SG Moses Nthurima display signed new teachers Career Progression Guidelines memorandum on June 18, 2026. …

    TSC propose two pathways promotion for teachers

Yesterday

  1. President announces 50,000 teacher promotions in 2026/27 financial year

    President William Ruto announced that 50,000 teachers will be promoted in the 2026/27 financial year, calling it the largest promotion exercise in a single year in Kenya. The Government doubled the teacher promotion budget from Ksh.1 billion to Ksh.2 billion to fund the increase from the 34,016 positions originally advertised by the Teachers Service Commission.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. TSC warns of fake CEO Facebook account targeting job seekers

    The Teachers Service Commission has issued a public notice warning against a fake Facebook account impersonating its acting CEO Dr Evaleen Mitei, which has been used to deceive job seekers with false employment promises. The commission stressed the page has no connection to TSC and urged Kenyans to ignore messages from the account, particularly those relating to recruitment opportunities.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. TSC leads tree-planting and recognition activities for World Teachers' Day

    Teachers across Kenya are observing World Teachers' Day (October 5) through week-long activities led by the Teachers Service Commission, including tree-planting exercises across all eight TSC regions and award ceremonies recognising outstanding educators.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. TSC CEO position reopened after court quashes recruitment

    The Teachers Service Commission has reopened applications for its Secretary and Chief Executive Officer following a High Court order that quashed the previous hiring process due to procedural shortcomings. The position offers a monthly gross salary of Sh698,600 and requires a degree in education plus at least 10 years' experience in relevant fields; applications close October 30, 2026.

    29 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 27 September

  1. TSC emphasizes teacher wellness and professional development initiatives

    The Teachers Service Commission has placed physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run, with TSC Commissioner Antonina Lentoijoni calling for stronger support systems to enable educators to remain healthy, motivated and professionally fulfilled. She described teacher wellness as fundamental to educational excellence and encouraged teachers to adopt healthier lifestyles.

    27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. TSC advertises 34,016 teacher promotion vacancies

    The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across public schools, colleges, and special needs institutions in 30 job categories. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, and the promotions aim to reduce career stagnation and strengthen school leadership.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Public servants ordered to update pension records by August 14

    The government has directed all public servants to update their records with the Public Service Superannuation Fund by August 14, 2026, as part of modernising pension administration. Members are required to update personal information and beneficiary details through the PSSF Member Self-Service Portal or mobile app.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

  1. Teachers push for formal confirmation of Evaleen Mitei as TSC CEO

    A section of teachers has called on the TSC Board and President William Ruto to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as CEO, saying she has exceeded expectations during her one year serving in an acting capacity since June 2025. The teachers cited her work protecting TSC autonomy, promoting over 30,000 teachers, onboarding 20,000 interns, and rolling out the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Teachers urge TSC Board to confirm Evaleen Mitei as CEO

    A section of teachers from Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub has called on the TSC Board and President William Ruto to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as CEO, saying she has exceeded expectations during her one year serving in an acting capacity since June 2025. The teachers cited her role in protecting TSC autonomy, promoting over 30,000 teachers, onboarding 20,000 interns to permanent terms, and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. TSC proposes two promotion pathways for teachers

    The Teachers Service Commission and teachers' unions have jointly developed new Career Progression Guidelines to replace the 2018 version, allowing classroom teachers to reach the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties and creating a more flexible structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard →

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