The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) requires all employed teachers and secretariat staff to complete the TSC wealth declaration by 31st December 2025. This mandatory declaration records income, assets and liabilities for the past two years and is submitted online through the Commission’s digital platform. Intern teachers are exempt.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline: Submit the TSC wealth declaration by 31 December 2025.
- Who must declare: All TSC-employed teachers and secretariat staff, excluding interns.
- How to submit: Use your activated @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email and the online declaration form; manual forms are not accepted.
- Penalties: Failure to declare or submitting false information may lead to fines, imprisonment, salary stoppage or disciplinary action.
TSC wealth declaration: what teachers must do
The TSC wealth declaration requires teachers to report personal and dependent financial information. The aim is to promote transparency and compliance with the Public Officer Ethics Act. Complete all sections of the online form, press the SUBMIT button, and ensure you receive a confirmation copy in your TSC email.
Who must declare
- All teachers employed by the Commission, including those on leave, interdiction, suspension or authorized absence.
- Secretariat staff at county and sub-county levels (county directors, sub-county directors, HR officers, CSOs).
- Intern teachers are not required to declare.
Details required for the declaration
Fill every section accurately. Incomplete forms will be rejected by the system.
- Part A — Basic details: TSC number, mobile, email, place of birth, marital status, postal addresses, KCSE grade, education level, home county and sub-county, impairment (if any), subject categories and grades.
- Part B — Personal financial details: Income for the past two years, assets (land, SACCO shares, rental properties, vehicles, etc.), and liabilities (loans).
- Part C — Family details: Spouse full name and ID, children below 18 (names and gender).
- Part D — Other relevant information.
- Part E — Witness details: Names, ID numbers and addresses of witnesses.
Deadline, legal basis and penalties
The exercise runs until 31 December 2025. Under the Public Officer Ethics Act (Section 26 and 27), failure to submit or providing false information carries criminal and administrative sanctions. Conviction can attract a fine of Ksh. 1,000,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The Commission may also issue show-cause notices, warning letters, disciplinary action, or salary stoppage. After the exercise closes, TSC will publish names of non-compliant teachers.
How to access and submit the declaration
- Only users with an activated @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email can access the declaration form. Activate this email before starting the process.
- Complete all sections online. The system will reject incomplete submissions.
- Press SUBMIT and confirm you receive an automatic receipt in your TSC email. Download and keep this copy for your records.
- Manual forms are no longer accepted; the Commission has fully digitized the process.
Practical tips for a smooth submission
- Prepare documents in advance (ID, spouse ID, payslips, loan statements, property documents).
- Avoid last-minute submissions to reduce system congestion; follow TSC reminders and local notices.
- Check every field before submitting; the system does not accept partial entries.
- If you need teaching resources while preparing documents or updating your profile, consult relevant curriculum and exam materials such as CBC curriculum designs and free CBC exams for reference on qualification entries.
- For classroom planning or scheme updates during the declaration period, find ready-made schemes such as Grade 6 CBC schemes of work to manage your time effectively.
After submission
Save the emailed receipt and a downloaded copy of your submitted declaration. The Commission will retain records and may publish lists of both compliant and non-compliant teachers. Keep your contact details current and check your TSC email for any follow-up communication or required clarifications.
Final checklist before you submit
- Activate your @mwalimu.tsc.go.ke email.
- Confirm all sections are complete and accurate.
- Ensure attachments or supporting details are ready if required.
- Press SUBMIT and confirm receipt in your TSC email.
