TSC Shortlists 33 Candidates for Two Commission Member Vacancies

A designated selection panel has officially shortlisted 33 candidates to participate in interviews for two vacant Member positions at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The interview process is set to begin on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026.

Statutory Requirements and Selection Process

Operating under Article 237(1)(2)(3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Article 6(6) of the Teachers Service Commission Act (No. 20 of 2012), the panel evaluated all eligible applications. The Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes has released the complete list of initial applicants on its official website to maintain transparency. Additional updates related to the education sector can be accessed via platforms such as teacher.co.ke.

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The published interview schedule indicates a broad selection of professionals from multiple counties. Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion, representing Bomet County, is among the shortlisted individuals and is scheduled for an interview on Thursday, 4th June, 2026, at 9:00 am. Other notable candidates include Amb. Simon W. Nabukwesi, CBS, scheduled for Wednesday, 3rd June, and Hon. Ahdulaziz Ali Farah. The shortlist also reflects an inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), specifically Ali Jimal Ahmed (Wajir), William Emoru Ejore (Turkana), and John Kwemoi Meng’wa (Bungoma).

Schedule and Interview Logistics

The interviews will take place over a span of several days, with candidates assigned one-hour sessions between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The timetable is organized to accommodate county representation and gender considerations:

Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026: Candidates include Scholastica Seem Matunge (Laikipia) and Dr. Patrick Wakaba Mathu (Kiambu).
Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026: Candidates include Pamela Apma Ahago (Siaya) and Dr. Samuel Obudho (Homa Bay).
Thursday, 4th June, 2026: Candidates include Antonina Lentoljoni (Samburu) and CPA Florence T. Birya (Kilifi).

The two individuals ultimately appointed to the positions will be responsible for policy formulation, the management of teacher affairs, and the implementation of educational reforms within the commission.