Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has initiated a proposal to amend the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act, aiming to enhance teacher representation and optimize resource allocation within the Commission.
In a communication to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Monday, February 24, Barasa emphasized the need to make the TSC more inclusive and representative of all education stakeholders.
The proposed amendments include allowing primary school teachers, secondary school teachers and post-secondary institutions to nominate representatives to serve in the Commission.
He further added that secondary school teachers should also be granted the right to elect a representative, ensuring direct input from this critical education level.
"Introduce a provision allowing primary school teachers to nominate one representative from among their ranks to sit on the Commission. Allow secondary school teachers to elect a representative to join the Commission, fostering direct input from this critical education level," he noted.
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For post-secondary institutions, Barasa proposes enabling them to nominate a commissioner.
"Enable post-secondary institutions to nominate a representative to serve as a commissioner, ensuring their unique interests and contributions to education are reflected in decision-making," he added.
Additionally, Barasa is advocating for a transition of the TSC from a full-time to a part-time operational model.
"The commission to sit on a part-time basis since we have a full-time secretariat and as such, it’s a waste of resources if both the commission and secretariat would operate on a full-time basis," he further stated.
Speaking on the broader impact of the proposed changes, Barasa reaffirmed his commitment to making the TSC more efficient and responsive to teachers’ needs.
He further explained that these amendments aim to create a more dynamic and effective governance structure within the Commission.
"I have initiated the process to repeal the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act to facilitate teacher representation on the Commission, similar to the arrangements in place for the Judicial Service Commission and the Parliamentary Service Commission.
"Additionally, this effort aims to optimize resource allocation by transitioning the Commission from a full-time to a part-time operational model. Maintaining both a dedicated Secretariat and a fully engaged Commission is not sustainable; therefore, a streamlined approach is essential for effective governance," he stated.
