Details Of Teachers Basic Salary Spread In Two Years
In a significant development for educators across Kenya, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited representatives from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) to a pivotal conference scheduled for August 22, 2023. The agenda of this meeting revolves around the review of the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), a document of paramount importance to teachers and their compensation.
The key focus of this review pertains to the basic salary structure, a topic that has garnered much attention and debate. As it stands, teachers’ unions are advocating for substantial revisions to their non-monetary CBA signed in 2021. The intent is to address the financial challenges they face due to increased statutory deductions, the introduction of new levies like the affordable housing tax, and the erosion of their purchasing power.
Mr. Collins Oyuu, the secretary general of Knut, emphasized the critical nature of fair compensation, stating, “A poorly paid teacher cannot perform. If the government wants performance, we will reopen the negotiations of the salary component that we missed in 2021.”
The proposed increments on the table are notable: Knut is pushing for a 60% salary increase, while Kuppet seeks a 42% salary rise for teachers, to be implemented from July 1st. In tandem with this, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has recently gazetted a 7% to 10% salary increment, to be backdated to July 1st and paid out in two phases. Despite these efforts, the new pay structure reflecting these changes has yet to be released by the TSC.
The proposed salary increments by SRC have been met with mixed reactions. Knut has expressed skepticism, viewing it as a potential “give and take” strategy by the government. In the midst of these negotiations, the CBA review brings renewed hope to teachers for better financial prospects, especially since it encompasses both salary increments and allowances, backdated from July 1st, 2021.
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The new salary structure, if agreed upon, will have a profound impact on educators across various job groups. As per the information provided, the salary increments are as follows:
– B5: Ksh 27,195 to 29,915
– C1: Ksh 33,996 to 37,393
– C2: Ksh 43,694 to 48,064
– C3: Ksh 53,943 to 59,337
– C4: Ksh 65,385 to 71,924
– C5: Ksh 77,840 to 86,624
– D1: Ksh 93,408 to 102,749
– D2: Ksh 109,249 to 120,174
– D3: Ksh 125,573 to 138,130
– D4: Ksh 141,891 to 156,080
– D5: Ksh 157,656 to 173,422
As the negotiation deadline approaches, the education community waits with bated breath. If the talks are fruitful and a consensus is reached, teachers will emerge as the beneficiaries of a more robust and fairer compensation package. Ultimately, this is a testament to the dedication and unwavering commitment of teachers in nurturing the future generations of Kenya. The outcome of these negotiations could set a precedent for recognizing and valuing the tireless efforts of educators nationwide, ushering in a new era of improved compensation and support for their crucial role in shaping the nation’s future.
Details Of Teachers Basic Salary Spread In Two Years
