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Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC Kenya) has raised alarm over rising political interference in the recruitment and deployment of teachers, warning it risks undermining professionalism and compromising the quality of education in Kenya.
AFOSC Kenya Executive Director Mohamed Sheikh said that the recruitment, promotion, and deployment of teachers should be based on merit, not political connections.
“Teachers should be recruited, promoted, and deployed based on professional qualifications, experience, and performance – not political influence. We urge political leaders to respect the professionalism of the education sector and refrain from meddling in its management,” Sheikh stated.
The group’s concerns come amid growing public debate over the role of political leaders in teacher recruitment processes.
In some counties, MPs have been linked to the distribution of employment letters and involvement in teacher postings, actions that have sparked concern among education stakeholders.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has also condemned the alleged involvement of politicians in the teacher recruitment process.
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu said interference from members of the political class has unjustly excluded deserving teachers from employment opportunities.
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has echoed similar concerns, cautioning that such practices risk undermining teacher morale and perpetuating unfairness in postings and promotions.
AFOSC Kenya has, however, reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for fair and transparent practices that uphold the integrity of the teaching profession and ensure quality learning outcomes for all.
