Author: Hezron Rooy

TSC Salary and Allowances for Deputy Principals and Senior Masters: Job Grade D2 (T Scale 12)  For years, Kenyan teachers have fought for more pay and better working conditions. The 2021–2025 CBA was initially viewed as a substantial step toward addressing these concerns. However, the amendment was signed on August 28, 2023, resulting in adjustments to the remuneration structure that teachers had long sought. To promote teacher morale and motivation, the Teachers Service Commission announced a significant compensation increase for Deputy Principals II and Senior Masters 1. In Grade D2 (T Scale 12), Deputy Principals II and Senior Masters I…

Salary and allowances for TSC Deputy Principals and Headteachers (Job Grade C5, T-10) The TSC has issued a full update to the salary points for Deputy Principals IV, Senior Master III, Senior Lecturer III, Headteacher, Senior Master of Special Needs Education (SNE), and Headteacher/Deputy Principal I. Deputy Principals IV and Headteachers of Job Grade C5 T-10 are responsible for important administrative and management duties inside schools, which contribute to the overall development and success of the education sector. As a result, the TSC has developed a structured remuneration framework to attract and retain skilled professionals for these leadership positions. TSC…

TSC Job Group C4 T-9 Salary and Allowance: Senior Lecturer, Senior Master, SNE Senior Teacher TSC Salary and allowance system for teachers at the Senior Master IV, Senior Lecturer IV, Senior Teacher-SNE (Special Needs Education), and Deputy Headteacher II levels. Senior Lecturers, Senior Masters, and Special Needs Education (SNE) Senior Teachers, all members of the C4 T-9 job group, play critical roles in the education system. In this overview, we will look at the TSC’s salary and allowance structure for professionals in these sought-after professions, giving light to the financial aspects that come with their dedicated commitment to molding the…

TSC Salary and Allowances for Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer II, and Special Needs Teacher (Primary/Senior Teacher II) in Grade C2, T SCALE 7. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is responsible for developing remuneration packages for various teaching cadres, guaranteeing fair compensation that recognizes teachers’ vital contributions to the nation’s educational landscape. This article focuses on the salary and allowances for teachers in Grade C2 – T SCALE 7. This group includes lecturers, primary school teachers, special needs education (SNE) teachers, secondary school teachers, and senior teachers. Understanding the complexities of these financial arrangements is critical for teachers to make sound…

TSC Salaries: Senior Master II, Deputy Principal III, Senior Headteacher, and Senior Lecturer II; (Grade D1- T Scale-11) Welcome to our comprehensive reference to the most recent Teachers Service Commission (TSC) pay for essential educational professions, with a focus on Senior Master II, Deputy Principals III, Senior Headteacher, and Senior Lecturer II in Grade D1 on the T Scale-11. As the educational landscape develops, teachers and education professionals must understand the existing pay schemes. In this overview, we hope to present you with up-to-date and accurate information on the TSC new salary, ensuring you are well-informed on the financial elements…

World Bank Report: Kenya Tops Sub-Saharan Africa in Children’s Human Capital Index (HCI) According to the World Bank’s April 2024 Africa Pulse Report, the number of households with primary school-aged children that do not attend school has declined from 17 percent in 2005 to 5 percent in 2021. This decline is due to the government’s efforts to provide free primary education to its population. As a result, the country experienced substantial growth while also reducing poverty and inequality. Furthermore, many Kenyan households are resilient to market price fluctuations and inflation in a variety of commodities. Market-oriented reforms and advances in…

KNEC Confesses to Mistakes in 2023 KCSE Grade Anomalies On Tuesday, April 9, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confessed a mistake in its printing of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). According to KNEC, the system glitch resulted in the removal of minus indications (-) for certain grades. This meant that some students’ grades were printed as a D (plain) rather than a D- (minus). The National Assembly Education Committee questioned Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere about grade disparities in the 2023 KCSE exams, revealing this information. The committee learned during…

NTSA Begins School Bus Inspection as Government Effects New Changes The government has banned unauthorized Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from operating on Kenyan roadways with immediate effect. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a harsh warning that unlawful PSVs, such as Noah, Probox, and Voxies, will be impounded and their owners and operators punished under traffic regulations. Murkomen has also mandated that all school buses be inspected by May 1, 2024, in an effort to reduce the country’s increasing number of road accidents. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will conduct the exercise. FOLLOW TEACHERS UPDATES ON X…

12 Counties Employing Over 90% of Staff From Their Tribes Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s report noted the failure of most counties to comply with Section 7(2) of the National Cohesion and Integration Act of 2008, which prohibits any public institution from employing more than 30% of its workers from the same ethnic group. According to the Auditor General’s Report on County Governments and County Executives 2022–2023, 11 counties employed more than 90% of their workforce from a single ethnic community. 12 Counties Employing Over 90% of Staff From Their Tribes Baringo County’s Governor Benjamin Chesire Cheboi received special recognition for…

CS Kindiki Declares Wednesday A Public Holiday: Idd-Ul-Fitr Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a public holiday in a gazette notice on Tuesday, April 9. The public holiday commemorates Idd-ul-Fitr. The notice, issued under the authority of Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, indicates that Wednesday, April 10, 2024, would be a Public Holiday to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr. Idd-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which began on March 11, 2024. For Muslims worldwide, it signifies the conclusion of a month committed to fasting and spiritual development, a time of celebration, reflection,…