TSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria and Remuneration for Teachers with Disabilities
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued new guidelines for the remuneration of personal guides for employees living with disabilities.
This follows the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) circular Ref: SRC/ADM/11(190) dated 7th March 2024, which reviewed the types of disabilities eligible for the Personal Guide Allowance for public service employees, including teachers and Secretariat staff.
Details of the Allowance
According to the SRC circular, the following types of disabilities qualify for the Personal Guide Allowance:
| Type of Disability | Personal Guide Allowance |
|---|---|
| Deaf | Kshs. 20,000 per month, payable as part of the monthly remuneration to the beneficiary. |
| Blind | Kshs. 20,000 per month, payable as part of the monthly remuneration to the beneficiary. |
| Low Vision | Kshs. 20,000 per month, payable as part of the monthly remuneration to the beneficiary. |
| Physically Disabled | Kshs. 20,000 per month, payable as part of the monthly remuneration to the beneficiary. |
Implementation Date and Application Procedure
The TSC has announced that the payment for the newly recognized disabilities will be effective from 14th February 2024.
Employees are advised to follow the existing application procedures as provided in the Code of Regulation for Teachers, 2015, and the Human Resource Processes and Procedures Manual, 2018.
Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia, Secretary and Chief Executive of the TSC, emphasized the importance of adhering to the specified application procedures to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of the allowances.
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Stakeholder Communication
The circular has been communicated to all teachers and Secretariat staff. A copy has also been sent to Mr. Collins Henry Oyuu, Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).
For further information, employees can contact the TSC through the provided telephone number or email address.
TSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria and Remuneration for Teachers with Disabilities
