The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has refuted claims circulating online that it plans to stop direct deductions for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) from teachers' salaries by February 2025.
The commission has labelled the viral post as fake news, urging teachers to disregard it and rely on official communication channels.
The viral post's misleading claims
The viral message alleged that TSC intended to end the automatic deduction system, which has traditionally supported seamless contributions to Saccos and loan repayments.
According to the post, teachers would need to actively manage their Sacco payments on their own using alternatives like mobile money or online banking.
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The post further claimed that the move was aimed at simplifying payroll processes and giving teachers greater control over their finances.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced that by February 2025, it will end direct Sacco deductions from teachers’ salaries.
This marks a transformative change in the way teachers in Kenya contribute to Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (Saccos). TSC’s decision is rooted in simplifying payroll processes and giving teachers greater control over their finances.
It also alleged that the current system had caused complaints about delays and unauthorized deductions.
These claims caused concern among teachers, sparking discussions about how the purported changes would affect their financial management.
In response to the viral post, TSC dismissed the claims as false and reassured teachers that there are no plans to discontinue direct Sacco deductions. The commission maintained that the payroll processes remain unchanged.