The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a series of sensitisation meetings for businesses owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities, giving eligible suppliers an opportunity to learn how to secure government tenders.
The meetings will take place across eight regions in Kenya between November 18 and November 27, 2026. All sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m., according to a notice published by the Commission on Wednesday, November 11.
TSC said the programme aims to increase participation by eligible businesses in its procurement activities under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme.
Why TSC is inviting youth and women-owned businesses
The AGPO programme was established under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. It requires public institutions to reserve at least 30% of their procurement opportunities for enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities.
Despite the requirement, some eligible businesses struggle to compete for government tenders because they lack information about procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
TSC said the meetings would help suppliers understand how to participate in its procurement processes, prepare tender applications and identify available business opportunities.
The Commission has also encouraged businesses that have never supplied goods or services to TSC to attend the sessions.
In its announcement, the Commission stated:
“The Teachers Service Commission has organised sensitisation of AGPO Group (Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities) across eight regions in Kenya including TSC Headquarters as per the attached schedule.”
TSC further directed participants to send enquiries and requests for clarification to ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke.
TSC AGPO meetings: Dates, venues and counties
The sensitisation programme will cover eight regions, with each meeting serving suppliers from designated counties.
Here is the full schedule:
| Region | Counties covered | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos | TSC Building, Upper Hill, Nairobi | November 18 |
| North Eastern | Garissa, Wajir, Mandera | NEP Girls, Garissa | November 24 |
| Coast | Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu | Coast Girls, Mombasa | November 26 |
| Central | Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri | Tetu Girls Primary School, Nyeri | November 23 |
| Eastern | Embu, Isiolo, Kitui, Makueni, Marsabit, Meru, Tharaka Nithi | Embu Urban Integrated School, Embu | November 25 |
| Rift Valley (South) | Nakuru, Bomet, Kericho, Narok | St. Mary’s Girls Boarding School, Nakuru | November 27 |
| Rift Valley (North) | Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, West Pokot | Wareng High School, Uasin Gishu | November 23 |
| Western | Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga | Bishop Sulumeti Girls Secondary School, Kakamega | November 25 |
| Nyanza | Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya | St. Teresa Kiboye Girls, Kisumu | November 27 |
All meetings are scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m.
How businesses can register for TSC AGPO meetings
Businesses interested in attending the sensitisation sessions must submit their registration details through the Commission’s procurement email address.
Registration details should include:
- Name of the business or firm.
- Postal address.
- Name of the tender.
- Telephone number.
- Email address.
Applications and enquiries should be sent to ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke.
Eligible suppliers are encouraged to confirm the relevant regional venue and attend the meeting scheduled for their area.
TSC announces 7,720 teaching vacancies in primary and secondary schools
In a separate recruitment announcement, the Teachers Service Commission opened applications for 7,720 permanent and pensionable teaching positions to replace teachers leaving service during the 2026/2027 financial year.
The vacancies comprise 5,609 positions in primary schools, 2,086 in secondary schools and 25 in junior schools.
TSC opened the recruitment exercise on November 10, with the application deadline set for midnight on November 23, 2026.
TSC outlines qualifications for the 7,720 teaching jobs
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens and registered with the Teachers Service Commission.
Candidates applying for primary school positions must hold at least a Primary Teacher Education (P1) certificate. Those seeking junior and secondary school positions must have a minimum Diploma in Education.
The Commission indicated that preference would be given to applicants who had never previously worked for TSC.
Applications must be submitted online through the Commission’s official Careers portal.
TSC also warned applicants that the recruitment exercise is free and cautioned against paying individuals claiming they can influence the selection process. Anyone soliciting money in connection with recruitment should be reported to the Commission.
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