The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to sign a groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with teachers’ unions this Friday, following high-level consultations held today with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
Led by Chairperson Jamleck Muturi, TSC commissioners held a consultative meeting with SRC to iron out details of the 2025–2029 CBA framework.
The meeting culminated in SRC giving the green light for both monetary and non-monetary components of the agreement.
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According to sources privy to the negotiations, the monetary aspect of the CBA will include a salary increment of between 16 percent and 32 percent, to be implemented over three years. This structure follows the unions’ firm rejection of an initial four-year proposal.
All teacher allowances are set to increase by 20 percent, bringing relief to educators.
Hardship zones will also be retained under the agreement, maintaining critical support for teachers working in marginalised and challenging regions.
Key structural reforms that are set to be put in is the planned abolition of Job Groups B5 and C4, highlighting a shift in the grading and promotion framework for teachers across the country.
The signing of the CBA on Friday is expected to mark a big milestone in teacher welfare and sector stability.
Unions have lauded the progress, describing the deal as a step in the right direction for fair compensation and improved working conditions.
More details on the full scope of the agreement are expected to be released during the official signing ceremony.
By Joseph Mambili
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