NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24-The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reached an agreement to deploy 17 teachers to Kakamega’s St. Gabriel Isongo Secondary School following a deliberation meeting with Kakamega’s leadership.
This decision was finalized on Tuesday, during a meeting between the teacher employer and Kakamega officials.
The TSC had transferred all teachers from the Kakamega institution after an incident on January 12, where a group of parents and residents invaded the school, confronting teachers, including the principal, and forcing them out, citing dissatisfaction with the school’s performance.
The incident, which prompted the TSC to transfer all teachers due to safety concerns, received criticism from various Kenyan quarters.
TSC Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Macharia, confirmed on Tuesday that the entire leadership of Kakamega County, including Member of Parliament Peter Salasya, had issued apologies to the school principal, teachers, the Commission, and the public over the regrettable incident.
“As a result of our deliberations, I wish to announce that the Commission will post 17 trained and registered teachers to the school to ensure that normal teaching and learning activities resume,” Macharia said.
Macharia also revealed that the Catholic Church, the school’s sponsor represented by Father Lugonzo, who also serves on the Board of Management (BOM), had issued apologies to the teachers for the incident that resulted in injuries.
Looking ahead, the TSC CEO disclosed that the political leadership of Kakamega County would conduct sensitization programs to educate the community on proper channels for addressing grievances.
She emphasized that the BOM would carefully review the investigation report prepared by the Minister of Education and the Commission, taking remedial action as recommended.
Macharia urged communities and stakeholders nationwide to collaborate with teachers in local schools to enhance academic performance.
She stressed that blaming teachers entirely for exam results falling short of parental expectations is unfair and called for a collective effort to support educators.
