TSC raises alarm over fake job letters sold to desperate job seekers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has raised alarm over rising cases of fraudsters selling fake employment letters and registration certificates to unsuspecting job seekers.

In a statement on Sunday, the Commission warned Kenyans against making payments for the documents, insisting that they are fake and hold no legitimacy.

“We wish to alert all aspiring teachers and members of the public about the growing threat posed by conmen purporting to sell TSC employment letters and registration papers. Please be warned that these papers are FAKE. These individuals prey on your ambitions and exploit your trust, charging hefty sums for documents that hold no legitimacy,” TSC warned.

The Commission said it remains committed to fairness and transparency in its hiring processes, noting that all recruitment is strictly handled through official channels.

“The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) stands firmly on the principles of integrity, fairness, transparency and merit. Recruitment into the teaching profession is conducted through official TSC channels,” the Commission said.

TSC also urged aspiring teachers and the general public to remain vigilant and avoid informal dealings that could expose them to fraud.

“Never pay any individual for a promise of TSC employment. Always verify information through the official TSC website or offices,” the Commission said.

Kenyans have further been urged to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies or TSC offices immediately.

“We all have a role to play in safeguarding the credibility of our education system. Let’s honour the noble teaching profession,” TSC added.

Politicians and leaders have on several occasions been caught dishing out TSC employment letters at public events, raising concerns over irregular hiring.

In April this year, Murang’a County Woman Representative Betty Njeri Maina sparked controversy after admitting that government-aligned MPs were issued with TSC employment letters to distribute to their constituents.

“We were called to State House, and I will say it openly. We were given letters for the employment of teachers. I went with eleven MPs from Kiambu and each was given twenty letters, totalling 220 letters,” Maina revealed during a public event.

“From Murang’a, we went alongside Mathioya MP Dr Edwin Mugo. And I know here in Maragua Constituency, some teachers are still waiting for jobs. Your MP is my friend. I will drag him and bring him back to the government so that you may get development.”

Maina claimed that MPs who skipped the State House meeting had let down their constituents, suggesting that they lost the chance to secure teaching slots for their areas.

Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu was also previously caught on camera handing over a job letter to an unemployed teacher at a public event in Kisii County.

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Last year, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who gained national attention after spearheading the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, openly bragged about his hiring influence during a funeral.

“Talk among yourselves and identify a qualified teacher who is willing to work at Muatini Secondary School. Give me the name before the end of this ceremony so that he can be processed on Monday and start teaching immediately. You wondered why I joined the government. Can someone who is not in government employ a teacher at a funeral?” Mutuse posed.

Teachers’ unions condemned the practice, terming it illegal and unfair to qualified but unemployed teachers across the country.

They argued that political interference denies deserving candidates job opportunities in a country already grappling with high unemployment rates among trained teachers.