The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has cautioned teachers and the public against relying on two viral posters circulating online that claim to announce changes to hardship allowances and secondary school subject combinations, terming the documents fake and misleading.
In a statement, the commission said the posters, which have been widely shared on social media, are not official and should be disregarded. “Reference is made to the two circulating posters regarding hardship allowance reclassifications and secondary school subject combinations. Please note that the information is not only misleading but fake,” TSC stated.
One of the documents purports to outline “approved teaching subject combinations for secondary schools” under a reference number dated April 10, 2026. It lists combinations across science, languages, mathematics, humanities, and technical subjects, suggesting that only candidates with those combinations qualify for registration and recruitment.
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TSC clarified that it has not issued any such directive and warned teachers and trainees against making academic or career decisions based on the false document. The commission reiterated that any changes affecting teacher training, registration, or recruitment are communicated through official channels and follow established policy processes.
The second poster claims to introduce a revised hardship allowance structure effective July 1, 2026, including a two‑tier system categorising regions into “extreme hardship” and “moderate hardship” areas. It lists counties such as Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit under full allowance, while parts of Kwale, Narok, Kitui, and Nyandarua are classified under reduced allowances. The document also alleges that some areas have been removed entirely from the hardship list.
TSC dismissed the claims, saying no such reclassification has been announced. The commission warned that the circulation of unverified information risks causing confusion among teachers, particularly those working in hardship areas or those seeking employment.
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TSC urged teachers, education stakeholders, and the public to verify information before sharing it and to rely only on official communication platforms.
“You are always advised to rely on official communication relayed through TSC official channels,” the statement read, listing its website, Facebook page, and X account as the only authorised sources.
By Masaki Enock
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