The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has moved to reassure teachers that their April salaries will be paid on time, dismissing as fake a viral social media post that claimed the payroll had been recalled due to a court order involving the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA).
In a statement issued on April 19, the Commission described the widely circulated poster as misleading and not originating from any of its official communication channels. “The Commission refutes a fake public statement circulating online purporting that teachers should brace for salary delays. This information is misleading and should be disregarded,” TSC said.
The viral post had alleged that salary processing had been halted to comply with a directive suspending the Commission’s decision to stop KEWOTA deductions, suggesting that teachers would have to wait until the following week to receive their pay.
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TSC, however, clarified that no such directive had been issued and urged teachers to rely only on verified platforms for accurate updates. “Teachers and the public are advised to only rely on official TSC communication channels for accurate information,” the Commission stated.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to transparent communication and warned against the spread of misinformation that could cause unnecessary anxiety among its workforce.
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The controversy comes against the backdrop of heightened scrutiny of KEWOTA, which has been at the centre of a storm following a recent media exposé alleging financial impropriety and unauthorized deductions from female teachers’ salaries. KEWOTA has strongly denied the accusations, describing them as malicious and misleading.
KEWOTA chairperson Modesta Akaki said the report presented a distorted narrative that failed to capture the full and accurate context of the matters raised. She insisted that the association remains committed to supporting women teachers and safeguarding their welfare.
By Masaki Enock
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