Good News for Teachers as 2025–2029 CBA Proposal Includes Up to Sh48,761 Risk Allowance
Positive changes are on the horizon for educators as the 2025–2029 CBA proposal suggests a risk allowance of up to Sh48,761.
Such proposals would ensure that these educators receive compensation for the challenging and sometimes dangerous environments they face while fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
Regarding the proposed design of the risk allowance, a larger amount will be provided to teachers in higher job grades.
Teachers in job grade D5, who earn a salary of Sh243,808. 50, will receive the highest risk allowance of Sh48,761, calculated at 20% of their basic salary. This will represent the top level of risk-related compensation under the current proposals.
The allowance will progressively decrease in lower job grades.
For instance, educators in job group D4 will receive a total of Sh45,348. 66, succeeded by Sh41,428. 16 and Sh37,168. 89 for those in grades D3 and D2, respectively.
Intermediate administration in grades D1 and C5 will amount to Sh32,769. 54 and Sh27,877. 85, respectively.
Classroom teachers in job grades C4 and C3, who are often assigned to remote and unsafe areas, will gain from the proposed allowance of Sh24,788. 52 and Sh21,861. 08, respectively.
Risk allowances will also be allocated to teachers in lower job groups C2 and C1: specifically, Sh18,186. 04 and Sh14,521. 26, respectively.
The TSC proposal, supported by teachers’ unions, is seen as a timely measure to enhance teachers’ morale and recognize the risks they face in various regions.
This is aligned with the ongoing demands for improved compensation for teachers in challenging areas.
Once implemented, the new CBA would significantly address disparities and enhance the welfare of Kenyan teachers across all job groups.
