What Teachers Stand to Gain: 9 Allowances in the TSC Bill 2024 Parliament is currently considering the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Amendment Bill, 2024, which is proposing several significant modifications to the remuneration structure for teachers. The Teachers Service Commission Act was amended by the measure, which was sponsored by Mandera South MP Abdul Haro and dated April 19, 2024. The bill will introduce a variety of allowances that are designed to enhance the financial benefits of educators in a variety of situations if it is passed. It is important to note that the amendment has not yet been subjected…
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KNUT Announces Potential Strike Over Unfulfilled 2021 CBA The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)’s threats to strike could result in the imminent suspension of learning in institutions throughout the nation. KNUT Chairman Patrick Karinga has disclosed that its members will strike at the commencement of the third term if the government fails to comply with the 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Karinga explained that the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) was not adhering to the salary increment agreements that were stipulated in 2021 as a result of the most recent budget adjustments. The revised budget estimates anticipate that TSC will incur…
MP-Approved Budget Cuts Stall Teacher and Police Recruitment After MPs authorized budget reductions that affected their recruitment, youths interested in police jobs this year may have to wait longer. The budget cuts have also impacted the 46,000 intern teachers who were interested in joining the government payroll. The modifications approved by all MPs in plenary on Wednesday demonstrate that the Budget and Appropriations Committee has concurred with the majority of National Treasury’s requests. “Every level of government has implemented the reductions.” The two tiers of government have distributed the adjustments. Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu MP), the chairperson of the Budget Committee,…
African Schengen Visa Denials: Report Points to Overstay Concerns and Economic Factors Henley & Partners, a British migration consultancy firm, has released its Global Mobility July Report, highlighting the significant rejection rates of Schengen Visa applications submitted by Africans. The report identifies two primary reasons for the high rejection rates: concerns about overstaying and the economic conditions in many African countries. Possible Causes of Rejection Concerns on Overstays According to the report, European nations are especially concerned with visa holders who do not go back home after their visas expire. It is reported that these countries often have difficulties enforcing…
Teachers Career Stagnation: Grade D4 Teachers Most Neglected The just-released list of teacher promotions by the Teachers Service Commission has elicited controversy within the educators’ community. According to the Teachers Unions, several teacher job groups and grades were conspicuously omitted from these promotions, highlighting a persistent issue of career stagnation among some of the groups. According to reports by KUPPET and KNUT, the worst hit are teachers in the D4 job group. Such teachers have continually been bypassed by the TSC in promotions despite meeting all the qualifications that the Commission demands. The situation has created a wide gap in…
Teachers Miss 9.5 Salary Increase Following Ksh.10 Billion Budget Cut The teachers collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has hit a snag after the government slashed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) budget. TSC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Nancy Macharia informed the Education Committee in the National Assembly that their budget had been cut by Ksh.10 billion, affecting implementation of phase two of CBA.In accordance with an agreement between TSC and teachers’ unions, teachers were expecting to have an increase in their basic salary by up to 9.5 percent effective July 1, 2023. ALSO READ: TSC New Hardship Areas, Allowances Kenya National…
TSC New Hardship Areas, Allowances The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya plays a vital role in handling many matters regarding teacher employment such as their recruitment, termination, transfers and promotions. In addition to this, it encompasses primary and secondary school teachers although they are managed differently. Primary and Secondary School Teachers However, for those in the primary schools TSC can deploy at their discretion to any other school that may require their services. On the other hand, secondary school teachers have more control over where they work as long as it is within their field of expertise or qualification…
Kenya’s Highest Paid Teacher (TSC Job Group): Latest Increment. Kenya’s highest paid teachers are chief principals. They received the highest pay after their salaries were adjusted by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The move was as a result of extensive consultations between Kenya Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Salaries and Remuneration Commission(SRC) aimed at addressing teachers’ demand for better pay in line with the current hard economic times. Salary Increment Details The negotiated salary increments will is being implemented in phases. This strategic increase will help teachers manage the ongoing financial crisis more effectively. The new job groups by the…