Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission Refutes Claims of New CEO Appointment

Recent claims on social media falsely indicated that Ibrahim Gedi is the acting CEO of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission following Nancy Macharia’s retirement. The TSC clarified that Macharia remains CEO and will begin her terminal leave in March 2025, with her tenure ending in June. The commission has officially dismissed the claims as fake, urging the public to be cautious of misinformation.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of Kenya has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the appointment of Ibrahim Gedi as its acting chief executive officer. Despite the rumors about leadership changes, current CEO Nancy Macharia continues her role and is scheduled to start her terminal leave in March 2025, with her tenure concluding in June 2025. As Kenya’s premier public sector employer, attention is keen on any modifications within the TSC’s leadership.

Social media posts, particularly one dated February 21, 2025, inaccurately state: “TSC CEO Nancy Macharia retires. Ibrahim Gedi is the acting CEO.” Nancy Macharia assumed leadership from Gabriel Lengoiboni in June 2015 and has been reappointed as CEO since 2020. Gedi serves as the TSC’s director of administrative services, and the TSC has emphasized that Macharia remains the secretary and CEO.

The TSC’s official verified Facebook and X accounts have explicitly denounced these claims as “FAKE” and cautioned the public against misinformation. Established news sources that would typically cover such significant announcements have only reported on Macharia’s terminal leave, further corroborating that Gedi is not currently acting as the agency’s chief executive.

Fact-checking operations have identified multiple instances of false information regarding the TSC’s leadership, illustrating the necessity for vigilance in verifying news accuracy before dissemination. As a participant in Meta’s fact-checking program, Africa Check assists in reducing the prevalence of false information on social media platforms.

In summary, Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission confirmed that Nancy Macharia remains in her position as CEO and is preparing for retirement in June 2025, thereby contradicting online claims regarding Ibrahim Gedi’s appointment as acting chief executive. The commission actively discourages the spread of misinformation and urges the public to rely on verified sources for accurate updates regarding its leadership. As Kenya’s largest public employer, leadership changes at the TSC warrant careful scrutiny, emphasizing the importance of credible information dissemination.

Original Source: africacheck.org