… Coast at Treasury Square under Commissioner Christine Kahindi; Central at Kamukunji Grounds under Commissioner Annceta Wafukho; Nyanza at St Michael Kanyakwar Comprehensive School under Commissioner Timon Oyucho; and Rift Valley at Afraha Stadium under Commissioner Wilson Sossion …
… Speaking during the swearing-in of Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni as TSC commissioners on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Koome said their tenure should be defined by integrity, constitutionalism and the impact their decisions have on teachers and learners. …
… Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for six years after Parliament approved their nominations following vetting by the Education Committee on August 20.The two replace commissioners whose constitutional six-year term …
Audio By VocalizeFormer KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion during vetting before the National Assembly Education Committee at County Hall in Nairobi. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary-general Wilson Sossion has sought to allay concerns over his nomination to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), telling MPs that his years of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not …
Audio By VocalizeThe Teachers Service Commission nominee, Wilson Sossion, has pledged to foster a seamless working relationship among the commission, the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders if approved for the commissioner's position. …
… The committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, questioned Wilson Sossion and Antonia Lentoijoni on how they would tackle persistent challenges facing Kenya’s teaching workforce if approved. …
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.
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.
Chief Justice Martha Koome challenged newly appointed TSC commissioners Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to treat their positions as a responsibility to serve Kenyans, emphasizing that their tenure should be defined by integrity, constitutionalism, and impact on teachers and learners.
President William Ruto has appointed former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni as commissioners for a six-year term to improve teacher welfare and strengthen the education system.
President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.
Former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
Teachers Service Commission nominee Wilson Sossion told parliament he would foster cooperation between the TSC and Ministry of Education, work within the commission's existing strategic plan, and prioritize education quality and teacher support if approved for the commissioner position.
The Education Committee has scrutinised two nominees for the Teachers Service Commission, raising concerns over teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages, and records management. Nominee Wilson Sossion, a former teachers' representative, pledged to address promotion delays and develop reward systems for teachers if approved.
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education will conduct approval hearings on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni, nominated by President William Ruto in July for appointment as Teachers Service Commission commissioners. The committee will examine the nominees' qualifications, experience, integrity and suitability for the positions.
President William Ruto has nominated Antonina Lentoijoni, an education administrator with over 26 years in Kenya's education sector and nearly two decades in senior TSC leadership, alongside former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion to serve as members of the Teachers Service Commission. The nominations have been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education.
Wilson Sossion, a longtime vocal critic of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (later called CBE), has changed his position and now supports the curriculum. The article examines the contradiction between his previous opposition and current endorsement.
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as a commissioner of the Teachers Service Commission, the institution he previously battled over teachers' rights, labour policies and education reforms.
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.