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TSC Bill Proposes Side-Hustle Disciplinary Offence; Public Views Due October 30

Kelvin Kibet

A proposed amendment to Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission law would list “engaging in other gainful employment” as a disciplinary offence for TSC employees. The proposal is not in force: the Bill is before Parliament and public participation is open.

The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (National Assembly Bill No. 64 of 2026) was read for the first time on September 29 and referred to the Departmental Committee on Education. Parliament’s October 8 notice invited teachers and other stakeholders to submit memoranda by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

What the side-employment proposal says

The Bill proposes adding other gainful employment to the list of disciplinary offences. The phrase could affect teachers who take paid work or actively run businesses alongside their TSC employment. The proposal does not provide a simple list of every activity that would or would not qualify, so the precise scope and any exceptions are matters stakeholders can raise during public participation and Parliament can consider.

Do not treat examples such as farming, a shop, consultancy or online work as automatically prohibited under a new law. The Bill has not been enacted, and the final wording may change during the legislative process.

Other areas covered by the Bill

The proposed amendments also address teacher registration, professional development, practising certificates, administration and disciplinary procedures. The side-employment provision is one part of a wider proposed reform of the TSC Act.

How teachers can respond

Teachers and organisations wishing to comment should read the Bill itself and the committee’s public-participation notice, then submit their views through the channels and by the deadline stated in that notice. Teachers should continue to follow current TSC rules and seek advice from their union or the Commission about their individual circumstances.

Bill status and sources

Status checked October 9, 2026: the Bill remains a proposal before the National Assembly. It has not become law.

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Kelvin Kibet

Kelvin Kibet is a journalist and multimedia professional with more than six years of experience in journalism, digital media, content production, and newsroom operations.As Editor-in-Chief of Daily Report KE, Kelvin provides editorial leadership and oversees the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the platform's published content. He works with the editorial team to ensure that stories are properly reviewed, fact-checked, contextualized, and presented in accordance with professional journalistic standards.His responsibilities include supervising reporting processes, coordinating newsroom operations, reviewing stories before publication, strengthening editorial procedures, and maintaining standards of accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism.Kelvin has experience in news reporting, digital journalism, multimedia storytelling, video production, community journalism, and editorial management. He is committed to producing informative, accurate, and public-interest content for Daily Report KE's readers.Areas of Expertise News Reporting Digital Journalism Multimedia Storytelling Investigative Reporting Community Journalism Editorial Management Video Production Content Production Key Responsibilities Editorial leadership and oversight Story review and publishing standards Fact-checking and verification Newsroom coordination Editorial planning and content development Newsroom ethics and quality control Maintaining accuracy and responsible journalism