The Teachers Service Commission has moved to calm confusion after a viral poster falsely claimed that 46,000 teachers would be recruited on permanent and pensionable terms.
The notice, widely shared on social media, appeared to list thousands of vacancies across primary, junior and secondary schools. But the commission says the information is not genuine.
“Reference is made to the above circulating poster. Please note that the information is misleading and fake,” TSC said in a statement issued on Monday, June 15.
The commission urged job seekers and the public to ignore the message and rely only on official communication channels.
It pointed to its website and verified social media accounts as the only trusted sources for recruitment updates.
“You are always advised to rely on official communication relayed through the TSC official channels,” the statement added.
The warning highlights the growing problem of fake job advertisements targeting Kenya’s education sector. Similar scams have circulated before, often using official-looking designs to attract attention from job seekers desperate for teaching opportunities.
This latest incident comes at a sensitive time for the sector, where employment terms for teachers remain a source of tension.
In recent months, teachers’ unions have intensified calls for better terms, including the conversion of intern teachers into permanent and pensionable positions. The issue has sparked protests and negotiations between unions and government agencies.
The fake poster also appeared to tap into that debate, drawing attention from teachers and graduates still waiting for job openings in the public system.
TSC’s clarification follows broader government discussions on teacher recruitment and staffing. Treasury officials recently indicated that thousands of intern teachers are expected to transition to permanent roles in the coming years, although timelines and funding remain under discussion.
For now, the commission says no such mass recruitment exercise has been announced, and any legitimate vacancies will be communicated through formal channels.
Officials have warned job seekers to be cautious of online scams that promise employment but require payments or personal data under false pretences.