The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed reports circulating online suggesting that principals and headteachers will no longer be required to teach in classrooms, terming the information false and misleading.
In a clarification issued through its official communication channels, the commission cautioned teachers and the public against relying on unverified online posts, noting that the widely shared poster was fake and not originating from TSC.
The misleading graphic, which appeared to carry TSC branding and an image of a senior official, claimed that the commission had received a proposal to relieve school heads of teaching duties so they could fully focus on administrative leadership and the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
The post quickly gained traction on social media, sparking debate among educators.
However, TSC has firmly denied any such proposal, stating that there are no plans to remove classroom teaching responsibilities from principals and headteachers.
The commission reiterated that any policy changes affecting teachers are communicated strictly through official and verified platforms.
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TSC further urged educators to exercise caution when consuming information online and to always confirm details from its official website or authenticated social media pages before sharing.
The clarification has been welcomed by sections of education stakeholders who had expressed concern over the alleged changes, saying the rumors had created unnecessary confusion within the sector.
Despite the clarification, principals and headteachers continue to serve in their dual capacity of instructional leadership and classroom teaching, a structure the Commission says remains key to maintaining quality education standards across schools.
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