The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of

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is an Independent government Commission established under the Constitution of Kenya, article 237 to manage human resources within the education sector. It is based in the capital city,

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with offices in the

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Roles of tsc

The role of the commission as defined in the constitution are: * Register trained teachers * Recruit and employ registered teachers * Assign teachers employed by the commission for service in any public school or institution * Promote and transfer teachers * Exercise disciplinary control over teachers * Terminate the employment of teachers Other Roles are: * Review the standards of education and training of persons entering the teaching service * Review the demand for and the supply of teachers * Advise the national government on matters relating to the teaching profession.

Membership

The current membership of the Commission consists of: * Dr Jamleck Muturi John- Chair * Leila Ali- Vice- Chair * Mbage Njuguna Nganga * Timon Oyucho * Sharon Kisire * Annceta Wafukho * Dr Nichodemus Anyang * Christine Kahindi * Salesa Abudo

TSC Allowances

Here are som
allowances
that TSC may provide to teachers: # House Allowance: This allowance is provided to teachers to assist with housing expenses. The amount may depend on factors such as the teacher's job group and the location of their duty station.
Commuter Allowance
Teachers may receive a commuter allowance to cover transportation costs incurred while commuting to and from work. The amount may vary based on the teacher's duty station. # Medical Allowance: This allowance is meant to contribute to medical expenses. The amount may be influenced by factors such as the teacher's job group and other considerations. # Hardship Allowance: Teachers serving in hardship areas or locations with challenging living conditions may be eligible for hardship allowances. These allowances are designed to attract teachers to work in areas facing difficulties. # Special School Allowance: Teachers working in special schools or institutions catering to students with special needs may receive a special school allowance. # Responsibility Allowance: Teachers taking on additional responsibilities, such as administrative roles or serving as headteachers, may receive responsibility allowances to recognize the extra workload. # Professional Development Allowance: Teachers engaged in ongoing professional development activities, such as pursuing further education or attending relevant training programs, may receive allowances to support their continuous learning.

TSC Payslip Online

The Teachers Service Commission has introduce an online portal where teachers registered with the commission can check their payslip information or updates.
T-Pay
is a service provided by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya that allows teachers to access and manage their payslips online. To check their payslips, Kenyan teachers can visi
this page.

References

External links

'Official Site'

'Teachers Service Commission App' Politics of Kenya Government agencies of Kenya 2012 in Kenya Law of Kenya Kenya articles by importance {{authority control