TSC Cautions Public After Fake 20,000 Teacher Recruitment Advert Spreads Online

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a strong warning to Kenyans after a fake advert claiming that the government is hiring 20,000 teachers started circulating widely on social media.

The misleading post, which looked official, promised permanent and pensionable positions for Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers. 

It listed believable qualifications and even stated that no payment was required, making it appear genuine to many job seekers.

TSC said the advert did not come from the commission and urged the public to ignore it. According to the commission, all real job announcements are published only on the official TSC website. 

The agency reminded Kenyans that scammers often take advantage of public anxiety and ongoing labour disputes to spread false information.

The fake advert emerged at a time when many JSS intern teachers are pushing for confirmation to permanent terms. 

Some interns have recently held protests demanding that TSC honour the terms in their original contracts. 

They argue that they were promised confirmation after one year of service, yet new government statements suggest that interns may need to work for two years before being absorbed fully.

These frustrations have left many teachers confused and uncertain, creating an easy window for fraudsters to exploit. 

Several teachers said they came across the fake post and briefly believed it, thinking it was connected to President William Ruto’s recent announcement that 20,000 more teachers would be hired next year.

Union officials from the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have also been calling for better terms for interns. 

They say many JSS teachers feel sidelined in school management because they operate under primary school administrations, leading to unclear roles and fewer opportunities for growth. 

The union wants clarity on duties, promotions, and long-term plans for the new JSS system.

TSC has urged teachers and the general public to stay alert and verify information before sharing it. 

The commission also reminded Kenyans never to pay money to secure a teaching job, noting that such offers are usually linked to fraud.