The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the appointment of Sharon Kisire as the new Vice Chairperson of the commission, effective May 21, 2026.

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Kisire takes over from Leila Ali Abdi, whose tenure at the commission officially ended at the start of this month, when her non-renewable 6-year term expired.

In a statement on Saturday, May 23, Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei welcomed the new appointment and wished Kisire success in her new leadership role at the commission.

“The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the appointment of CS Sharon J. Kisire, MBS as the new TSC Vice Chairperson, effective from 21st May 2026,” TSC announced.

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"She takes over following the completion of the tenure of Leila Ali Abdi, MBS. Join us in wishing CS Sharon Kisire all the best in her new leadership role!" it added.

Kisire has more than 20 years of experience in human resource management and organisational leadership gained from both the public and private sectors.

Over the years, she has held senior leadership positions at major institutions, including at one of Kenya's leading telecommunication companies, Kenya Pipeline Company, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), National Oil Corporation, and The Mater Hospital.

Academically, Kisire holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Sociology from Kenyatta University, and she also has a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Additionally, she is a Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) Certified Secretary and a Certified Governance Auditor under the Institute of Certified Secretaries.

Meanwhile, her appointment comes at a time when TSC continues to implement reforms in the education sector aimed at improving teacher management and service delivery across the country.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke