The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has addressed claims regarding an update on teachers’ Sacco deductions from their salaries.
In a statement dated January 7, 2025, the Commission flagged as fake a post circulating on social media alleging that it had announced plans to end direct Sacco deductions from teachers’ salaries.
The statement, which was dismissed by TSC, had claimed that the Commission would stop direct Sacco deductions from teachers’ salaries by February 2025.
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Additionally, the false statement claimed this move would mark a transformative change in how teachers in Kenya contribute to Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). See details here: TSC to End Sacco Loans & BBF Deductions for Teachers in 2025
It further alleged that the decision aimed to simplify payroll processes and give teachers greater control over their finances.
The misleading post also mentioned that, traditionally, Sacco contributions and loan repayments were deducted automatically from salaries—a method that had worked well for many but had also led to complaints about delays and unauthorized deductions.
Moreover, the statement falsely claimed that teachers would now have to actively manage their Sacco payments independently. Instead of relying on automatic deductions, they would use modern payment methods such as mobile money or online banking.
