The National Treasury has officially confirmed that it has completed the full disbursement of capitation funds to all public schools across Kenya, ahead of the second term of the 2025 academic calendar. This announcement brings a measure of relief to school administrators and education stakeholders who have previously raised concerns over delayed or inadequate funding. According to the statement released by the Treasury, a total of Ksh 31.34 billion has been disbursed, covering both primary and secondary institutions. Of this, Ksh 4.74 billion was allocated to public primary schools, while Ksh 26.6 billion was directed to public secondary schools under the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) program. These funds are crucial in supporting various operational needs including textbooks, laboratory equipment, examinations, and utilities. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu welcomed the timely disbursement, stating it will enable schools to function smooth...
This is in line with the CBA agreement, which saw the union leaders and the teachers’ employer work together to increase salaries in two stages.
But some teachers might not be included in the 2024 increment phase if they weren’t employed when the first phase was put into place by July 2023.
The CBA will be fully implemented in July 2024, with the first phase going into force in July 2023 and continuing until now.
The employer of teachers claims that the pay increase for teachers is a noteworthy advancement in the education sector since it raises teachers’ standards of well-being and motivation.
Teachers’ pay increments are clearly reflected in the TSC phase 2 salary structure, which is built based on different job categories and degrees of experience.
Additionally, the pay increase shows the commission’s dedication to acknowledging the legitimate contributions made by educators and to resolving issues with compensation among teaching staffs.
TSC details on July Salaries
By transferring the necessary knowledge and abilities to the students, teachers play a crucial role in guaranteeing that the next generation shifts phases.
Because this drives them, having fair and competitive salary remuneration is crucial for drawing and keeping talent in the teaching profession.
Giving instructors promotions that result in higher pay is another method of inspiring them.
For example, more than 36,500 teachers received promotions in 2024 and are presently awaiting posting to different schools.
Furthermore, more than 5,900 positions have been made available for educators who have pursued advanced degrees in order to be promoted to the numerous junior schools across the nation.
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