Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has proposed repealing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act of 2012, a move that would reform how the commission fulfils its mandate.
According to an amendment proposal seen by Education News, primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions will each nominate a representative to sit on the Commission, similar to arrangements for other independent commissions under the 2010 Constitution.
Barasa’s amendment seeks to introduce a provision allowing the teaching community to have representatives from these educational levels. These representatives will advocate for the interests of their respective institutions.
Currently, teachers do not have representatives on the Commission. In addition to this amendment, Barasa also proposes that the TSC operate part-time.
He argues that given the Commission’s robust secretariat, it is essential to be mindful of the resources spent on the secretariat and the commissioners.
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The TSC currently has nine commissioners and the CEO, all working full-time.
In defending his proposals, the MP asserts that the amendments seek to strengthen the commission by ensuring all key stakeholders in education have a voice in shaping teachers’ policies and management.
The overriding goal is to build a more representative, dynamic and effective TSC that reflects the needs of those it serves.
The overarching goal is to build a more representative, dynamic, and effective TSC that reflects the needs of those it serves.
The proposal has already been crafted, and all eyes are on how the relevant committee in Parliament will receive and handle it.
If it passes, teachers can nominate their representatives, and the Commission will also save significantly on expenses related to maintaining and compensating a full-time commission.
By Kaptich Tarus.
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