TSC Releases New Commuter Allowances in line with 2021-2025 CBA
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya extends a commuter allowance to teachers, serving as a financial support to cover commuting expenses related to their workplace travel.
This allowance is tailored to assist educators in managing the costs associated with their daily transportation requirements, including their commute from their homes to their schools or duty stations.
In the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) released updated commuter allowance rates for teachers. Below is a breakdown of these allowances based on teachers’ job grades:
– Grade B5: Commuter Allowance of 4,000
– Grade C1: Commuter Allowance of 4,000
– Grade C2: Commuter Allowance of 5,000
– Grade C3: Commuter Allowance of 6,000
– Grade C4: Commuter Allowance of 8,000
– Grade C5: Commuter Allowance of 8,000
– Grade D1: Commuter Allowance of 12,000
– Grade D2: Commuter Allowance of 12,000
– Grade D3: Commuter Allowance of 14,000
– Grade D4: Commuter Allowance of 14,000
– Grade D5: Commuter Allowance of 16,000
These commuter allowances correspond to teachers’ grades and align with TSC scales. The primary aim of this allowance is to alleviate the financial strain on teachers who must travel to their respective schools or work locations.
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Typically, the commuter allowance is integrated into the teacher’s overall remuneration package and disbursed alongside their regular salary, representing one of the remunerative allowances.
Recognizing that teachers may incur expenses related to public transportation, fuel, or other transportation-related costs, this allowance aims to address these financial burdens. It’s essential to bear in mind that the specifics and rates of the TSC commuter allowance may undergo changes over time, and educators should refer to official TSC guidelines and circulars for the most current information regarding this allowance.
TSC Releases New Commuter Allowances in line with 2021-2025 CBA
