The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has warned Kenyans against a fake online advert claiming the commission has opened applications for 24,000 Junior School teacher internship positions, urging job seekers to rely only on official recruitment channels.
TSC Disowns Fake Recruitment Notice
In a fraud alert issued on Friday, July 10, TSC dismissed the widely circulated poster as fake, cautioning members of the public against submitting applications or personal information based on the advert.
The commission stressed that any genuine recruitment exercise is only announced through its official communication platforms.
The fake notice claimed applications for 24,000 Junior School internship positions would run from July 10 to July 23 through the TSC careers portal.
Fraudsters Exploiting Teacher Recruitment Demand
The fraudulent advert also outlined fake eligibility requirements, including Kenyan citizenship, TSC registration, diploma qualifications and minimum academic grades, giving it the appearance of an authentic government notice.
TSC warned that fraudsters often exploit heightened public interest whenever government recruitment programmes are expected.
Genuine Teacher Recruitment Still Planned
Although the internship advert is fake, TSC recently confirmed that the government has allocated funds to strengthen the teaching workforce.
The commission disclosed that:
| Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Teacher salary review | Ksh8.4 billion allocated for salary increases from July 2026 |
| Promotions | Ksh2 billion allocated to promote over 30,000 teachers |
| New recruitment | Funding secured to employ 24,000 Junior Secondary School teachers on permanent and pensionable terms |
The commission has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KUPPET to streamline teacher promotions under revised Career Progression Guidelines.
How to Stay Safe
TSC urged job seekers to verify every recruitment notice through its official communication channels before submitting applications or personal information.
The commission also advised Kenyans to ignore unofficial posters circulating on social media and report suspected recruitment scams to the relevant authorities.
Final Thought
With teacher recruitment attracting thousands of applicants, fraudsters are increasingly targeting hopeful job seekers.
Verify information through official TSC channels to protect your personal details, avoid financial losses, and focus on legitimate employment opportunities as the commission prepares future recruitment exercises.
