IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE 1 OF THE THIRD REMUNERATION CYCLE
FOR TEACHERS
1.Introduction
On August 28, 2023, the Teachers Service Commission signed an addendum Agreement to the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET). The agreement has reviewed the remuneration payable to teachers, which will be implemented in two (2) phases, with effect on July 1, 2023.The second phase will be implemented on July 1, 2024, for the teachers who will be in service at the material time.
2. Application
This circular shall apply to all teachers employed by the Commission who are in service.as of July 1, 2023.
3. Incremental Dates
Teachers converting to the new salary scales will retain their current incremental dates. However, where the incremental date falls on July 1, 2023, teachers will be granted their annual increment on the existing salary scales, then convert to the new salary points with effect from the same date.
4. Annual Salary Increment
The annual salary increment for all teachers will continue to apply as provided for in the Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015)
5. Grading and Salary Structure
The grading structure and designations will continue to apply as set out in Table1.while the new salary structure and conversion tables after the review are as set out in Tables 2–12 are attached to this circular.
6. Allowances
House allowance rates are categorized into four (4) clusters, namely:
a. Cluster 1: Nairobi City
b. Cluster 2: Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru Cities; Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika,
Kisii, Malindi, and Kitale municipalities
c. Cluster 3: Other former municipalities
d. Cluster 4: All other areas
The house allowance rates for Clusters 1, 2, and 3 have been retained. However, Cluster Four rates have been reviewed and will be implemented in two phases.
The first phase has been
factored in the August payroll with arrears backdated to 1/7/2023. The second phase will be paid on July 1, 2024.
The house allowance rates are indicated in Appendix A.
All Other allowances shall continue to be paid where applicable, as set out in Appendix B.
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