Education & Early Career
- Bachelor of Education from Moi University, Kenya.
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester, UK
- Began her career in 1994 as a school teacher and transitioned to the TSC Secretariat in 1999
TSC Career Progression
- Joined TSC Secretariat (1999), steadily rising through roles including Staffing Officer, Human Resource Management & Development Officer, and Discipline Officer
- Recently served as Director of Teacher Discipline Management, where she became well-known for her decisive actions—reportedly dismissing over 400 teachers for misconduct over the past three years
Appointment as Acting CEO
- On June 1, 2025, following outgoing CEO Nancy Macharia’s move to terminal leave, TSC appointed Eveleen Mitei as Acting CEO/Commission Secretary
- The appointment was confirmed via an internal memo indicating that Macharia would retire on June 30, 2025 .
- Mitei emerges as one of five leading internal candidates being considered for the permanent CEO position
Ongoing Legal Developments
- A court case in Mombasa’s Labour and Employment Court has put the search for a new CEO on hold. Justice Kebira ordered the process frozen as of May 27, 2025, pending further review. The hearing is set for June 9, 2025
Summary Table
| Name | Eveleen (Evaleen) Mitei |
|---|---|
| Education | B.Ed (Moi University), MSc HRM (Manchester) |
| Joined TSC | 1999 (after teaching from 1994) |
| Key Roles | Staffing Officer → HR/Development → Discipline Director |
| Reputation | Known for firm disciplinary enforcement (~400 teachers dismissed) |
| Acting CEO Since | June 1, 2025 |
| Retiring Predecessor | Nancy Macharia (tenure ends June 30, 2025) |
| Legal Status | CEO search paused by court pending June 9 hearing |
Significance
Eveleen Mitei takes over during a pivotal period for TSC—leading the commission while the legal challenge on CEO recruitment unfolds. Her deep institutional knowledge, strong HR credentials, and experience in teacher discipline make her a key stabilizing figure.