TSC Confirms 46,000 Teachers to Permanent and Pensionable Terms After 6-Month Probation
TSC Confirms 46,000 Teachers to Permanent and Pensionable Terms After 6-Month Probation, In a historic move, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially confirmed 46,000 teachers to Permanent and Pensionable (PnP) employment after successfully completing their six-month probation period. The teachers transitioned from internship roles in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing government push to strengthen the teaching workforce.
Confirmation Comes After Successful Transition from Internship
The teachers, who had previously served under internship contracts, began their probation period in January 2025, immediately after their conversion to permanent terms. Their confirmation follows TSC regulations that require a six-month probation before full absorption into the PnP payroll.
The conversion was not without struggle. Thousands of Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers held nationwide protests in 2024 to push the government to formalize their employment. Their persistence has now paid off, as they are among the largest group of interns ever confirmed into permanent employment by TSC.
Breakdown of Intern Teachers Converted
By December 2024, TSC had 46,000 intern teachers on its payroll. The breakdown included:
- 21,550 JSS intern teachers (Recruited in February 2023)
- 4,000 Primary school intern teachers (Recruited in February 2023)
- 450 Secondary school interns (Recruited in April 2023)
- 18,000 JSS intern teachers (Recruited in September 2023)
- 2,000 Primary school intern teachers (Recruited in September 2023)
These teachers officially started working on permanent terms in January 2025, receiving appointment letters and salary upgrades.
New Salaries and Benefits for Confirmed Teachers
With their new employment status, these teachers are now eligible for a wide range of employment benefits, including:
- Higher salaries
- Medical insurance cover
- Leave entitlements
- Loan access and pension plans
Salary Update:
- Primary school PnP teacher: Ksh 32,000 net monthly pay
- Junior Secondary/Graduate teacher: Up to Ksh 49,000 net monthly pay
In comparison, intern teachers used to earn:
- Primary interns: Ksh 13,000
- Secondary/JSS interns: Ksh 17,000 (after deductions)
Recruitment and Score Sheet Advantage
TSC had advertised 46,000 PnP teaching positions in October 2024, including:
- 6,000 posts for primary schools
- 39,550 posts for junior schools
- 450 posts for secondary schools
Over 314,000 applicants applied, but TSC prioritized serving interns. Interns received 50 marks in the recruitment score sheet — a significant advantage over non-interns, who scored a maximum of 45 marks. In fact, the lowest-scoring intern in JSS still had 62 marks, comfortably qualifying for absorption.
TSC maintains that future teacher recruitment to permanent terms will require internship experience.
What’s Next: January 2025 Interns to Be Confirmed by Year-End
In January 2025, TSC recruited another 20,000 JSS intern teachers to support CBC implementation. These teachers are expected to be confirmed to PnP terms by December 2025, pending vetting where only an ID card will be required.
County Distribution of the 20,000 New JSS Interns (2025 Intake)
| County | Number | County | Number |
| Baringo | 384 | Machakos | 684 |
| Bomet | 523 | Makueni | 688 |
| Bungoma | 782 | Mandera | 178 |
| Busia | 426 | Meru | 669 |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 312 | Migori | 552 |
| Embu | 315 | Mombasa | 145 |
| Garissa | 114 | Murang’a | 503 |
| Homa Bay | 634 | Nairobi | 566 |
| Isiolo | 81 | Nakuru | 799 |
| Kajiado | 347 | Nandi | 567 |
| Kakamega | 962 | Narok | 616 |
| Kericho | 477 | Nyamira | 347 |
| Kiambu | 548 | Nyandarua | 316 |
| Kilifi | 548 | Nyeri | 354 |
| Kirinyaga | 214 | Samburu | 100 |
| Kisii | 647 | Siaya | 518 |
| Kisumu | 509 | Taita Taveta | 182 |
| Kitui | 947 | Tana River | 121 |
| Kwale | 341 | Tharaka Nithi | 323 |
| Laikipia | 221 | Trans Nzoia | 323 |
| Lamu | 90 | Turkana | 220 |
| Uasin Gishu | 443 | Vihiga | 334 |
| Wajir | 149 | West Pokot | 399 |
Conclusion
This landmark confirmation of 46,000 intern teachers to permanent employment marks a huge victory for Kenya’s teaching workforce. The initiative, which aligns with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza education agenda, now brings the number of teachers employed since 2022 to an impressive 76,000.
As the CBC continues to be rolled out, and as the TSC prepares to confirm even more teachers later this year, the future looks promising for interns ready to serve and grow within Kenya’s public education system.
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