Parliamentary committee asks Kenyans for evidence of politicians selling TSC employment letters
The National Assembly Education Committee has called on Kenyans to provide documented evidence regarding claims that politicians are distributing or selling Teachers Service Commission TSC employment letters to jobseekers. Education Committee Chairperson Julius Melly stated that the committee will investigate specific, evidence-backed complaints. He warned that unsubstantiated accusations make it difficult for Parliament to take action. Melly urged teachers, unemployed graduates, and other citizens who have witnessed irregularities to submit written complaints. The controversy arose from allegations that some Members of Parliament receive TSC appointment letters, which they then distribute or sell to their constituents. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang鈥檜la previously claimed some MPs receive up to 10 employment letters for distribution and alleged instances of politicians selling these opportunities, citing a case where KSh 400,000 was reportedly demanded for a teaching position. Former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo questioned political involvement in TSC recruitment, citing Article 237 of the constitution which mandates the commission to recruit and appoint registered teachers. Melly emphasized that the committee would not tolerate the sale or distribution of employment letters for personal or political gain and would separate genuine complaints from political allegations.
