TSC Rebuts April Salary Delay Rumors Following Legal Dispute Over KEWOTA Deductions

The Teachers Service Commission assures Kenyan teachers that April salaries will be paid on time, dismissing rumors linked to the KEWOTA deduction controversy.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

Dismissing Payroll Disruption Claims

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially debunked social media reports claiming that teachers will face delays in receiving their April 2026 salaries. The rumors, which suggested that payroll remained open past the standard April 16 deadline, were flagged by the Commission as misleading. In a public statement, the TSC assured its workforce that salaries will be processed on time and cautioned both teachers and the general public against relying on unverified information circulating on non-official digital platforms.

The KEWOTA Deduction Controversy

The administrative tension follows a high-profile media exposé titled "Payroll Heist," which alleged that the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) was involved in unauthorized salary deductions. Reports indicated that roughly KSh 200 was being removed monthly from the paychecks of over 100,000 teachers without their explicit consent. These deductions reportedly generated approximately KSh 30 million per month for the association. In response to the initial outcry, the TSC suspended the deductions, leading to speculation that the resulting payroll adjustments would delay the disbursement of April funds.

Court Intervention and Reinstatement

Following the TSC’s decision to suspend the payments, KEWOTA sought legal redress, arguing that the commission acted unilaterally without allowing the association to respond to the allegations. On April 17, 2026, the Employment and Labour Relations Court issued a stay order. This judicial intervention temporarily reinstated the deductions, allowing them to continue until the case is fully heard and determined. The court's decision effectively returned the payroll to its previous state, further undermining the claims that technical changes were stalling the salary release.