By Sharon Akose
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially activated its online wealth declaration portal, giving all teachers and secretariat staff a two-week window to submit their statutory declarations.
The exercise, which opened on Wednesday last week, is part of the government’s commitment to enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity within the public service.
In a statement, the commission reminded all employees that declaring wealth is a legal requirement under the Public Officer Ethics Act, which mandates public servants to declare their income, assets, and liabilities every two years.
Failure to comply, TSC said, attracts disciplinary action, including fines and possible removal from the register of teachers.
“All teachers and officers are required to log into the TSC online portal and submit their wealth declaration forms before the stipulated deadline. This is a mandatory exercise and no extensions will be provided,” the statement read in part.
The commission further encouraged school administrators to support staff members who may require assistance navigating the system, especially in remote areas with limited internet access, with teachers across the country being advised to ensure that the information they provide is truthful and complete.
Meanwhile, has published the long-awaited list of P1 teachers who qualify for upgrading, offering thousands of educators’ fresh hope for career growth and improved remuneration, ending months of uncertainty among teachers who had been eagerly waiting for confirmation of their eligibility.
The upgrading targets P1 teachers who have successfully completed the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) or other approved qualifications under the new competency-based requirements.
With the list now public, qualified teachers will begin verification and placement processes ahead of their transition to higher job grades.
Some teachers described the release as a major breakthrough in their professional journey.
“This is a moment of relief for many of us. We have invested time and money to upgrade our skills, and seeing our names on the official list confirms that the effort was worth it,” said Jackson Ambwenje, a teacher in Emuhaya sub-County who qualified for the upgrade.
TSC’s move is expected to address the long-standing stagnation among P1 teachers, some of whom have remained in the same job group for more than a decade despite acquiring higher academic qualifications.
“This exercise is not just about promotions; it is about strengthening the teaching profession. We want teachers who are better equipped for the Competency-Based Curriculum,” noted Johnstone Malenya, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Emuhaya chairman.
Teachers’ representatives welcomed the development, urging the Commission to ensure fairness and transparency.
“We applaud TSC for finally releasing the list, but we also encourage them to address any appeals from teachers who feel wrongly omitted,” said (KNUT) official Clement Opole.
Verification and reporting guidelines are expected to follow in the coming days, paving the way for full deployment.