TSC CEO Recruitment 2026: High Court Ruling and New Hiring Updates
The High Court has officially cleared the TSC to recruit a new CEO. Discover what this means for Kenya’s education sector and the end of the Nancy Macharia era.
The search for a new leader at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken a dramatic turn. After months of legal battles that kept the education sector in suspense, the High Court of Kenya has finally cleared the path for the recruitment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer.
This decision comes after a petition filed by Thomas Mosomi Oyugi was dismissed. The petitioner had challenged the requirement that applicants must hold a degree in education, arguing it was discriminatory. However, the court ruled that the TSC has the mandate to set professional standards for its leadership.
Key Takeaways:
The vacancy arose after Nancy Macharia’s 10-year tenure ended in June 2025.
Evaleen Mitei has been serving in an acting capacity.
The court emphasized its jurisdiction over pre-employment disputes but found no merit in halting the process further.
Q&A:
Who is the current acting TSC CEO? Evaleen Mitei.
Why was the recruitment halted? Due to a petition challenging the educational requirements and the 21-day application window.
