TSC Allowances.Teachers’ Salaries to Increase with New SRC Allowances Circular
In a move that promises to boost the income of teachers across Kenya, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has implemented significant adjustments to the daily subsistence allowance (DSA), commonly referred to as the travel allowance, for all civil servants, including educators.
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This development, designed to ensure fair compensation for work-related travel, was outlined in a circular dated October 7, 2023, personally signed by the SRC President.
The scope of these changes extends to urban centers, district capitals, and numerous municipalities.
These alterations are part of a comprehensive review that aims to establish a fair and transparent remuneration structure for public officials, thereby reducing the necessity for work-related travel.
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Now, let’s delve into the specific modifications made to various categories of teacher evaluations. B5 and C1 level teachers, including Elementary and Secondary School Teacher II, will now receive a revised daily allowance fixed at Ksh 6,300.
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Category of Teachers Jobs Groups to Be affected by New salary Increase
For teachers in categories C2 (Junior High School Teachers II, Primary School Teachers SNE II, Lecturers II, Secondary School Teachers II), C3 (Secondary School Teachers, Elementary School Teacher I, Master’s Teacher I, SNE I, SNE Teacher II), C4 (Lecturer IV, Teacher Senior SNE, Deputy Head II), and C5 (Master III), changes in their daily allowances are also in effect.
For senior educators, encompassing those in categories D1 (Master II, Principal III, Senior Lecturer II), D2 (Senior Director II, Instructor I), D3 (Director, Deputy Director I), D4 (Senior Director), and D5 (Director), a substantial daily allowance increase has been implemented, now set at Ksh 14,000.
This is expected to positively impact the financial well-being of senior teachers who play pivotal roles in the education system.
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Importantly, this new SRC Circular supersedes all previous circulars related to retirement benefits, working group allowances, session allowances for internal organizing committees, and DSA (domestic and foreign travel) in the public sector.
Teachers can look forward to an improved and transparent remuneration structure, reducing the need for work-related travel.
As a result of these SRC-suggested subsidies, teachers can anticipate an enhancement in their overall salaries.
This marks a significant step towards recognizing the dedication and hard work of educators throughout the country and ensuring they are justly compensated for their efforts.”