TSC Warns Schools Against Viral Message Seeking Recruitment and Promotion Contributions

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has cautioned schools against a viral message circulating on social media which solicits financial contributions for teacher recruitment and promotion interviews. In a statement, the Commission clarified that it does not charge any fees for its services related to teacher recruitment and promotion.

"The Commission wishes to clarify that no fees are levied for any services provided to teachers. Recruitment and promotion remain core functions of TSC and are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner. These services are fully funded by TSC," the Commission said.

County Directors are provided with sufficient resources to carry out the recruitment and promotion exercises. The Commission urged heads of public basic education institutions to refrain from engaging in or tolerating unauthorized requests for financial contributions. "All Heads of public basic education institutions are hereby cautioned against participating in or entertaining such unauthorized engagements," TSC stated.

This warning followed the widespread dissemination of a message on social media asking schools to make monetary donations toward what it termed promotional and recruitment support. The message purportedly stated that schools with Junior Schools needed to contribute Sh1,000, while those without Junior Schools were requested to contribute Sh600.

The deadline mentioned in the message was Friday, September 11, 2026. TSC firmly denied the need for financial contributions for recruitment and promotion services, which are funded by the Commission itself.