The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Qualifications for registration as a teacher
A person shall be eligible to be registered as a teacher if such person— (a) is of good moral character; and (b) holds a relevant…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Application for registration
(1) A person who qualifies to be registered as a teacher under this Act may apply to the Commission in the prescribed manner. (2)…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Register of teachers
(1) The Commission shall cause to be kept a register which shall contain— (a) the names and addresses of every teacher registered…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Commission to register teachers
(1) The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 237 of the Constitution, be responsible for the registration of trained teach…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Protection from personal liability
(1) No matter or thing done by a member of the Commission or any officer, staff or agent of the Commission shall, if the matter or…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Legal proceedings against the Commission
(1) Proceedings against the Commission shall be deemed to be proceedings against the Government and shall be subject to the Govern…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Delegation by the Commission
Subject to this Act, the Commission may, either generally or in particular case, delegate to any committee or to any member, offic…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
The common seal of the Commission
(1) The seal of the Commission shall be such device as may be determined by the Commission and shall be kept in the custody of the…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Secretariat and staff of the Commission
(1) There shall be a secretariat of the Commission which shall be headed by the Secretary. (2) In addition to the professional, te…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Removal of the Secretary
(1) The Secretary may only be removed from office by the Commission, in accordance with the terms and conditions of service, for—…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Appointment and duties of the Secretary
(1) The appointment of the Secretary to the Commission under Article 250(12) of the Constitution shall be through a competitive re…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Conduct of the affairs of the Commission
(1) The business and affairs of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the Second Schedule. (2) Except as provided i…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Units of the Commission
(1) The Commission may create within itself such directorates, divisions or units and appoint thereto such staff in accordance wit…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Committees of the Commission
(1) The Commission may from time to time establish such committees as may be necessary for the better carrying out of its function…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Powers of the Commission
(1) The Commission shall have all powers necessary for the execution of its functions under the Constitution and this Act. (2) In…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Functions of the Commission
In addition to the functions set out in Article 237 of the Constitution, the Commission shall— (a) formulate policies to achieve i…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Vacancy
(1) The office of the Chairperson or member shall become vacant if the holder— (a) dies; (b) by a notice in writing addressed to t…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Oath of office
The Chairperson, members and the Secretary shall each make and subscribe before the Chief Justice the oath or affirmation set out…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Procedure for nominations and appointment
(1) Within fourteen days of the commencement of this Act, or whenever a vacancy arises in the Commission, the President in consult…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Disqualification from membership
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Chairperson or member if the person— (a) is a serving member of Parliament or…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Qualification for appointment of Chairperson and members
(1) A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson if such person— (a) holds a degree in education from a universi…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Membership of the Commission
(1) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and eight other members appointed in accordance with the Constitution and the pr…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Guiding principles
In the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers, the Commission shall— (a) be guided by the national values and…
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The Teachers Service Commission Act CAP 212▤
Incorporation of the Commission
(1) In addition to the powers of the Commission under Article 252 of the Constitution, the Commission shall have the power to— (a)…
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