The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed as fake a widely circulated graphic claiming delays in the payment of April 2026 teachers’ salaries.

In a statement shared on its official X platform dated April 19, 2026, the Commission urged teachers and the public to rely on verified communication channels for accurate information.

The viral image, marked “Fake news,” stated, “Teachers will experience delays in payment of their April salaries. This is after TSC recalled the April payroll to comply with a court order which has suspended its decision to stop Kewota deductions. TSC had closed payroll on 16th April and was set to pay salaries from Friday, but teachers will have to wait till next week to get their salaries.”

TSC indicated that while aspects of the information referenced ongoing developments, the graphic itself was not an official communication. The Commission reiterated that salary processing remains ongoing and advised teachers to await updates through its official platforms.

Court order prompts payroll review

The developments follow a dispute involving the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA). TSC had earlier suspended monthly deductions from teachers’ payslips linked to the association after concerns were raised.

On April 17, the Employment and Labour Relations Court issued a stay order temporarily halting the suspension of the deductions. This required TSC to recall and adjust the April payroll to reinstate the check-off system in compliance with the court directive.

The Commission had initially closed the payroll on April 16, with payments expected to begin shortly after. The adjustments have resulted in a short processing period as the payroll is updated to reflect the court order.

Recruitment drive and financial context

The clarification comes amid ongoing developments in the education sector, including a directive by William Ruto for targeted teacher recruitment in northern Kenya.

Speaking in Mandera County, the President announced the recruitment of 1,800 teachers as part of efforts to address staffing gaps in underserved regions.

The broader context also includes findings from the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, which highlighted budgetary pressures within TSC, including a reported deficit and pending obligations.

TSC has maintained that it remains operationally stable and continues to meet its mandate, including the processing of teachers’ salaries. The Commission advised teachers to monitor official communication channels for confirmed updates on salary disbursement timelines.