Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei addressing the 49th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Annual Conference in Mombasa on June 25, 2026. /TSCThe Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited bids from experts to retool teachers on the use of artificial intelligence and strengthen their capacity to deploy digital tools in classrooms.
The teacher employer is seeking experts in digital capacity building, pedagogical innovation and artificial intelligence applications, as it prepares teachers to integrate emerging technologies into teaching and learning.
The experts will also be required to provide training on data ethics and practical AI tools in Competency-Based Education (CBE).
AI tools can help teachers generate lesson plans, analyse data and manage administrative tasks, potentially reducing the time spent on routine processes.
Digital literacy can also enable educators to tailor instruction to diverse learner needs and improve classroom interaction and inclusivity.
However, teachers require appropriate training to identify and manage risks associated with AI, including cognitive overload, bias and plagiarism, as they guide learners in using the technology.
The training is also expected to emphasise the role of teachers in maintaining the human element of education, including empathy, emotional intelligence and socialisation, which cannot be replaced by AI tools.
Teachers will also need to adapt their instructional approaches from simply providing answers to coaching learners to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
TSC has invited requests for expressions of interest from experts to provide training in digital capacity building, pedagogical innovation and artificial intelligence applications.
The tender closes on Monday, October 12 at 10am, alongside several other procurement processes, including provision of system review, development, deployment and maintenance of the Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) online system.
The commission is also seeking consultancy services for the delivery of a school-based teacher support system (SBTSS) for English subject content and pedagogy.
Acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei said detailed tender documents can be obtained from the supply chain management services division at TSC House in Upper Hill.
Interested bidders can also access the tender documents from the TSC website or the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) at no cost.
Complete bid documents must be enclosed in plain, sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and description and addressed to the TSC secretary.
"The bids can be dropped at the TSC headquarters in Upper Hill or mailed via Private Bag, 00100, Nairobi, to be received on or before the tender closing date indicated against each tender," Mitei said.
The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence is changing how people work, learn and communicate, with education among the sectors facing growing pressure to adapt.
However, AI literacy is yet to be comprehensively integrated into many teacher preparation programmes, raising the need for continued professional development as schools adopt digital technologies under CBE.
