The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has dismissed as fake a circular circulating on social media claiming the commission discontinued the deployment of teachers from primary schools to junior and secondary schools. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the commission warned teachers and members of the public not to rely on the document, describing it as misleading, according to The Kenya Times.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed a fake circular circulating online that falsely claimed primary school teachers would be deployed to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), according to Soko Directory. The commission moved quickly to clarify the matter and warn the public against the misinformation. The clarification comes amid ongoing debate over teacher deployment under Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum, which placed junior secondary classes within primary school structures.

Kenya's Teachers Service Commission has warned schools about a fake message circulating on social media that asks them to contribute money toward teacher recruitment and promotion interviews. In a statement issued on September 8, the Commission said the message, which solicits financial contributions from schools and individuals, is false and should be disregarded, according to The Kenya Times.

Kenya's Teachers Service Commission (TSC), together with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), has begun the process of selecting and deploying teachers to administer the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), according to Soko Directory. The deployment marks the start of preparations for the national examinations, with teachers being picked to oversee and run the exercise.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has addressed concerns regarding lower take-home pay for thousands of teachers in June, which was attributed to increased Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions. Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei provided clarification in a statement issued on June 24, explaining the reasons behind the unexpected salary reductions.

The Ministry of Education has issued a ban on schools from purchasing commercial exams, as stated in a circular dated June 30, 2026. The ministry indicated that this practice imposes illegal levies on learners and undermines classroom learning. It also reminded school heads that the ban on commercial examinations is applicable across all pre-primary and primary institutions.