The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), in a statement on it social media pages, has dismissed as fake two viral posters claiming to outline new hardship allowance categories and approved secondary school subject combinations for 2026.
In a firm notice, TSC cautioned teachers and the public against trusting the documents, labeling them “misleading and FAKE.” The commission emphasized that any official updates on policies—whether on allowances or subject combinations—are only released عبر its verified platforms: its official website, Facebook page (TSC KENYA), and X account (@TSC_KE).
What the Fake Documents Alleged
One of the counterfeit posters, dated 10 April 2026 and bearing the reference TSC/ADM/SC/01/2026, listed subject pairings such as Chemistry & Biology and English & Literature. However, it also included questionable entries like “Kiswahili & IRENE” and unusual combinations such as Mathematics & Theology and Mathematics & Visual Arts—none of which have been formally approved by TSC.
The second document falsely claimed to introduce a new two-tier hardship allowance system starting 1 July 2026, categorizing regions into “Extreme Hardship” and “Moderate Hardship.” It listed unfamiliar locations like “Kandahar, Sochi, Nithi, No,” raising immediate concerns about its authenticity. Additionally, it featured inaccurate population data—for instance, placing Nairobi at 2.5 million and Kirinyaga at 1.8 million—further discrediting the document.
A Call for Caution
TSC warned that acting on such false information could lead teachers to make poor professional decisions, including applying for transfers or choosing teaching subjects based on incorrect guidelines. The commission reiterated that only officially approved subject combinations qualify candidates for recruitment and registration, and any changes to hardship allowances must follow due process involving the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
Final Word
With fake circulars increasingly circulating online, TSC urges teachers to verify all information through its official channels before taking action. As of now, no new hardship classifications or subject combination lists have been released for 2026. Any unverified “leaked” documents should be treated as fraudulent.
Stay informed. Verify before you act.
