The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has kicked off a major reshuffle of school principals across the country while simultaneously inviting applications for over 2,300 facilitator positions at junior school level in all 47 counties. This double announcement is expected to significantly impact the education sector, both in leadership and in professional development training.
Section 1: Big Changes in School Leadership – New Principals Take Over
TSC’s latest reshuffle affects several high-profile schools, with transfers aimed at improving performance, restoring discipline, and injecting fresh leadership energy. Here are some of the notable moves:
| School (Incoming) | County | New Principal | Previous School | Outgoing Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale Boys High School | Vihiga | Mr. Manasseh Kagesi | – | – |
| Marobo Boys Secondary | Bungoma Central | Principal from Kongit Secondary, Mt. Elgon | Kongit Secondary, Mt. Elgon | Mr. Shaban from Kaptaboi Secondary, Cheptais |
| Mpketoni Boys High | Lamu | Mr. Nene | – | Mr. Kalume (to Shanzu TTC) |
| Kenyatta High School Mwatate | Taita Taveta | Mr. Maingi | – | – |
| Sosiot Girls | Kericho | Dr. Zeddy Cheruiyot | St. Mary’s Sosio, Bungoma | – |
| Mutige Boys High School | Kirinyaga East | Mr. Ndirangu | Kiamiciri Secondary | – |
| Riambase Secondary | – | Mr. Moturi | – | – |
| Kiriaini Girls | Murang’a | Mary Mwangi | Naivasha Girls | – |
| Kenya High School | Nairobi | Edith Koech | Ossen Girls, Baringo | – |
| Naivasha Girls | Nakuru | Former Kenya High Principal | Kenya High School | – |
| Inungo Secondary | – | Nixon Odhalo | – | Sila Mbinji |
| Bungoma High School | Bungoma | Wambuchi Wycliffe Wasike | Marobo Boys | – |
These transfers are part of TSC’s strategy to ensure effective leadership and enhance discipline, especially in institutions that have faced unrest, such as Mbale Boys, which lost much of Term 2 to strikes and fires.
Section 2: TSC Invites Applications for 2,340 Facilitator Positions
Alongside the reshuffle, TSC is inviting applications for Facilitators/Trainers of Teachers in Integrated Science, Mathematics, and English at the Junior School level under the School-Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) initiative. The program will cover all 47 counties, including refugee camp-based schools in Garissa and Turkana.
Basic Requirements:
- Registered teacher with TSC
- Minimum qualification: Diploma in Secondary Education (Mathematics, Science, or English)
- Trained in Competency-Based Education (CBE)
- At least 5 years’ teaching experience in Senior/Secondary School
- Proficiency in computer use
- Must be serving in the county of choice
- Not a serving head or deputy head teacher
Added Advantage:
- KICD course panelists
- Experienced trainers (CBE, SMASSE, SBTSS, Remote Learning)
- ICT champions
Facilitator Vacancies by County
| County | No. of Facilitators Needed |
|---|---|
| Baringo | 54 |
| Bomet | 60 |
| Bungoma | 96 |
| Busia | 48 |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 36 |
| Embu | 36 |
| Garissa | 15 |
| Homa Bay | 78 |
| Isiolo | 12 |
| Kajiado | 42 |
| Kakamega | 114 |
| Kericho | 60 |
| Kiambu | 60 |
| Kilifi | 66 |
| Kirinyaga | 42 |
| Kisii | 78 |
| Kisumu | 60 |
| Kitui | 114 |
| Kwale | 42 |
| Laikipia | 24 |
| Lamu | 12 |
| Machakos | 84 |
| Makueni | 84 |
| Mandera | 12 |
| Marsabit | 12 |
| Meru | 84 |
| Migori | 66 |
| Mombasa | 36 |
| Murang’a | 60 |
| Nairobi | 54 |
| Nakuru | 54 |
| Nandi | 66 |
| Narok | 72 |
| Nyamira | 42 |
| Nyandarua | 36 |
| Nyeri | 42 |
| Samburu | 12 |
| Siaya | 66 |
| Taita Taveta | 18 |
| Tana River | 12 |
| Tharaka Nithi | 42 |
| Trans Nzoia | 48 |
| Turkana | 27 |
| Uasin Gishu | 54 |
| Vihiga | 42 |
| West Pokot | 12 |
| Wajir | 48 |
Total Positions: 2,340
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted to the respective TSC County Directors by hand or mail on or before 15th October 2025. Applicants must include a CV (max 2 pages) listing relevant trainings and references.
Conclusion
With leadership changes at top schools and a nationwide recruitment drive, TSC is clearly focused on strengthening both school management and teacher training. Teachers looking for growth opportunities should act quickly — these facilitator roles offer a chance to shape the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in junior schools across Kenya.
