The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Dr. Nancy Macharia prepares to retire on June 30, 2025. The announcement was made through the MyGov government publication.
Dr. Macharia’s tenure is set to end after a 10-year stewardship that began on June 2015. Her term was extended in 2020 after her first five-year stint.
A Decade of Leadership at TSC
Dr. Macharia was the first female CEO of the TSC, taking over from Gabriel Lengoiboni in a competitive recruitment process that began on May 1, 2015. From 69 applicants, four were shortlisted and after two days of interviews, she emerged as the top candidate—becoming the ninth TSC CEO since the body was established in 1967.
Reports indicate that Dr. Macharia had advised the commission in January 2025 to start recruiting her successor early to allow for a smooth handover. But the advice was not taken at the time.
TSC CEO Job – Key Requirements
According to the TSC advertisement, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a bachelor’s degree in education from a recognized university
- Have at least 10 years of experience in any of the following areas:
- Education
- Administration
- Management
- Public administration
- Human resource or financial management
The successful candidate will:
- Head the TSC Secretariat
- Be the Accounting Officer of the Commission
- Be the custodian of all Commission records
How to Apply for TSC CEO Job
Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants can apply through:
- Online: https://www.recruitment.tsc.go.ke
- Email: chairperson2025@tsc.go.ke
- Hand delivery: TSC headquarters, Upper Hill, NairobiThe TSC has promised transparency in the process:
“The names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media and the Commission’s website.”
Job Overview and Institutional Significance
The TSC CEO is the face of Kenya’s education sector. As head of the Commission’s Secretariat and the accounting officer, the CEO is at the centre of teacher recruitment, promotions, policy implementation and resource management. With over 300,000 teachers under its mandate, the commission’s decisions affect the national education landscape.
The announcement comes at a time when the Commission is seeking Sh16 billion to promote over 82,000 teachers in Job Group C1, as the push for human capital development in the education sector continues.
What Next
Dr. Macharia’s exit will mark the end of an era and open the door for a new leader to take over a tough job. Her successor will have opportunities and challenges to manage policy reforms, teacher welfare, digital transformation and public sector accountability.
