Here’s a refined biography of Eveleen Mitei, the newly appointed Acting CEO of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC):
Who Is Eveleen Mitei?
Eveleen Mitei steps in as Acting Commission Secretary/CEO of Kenya’s TSC, taking the helm following Dr. Nancy Macharia’s transition into terminal leave ahead of her June 30, 2025 retirement
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (institution unspecified)
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management, University of Manchester, UK
Professional Journey
- 1994: Began as a classroom teacher
- 1999: Joined the TSC Secretariat, evolving through administrative roles
- Most recently served as Director of Teacher Discipline Management, leading disciplinary processes
As Acting CEO
- Took charge in early June 2025 via an internal memo dated June 1, pending appointment of a permanent successor
- Known for being a decisive leader — in the past three years, she has dismissed and deregistered over 400 teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct
- Her leadership arrives amid a court-halted selection process for a new CEO, placing her in a critical interim role amid educational reforms and public scrutiny Quick Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Eveleen Mitei |
| Current Position | Acting CEO & TSC Secretary |
| Education | B.Ed.; MSc HR Management (Manchester) |
| Career at TSC | Joined 1999; disciplined teacher misconduct |
| Known For | No-nonsense discipline in education |
| Appointed Acting CEO | June 1, 2025 |
| Transition Context | Amid court‑suspended CEO selection process |
What This Means for Teachers & Education
- Her track record signals stronger accountability and discipline within the teaching profession.
- Teachers and stakeholders are watching closely as she leads TSC during a sensitive phase of leadership change and policy implementatio