Teachers in Migwani Sub-County, Mwingi West, have been formally warned against participating in partisan political activities following a directive issued by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Sub-County Office.
In the memo addressed to all teachers in Migwani Sub-County, the TSC cautions educators to refrain from engaging in political meetings, rallies, or campaigning while serving as public officers, reiterating the requirement for political neutrality within the teaching profession.
The directive reminds teachers that they are prohibited from using school premises, teaching time, communication channels, materials, or government resources to advance political interests. It further bars the display of partisan symbols or materials while on duty or when representing their institutions.
According to the memo, the guidance is anchored in existing legal frameworks, including the Constitution of Kenya, the Public Officers Ethics Act, the Elections Act, and the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers, all of which emphasise impartiality and the separation of public service from partisan politics.
Teachers have also been instructed to report any pressure to participate in political activities or any observed violations to the TSC Sub-County Office or the Sub-County Director of Education. The commission warns that failure to comply may attract disciplinary action in line with TSC regulations and applicable statutes.
While the circular does not introduce new rules, its issuance at the sub-county level has drawn attention, particularly against the backdrop of heightened political mobilisation in parts of Ukambani as leaders begin consolidating grassroots networks ahead of future electoral contests.
Education stakeholders note that teachers often hold significant influence within local communities, making them frequent targets for political mobilisation. However, the TSC has consistently maintained that educators, as public officers, must maintain professional neutrality to safeguard learning environments from political interference.
The Migwani directive mirrors similar reminders previously issued in other regions, underscoring the commission’s stance that schools must remain apolitical spaces, even as national and local political activity intensifies.
