Teachers' 36 Bob Pay Rise Twist, Tanzania Ban Rattles Kenya

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Thousands of teachers have received a pay rise as low as Ksh36 in the latest salary review by TSC, falling short of the thousands that they were promised.

Many teachers have lamented that the pay rise effected in July did not meet their expectations given what was promised in the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA),

The latest salary review resulted from a CBA that was signed by teachers’ unions (KUPPET and KNUT) with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in June.

According to TSC, the teachers were to receive a pay rise of 29.5% on their basic salary, with further adjustments made on the baggage allowance, which is paid when teachers transfer from their station.

For the basic salaries, the lowest-earning teachers were to get a raise from Ksh23,820 to Ksh28,620. 

Further compounding their frustration, other union-related deductions were made on the July payslip, causing the tutors to lament the move.

“After the much hyped CBA 2025-2029, our members received with great shock this illegal deduction in the form of a loan to the Kuppet National office. The 'loan deduction', which is coded as Kuppet -Union SwaL, and which is expected to run for 6 months as per our estimates, has left many of our members with negative salary increases for July.

"It is also important to note that this is not the first time that our members’ payslips are being raided without approvals under your long tenure as the Secretary-General,” Sabala Inyeni, the KUPPET Vihiga Branch secretary, lamented to the media.

Here is a quick recap of the top money news for the week:

Tanzania’s Ban on Foreigners & Kenya Reacts 

• On Friday, the Tanzanian government banned non-citizens from operating 15 small-scale businesses, including mobile money shops and wholesale outlets, in a move that affects many Kenyan traders. Read here for the full coverage.

• As a result of the ban by the Suluhu administration, the Kenyan government warned that it would impose sanctions on Tanzania should all diplomatic channels fail.

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Kenyans Who Are Fired During Mass Layoffs to Get Monthly Pay Under New Law

Kenyans who lose jobs due to economic shocks like pandemics are now eligible for monthly stipends under a new law signed by President Ruto. The Social Protection Bill expands welfare support to include orphans, the poor, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those affected by sudden layoffs.

The law introduces online applications through a National Social Protection Board, replacing the old in-person process at Huduma centres. Support includes cash transfers, food programs, and psychological care. Previously, only a few groups qualified for such aid.

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