TSC Addresses Claims of April Salary Delay for Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has addressed claims of a possible delay in teachers’ April salaries.

In a press release posted on its official X account, the commission urged teachers and members of the public to stop spreading false information, terming the claims as fake news.

It also advised the public to rely only on official TSC communication channels for verified information.

“TSC advised teachers and the public to rely only on its official communication channels for verified information.”, TSC said.

Content of the Fake Post

The fake post alleged that TSC had recalled the April payroll to comply with a court order that halted deductions for Kewota, the Kenya Union of Teachers of Art, Music and Technology, and claimed that teachers would receive their salaries next week.

TSC denied claims that it had closed the payroll on April 16 and was set to pay teachers from Friday.

Further, the Commission called on the public to verify information before sharing it, warning that misinformation can cause unnecessary panic among teachers.

Also Read: TSC Halts KEWOTA Payroll Deductions After Exposé on Alleged Irregular Salary Cuts

Payroll Fraud Allegations

This follows after allegations of payroll fraud and nepotism against the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) that have been made.

KEWOTA CEO, Benta Opande, is accused of hiring several close relatives in positions within the association and, in some cases, as much as Ksh 250,000.

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