to ask the Teachers Service Commission— Could the Commission— (i) elaborate on the criter…

Question

The Member for Kitui County (Hon. (Dr.) Irene Kasalu, MP) to ask the Teachers Service Commission— Could the Commission— (i) elaborate on the criterion used for recruiting primary school teachers, and clarify whether there is a different criterion for the recruitment of female teachers, particularly in Kitui County? (ii) explain the reason(s) that led to the female teachers’ applicants in Kitui County being discriminated against in the recently concluded recruitment exercise for primary school teachers based on their birthplace, despite the female teacher applicants providing their marriage affidavits indicating their status and are residents in Kitui County? (iii) state the actions being taken by the Commission to ensure that the affected teachers are accorded equal employment opportunities given their exemplary performances during the recent recruitment exercise?