The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reminded all teachers to declare their income, assets, and liabilities for the last two years before 31st December 2025. The declaration process, which began on 1st November 2025, targets more than 350,000 teachers under the TSC payroll. However, many teachers have reported delays, citing that the online wealth declaration portal is yet to be fully activated.
According to TSC, the exercise is a legal requirement conducted every two years for all public officers to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service.
“The Commission is obligated to inform, sensitize and mobilize its employees to comply with various legal requirements, including Sections 26 and 27 of the Public Officer Ethics Act and Part IV (31) of the Conflict of Interest Act,” TSC stated in a memo dated 26th September 2025.
Who Should Declare Wealth
TSC has clarified that the exercise applies to:
- All employed teachers, whether on duty, leave, interdiction, or suspension.
- All TSC Secretariat staff.
However, intern teachers are exempted from the declaration. Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary measures, including:
- Warning or show-cause letters,
- Salary stoppage,
- And possible administrative sanctions.
Key Guidelines for the 2025 TSC Wealth Declaration
To ensure compliance, the Teachers Service Commission has outlined the following key requirements:
- Mandatory for all employed teachers – Every teacher on the TSC payroll must declare their Income, Assets, and Liabilities (IAL).
- Official TSC Email Required – The declaration portal is only accessible through the @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email address. This ensures authenticity and secure access.
- Digital Submissions Only – The Commission will not accept manual declarations. All submissions must be made online through the official TSC portal.
- Accurate and Complete Information – Incomplete or incorrect forms will be rejected by the system. Teachers are advised to verify all entries before submitting.
- Automatic Confirmation Receipt – Once submitted, a copy of the completed declaration is automatically sent to the teacher’s email for record-keeping.
Teachers are urged to avoid waiting until the last minute to prevent congestion and technical issues.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Under the Public Officer Ethics Act, any public officer who fails to submit their declaration or provides false or misleading information faces severe penalties, including:
- A fine of up to Ksh 1,000,000,
- Imprisonment for up to one year, or
- Both.
Additionally, TSC may impose administrative or disciplinary action in line with its internal Administrative Procedures on DIALs (Declaration of Income, Assets, and Liabilities).
What Information is Required
Teachers are expected to fill in the following details during the declaration process:
Part A – Basic Details
- TSC Number, Mobile Number, Email, Place of Birth, Marital Status, Postal Address, Education Level, KCSE Mean Grade, Home County and Sub-County, and Teaching Subjects.
Part B – Financial Information
- Income (salary and allowances for two years), Assets (land, vehicles, shares, rental property), and Liabilities (loans, debts).
Part C – Dependents
- Full names and ID numbers of spouse(s) and details of children below 18 years.
Part D – Additional Information
- Any other relevant financial or personal information.
Part E – Witness Details
- Name, ID number, and address of a witness.
Once completed, teachers should click SUBMIT and verify that they receive a confirmation receipt in their official TSC email inbox.
Past Compliance Issues
In 2023, TSC published the names of over 100,000 teachers who failed to declare their wealth within the required timeline. The Commission also released a list of those who complied successfully.
Following the low compliance rate, TSC’s Director of Administrative Functions, Ibrahim Mumin, instructed field officers to intensify awareness across all regions.
“You are hereby directed to conduct an aggressive campaign using WhatsApp platforms, SMS, and other channels to remind teachers and secretariat staff to make their submissions early and avoid last-minute congestion,” Mumin said at the time.
Digital-Only Declaration
The Teachers Service Commission has fully digitized the wealth declaration process, eliminating manual submissions. The move aims to streamline verification, enhance accountability, and make compliance easier for teachers across the country. Teachers are encouraged to begin the process early and confirm their TSC email activation to avoid access challenges
All teachers employed by TSC are required to declare their wealth by 31st December 2025. Failure to do so could attract disciplinary action or legal penalties. For assistance, teachers can visit the official TSC website at www.tsc.go.ke or contact their County TSC offices for support on the declaration process. By complying on time, teachers not only fulfill a legal duty but also contribute to strengthening integrity and ethical standards within the education sector.