TSC Addresses Teachers Over Individuals Selling Fake Employment Letters, Registration Papers
- TSC has warned aspiring teachers and the public about fraudsters selling fake employment letters and registration papers while impersonating TSC officials
- TSC revealed that the scammers demand large sums of money in exchange for forged documents that have no legitimacy
- The commission encouraged Kenyans to report any suspicious activity to authorities and help protect the integrity of the teaching profession from fraud
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a warning to aspiring teachers and members of the public regarding a growing scam involving fake employment letters and registration papers.
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In a public alert shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, TSC cautioned job seekers against falling prey to fraudsters who are impersonating TSC officials and selling forged documents.
“We wish to alert all aspiring teachers and members of the public about the growing threat posed by conmen purporting to sell TSC employment letters and registration papers. Please be warned that these papers are fake,” the commission posted.
The fraudulent individuals reportedly demand large sums of money in exchange for fake TSC documents.
“These individuals prey on your ambitions and exploit your trust, charging hefty sums for documents that hold no legitimacy,” TSC added.
TSC reaffirms merit-based hiring
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and merit-based recruitment, the commission emphasised that all official employment and registration processes are conducted exclusively through authorised TSC channels.
“The Teachers Service Commission stands firmly on the principles of integrity, fairness, transparency and merit,” the agency said and advised teachers never to pay anyone for a promise of TSC employment or registration.
TSC urges Kenyans to report individuals selling jobs
TSC also urged aspiring teachers to always verify job advertisements and application procedures through the official TSC website or physical offices and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies or TSC authorities immediately.
TSC also urged Kenyans to help protect the integrity of the teaching profession and prevent fraudsters from undermining the education sector.
“We all have a role to play in safeguarding the credibility of our education system. Let’s honour the noble teaching profession,” the statement concluded.
This warning comes amid rising concern over increased cases of employment-related fraud in Kenya’s public sector, where scammers often exploit desperation and high unemployment to target unsuspecting victims.
TSC signs 2025-2029 CBA
In other news, TSC signed a KSh 33.7 billion Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Kenya’s major teachers' unions, KNUT, KUSNET, and KUPPET.
The new CBA introduced salary increases of up to 29.5% across all grades starting July 1, 2025.
The deal, benefiting over 400,000 teachers, includes revised salary scales and updated baggage allowance rates ranging from KSh 43 to KSh 80 per kilometre, depending on grade.
The government will spend KSh 8.4 billion on the first phase, with an additional KSh 1.2 billion allocated to pensions and statutory deductions.
The CBA also introduces provisions for lactating teachers and confirms pension entitlements for dismissed teachers.
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