The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially Deregistered 33 Teachers across the country.
This news was communicated through a Gazette notice dated February 5, with TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia stating that the action aligns with the legal authority vested in the commission under Section 30(2) of the Teachers Service Commission Act.
The notice explained that, in accordance with Section 30(1)(e) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, Chapter 212 of the Laws of Kenya, the commission was informing the public that the listed individuals had been removed from the Register of Teachers as stipulated in Section 30(2) of the Act.
Those affected would no longer be recognized as teachers and were prohibited from practicing in both public and private institutions.
The Gazette notice, which included a detailed list of the affected teachers, confirmed that their deregistration took effect on January 7, 2025. It further indicated that the decision followed the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings, implying that the listed individuals had engaged in professional misconduct.
According to Section 30 of the TSC Act, teachers may face removal from the register for several reasons.
These include obtaining registration through fraudulent means, being convicted of a criminal or sexual offense, or experiencing physical or mental health conditions that hinder their ability to perform teaching duties.
Following the announcement, school administrators were cautioned against hiring unregistered individuals, as doing so could lead to serious legal consequences.
Those found guilty of employing unregistered teachers risk facing a fine of no less than KSh100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years.
Additionally, the notice cited Regulation 18(1)(c) and (d) of the Code of Regulations for Teachers, in conjunction with Section 45 of the TSC Act, stating that any person engaging in or assisting with teaching without proper registration is in violation of the law.
This latest round of deregistration follows a similar action taken in August 2024, when another 33 teachers were Deregistered.
Prior to that, TSC had struck off 65 teachers due to disciplinary issues, though specific details on the infractions were not disclosed.
As the TSC continues to uphold professional standards within the education sector, educators are urged to adhere to the required codes of conduct to maintain their registration and avoid disciplinary measures.
