TSC Tells Ruto Teacher Transfers Are Now Hassle-Free via Swaps

Kenya, 12 November 2026 - President William Ruto on Thursday joined teachers and education officials for the Kenya National Comprehensive School Heads Association National Annual General Meeting in Mombasa.

Before addressing the delegates, the Head of State was taken around the stands of various institutions and companies that work hand in hand to support education, teachers and learners.

Fuad Abdalla Ali, who is the National Chairperson of the association thanked the President for getting time to attend the event. He also thanked sponsors of the event.

At least 15,000 Heads of Comprehensive Learning Institutions from across the country attended the AGM.

At the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) stand, the President was told that the institute is in charge of approving curricula and curriculum designs.

KICD officials said they are currently focused on a values-based curriculum, with materials for both heads of institutions and students.

The institute is also shifting its attention to the Digital Curriculum, given the highly technological world of today. KICD has digital lessons in all subjects for all grades.

During the session, President Ruto was also taken through various processes at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) stand.

TSC is the largest employer in Kenya. Officials told the President that the Commission has automated most of its processes.

One is the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), the platform that handles all TSC recruitment. Teachers apply online and upload their documents, after which the recruiter vets them.

There is also the Teachers Online portal, through which educators apply for leave.

On teacher transfers, the President was told that the process is now hassle-free. A teacher can get a swap without disrupting learning. For instance, a teacher in Murang’a who wants to transfer to Kericho may be matched with a teacher in Kericho who has the same subject combination and is willing to move to Murang’a. They simply swap.

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has solarised about 700 schools to cut energy costs and provide learners with a conducive environment in which to learn.

“Thank you for supporting our teachers,” President Ruto told the KCB officials.

The president also toured the Co-operative Bank of Kenya stand, who are also the event's sponsors.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir joined the President, alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and other leaders.