TSC flags fake social media account impersonating acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

The teacher employer advised stakeholders to rely strictly on its official channels for accurate and timely updates.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has cautioned the public against a fake social media page purporting to belong to its acting Chief Executive Officer, Evaleen Mitei.

The commission described the Facebook handle as fraudulent and misleading.

In a statement, the commission said the page circulating online does not belong to Mitei and should not be relied upon for any official communication or information.

“The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) wishes to inform the public and all stakeholders that this page purporting to belong to the Acting TSC CEO, Evaleen Mitei, is FAKE and fraudulent,” the commission stated.

TSC clarified that all official communication is only disseminated through its verified social media platforms. These include its Facebook page, TSC Kenya, and its X (formerly Twitter) handle, @TSC_KE, both bearing a blue verification badge.

The warning comes against the backdrop of increasing cases of online impersonation targeting public institutions and senior officials, often aimed at exploiting unsuspecting members of the public.

By flagging the fake account, the commission is seeking to pre-empt potential fraud schemes that could arise from such impersonation.

These include fake teacher recruitment drives, which have in the past been used by fraudsters to solicit money from job seekers under the guise of securing employment opportunities.

Equally concerning are potential attempts by administrators of such bogus pages to manipulate sensitive matters such as teacher welfare, promotions and transfers.

Often designed to look like legitimate communication accounts, fake pages can easily spread misleading information or false directives, creating confusion among teachers and stakeholders who rely on social media for accurate updates from the commission.

There is also the risk of counterfeit policy statements being circulated through such accounts. Given the central role TSC plays in managing the teaching workforce, any misinformation attributed to its leadership could have far-reaching consequences across the education sector.

The commission’s move to publicly disown the page is therefore a critical safeguard that reinforces the importance of information integrity and ensures that stakeholders—especially teachers—are not misled by unofficial or malicious sources.

TSC has urged the public to remain vigilant, verify sources of information, and avoid engaging with or sharing content from unverified accounts claiming affiliation with the commission or its officials.

The teacher employer reiterated its commitment to transparency and advised stakeholders to rely strictly on its official channels for accurate and timely updates.