KUPPET says new teachers’ salary review fails to address pay inequality

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has renewed its call for teachers’ salaries to be matched with those of other public servants, saying the latest salary review by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has failed to address the long-standing p..

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Kenyan teachers' union KUPPET has criticized the latest salary review by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), asserting it fails to address significant pay disparities between teachers and other public servants.

Teachers in similar job groups reportedly earn up to 60% less than their counterparts in other public service sectors.
The union, led by Secretary-General Akello Misori and National Chairperson Omboko Milemba, argues the review does not meet the agreed terms of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
KUPPET also highlighted concerns about delayed payments for national examination supervisors and limited career progression opportunities for teachers compared to other public servants.