TSC flags fake Facebook page impersonating acting CEO Evaleen Mitei

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has warned the public against a fake Facebook page impersonating its acting chief executive officer, Evaleen Mitei, amid claims that the account has been used to target job seekers with false employment promises.

In a public notice, the commission said the page, titled Mrs Evaleem Mitei, is neither managed by Mitei nor linked to TSC in any way.

“Please be advised that the social media page bearing the name Mrs Evaleen Mitei is fake and not associated with or operated by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Ag CEO Dr Evaleen Mitei, MBS,” the commission said.

TSC distanced itself from all statements, information and communication issued through the account, stressing that the page does not represent the commission, its leadership or official recruitment processes.

Members of the public were asked to disregard and report any interaction originating from the account.

The page had about 1,400 followers when it was flagged. Online users alleged that its operator had been soliciting money from desperate job seekers by making false promises of employment.

One user claimed the person behind the account had been asking people for money on the promise that they would be given jobs.

The warning is the second issued by TSC over the same page after the commission first raised the alarm on August 22.

The repeated notice points to the persistence of online impersonation schemes that exploit the demand for teaching jobs and promotions.

TSC has recently faced a series of misinformation and disinformation campaigns involving fabricated notices, circulars and social-media posts crafted to appear official.

Among them was a fake circular dated September 8 and addressed to school heads as well as regional, county and

The document falsely suggested that the teacher deployment process had been halted.

TSC dismissed the circular as fake and urged the public to rely only on its verified and official communication channels.

Another false public notice circulated on social media on September 8, claiming that schools were required to make financial contributions to support teacher recruitment and promotion interviews.

The commission rejected the claims and clarified that it does not charge fees for services offered to teachers, including recruitment and promotion processes.

It also cautioned headteachers of public basic education institutions against participating in, facilitating or entertaining any requests for payments linked to recruitment or promotion exercises.

“Recruitment and promotions remain core functions of TSC and are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner. These services are fully funded by TSC. County Directors are provided with adequate resources to undertake the exercise,” the commission said.

The cases underline the risks facing job seekers and school administrators who rely on unverified social-media posts for information on employment opportunities.

Fraudsters commonly exploit official-looking logos, names of senior officials and formal language to make fake notices appear legitimate sub-county

Applicants seeking teaching jobs or promotion information should verify announcements through TSC’s official website and verified social-media channels before sharing personal details, sending money or responding to recruitment messages.

Any account asking for payment in exchange for a job offer should be treated as a red flag and reported to the relevant authorities.

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