TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics for teachers (including dress code)
Teachers Service Commission · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Every registered teacher must follow the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (2015): dress neatly and decently, keep working hours, stay politically neutral and never have any sexual contact with a learner. Breaking it leads to TSC disciplinary action.
- Where
- The Code is Legal Notice 162 of 2015, published on Kenya Law. Questions go to the Teachers Service Commission.
Steps
- Dress neatly and decently, in a way that fits the dignity of the teaching service.
- Keep official working hours, be punctual and meet deadlines.
- Don't be absent from duty without permission or a good reason.
- Stay politically neutral at all times.
- Don't ask for or accept gifts or favours, yourself or through family members.
Watch out
- Any sexual activity with a learner is banned, even if the learner agrees.
- A teacher must not expose a learner to illicit drugs, cigarettes or alcohol.
- A teacher accused of breaking the Code goes through TSC's disciplinary procedures under the TSC Act.
Who this covers
- Applies to all registered teachers
Official sources (1)
- The Teachers Service Commission (Code of Conduct and Ethics for Teachers) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 162 of 2015) new.kenyalaw.org · read 3 Oct 2026