TSC issues new tough order against studying teachers

She said the decision had been arrived at after the commission establish teachers were using institutional materials and or resources at the expense of their official work.

She went on: “This behaviour has adversely affected curriculum delivery and compromised quality of teaching in most public schools, leading to poor performance in academic programmes and co-curricular activities amongst learners.”

The follows a new policy launched by TSC on Monday which requires teachers to undertake professional development courses six times in their years of service.

“The Commission will take stern disciplinary action on any teacher who violates the provision of these guidelines,” said Mrs Macharia on the TSC order.

The commission has lately been at loggerheads with teachers in the country. The disputes has centred on demotions, salary deductions, and promotions.