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"content": "On Question No.036 by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, the promotion of teachers is a constitutional mandate of the TSC in line with Article 237 (2) (d) of the Constitution. In the Financial Year 2023/2024, the Commission advertised a total of 36,505 vacancies for teacher promotions. However, only 36,504 teachers were promoted, as one vacancy for the principal position in special needs remained unoccupied due to a lack of applicants. The 36,504 were promoted in two categories: 333 teachers were promoted in accordance with or based on achievements, including outstanding performances in the 95th Kenya Drama Festival State Concert 2023 and exemplary results from schools in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. Number two, there were competitive promotions. That is, 36,171 vacancies were filled through a competitive selection process. The teachers were assessed and selected based on specific criteria outlined by the commission. The distribution of the promoted teachers per county, is as shown in Annex No.1, which was submitted as a soft copy. Question number two is on the list of the 36,504 promoted teachers, indicating their respective ethnicities and counties of origin. Annex number two, which was also submitted as a soft copy because of its size, also indicates their respective ethnicities and counties of origin. On Question number three, all applicants, totaling 149,849, were interviewed for promotion to the positions countrywide. In executing this mandate, the Commission applied the values stipulated in Article 232 of the Constitution accordingly to ensure that the outcome of the promotion process reflected regional and ethnic balance in the measures put in place. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, because of time, I will list a few: Adherence to the legal framework governing the promotion of teachers. Promotion processes strictly adhered to Regulation 73 of the Code of Regulations of Teachers, the career progression guidelines, and the policy on the selection and appointment of institutional administrations. This regulatory framework provided the foundation for fair and transparent promotion practices. Equal opportunity, all applicants, totaling 149,849, were interviewed for a promotion. This approach ensured that every teacher, regardless of their region or ethnicity, had an equal chance to compete for promotion. Upholding the principle of equal opportunity is fundamental to our commitment to fairness and inclusivity. Regional representation to ensure equal regional representation, the commission extended the interview processes to the sub-county level, allowing candidates from all regions to participate, thus ensuring that representation from diverse geographical areas across the country was met. A standardised scoring criteria was used during the interview to assess candidates objectively. This criterion encompassed various factors such as performance appraisal, institutional leadership, experience, age and contribution to academic excellence. The rigorous evaluation process was designed to prioritise meritocracy, ensuring fairness and consistency while minimising the potential for favouritism or bias. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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