Nairobi: The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dispelled rumours about looming pay delays, reassuring teachers that April salaries are being processed without a hitch.

According to Kenya News Agency, the clarification comes after unverified reports on social media sparked concern among educators' salary payments. TSC officially dismissed a statement making rounds on social media dated April 19, claiming that the ongoing Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) controversy would stall teachers' payments. The Commission clarified that the internal dispute involving the women teachers' association has no relation to the April pay processing.

In a statement issued online, the Commission denied the viral claims and reminded the public to verify any information touching on the Commission via the official TSC portals. At the heart of the confusion is a recent report accusing the Kenya Women Teachers Association of facilitating illegal deductions totaling roughly Sh20 million per month. In response, TSC halted the monthly Sh200 charged from each of 100,000 members pending a full probe.

The Commission further clarified that the April payroll has been updated to incorporate Junior School interns and replacement staff recruited in January. This month's payment cycle will resolve all pending arrears for these categories of teachers, marking a conclusion to their initial waiting period.

This assurance follows President William Ruto's recent approval of the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill on April 8. The move unlocked Sh24 billion for TSC specifically aimed at closing salary shortfalls and securing their medical insurance scheme, effectively stabilizing their financial obligations for April.

To resolve ongoing healthcare challenges, Sh3 billion was also set aside to settle pending medical insurance claims for teachers. This funding directly responds to pressure from unions and aims to ensure that healthcare services for the country's educators remain uninterrupted and effective.