Editor's Review

“Be aware of a fake message that is circulating on several social media sites."

The government has warned retired teachers against falling for a fake message circulating on social media.

In a statement on Thursday, September 21, Huduma Kenya said the message, which is directing the retirees to visit Huduma Centers, is false.

“Be aware of a fake message that is circulating on several social media sites directed at retirees urging them to visit Huduma Centres,” read the statement in part.

Huduma also urged the retired teachers to exercise caution before sharing personal information or responding to such messages.

File image of a Huduma Centre. 

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The fake message was calling on teachers who retired between 1997 and 2007 or their families to visit the pension department in Huduma Centers for some claims that were paid.

“Hi members, do you know of anyone who worked in the ministry of Education as a teacher or any other position and retired between the year 1997 and 2007? If yes, advice him/her or his/her family (if deceased) to visit Huduma Centre - Pensions department for some claims that were paid. Tell a friend to tell a friend,” the fake message read.

This comes a month after Education CS announced that retired teachers will be receiving pensiosn within six months after retirement.

“We’ve emphasized the need for the retirement file to be sent immediately upon a teacher’s retirement to initiate the payment process. Our focus is on ensuring swift compensation for retired teachers. Our goal is to conclude the procedure within four to five months.” CS Machogu said on August 9.