Recent Facebook posts incorrectly suggest that Ibrahim Gedi is the acting CEO of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission, following Nancy Macharia’s retirement. While changes are anticipated with Macharia’s terminal leave beginning in March 2025, she continues as CEO until June 2025. The TSC has refuted these claims, stressing the importance of relying on credible sources for accurate information concerning leadership within the commission.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya has officially refuted assertions circulating on social media that Ibrahim Gedi has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer. These claims emerged following the reports of current CEO Nancy Macharia’s impending retirement and were disseminated through various Facebook posts, notably one dated February 21, 2025, which stated, “TSC CEO Nancy Macharia retires. Ibrahim Gedi is the acting CEO.”
Nancy Macharia, who assumed leadership of the TSC in 2015 and was reappointed in 2020, is set to begin her terminal leave in March 2025 and will complete her service in June 2025. The TSC, Kenya’s foremost public sector employer, manages the registration, recruitment, deployment, promotion, and discipline of teachers in public schools. Gedi currently serves as the director of administrative services within the commission.
The TSC reassured the public regarding Macharia’s status by indicating that she remains in her role and dismissing the online claims as false. The commission’s verified social media accounts marked these claims as “FAKE” and cautioned users against misinformation. Furthermore, the TSC highlighted the absence of credible news sources confirming any leadership changes at the commission.
It is imperative for individuals to rely on reputable communication and established news outlets for accurate information about such significant transitions, particularly within public institutions. The ongoing efforts by Africa Check, in collaboration with Meta’s fact-checking program, emphasize the importance of stopping the spread of false information on social media platforms.
In summary, claims that Ibrahim Gedi has been named the acting CEO of Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission are unfounded. Nancy Macharia remains in her position as CEO, with her retirement scheduled for June 2025. The TSC has actively addressed and dispelled these rumors through official channels, underscoring the need for the public to verify information sourced from social media.
Original Source: africacheck.org
