The Teachers Service Commission has opened the online TSC wealth declaration exercise requiring teachers and Commission staff to declare income, assets and liabilities for the past two years. The process is mandatory for serving teachers (excluding interns) and must be completed using an activated @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email account by the deadline to avoid administrative or legal penalties.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline: Declarations must be submitted by 31 December 2025.
- Who must declare: All employed teachers and Commission secretariat staff, including those on leave, interdiction or suspension; intern teachers are exempt.
- Access requirement: Submission is only via the online portal using an activated @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email address.
- Penalties: False or missing declarations may attract fines, imprisonment under the Public Officer Ethics Act and internal disciplinary action.
TSC wealth declaration: How to complete the online form
Teachers must log in to the Commission’s online declaration system with their official email, complete every section of the form and press SUBMIT. After submission a copy of the completed declaration will be automatically sent to the teacher’s TSC email for record-keeping. The Commission will not accept hard-copy DIALs forms.
Who is covered and who is exempt
Covered: All teachers on the TSC payroll and Commission staff, even if on authorized absence, suspension or interdiction. Exempt: Intern teachers are not required to declare.
Legal obligations and penalties
Under the Public Officer Ethics Act, any public officer who fails to submit a declaration or provides false or misleading information faces legal consequences. Penalties may include a fine, imprisonment, or both, and administrative action under TSC procedures. Teachers should therefore ensure accuracy and completeness before submitting.
Preparation checklist before you start
- Activate and confirm access to your @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email account for login and password resets.
- Gather documents showing income for the past two years (payslips, employment records).
- List and document assets (land titles, rental agreements, motor vehicle details, SACCO share statements, property addresses).
- Compile records of liabilities (loan statements, mortgage documents, outstanding balances).
- Have spouse and children information ready where applicable (full name and ID for spouse; names and gender for children under 18).
- Arrange witness details (names, ID numbers and addresses) to include on the form.
Sections and information required (Parts A–E)
Complete each part fully. Incomplete submissions will be rejected by the system.
- Part A – Basic Details: TSC number, mobile number, email, place of birth, marital status, current and permanent postal addresses, KCSE mean grade, education level, home county and sub-county, impairment (if any), category, main and other subject(s) and grades.
- Part B – Personal Financial Details: Income for the past two years (e.g., salary), assets (land, SACCO shares, rental houses, motor vehicles), and liabilities (loans).
- Part C – Family Details: Spouse full name and ID number; names and gender of children under 18 years.
- Part D – Other Information: Any other relevant disclosures (e.g., business interests, gifts, outside employment).
- Part E – Witness Details: Names, ID numbers and addresses of witnesses.
Submission tips and post-submission
Before logging out, ensure you receive an emailed copy of the completed declaration as confirmation. Save that receipt and keep electronic copies of supporting documents. If you have trouble accessing the form, verify your official email activation and password reset options.
Why the exercise matters
This biennial exercise promotes transparency and integrity in public service by documenting public officers’ income, assets and liabilities. Accurate declarations protect teachers from later allegations of unexplained wealth and support good governance across the education sector.
Helpful teacher resources
To support lesson planning and professional duties while completing administrative tasks, teachers can access free curriculum and exam resources such as free CBC curriculum designs, practice papers for junior exams like KCPE past exams, and senior revision materials including KSCE revision exams. These resources can help maintain classroom continuity while you finalize your declaration.
Common questions (short answers)
- Can I submit a paper form? No. Only online submissions are accepted and will be recorded via your TSC email.
- What if I made an error after submitting? Check portal instructions for editing or contact Commission support using your official email for guidance.
- What documents should I keep? Retain payslips, title deeds, loan statements, SACCO records and the emailed receipt of your declaration.
