TSC seeks Sh36bn extra to fund hiring, CBA obligations
The Commission has asked Parliament to approve Sh422.96 billion, up from Sh387.18 billion in the current financial year, underscoring the growing weight of personnel costs in the education sector. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is requesting an additional Sh36 billion for its 2026/27 budget to facilitate expedited teacher recruitment and fulfill salary commitments stipulated in the current collective bargaining agreement.
- The TSC seeks Sh422.96 billion, an increase from Sh387.18 billion, to hire 16,000 new teachers for junior and senior schools.
- A significant portion, Sh8.4 billion, is allocated for the second phase of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Sh7.2 billion will be used to convert 20,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms.
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