The TSC claimed the job advert was fake, warning potential applicants against falling for the scam.
The commission clarified that all official communication, particularly that relating to recruitment drives, is typically shared through the commission’s official website.
“Beware of fake news and misinformation. All available vacancies are always declared through our website,” TSC’s statement read.
For the better part of Monday and Tuesday, an advert had been doing the rounds on social media claiming there were 20,000 teacher jobs up for grabs on permanent and pensionable terms.
The fake advert proceeded to list several qualifications, stating that all the positions were for Junior Secondary School teachers.
To make the listing more convincing, the fake advert was accompanied by a disclaimer that no money would be issued to assist with recruitment.
The source of the fake letter remains unclear; its timing was opportunistic since it surfaced at a time when intern teachers are battling to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
Just last week, President William Ruto said the government will hire 20,000 more teachers before next year, providing an avenue for scammers.
On Saturday, sections of interns threatened to down their tools as they accused the government and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of contradiction regarding contracts.
President William Ruto, on Thursday, November 13, announced that JSS teachers, who typically work as interns, would receive permanent contracts after two years of service as part of the government’s efforts to enhance the state of education in Kenya.
Since the announcement, interns have piled pressure on the TSC and the government to revise the recruitment timeline to 1 year, claiming two years was contradictory to the contracts which they signed.
The teachers are now accusing the TSC of shifting goalposts and violating its own promotion guidelines, insisting that at least 20,000 teachers should have already been confirmed.
By James Kisoo
