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Teachers will receive a salary increase from July after the government allocated KSh8.4 billion to implement a new CBA,
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TSC also announced over 30,000 promotions and the permanent employment of 24,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to enhance welfare and strengthen the education sector.
Thousands of teachers across Kenya are set to receive a salary increase from July following the implementation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rolls out a series of reforms aimed at improving teachers’ welfare and strengthening the education sector.
TSC Chairperson Dr. Jamleck Muturi announced that the government has allocated Ksh8.4 billion to finance the salary increment, which will take effect in July. The pay rise forms part of broader efforts to enhance teachers’ remuneration and improve service delivery in schools.
In addition to the salary review, the commission will advertise more than 30,000 promotion opportunities in the coming weeks after securing additional funding from the National Treasury.
The promotions will target teachers serving in grades C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5, offering career advancement to thousands of educators who have remained in the same job groups despite meeting the qualifications and experience required for promotion.
The promotions are expected to address long-standing concerns over career stagnation while rewarding dedicated teachers for their professionalism and years of service. They are also expected to strengthen school leadership by filling administrative positions with qualified and experienced educators, thereby improving management, curriculum supervision and mentorship.
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Dr. Muturi further announced that the government will employ 24,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms after securing the necessary funding.
The move marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), where the employment status of JSS teachers has remained a key concern since the rollout of junior secondary education.
Transitioning the teachers to permanent and pensionable terms is expected to provide job security, pension benefits and improved working conditions while enhancing stability in schools and ensuring continuity in learning.
The TSC said the reforms demonstrate the government’s commitment to recognising the critical role teachers play in national development by investing in improved remuneration, career progression and adequate staffing.
Teachers across the country are now expected to monitor the implementation of the reforms closely to ensure that the salary increment, promotions and recruitment are carried out transparently and within the stipulated timelines.
Education stakeholders have also expressed hope that future budget allocations will continue addressing staffing shortages, support professional development and improve working conditions across all levels of learning.
The latest reforms are expected to boost teacher morale, improve service delivery and strengthen the country’s education system as schools continue implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum.
By Hillary Muhalya
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