False claims have emerged on social media stating that Ibrahim Gedi has succeeded Nancy Macharia as the acting CEO of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission. However, Macharia remains the CEO and will take her terminal leave in March 2025, concluding her tenure in June 2025. The TSC has officially refuted these claims, labeling them as fake news and urging caution against misinformation.
Recent false claims circulating on Facebook state that Ibrahim Gedi has taken over as the acting chief executive officer (CEO) of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC), succeeding Nancy Macharia, who is reportedly retired. In reality, Nancy Macharia remains the CEO and is scheduled to begin her final leave in March 2025 before fully retiring in June 2025. Gedi, currently serving as the TSC’s director of administrative services, has not been appointed to any leadership role.
The TSC is responsible for registering, recruiting, coordinating, and disciplining teachers within Kenya’s public education system, making any changes in its executive leadership closely monitored. The Facebook post dated February 21, 2025, incorrectly claims Macharia’s retirement and Gedi’s appointment, without any substantial news coverage to validate this information.
Fact-checking sources and the TSC’s official communication deny these rumors. The commission confirmed on its verified Facebook and X accounts, stating that the claims are “FAKE” and warned individuals to be cautious about misinformation. The social media platform Meta collaborates with third-party fact-checking agencies to mitigate the spread of such misinformation.
Claims regarding shifts in leadership at the TSC have appeared in various posts but remain unsubstantiated. With Macharia’s retirement set for June and Gedi’s current position confirmed, only reliable news sources will likely report on such significant transitions.
Through ongoing monitoring and fact-checking partnerships, efforts continue to ensure accurate information reflects the realities of the TSC’s leadership status, especially as it has a considerable impact on the public education sector in Kenya.
In summary, recent social media claims regarding the leadership transition at Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission are unfounded. Nancy Macharia remains in her position as CEO until her official retirement in June 2025, and Ibrahim Gedi has not been appointed as her successor. The TSC actively denied these rumors through its official channels, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before sharing on social media.
Original Source: africacheck.org
