Teachers Strike to Proceed, Says KNUT and KUPPET After TSC Talks The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) have stated that the across-the-nation strike scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, will go ahead as planned. KNUT and KUPPET attributed the move in a joint statement on Wednesday to the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) failure to address five significant grievances made during a meeting on July 16, 2024, to settle the planned industrial action and issues affecting teacher welfare. The unions said in a statement signed by KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori and his…
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Government Allocates Resources for CBC Teacher Retooling – TSC. The Teachers Service Commission will offer continual retooling (retraining) to teachers to guarantee compliance with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). TSC CEO Nancy Macharia stated this during a meeting with three key teachers: the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and Kenya Union of Special Needs Teachers (KUSNET). This follows President Dr. William Samoei Ruto’s direction that the Teachers Service Commission hold talks with teachers’ unions to resolve an industrial dispute over many issues affecting the welfare of public school teachers. The ruling came…
TSC Agrees to Implement Phase II of Teachers’ 2021-25 CBA The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced that the government has approved funds for the second phase of the CBA, which will take effect on July 1, 2024. The pushed back implementation of the reviewed 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) was first on the agenda. In August last year, the Commission and union leaders agreed to revise the 2021-2025 CBA to include a wage increase of up to 9.5 percent spread over two years. The first version of the CBA had no monetary component. Aside from the basic wage rise,…
TSC Promotes 51,232 Teachers Through Competitive Promotions, 20,000 Annually Via Common Cadre. On Friday, June 16th, 2024, His Excellency President Dr. William Samoei Ruto directed the Teachers Service Commission to conduct talks with teachers’ unions to resolve an industrial dispute over several concerns harming the welfare of public school teachers. The directive followed a strike notice issued by teachers’ unions over the controversial issues. The TSC invited the three teacher unions (KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET) to meet on Wednesday to discuss the issues. The delayed implementation of the reviewed 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) ranked first on the agenda. Following Wednesday’s…
ECDE teachers Grading and Reviewed Salary Scale ECDE teachers have long been among Kenya’s lowest-paid governmental personnel. The Kenyan Constitution established the Wage and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in 2010, and since then, it has conducted multiple wage reviews for public employees, including ECDE teachers. So, what is the grading of ECDE teachers in 2024, as well as their revised payment scale? Early childhood educators are in charge of providing education and care to children from birth to age five. They play an important role in children’s lives because they are often their first teachers outside of the house. ECDE teachers’…
Monthly Salaries for TSC Employed Teachers in Kenya Teachers have spent much time on the road, campaigning for higher government pay. Fortunately for them, the Kenyan National Union of Teachers (KNUT) fought a difficult but victorious battle for an increase in teachers’ salaries. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission reached an agreement to raise salaries in three parts. Here’s everything you need to know about TSC job groups and their compensation ranges in 2024. Teacher pay and working conditions have been a source of concern, prompting the administration to negotiate and adjust regularly. These discussions guarantee equitable compensation for teachers and…
KNEC Certification Letter for Lost Certificates: How to Get it What is a letter of certification? A letter of certification is formal affirmation that a certain piece of information is correct. A letter of certification may include dates, titles, and the names of all parties involved in the certified interaction. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) made it clear that it does not provide certificate replacement services to Kenyans who have misplaced their papers. KNEC stated that it can only provide a valid certification letter in place of a misplaced certificate. The certification letter is issued after a KSh 5,200…
Certain ailments may necessitate that employees submit applications for sick leave. This form of leave is permissible for employees of the majority of employers, including the Teachers Service Commission. Therefore, what is the process for submitting a TSC sick leave application? When teachers are seeking a leave of absence to recover from an illness, it is imperative that they apply for a TSC sick leave. In the event that you are on sick leave, the TSC and director of institutions can coordinate to manage your workload. All the pertinent information regarding the TSC sick leave application process is provided below.…
TSC and ECDE Teacher Employment: What You Need to Know In Kenya, early childhood development education (ECDE) teachers are among the lowest-paid civil servants, particularly in the teaching profession. The teachers have every reason to be pleased after the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) successfully convinced the national government to hire them. However, how much do you know about the employment of ECDE teachers by TSC? The pre-primary level is where ECDE teachers instruct their students. They are instrumental in the development of children by helping to shape and nurture them for a brighter future. Toddlers’ physical, intellectual, and…
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…