TSC Postpones Teacher Promotion Interviews Following Raila Odinga Public Holiday
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has postponed all teacher promotion interviews scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025. This decision follows the government’s declaration of a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. The commission announced the rescheduling in an official statement released on Thursday.
The promotional interviews, a key part of the TSC’s career advancement process, will now be held between Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, 2025. The TSC has assured that its regional directors will communicate the new, specific schedules and logistical details directly to all affected teachers across the country.
New Schedule for Resumed Interviews
The commission had previously shortlisted a significant number of educators for these promotions. The exercise is a critical pathway for career progression within the teaching profession. The postponement affects interviews being conducted at various administrative levels.
Primary school teachers had begun their interviews at the sub-county level earlier in October. Meanwhile, post-primary teacher interviews were ongoing at the county level. Senior principals and curriculum support officers were also undergoing assessments at the regional level.
Background on the Promotion Exercise
This promotion cycle was launched after the TSC advertised over 21,000 promotional posts in August 2025. Shortlisted candidates were subsequently invited for interviews with a standard notice period. The nationwide exercise is a routine but vital process for assessing and advancing teachers’ careers.
The rescheduling demonstrates the national impact of Raila Odinga’s passing. The government-mandated holiday has caused a temporary pause in major public sector activities. The TSC has moved swiftly to provide a clear and immediate alternative timeline to minimize disruption for the thousands of awaiting teachers.
