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Jamleck Muturi

Also known as: TSC Chair Jamleck Muturi · Dr Muturi · Dr. Jamleck Muturi · Dr Jamleck Muturi

TSC Chairperson who dismissed allegations of political interference in teacher recruitment processes.

2026-05-072026-10-06

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … binet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, 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 …

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

    … TSC Chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi also praised teachers for continuing to deliver the curriculum despite working in difficult environments. …

    Leaders hail teachers' selfless service
  4. Citizen Digital

    TSC announces teacher recruitment in November, dismisses corruption claims By Citizen Reporter October 02, 2026 01:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi presides over a stakehold …

    TSC announces teacher recruitment in November, dismisses corruption claims
  5. The Standard

    … Speaking during teachers’ Open Day ahead of World Teachers’ Day on Monday, TSC chairperson Dr Jamleck Muturi said the Commission was finalising a review of its Career Progression Guidelines, promising clearer pathways for teachers who want to advance professionally without necess …

    TSC promises better teachers welfare and promotions
  6. September 2026
  7. The Standard

    … The run was conducted in Eastern Region at Kangaru Girls High School, where TSC Chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi presided over the event; Western Region at Kakamega School under Commissioner Dr Nicodemus Anyang. …

    TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development
  8. August 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking during the Ministry of Education Gala at the 98th Kenya Music Festival in Kibabii University, TSC Chairperson Dr Jamleck Muturi announced that the Commission is formally integrating co-curricular achievements into its promotion metrics, offering a massive incentive for e …

    Gov't offers teachers more incentives to improve students' welfare
  10. July 2026
  11. Capital News

    … Jamleck Muturi during the 40th anniversary celebrations of St. George’s Girls Secondary School in Nairobi on Friday, where Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. …

    TSC to advertise 34,000 teacher promotions as govt moves to confirm 20,000 JSS tutors
  12. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterSpeaking during an education day at Mbiriri Comprehensive School in Kieni, Nyeri County, TSC Chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi said teachers should expect the revised salaries to be reflected in their bank accounts from July 20.Dr Muturi described the salary i …

    Teachers set to reap big as SRC approves Phase II salary review
  13. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterTSC Chair Jamleck Muturi said that three related petitions had been filed in Kiambu, Nairobi and Mombasa courts seeking similar conservatory orders stopping the recruitment process and accused Oyugi of forum shopping.Dr Muturi said that Oyugi enjoyed Co …

    Court rejects bid to withdraw petition challenging TSC boss recruitment
  14. June 2026
  15. 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.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Leaders honour teachers' role in building Kenya's future

    During 2026 World Teachers' Day celebrations, President William Ruto paid tribute to teachers for their sacrifice and contribution to the nation, describing them as shapers of the professionals, leaders and citizens who drive Kenya's development, and noting that teachers care for an entire generation.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. TSC rejects corruption claims, announces November teacher recruitment

    The Teachers Service Commission has dismissed allegations of political interference and corruption in teacher recruitment, stating the process is conducted independently and in accordance with the law. TSC Chairperson Dr. Jamleck Muturi said the commission does not issue appointment letters to politicians, responding to claims by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula that some MPs had received batches of teacher appointment letters for distribution.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. TSC finalises career progression guidelines for teachers

    The Teachers Service Commission is finalising a review of its Career Progression Guidelines to address concerns over career advancement, staffing, and welfare. The new guidelines aim to provide clearer, merit-based promotion pathways that allow teachers to advance professionally without moving into administrative positions, with 126,462 teachers promoted through competitive interviews and 34,016 vacancies being filled across job groups.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

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 11 August

  1. TSC to include co-curricular activities in teacher promotions

    The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. TSC to advertise 34,000 teacher promotions, confirm 20,000 JSS tutors

    The Teachers Service Commission will advertise more than 34,000 teacher promotion vacancies next week while transitioning 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya's education sector.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. SRC approves Phase II salary increase for civil servants

    The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has approved the second phase of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle for civil servants effective July 1, 2026, with teachers among the biggest beneficiaries. The revised salary structure was developed considering inflation, labour productivity, government affordability, and market competitiveness.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

  1. High Court rejects petitioner's bid to withdraw TSC recruitment challenge

    Justice Ocharo Kebira in Mombasa rejected Thomas Oyugi's application to withdraw a petition challenging the employment of the Teachers Service Commission Chief Executive Officer, terming it forum shopping and an abuse of court process. The judge noted the petition was in its final stages awaiting judgment and that Oyugi's cited personal circumstances were irrelevant at that stage.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ruto orders education data digitisation to combat sector cartels

    President Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to digitise all education data within two months to improve accountability and weed out cartels. A recent audit identified 87,000 ghost secondary school students, 800,000 fake pupils in primary schools, and 200 non-existent schools, with the government paying Ksh.1.2 billion annually for learners that did not exist.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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