The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has moved with speed to replace six teachers who were interdicted yesterday (2nd February 2023) at Itumbe DOK Primary School in Kisii County.
In the new posting letters by TSC, five teachers were sourced from various schools in Nyamache Sub County to the affected institution, while one is newly recruited.
Mr James Oigoro Ocharo moved from Giasaiga DEB Primary School, while Mr Wilfred Momanyi Ochenge moved from Bosansa DEB Primary School.
“Ensure you hand over all the school property in your possession before you proceed to your new station. By a copy of this letter, both head teachers are required to inform this office and the secretary TSC, of the date you are released and received at your new station through a casualty appointment return,” reads the TSC letter.
Ms Florence Nyabuto came from Mosasa DOK, and Mr Morara George Igworo came from Itibonge Primary School.
Mr Isacc Osoro, the deputy head teacher at Kionduso PAG Primary School, was redeployed to Itumbe DOK to serve in the same capacity.
Itibonge Primary School’s Mr Morare George Igworo was transferred.
“Following your posting to Nyamache Sub County by the TSC County Director, Kisii, you are hereby posted to Itumbe DOK Primary school with immediate effect,” reads the TSC letter.
Mr Odong’a Obedy Nyanchong’i, one of thousands of newly hired teachers, was assigned to the school.
Ms Evelyne Moraa Orina, Catherine Mokera Mokaya, William Isuka, Druscilla Moraa Nyairo, Angellica Joseph, and Ms Gladys Kenyanya, who were arrested on Wednesday, will be replaced by the six new teachers.
Mr Obadiah Nyaribo Mokaya, one of seven teachers charged in connection with the incident, has not been charged.
The seven suspects will be held for two more days before being charged officially on Monday.
On Friday, Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Biwott ordered that the suspects be detained at Nyangusu Police Station for two days.