Kenya's Teachers Service Commission (TSC), together with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), has begun the process of selecting and deploying teachers to administer the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), according to Soko Directory. The deployment marks the start of preparations for the national examinations, with teachers being picked to oversee and run the exercise.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has addressed concerns regarding lower take-home pay for thousands of teachers in June, which was attributed to increased Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions. Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei provided clarification in a statement issued on June 24, explaining the reasons behind the unexpected salary reductions.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released new guidelines and interview scores governing teacher promotions for the 2026/27 financial year, according to Soko Directory. The updated framework introduces a different set of rules for teachers seeking to advance in rank, meaning candidates will be assessed under revised criteria compared with previous promotion cycles. The changes affect teachers across Kenya hoping to progress in their careers during the upcoming financial year.

The Ministry of Education has issued a ban on schools from purchasing commercial exams, as stated in a circular dated June 30, 2026. The ministry indicated that this practice imposes illegal levies on learners and undermines classroom learning. It also reminded school heads that the ban on commercial examinations is applicable across all pre-primary and primary institutions.

Thousands of teachers who supervised, invigilated, and marked the 2025 national examinations are expected to receive their delayed payments following the release of funds by the Treasury, according to Soko Directory.

President William Ruto has announced a significant recruitment initiative in the education sector, stating that the government will hire 24,000 new teachers. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance the education system in the country, although further details on the implementation and timeline have not been disclosed.