TSC Shortlists Five Candidates to Replace Former CEO Nancy Macharia

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has selected five applicants for interviews for its top leadership position. Acting Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei is among those seeking the permanent appointment.

The commission announced the shortlist on Tuesday, November 3, following a recruitment exercise that attracted 124 applications. The position became vacant after former CEO Nancy Macharia left office in June 2025.

Other shortlisted applicants include Farah Abdi Saman from Mandera and Cheptumo Ayabei from Baringo. Robert Odette from Migori and Tharaka-Nithi County official Lawrence Kaburu complete the list.

The interviews will take place on Monday, November 16, at the commission’s headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi. Ayabei is scheduled for 9am, followed by Mitei at 10am.

Odette will appear before the panel at 11am, while Kaburu’s interview is scheduled for noon. Saman will be the final candidate, with her session set for 1pm.

Applicants must carry original identification and academic certificates. They must also present clearance documents from KRA, HELB, a registered Credit Reference Bureau and DCI.

The commission additionally requires EACC self-declaration forms and other supporting documents. Members of the public can submit credible information about the candidates through sworn affidavits.

Submissions must reach TSC headquarters or be sent by email by Friday, November 13. The information will be considered ahead of the scheduled interviews.

The recruitment follows a High Court decision that cancelled an earlier hiring process. On September 17, the court found that applicants had been given only 13 days instead of the required minimum 14.

The judges also faulted the commission for failing to disclose the proposed salary. TSC subsequently advertised the position again on September 29, with applications closing on October 30.

The successful candidate will serve a five-year term, renewable once for another five years. The CEO will oversee the commission’s secretariat, staff and implementation of its mandate.

The position carries a gross monthly salary of KSh698,600. Other benefits include a mortgage facility of up to KSh30 million, airtime allowance and annual leave allowance.