By REUBEN OLITA
September 20, 2026| Newly commissioned Teachers Service Commission (TSC) officers have been warned against temptations and unethical conduct as they assume their new responsibilities across the country.
TSC Commissioner Dr Nicodemus Anyang told the officers that temptations would come in different forms and could damage both their personal reputations and the image of the Commission.
Speaking during their commissioning ceremony at Hotel Suddex in Amagoro, Teso North Sub-County, on Saturday, Dr Anyang urged the officers to serve with humility and integrity after emerging successful in a competitive recruitment process.
“Please go and serve with humility and do not subject yourselves to temptations after winning a competitive recruitment exercise,” Dr Anyang said.
He particularly cautioned them against making hasty decisions on transfers, saying the issue was sensitive and required careful consideration.
“Issues of transfers are very volatile. Be careful before you make decisions on the spot. Don’t make decisions in haste. Defend your decisions and portray the good name of the Commission. You are the face of the Commission in the field,” he said.
Dr Anyang challenged the officers to accept their postings and view them as opportunities to serve rather than occasions to seek transfers.
“Always accept where you have been posted. It is not a death sentence. Pick it up and declare: ‘I am going there to serve,'” he said.
He also urged each officer to identify and support at least one comprehensive school near their rural home, saying such initiatives would contribute to the development of local communities.
Minister in the Iteso Cultural Union Kingdom Okwara Ekirapa challenged the officers to give back to their communities and consider establishing and mentoring schools near their homes.
“Be in a hurry to invest and create wealth tomorrow. Don’t be in a hurry to make wealth,” Ekirapa said.
Programme co-sponsor Okisai Moffats urged the officers to reject corruption and material temptations and remain committed to serving humanity.
“The people you will work for have absolute powers. It is service to humanity with a full view of who you are serving. Make a personal commitment to God. Selfless and egocentric behaviour—don’t be a partaker of that,” Moffats said.
Co-patron Titus Isogol urged the officers to become ambassadors of hope and maintain discipline in their new positions.
“Go and work, not marry another wife. Don’t be a bone of shame and do what the Commission has sent you to do,” he said.
The Dr Anyang Mentorship Programme chairman, Jackline Itubo, urged women to rise up and compete with men for competitive jobs instead of remaining on the periphery.
The chief guest, Busia County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Douglas Ejakait Okiring, said he was delighted to address former classroom teachers and shared his own career journey.
“I joined the construction industry. I joined the teaching industry as an untrained teacher and later the banking industry,” he said.
TSC Vice-Chairman in charge of Secondary Education Patrick Okubala urged the officers to prioritise quality service and time management.
“Don’t allow people seeking services to queue for two hours waiting to be served. Don’t arrive late in the office or go for lunch and fail to come back. Time management is key. Learn to endure challenges. Ensure you give service,” Okubala said.
Speaking on behalf of the PTMOs, Edodo Brenda urged women to take advantage of competitive recruitment opportunities instead of leaving them to men.
The recruitment saw the appointment of assistant directors and Principal Teacher Management Officers (PTMOs) from across Busia County.
Fr Vincent Wanyonyi of Kocholia Catholic Parish blessed the officers and urged them to put God first as they embark on their new assignments.
“Humble yourselves and offer service. Put God first, smile to avoid stress. We pray for you to succeed. Do your work efficiently and have positive ambitions,” Fr Wanyonyi said.