The program, introduced in collaboration with the Public Service Commission (PSC), seeks to recognise excellence in accountability, professionalism, transparency, and quality service delivery within the education sector.
According to a memo issued by Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei on May 4, the commission has already shortlisted 300 teachers from every county for consideration under the award scheme.
The selected educators include both primary and secondary school teachers who have demonstrated exceptional performance over the past two years.
The commission stated that the nomination process will heavily rely on the Teachers Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system together with Performance Contracting records and national examination results.
Teachers seeking to qualify for the award must have attained TPAD scores of at least 95 per cent consistently for six consecutive school terms starting from Term Two of 2024 to Term One of 2026.
The commission stated that the nomination process will heavily rely on the Teachers Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system together with Performance Contracting records and national examination results.
Teachers seeking to qualify for the award must have attained TPAD scores of at least 95 per cent consistently for six consecutive school terms starting from Term Two of 2024 to Term One of 2026.
In addition, the educators are expected to submit records showing strong performance in KCPE and KCSE examinations between 2023 and 2025.
TSC also extended the recognition program to school principals and headteachers. To qualify, school heads must have maintained performance ratings of 90 per cent and above for three straight years.
TSC also extended the recognition program to school principals and headteachers. To qualify, school heads must have maintained performance ratings of 90 per cent and above for three straight years.
They are also required to demonstrate proper financial management and ensure pending bills remain below five per cent within the review period.
Under the initiative, every county will have two secondary school heads and two primary school heads shortlisted for final consideration.
Schools themselves will also compete for the prestigious recognition. TSC said institutions will be assessed based on accountability, proper use of resources, curriculum implementation, learner welfare, and school safety standards. Each county will have one primary school and one secondary school selected under the category.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, describing it as a positive step towards motivating teachers and improving standards in public schools.
The commission noted that the Wajibika Award is designed to encourage merit, integrity, and professionalism in the education sector while appreciating the role teachers play in shaping learners across the country.
Regional and county directors were instructed to submit all required nomination details and performance records by Friday, May 8, at 4pm.
Under the initiative, every county will have two secondary school heads and two primary school heads shortlisted for final consideration.
Schools themselves will also compete for the prestigious recognition. TSC said institutions will be assessed based on accountability, proper use of resources, curriculum implementation, learner welfare, and school safety standards. Each county will have one primary school and one secondary school selected under the category.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, describing it as a positive step towards motivating teachers and improving standards in public schools.
The commission noted that the Wajibika Award is designed to encourage merit, integrity, and professionalism in the education sector while appreciating the role teachers play in shaping learners across the country.
Regional and county directors were instructed to submit all required nomination details and performance records by Friday, May 8, at 4pm.
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