TSC Shortlists Five Candidates for CEO Position

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has shortlisted five candidates for the position of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a recruitment exercise that attracted 124 applications.

In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, the Commission announced that the candidates had been selected following an assessment of their applications against the requirements outlined in the September 29, 2026, advertisement.

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TSC had advertised one vacancy for the position and invited qualified Kenyans to submit applications. The application period closed on October 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

"At the closure of the Advertisement 124 Applications were received by TSC and reviewed for completeness, submission and conformity with the requirements as set out," the statement read.

According to the commission, applicants were required to be Kenyan citizens and hold a degree in Education from a university recognised in Kenya.

They were also required to possess at least 10 years of experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management.

Additionally, applicants were required to meet the leadership and integrity requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The five shortlisted candidates were scheduled to appear before the interview panel on Monday, November 16, at the Teachers Service Commission Building in Upperhill, Nairobi.

The candidates and their respective interview times are Cheptumo Ayabei (Baringo County) at 9:00 am, Evaleen Jesang Mitei (Uasin Gishu County) at 10:00 am, Robert Odette (Migori County) at 11:00 am, Lawrence Ngai Kaburu (Tharaka Nithi County) at 12:00 noon, and Farah Abdi Saman (Mandera County) at 1:00 pm.

The commission indicated that the interviews would take place on the third floor of the TSC Building, specifically in the Tower section.

"Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Teachers Service Commission Building on the 3rd Floor (Tower) on a date and time indicated," the statement added.

TSC directed the shortlisted candidates to report to the interview venue at least 30 minutes before their respective interview times.

Candidates were also required to present original copies of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, and any other supporting documents and testimonials.

They were further required to provide current and valid clearance documents from several institutions, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), registered Credit Reference Bureaus and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

For the EACC clearance, candidates were required to present a printed online self-declaration application acknowledgement receipt or a self-declaration form duly stamped for the job application.

Those holding degrees from foreign universities were also required to provide a letter recognising their qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Additionally, candidates were required to submit recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations, where applicable.

The commission also opened the recruitment process to public scrutiny, inviting members of the public to submit credible information concerning any of the shortlisted candidates.

"Members of the public are invited to avail in writing any credible information of interest in respect to any of the shortlisted candidates," the statement further read.

TSC directed anyone with relevant information to submit it through sworn affidavits addressed to the Chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission at the TSC Building, 3rd Floor (Tower), Kilimanjaro Road, Upperhill, Nairobi.

Alternatively, members of the public could submit the information through the email address [email protected].

The submissions were required to reach the commission on or before November 13, 2026, three days before the scheduled interviews.

The commission further cautioned that individuals submitting information could be called upon to appear before it to provide additional details.

"Take note that Teachers Service Commission may interview any member of the public who has submitted information on any shortlisted candidates and such information shall be confidential," the statement noted.

TSC maintained that its recruitment process would be guided by fairness, transparency and equal opportunity, with appointments based on merit.

"For avoidance of doubt, TSC is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates," the statement concluded.

Elsewhere, the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) has announced six vacancies on its Board of Directors, inviting applications from representatives of various stakeholder groups.

In a notice on Tuesday, the county government outlined the eligibility requirements, stating that applicants must come from the company's area of service.

"In accordance with Article 174 of the Constitution of Kenya, to ensure the public served has an opportunity to participate in decision-making in service delivery that affects them, Uasin Gishu County Government, who is the Principal Shareholder is recruiting Six (6) members of the Board of Directors.

"For eligibility, the applicants must be locals from the Company’s area of service," the notice read.

The six vacancies have been distributed among four stakeholder categories, with business organisations, manufacturers, professionals, resident associations and persons with disabilities among those targeted.

Two positions have been reserved for members of business member organisations and the manufacturing community. 

Candidates for these positions must be nominated by their respective registered stakeholder bodies recognised by ELDOWAS.

Another vacancy has been allocated to a local professional nominated by a professional body or another key primary stakeholder considered to be of equivalent value to a professional organisation.

The company is also seeking two representatives from different resident organisations that qualify as ELDOWAS stakeholders.

The remaining position will be filled by a person representing persons with disabilities who is registered with the National Council for Persons with Disability, or a competent youth who meets the stipulated eligibility requirements.

Interested candidates have been directed to visit the company's website, www.eldowas.or.ke, for further information on the application procedure and requirements.

The recruitment notice further outlined the channels through which applications should be submitted, including physical delivery and email.

"Applications should be either hand delivered sealed in a plain envelope indicating 'Application for Board of Director ELDOWAS' and addressed to the under-signed or emailed to [email protected]," the notice added.

The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All physical applications should be delivered to the Uasin Gishu County Government Offices.