Teachers to obtain renewable licences in new TSC work plan
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya is introducing a mandatory five-year renewable teaching license linked to a Teacher Professional Development (TPD) program. The initiative aims to professionalize the teaching sector and assist teachers seeking employment abroad.
Why it matters
This policy change standardizes teaching qualifications in Kenya and addresses international licensing requirements for educators looking to work globally.
TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei [in red] at the 49th Kessha annual conference in Mombasa on Thursday / JOHN CHESOLI Teachers will be required to have a license, renewable after every five years, for them to be allowed to teach in schools.
The article provides a balanced overview of the policy, including the rationale provided by the TSC CEO.
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