Silvia Krop, a qualified P1 teacher from Baringo Central, has appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to consider her employment application before she reaches retirement age. Despite holding the necessary teaching credentials, Silvia has yet to be absorbed into the public education system.
Married and residing in Koimur, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Silvia has patiently waited for years to be posted to a public school. Her plea goes beyond seeking a job; she wants to contribute meaningfully to the education of young learners in her community.
Key points of Silvia’s appeal include:
- Her qualification as a P1 teacher and readiness to serve.
- The urgency due to her approaching retirement age.
- The need for TSC to prioritise applicants from less prominent regions facing prolonged delays.
Silvia’s situation reflects a wider challenge faced by many trained teachers across Kenya who remain unemployed despite staff shortages in schools nationwide. She remains hopeful that TSC will act promptly to enable her to fulfill her teaching aspirations.
Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that Kenyan teachers have rejected a proposed KSh 4.8 billion salary increment under the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement, citing it as insufficient amid rising living costs.
