Under the CBA signed in 2016 by the TSC and the teachers’ union, teachers receive a basic salary and allowances.
Although the increase in basic pay was largely welcomed by administrators, the Salaries and Wages Commission significantly increased teachers’ salaries.
This article explores TSC allowances for each of the job groups teachers are interested in and the difference in housing costs depending on where you study.
All teachers in Kenya employed by TSC enjoy three benefits;
Housing assistance
Uterine carriage
Annual leave
Annual leave is paid to all teachers at the beginning of each year. Teachers in occupational groups B5 and C1 receive leave from Ksh. 4000, C2 to C5 get 6000.
D1 to D5 teachers, especially administrators, are paid Ksh. 10,000
In addition, hardship allowances are paid to teachers in certain hardship areas in the following districts:
Mandera regency
Marsabit regency
Kwale District
Garissa District
Wajir District
West Pokot District
Narok regency
Turkana District
Kilifi regency
Isiolo District
Lamu regency
Taita Taveta District
Tana River District
Samburu CountyTSC hardship allowance is paid as follows;
GROUP PAPER VACANCIES (PM)
B5 6,600
C1 8,200
C2 10,900
C3 12,300
C4 14,650
C5 17,100
D1 – D5 27,300 – 38,100
Another allowance called Reader/facility/allowance is given to blind teachers and lecturers who are in wheelchairs due to disabilities.
This allowance is paid at the rate of Ksh. 15,000 a month commuting allowance to TSC teachers
Every teacher working at TSC receives a monthly transport allowance based on their work group;
JOB GROUP
B5 & C1 4000
C2 5000
C3 6,000
C4 & C5 8,000
D1 – D5 12,000 – 16,000
Special Task Force and Regional TSC Teacher’s Home Support
These are housing allowances for teachers in various regions of Kenya;
