KNUT Explains the NSSF Deduction In Teachers’ Payslip
Collins Oyuu, the secretary-general of the KNUT, has expressed his worries regarding the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) withdrawals and how they may affect teachers’ pay.
Oyuu emphasised that the NSSF debate had been going on in Parliament since 2003, with energy being a reoccurring problem.
NSSF subscriptions are now necessary, with both employees and employers having to pay 360 Shillings, despite efforts to stop their implementation.
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The leader of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) questioned whether the administration was fully aware of the financial load that this would put on teachers’ pay stubs.
Oyuu brought up the unfulfilled promise of a seven to ten percent pay rise announced by the President, which only served to exacerbate the situation.
Instead of the projected increase in income, the NSSF deductions were leading to a wage decrease.
Oyuu further emphasised that prior agreements between teachers and the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) did not include any financial compensation.
To better meet the needs and welfare of teachers, he demanded that these agreements be renegotiated.
Oyuu suggested that the seven to ten percent raise be spread more equally in view of the circumstances.
He proposed that individuals in administrative roles receive the higher proportion, while those making less should also gain access to the 10% rise.
KNUT stated that as a union, it is dedicated to promoting better terms and conditions of employment for teachers throughout the Republic, providing their financial security and just recompense for their commitment to education.
KNUT Explains the NSSF Deduction In Teachers’ Payslip
